Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

WESTALKE/PRAIRIEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL #10 Meeting Minutes June 22, 2015 The meeting venue was at Lakeview Senior Living, 14661 S Helmer Rd, Battle Creek, MI in the large meeting room. Call to Order & Welcome Chair, Jeff Koteles called the meeting to order at 7:04pm Attendance: Members: Chairman: Jeff Koteles, Vice Chairman: David Weaver, Secretary: Linda Patenaude, Tom Rose, Gary Dodd, Diana Cole, Kevin Kline, Guests: Nancy Lassen, Commissioner Susan Baldwin, Jacque King, Christian Plasencia, Zach Ganton, City staff: BC Police Sargent Mike Wood, & BC Officer Derick Walters, & Eric Morris Chair Notes/Correspondence/Announcements: Jeff thanked everyone for their patience in moving the meeting place. He thanked Scott and Zac Ganton for allowing the NPC to use their facility. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: none Minutes: Dave Weaver with support from Gary Dodd, motioned to accept the April 2015 minutes. Unanimous support for the motion. Police Report: Officer Walters handed out written reports. There were many larcenies many occurring at Meijers. He discussed fireworks policy changes being the day before and the day after being legal to use. There is a major focus on crime prevention. If you are worried about your own home, inspections can be done. The Park Motel had a heroin death there last week. The motel was discussed at length with crime and housing code violations suspected. Using Silent Observer is the best way to report suspected drug/illegal activity. Officers Cipcic and Rivera are doing traffic safety in the south side. There are 2 new traffic speed signs that go on posts rather than on a cart to help reduce speeding. WaWeNork and 20th has a missing street sign. Traffic is congested for the holiday so be careful during balloon season. Public Service Announcements from Commissioners: Susan Baldwin informed us fire hydrants and water valves over the winter are being replaced. The year end adjustments to the budget were wrapped up. The city and the county are jointly applying to JAG for training in law enforcement needs. The city is working with NIBC for chronically unemployed people here Battle Creek. The city is looking at the city’s fire stations that are over 100 years old and researching if there is a way to provide better coverage to the city. The Fantasy Forest was a wonderful project. Susan is running for an at large position in the upcoming election. Committee Reports A. Membership- Members Julie Davis and Darlene Norman resigned from membership last month, leaving us with 13 members. Linda motioned to submit 3 new members names to the commission for membership with a second from Dave Weaver. Unanimous vote to welcome new members:  Jacque King-66 31st N,Battle Creek Mi 49015  Christian Plasencia 180 Woodrow Ave S Battle Creek Mi 49015  Zac Ganton, business at 14661 S. Helmer Rd Battle Creek, MI 49015 B. Beautiful Battle Creek 2 residential address were offered. We need commercial now.  246 Lakeshore  88 Sunnyside C. Neighborhood Planning meeting cancelled D. Woodland Park- Gary reported that the park is being used by lots of people. City Staff Report: Eric Morris handed out code reports. He will be checking into the Park Motel for complaints of mattress on the curb. He shared that there is a “diary” to fill out with regards to crime and drug activity. It is available at Neighborhoods Inc. (NIBC) for residents who want to report drug activity. Tall grass is being taken care of across the city. Old Business Discussion took place over the change of venue. A new pastor took over at First Assembly of God where we had meet for over 10 years. The pastor presented us with a contract with reduced prices. We thanked him for the many years, but we have no funds and could not meet there anymore. We invited him or a member to come to the new place and join us. After discussion it was decided that NPC 10 will continue to meet at Lakeview Senior Living through the last of the year December. Parking may become an issue during the winter months. We will revisit this in November New Business Christian shared that the already approved construction of 4 new buildings is taking place on the Keystone Lake Condominiums. They have purchased the 2.5 acre vacant property to the rear of the buildings and are working on a conceptual drawing with more expansion, possibly 2 more buildings. They would like to be on the agenda in July. They are improving/updating the existing home on that property. Adjournment: 8:2pm Next Meeting: July 27th, 2015 Lakeview Senior Living Center 14661 S. Helmer large meeting room Submitted by Linda Patenaude Members who will not be able to attend our meeting for an excused absence, please call Linda @ 269-962-8514