Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

WESTALKE/PRAIRIEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL #10 Meeting Minutes August 27, 2018 Call to Order & Welcome Chair, Jeff Koteles called the meeting to order at 7:03pm Attendance: Members: Chairman: Jeff Koteles, Vice Chair Dave Weaver, Secretary Linda Patenaude, Diana Cole, Donna Kowalski, Mary Jane Cipcic, Ollie Griffin and Tom Rose Commissioner John Griffin Guests: Mary Ludlow, Jack Ludlow, Scott Schafer, J Stein, Dale Sinclair, Linda Sinclair, Sherry Feld, and Julie Steinbacker City staff: Jason Francisco and Officer Tom Rivera Chair Notes/Correspondence/Announcements: Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: none Minutes: Minutes from April, June and July were approved unanimously with motions from Dave Weaver with support from Tom Rose. Police Report: Officer O’Bryant was out on a call for domestic violence so Officer Rivera came in her place. Speeding in the neighborhood was discussed. Traffic enforcement around the schools was discussed. A resident shared problems she was having with another neighbor. Public service announcements from commissioners: Commissioner John Griffin noted that Dave Walters resigned and there were 9 candidates who want to take his place on the commission. Attorney James Lance was selected. The new police department is open. A new fire chief has been appointed; Brian Sturdivant. Committee Reports: Membership: Linda nominated Leslie Williams, 13746 Helmer Road S, to join our Council as a member with support from Dave Weaver. A unanimous vote was held. Lakeview Schools: MaryJane Cipcic reported that the construction is moving along on the schools. The new plan of separating the 5th/6th graders from the 7th and 8th graders at the middle school is being implemented. She feels confident that all the road construction on Helmer will be completed by schools opening next week. Beautiful Battle Creek award: 120 Alco was nominated. 2 businesses were nominated 927 W Columbia and Uncle Ed’s Oil shop on 2050 W Columbia.  Woodland Park: Diana Cole reported that they are using grant monies to replace some vandalized signage. BC Fire Department and MI Search and Rescue teams use the park for training purposes. City Staff Report: Jason handed out code reports and cautioned people to call about tall grass/weed enforcement early. The process takes a few days and in that time grass/weeds can get really tall. He also heard complaints about the water not draining on 24th and Lakeshore and Charles E Place. Mattress bags are available again at the office. Old Business: none New Business: A resident is experiencing neighbor problems on 24th St between Highland and Goguac. She claims they are running an illegal kennel and have junk accumulation and possible domestic violence. Her commissioner, code enforcement, and the police have all been notified about the situation. Special Presentation: none. Comments for the good of the order: none Adjournment: 8:30pm Next Meeting: September 24, 2018 Superintendent will come talk about the schools Submitted by Dave Weaver, Members who will not be able to attend our meeting can call for an excused absence, please call Linda @ 269-962-8514