Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

MINUTES OF MEETING URBANDALE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL – NPC 5 (Christ United Methodist Church, 65 Bedford Rd) Monday, October 8, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. MINUTES 1. Call to Order & Welcome @ 7:04 p.m.: (Invocation/Moment of Silence) 2. Attendance [Member (M) Guest (G) City Rep (C)]: Amanda Paffhausen, (G) Willard Library, Sara Schmanske (M), Palak Patel (G) BCPS, Christian Manley (G) BCPS, Officer Frantz (C), Sherry Sofia (C), Dennis McKinley (C), John Griffin (C), Ollie Griffin (G), David Moore (M), Patty Gray (G), Josh Fausey (M), Beverly Case (M), Terry Lancaster (M), Roger Ballard (M), Kathy Antaya (M), Deb Owens (M), Hal Longman (M), Wayne Hoard (M), Nancy Hoard (M), Patricia Graw (M), Catherine LaValley (M) EXCUSED: Walt McIlory, Fred Bachman, Curtis Roberts 3. Approval of Previous Minutes: moved by Roger, supported by Kathy: approved 4. Chair Notes/Announcements/Correspondence: None 5. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda: Additions: time for Willard guest and additional time for additional BCPS guests. Approved by Chair. 6. Police Report: Officer Frantz, report provided and discussed 7. Guest Speaker: Sherry Sofia, Vice Mayor - Highlighted the importance of NPCs - Took questions 8. Committee Reports: a. School: Catherine LaValley was present from BCPS school board, turned time over to Christian Manley and Palak Patel. The school transformation plan using the recent grant monies was discussed, as well as the challenge 5 initiative. ** Willard Library Guest Amanda Paffhausen was given time to let NPC know that a Willard representative will begin attending NPC meetings, to ensure good connection with the library and community. b. Code Report: Dennis McKinley present. He mentioned the May 9th trip to the Charles M Wright Museum sponsored by BCPD (https://thewright.org/). Took questions and sent around newly created issue/complaint tracking sheet. Requested by Chair to have it added to the back of our meeting agenda. c. Membership: Absences given. Question raised, conversation had, around policy/bylaws regarding membership attendance. New Members/Renewals: Still waiting on approval of Patty Poole-Gray as a member by city commission. (Please see previous month’s minutes for request of membership). Address: 72 Maurer Dr, 49037 Phone: 269-282-0305 Email: ppoolegray@gmail.com Beautiful Battle Creek Award: 51 Alison Drive 9. Old Business: Highway cleanup efforts are appreciated, with a thank you to all of those who participated. Fall Festival Highlights were mentioned, with a thank you to all of those who participated. 11. New Business: Dog Park Committee update given by Roger 12. Nominating Committee: Deb Owens chaired this in Fred Bachman’s absence. A motion was made to rescind all the previous nominations made during the Sept 10, 2018 meeting. Moved by Kathy with support from Pat Graw. Accepted. Nominations ensued with the final ballot of: Robert Whitfield for Chair – nominated by Kathy. Kathy for Vice Chair – nominated by Pat Graw. Kristin for Secretary – nominated by Kathy. Hal motioned to close nominations, supported by Pat Graw. 13. Public Service Comments from Commissioners: Griffin present highlighted the new fire chief and city manager raise. Conversation around the raise ensued, clarification sought. Question raised about blue ribbon committee status, Sherry Sofia stated she believes it will start back up after the first of the year. 14. Comments for the Good of the Order: (Comments limited to three (3) minutes per person) a. Public Comments: none b. Members Comments: - Hal mentioned a Tea Party event on Thurs Oct 25, 2018 at the Kool Family Center @ 630pm - Catherine LaValley reminded those present of the school board meetings the 2nd/4th Mondays of each month and that Access Vision covers those meetings Thurs evenings at 8pm and Fri at 1pm. - Robert mentioned that city committees are open and seeking support/membership - Robert mentioned the city is looking for ballot workers 15. Next Meeting: November 12, 2018 16. Adjournment: 8:07pm **PLEASE SEND ANY MEETING ABSENCES and AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO SECRETARY** KristinBloodWard1@gmail.com City of Battle Creek Home Page: http://www.battlecreekmi.gov/site3.aspx Crime Map: www.ci.battle-creek.mi.us/crimesearch City Commission Agenda & Minutes: http://www.battlecreekmi.gov/City_Government/Mayor_and_Commission/Current_Agendas_and_Minutes.htm The City of Battle Creek will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered in the meeting upon reasonable notice to the City of Battle Creek. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Battle Creek by writing or calling the following: City Clerk (269) 966-3348/TDD