Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

WESTLAKE/PRAIRIEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL #10 Meeting Minutes February 26, 2018 The meeting was held at Lakeview Senior Living Facility, 14661 S Helmer, Battle Creek, Michigan Call to Order & Welcome Chair, Jeff Koteles called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm Invocation: A moment of silence was observed Attendance: Members: Chairman: Jeff Koteles, Vice Chair: David Weaver, Secretary: Linda Patenaude, Diana Cole, Tom Rose, and Donna Kowolski, Mary Jane Cipcic, MaryLou Ramon, and Joyce Garrett Guests: Commissioner John Griffin, Ollie Griffin, Sharlee Coffman-Cook City staff: BC Officer Chad Perry and Jason Francisco; code Chair Notes/Correspondence/Announcements: Chairman Koteles shared the zoning board was reviewing a variance for a new Taco Bell to have parking access closer to their building and also a larger sign. The new Taco Bell will be located on a one acre outlot in front of Meijer’s on W Columbia. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: none Minutes: November minutes were approved unanimously after a motion from Dave Weaver seconded by Tom Rose. January minutes were unanimously approved after a motion from Dave Weaver and seconded by MaryLou Ramon. Police Report: Officer Chad Perry passed out written reports and answered questions Due to changes in staffing a new officer will be reporting to NPC #10 beginning in April. The group thanked Officer Perry for working with us. City Staff Report: Jason shared written reports. He was happy to announce that there are a limited number of mattress bags available again. Public Service Announcements from Commissioners: Commissioner John Griffin: The budget is being looked at. He shared that there is interest in new business at the airport. He talked about the formation of the Blue ribbon Committee. Dave Weaver, our rep for the blue ribbon committee, said there are lots of discussions about mayoral selection, terms and wards. He will keep us informed as decisions are made. He was worried about an even number of members…not conducive for voting. Committee Reports: a. Membership: Ollie Griffin (Commissioner Griffin’s wife) was nominated for membership and accepted with a unanimous vote. b. Beautiful Battle Creek Award- We are still ahead on these. John Griffin did present one at the last commission meeting. This address was brought forward…unsure if it was already submitted. 1008 W. Highland Blvd. c. Lakeview School District: Has hired a full time police officer to work in the Jr High and High School. MaryJane Cipcic shared some of the safety precautions the Lakeview School district has already implemented including the door jamb plates. d. Woodland Park- Grants are needed for Silo restoration and the boardwalk project. That is the only remaining project that is still left to be accomplished from their master plan. A new brochure will be published this summer. Park Rules have been posted at the park. Old Business: Officers for the upcoming year were uncontested and were elected by acclamation unanimously. Chairman: Jeff Koteles, Vice Chair: David Weaver, Secretary: Linda Patenaude Membership renewals were also renewed from 2018 to 2021; Mike Troutman, Diana Cole, Joyce Garrett, David Weaver, Tom Rose, and MaryJane Cipcic. New Business: Special presentation: Sharlee Coffman-Cook presented a program on the Fair Housing Laws. She shared what the laws are and who the protected classes were and what discrimination was. She invited us to a workshop on March 1st to learn even more. Comments for the good of the order: MaryLou Ramon shared that there will be an election for the 10th district court and she had been campaigning for Daniel Buscher. Tracie Tomak is also running. Meeting ended at 8:27pm Next Meeting: March 26, 2018 Submitted by Linda Patenaude Members who will not able to attend our meeting for an excused absence, please call Linda @ 269-962-8514