Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

AGENDA: Neighborhood Planning Council #4, Northeast Planning Council (Fremont/Verona/McKinley) Meeting Date: 7PM, Wednesday, January 18, 2016 Location: First Congregational Church, 145 NE Capital Ave  Call to Order 7:05 PM  Attendance  Members: John Paul Wilson, Dave Salerno, Mary Conklin, Sean Lewis, Mark Jones, Kate Flores, Andy Humboldt – 7 members present Quorum is met  Guests: Sarah VanWormer (Guest Speaker/City Hall), Tim Van Wormer , Ronald Cady, Carrie Briggs (Battle Creek Public Schools), Jennifer Kay (Verona Elementary School), Roger Koning, Mary Lusk (1st Presbyterian Church), Sarah Smith, Aaron Cypert (Share Center), Christine Zuzga (City of Battle Creek), Thomas Furmato, Chris Newsome, Lisa Thornton (note taker and total outsider), Officer Jason Eggerstadt (City of Battle Creek) and Officer Chad Perry (City of Battle Creek)  Chair Notes/Announcements/Correspondence:  Most of the commission meeting were cancelled accept for The Housing Board of Appeals (HBA) which met today (Mark Jones was absent from the meeting). No report on HBA  Last Minute Cancellation or Deletions to the Agenda:  Share Center cancelled Discussion of New Name Need to Approve the Membership List: Mark Jones asked that all members stay until the voting finishes due to losing quorum  Approval of Previous Minutes: October 19, 2016 Minutes: Motion to Approve by Sean Lewis and 2nd by Dave Salerno NO Discussion Minutes approved 7 to 0 November 16, 2016 Minutes: Motion to Approve by John Paul Wilson and 2nd by Sean Lewis; No Discussion Minutes approved 7 to 0  Program: Sarah VanWormer, Data and Web Services Manager for the City of Battle Creek on the Graphic Information System (GIS) Part of Battle Creek Vision is for creating GIS Maps and creating easy to access data for all Battle Creek residents. Information can be accessed by visiting the cities website at www.battlecreekmi.gov  Old Business:  Membership List: The following people were discussed for removal from the membership list: John Whittaker, Daniel Rall, Marcia Austin, Tricha Grajek, and Jim Baldwin.  A motion to remove the following people from our membership list: John Whittaker, Daniel Rall, Marcia Austin, Tricha Grajek and Jim Baldwin was given by Andy Helmboldt and 2nd by John Paul Wilson. Motion approved 5 to 0 with 2 abstaining  Laurie Sullivan is on the list but was never a member and doesn’t want to be a member. Mark Jones will ask the city to remove her name.  Members left on the list for further review: Kathleen Faris, Denise and Mike Rust, Nate Grajek, Sherry Sofia.  Members to be added to the list: Mary Lusk and Sarah Smith were asked to be members. Motion to nominate Mary Lusk as a member of NPC 4 representing the First Presbyterian Church was moved by John Paul Wilson and 2nd by Dave Salerno. No further discussion. Approved by 5 to 0 with 2 abstaining   Motion to nominate Sarah Smith, representing ASK, as a member of NPC 4 was made by John Paul Wilson and 2nd by Sean Lewis. No further discussion Approved 5 to 0 with 2 abstaining.  Aaron Cypert membership was tabled.  Governmental Reports:  Police Department Report: Officer Eggestate and Officer Perry. 8 page handout of Foot Patrols and Traffic Stops in the Northeast section of Battle Creek. Officer Eggestate reminded us that this handout is not all incidents of concerns. Both reminded us to keep houses and cars locked even when you are at home. Discussion on overdose deaths and drugs. Discussion on tickets given for cars left running in driveways. Discussion on parking ordinances.  Code Compliance Report and Community Development: Christine Zuzga reported. Discussion on the proper disposing of mattresses.  Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) please read both sides we discuss next month  Calhoun County Land Bank – No Report Given  Elected Officials Reports  City Commission Report  Kate Flores – Ward 3 Commissioner  Lynn Ward-Gray – Ward 2 Commissioner  Kaytee Faris – Commissioner at-large  Andy Helmboldt – Commissioner at-large: Discussed the handling of development in BCU, the hiring of new staff who will work with BCU in developing the downtown and plan eco systems. It was decided that food can be grown however the urban farm animal side is being researched further. Commission will make a draft available and there is a workshop being planned for March.  Battle Creek Public Schools: Carrie Briggs reported that BCPS are working towards a 2 year with equity project with teachers and staff. This would provide equity for all students working in partnership with other groups.  County Commissioners Report: None given  External Commission Reports:  Zoning Board of Appeals – cancelled this month  Planning Commission  Historic District Commission – cancelled this month  Housing Board of Appeals  Committee Reports:  Beautiful Battle Creek Awards Tom and Carol Carroll home at 281 Cornell has be nominated  Membership Committee- See above  Visitor Reports and Requests  Old Business  UPDATE: SUP S05-16: The skilled care nursing home at 393 E Roosevelt was approved by the City Commission.  New Business :  Properties of Concern 1. Corner of Bryant and Walbash N. the street light is out. 2. Ronald Cady handed in a 3 page list of places with Code Violations 3. 178 Cherry St. has 6 mattresses on the street   Membership Comments:  Sarah Smith: Commented that Kellogg’s cut 250 positions today.  Mark Jones: apologized about being above board and dragging things out. We share things and not hide behind the scenes.  Public Comments: (Three minutes only per person)  Ronald Cady: Handed out a 3 page document about code violation concerns (the hand out is available). He spoke about the need for nice neighborhoods and how clean neighborhoods attract nice neighbors. He is concerned that Battle Creek does not have ordinances in place concerning neighborhood improvements. Main issues was the leaves in the street and trash left in people’s yards. Mark Jones asked him to return. Adjournment: (Thanks for attending) 9:05 Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 15, 2016, 7pm Topic: Chris Dopp, Director of Public Works Community Information and Upcoming Calendar Upcoming Community Meetings Date & Time What Location Community Information  City of Battle Creek Water Quality Reports are available on the web and at Utility Billing, 269-966-3366