Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

URBANDALE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL #5 - MINUTES Christ United Methodist Church, 65 Bedford Rd August 14, 2023 Submitted by Kristin Blood Meeting called to order 7:05pm Attendance: MEMBERS: Sharlene VanLuven, David Moore, Kathy Antaya, Kristin Blood, Pal Sajtar, Robert Whitfield, Heather Stratton, Sara Schmanske, Roger Ballard, Terry Lancaster, Catherine LaValley EXCUSED: Curtis Roberts, Patricia Graw, Patty Poole-Gray, Nancy Hoard, Fred Bachman GUESTS: Richard Hagelgaks, Daniel LaValley, Joanna Hacker, Officer Rose, Eric Morris, Gary Sovirlle, Cathy Sovirlle, Dennis Shedd, Mario Talavera, Carl Brockman Approval of previous minutes July 10, 2023 - Motioned by Heather Stratton, supported by Roger Ballard, no discussion, approved by majority vote Chair Notes/Announcements/Correspondence covered how minutes are processed with city staff (timeline), DPW recycling material (provided), quarterly mailings of City and DPW (provided) To reach the city regarding recycling please contact them using this website: https://www.battlecreekmi.gov/237/Curbside-GarbageRecycling This email: BCRecycles@republicservices.com or call them at: 269.216.8008 No additions or deletions Police Report: Officer Rose reviewed the police report (provided) and discussed an uptick in car thefts (focusing on Kia), Q&A focused mainly on speeding on Bedford No guest speaker Committee Reports: SCHOOL: Cathy LaValley spoke about the construction at BCPS 5 schools being on time and under budget, she discussed the calendar for the district and upcoming events; answered questions regarding teacher raises CODE: Erric Morris reviewed the code report and reinforced the need to keep lawns mowed. FOOD: Roger Ballard stated the food and clothes pantries are still open (80 visitors/week) No Library or Nominating committee reports New membership and renewals - Kathy Antaya discussed the process for present guests (encouraged all to join) Beautiful Battle Creek Award: Sara nominated 1177 W Michigan Ave due to their timely improvements and uplifting a house that was to be demolished Old Business: Terry Lancaster asked about Main St bridge (Kathy and Roger follow up) New Business: Discussion about new donut store, new chocolate shop and Olive Garden Commissioner Comments: Roger Ballard discussed fixed sidewalks on MI (state fixed) will follow up on sidewalk on Bedford Public Comments: Guest brought up the request for a quiet zone on Bedford, banning engine breaking within city limits. Discussion around motorcycles congregating at Shell gas station on weekends. Member Comments: Paul Sajtar thanked police for hard work. Robert Whitfield asked about honorary members for past members. Roger Ballard mentioned the styrofoam collection Sept 6 at DPW. Kristin Blood asked commissioner about Tuesday agenda and commented on bee/quail/duck surveys. Rober Whitfield made a motion to make Carl Brockman an honorary NPC #5 member pending city approval. Supported by Paul Sajtar. No Discussion. Approved via vote. Adjourned at 806pm **NOTE No meeting in Sept or Oct** Kristin Blood "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson