Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

WESTALKE/PRAIRIEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL #10 Meeting Minutes FEBRUARY 24, 2014 The meeting was held at First Assembly of God Church, 800 S. 24th Street, Battle Creek Michigan Call to Order & Welcome Chair, Jeff Koteles called the meeting to order at 7:00pm Invocation: Terries Todd did the invocation Attendance: Members: Chairman: Jeff Koteles, Vice Chair: David Weaver, Tom Frame, Gary Dodd, Kevin Kline Diana Cole, Pete Francisco, Joyce Garrett, Mary Lou Ramon , Mike Troutman, Darlene Norman, city commissioner Jeff Domenico Guests: Vice‐mayor Deb Owens, Helen Guzzo, Scott Ganton, Calhoun County Commissioner Terris Todd City staff: Marcie Gillette , Officer Andrew Winer Chair Notes/Correspondence/Announcements: Gantons Reflexion Memory care addition on planning commission agenda February 26th Additions/Deletions to the Agenda : none Minutes: Mike Troutman motioned to approve November 2013 minutes with support from Jeff Domenico. The minutes were unanimously approved. Police Report: Officer Winer presented the crime report and answered question regarding traffic around West Lake School New Business: Scott Ganton presented his plans for an addition to their reflections memory care unit. They would like to amend their current special use permit. After discussion the council voted unanimously to send a letter of support to the planning commission. Discussion was held on May meeting date conflict with Memorial day – decision will be made at the April meeting on possible change in meeting date Public Service Announcements from Commissioners: Jeff Domenico answered questions on Kellogg’s moving jobs to Grand Rapids and Waste Management contract. Jeff updated members on drain project – now to start this spring. Deb Owens stated that Kellogg’s would like to see their employees on local committees and boards. Committee Reports:. a. Membership: b. Beautiful Battle Creek Award‐. 255 s. 21 st street c. Neighborhood Planning: Planning Commission will be looking at reflections memory care proposal d. Woodland Park‐ Joyce Garrett said bids on signs for the park are being done, but the park is currently short on funds. City Staff Report: Marcie reported that snow on sidewalks and around fire hydrants remain a problem, and asked for residents help. Pete Francisco asked city about cleaning pond drain entrance areas. Old Business; Mary Lou Ramon motioned that the current officers be reelected and it was seconded by Gary Dodd. Current officers were reelected 11‐0 Special Presentation: Teresa Osborn of community health connections presented a program on the affordable health care act and answered questions Comments for the Good of the Order: • Jeff Koteles thanked everyone for coming Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:47 pm Next Meeting: March 24, 2014 Submitted by Dave Weaver Members who will not able to attend our meeting for an excused absence, please call Linda @ 269‐962‐8514