Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

MINGES BROOK/RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL 11 MEETING MINUTES November 20, 2024 Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 157 Chapel Hill Dr. Andrew Duke, President of Minges/Riverside Neighborhood Planning Council, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Church. Attendance: Members Present: Andrew Duke, Amanda Miller, Brad Miller, Coleen Jewell, Dawn Hawks, David Hawks, Fran O’Neil, Ginsie Ingraham, Jan Frantz, Jane Prahl, Karen Jones, Linn Kracht, Pat Fosdick, and Brenda Bengtsson, Members Excused: Chris Bacik Members Absent: Al Sklenicka, Sharen Sklenicka, and Larry O’Neil Signed-in Guests: Sherry Sofia and Eric from Vintage Vibes of Battle Creek City Representatives: Yolanda Johnson and Ty Dilling City Representatives Excused: Chris Simmons Additions or Deletions to the Agenda: Additions/Deletions: None. Brad Miller made the motion. Seconded by Ginsie Ingraham to approved agenda. Motion passed. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: October 30, 2024 Ginsie Ingraham made a motion to approve the October Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Brad Miller. Motion passed. Correspondence and Announcements: None Committee and Staff Reports: a. Police Department – Ty Dilling - Our NPC is the safest in the city. b. Guest Speakers – Ginsie Ingraham and Jane Prahl are the chairs. No guest speaker this month. Future suggestions for speakers – transportation head, Lakeview School superintendent, city planner, and new city manager c. Code Compliance – Yolanda Johnson – Shared report. Property survey continues. This happens every three years. c. Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report – no report d. Beautiful Battle Creek Award Committee – Dawn and Dave Hawks chair this committee. The November house is located at 10 Country Club Blvd. The November business is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1312 Capital SW. Jan Frantz made a motion to approve the properties. Seconded by Dave Hawks. Motion passed. We need to have Vanessa define this award. Recommendations for future awards need to be sent to Dawn and Dave one week before the meeting.  e. Membership – no report f. Commissioners Comments – no report g. Battle Creek Public Schools – no report g. Beckley Road Project – No report Old Business: Sherry Sofia reported that the hunting issue by I-94 has been resolved. New Business: Member Comments: Pat Fosdick suggested exploring grants for the Beautiful Battle Creek Award yard signs. Miller Foundation could be a possibility for funds. Public Comments: None to discuss Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Pat Fosdick made a motion to dismiss. Seconded by Fran O’Neil. Motion passed. Next Scheduled Meeting: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. Prepared by: Brenda Bengtsson, Secretary NPC 11