Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

MINGES BROOK/RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL 11 MEETING MINUTES January 29, 2025 Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 157 Chapel Hill Dr. Brad Miller, Vice 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: Amanda Miller, Brad Miller, Coleen Jewell, Dawn Hawks, David Hawks, Ginsie Ingraham, Jan Frantz, Jane Prahl, Karen Jones, Linn Kracht, Pat Fosdick, and Brenda Bengtsson, Members Excused: Andrew Duke Members Absent: Al Sklenicka, Chris Bacik, Fran O’Neil, Sharen Sklenicka, and Larry O’Neil Signed-in Guests: Jerry Porter and Josita Todd City Representatives: Yolanda Johnson, Ty Dilling, Chirs Simmons, and Hellen Guzzo City Representatives Excused: None Additions or Deletions to the Agenda: Additions/Deletions: Linn Kracht wanted to add information on My Green Michigan. Pat Fosdick made the motion to approve with revisions. Second, by Jan Frantz to approved agenda. Motion passed. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: October 30, 2024 Dave Hawks made a motion to approve the November Meeting Minutes. Second, by Amanda Miller. Motion passed. Correspondence and Announcements: None Guest speakers: Helen Guzzo, Manager Community Development, City of Battle Creek. Very impressive report on the Housing and Community Development Community Report. The city has a housing shortage that is being addressed. Josita Todd, Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA) representative. Great program to help children. Volunteers needed. 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. See above for speakers. 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. Neighbors need to keep their sidewalks clear. c. Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report – See guest speaker above. d. Beautiful Battle Creek Award Committee – Dawn and Dave Hawks chair this committee. The February house is located at 116 Edgebrook Drive. 10 Country Club Blvd. No February  business was selected. Karen Jones made a motion to approve the property. Second, by Ginnie Ingraham. Motion passed. Yolanda Johnson reviewed the procedure to get homes and businesses recognized. Recommendations for future awards need to be sent to Dawn and Dave one week before the meeting. e. Membership – no report f. Commissioners Comments – Chris expressed his concerns about the new transportation millage. g. Battle Creek Public Schools – no report g. Beckley Road Project – Jan Frantz will report next month Old Business: None to discuss New Business: None to discuss Member Comments: Linn Kracht spoke about My Green Michigan. This is an organics collection company with the mission to provide convenient and effective solutions to divert your food waste to composting. Public Comments: None to discuss Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Next Scheduled Meeting: Wednesday, February 26th, 2025. Coleen Jewell will be taking the notes. Prepared by: Brenda Bengtsson, Secretary NPC 11