Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

URBANDALE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL – NPC 5 (Christ United Methodist Church, 65 Bedford Rd) Oct 14, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. MINUTES DRAFT 1. Call to Order & Welcome @ 7:02 p.m.: 2. Atendance: Member (M): Kathy Antaya, Sharlene VanLuven, Fred Bachman, Nancy Hoard, David Moore, Roger Ballard, Heather Straton, Catherine LaValley, Cheryl Roberts, Johnny Vick, JoAnna Hacker, Sara Schmanske, Cur�s Roberts, Oto Olsen, Guest (G): Robin Beyer, Rita Olson, Sue Bachman, Mary Bourgeois, Darin Bruns, John Kenefick City Rep (C): Cecil Rose, Eric Morris, Chief Bagley EXCUSED: Terry Lancaster, Robert Whi�ield, Kris�n Blood, Pat Sajtar 3. Approval of Previous Minutes: Johnny Vick moved to approve minutes from Sept 9. Oto Olson supported his mo�on. Discussion: It was men�oned that Sara Schmanske was not on the atendance register. Pls add to Atendance. Passed unanimously. 4. Chair Notes/Announcements/Correspondence: Kathy A talked about the Milage on the upcoming ballot. Brochures are available. Early vo�ng 10/26 to 11/3 at the Kool Family Center 8 -4p, 5. Addi�ons or Dele�ons to the Agenda: None 6. Police Report: Officer Rose provided a police report which was discussed with those present. It is ge�ng colder and we were advised not to leave vehicles running when we stop at the store. 7. Guest Speaker: Chief Bagley introduced himself and his tenure. Discussed the License Plate readers and how they work and are used. Also advised that Gang Violence is down while Domes�c Violence is up. He answered various ques�ons. 8. Commitee Reports: (Comments limited to 3 min per topic) a. School: Catherine L. discussed the student count days coming up in Oct and Feb. Advised that the Band follies will be making a comeback. b. Code Report: Eric Morris provided a code report which was discussed with those present. He is currently s�ll working on inspec�ons. c. Food Pantry: none d. Library: none. e. Nomina�ng commitee: Heather Straton advised she had made phone calls and le� many messages. Kathy Antaya for Chair, Catherine LaValley for Vice Chair and herself (for Secretary) had put their names into the hat for elec�ons. Elec�ons will be held on Nov 11, with addi�onal nomina�ons taken from the floor. 9. New Membership & Renewal: none 10. Beau�ful Batle Creek Award/Nomina�ons: 128 Dunning Ave was nominated by Sara S. Joanne second, and all approved. 11. Old Business: none 12. New Business: none 13. Public Service Comments from Commissioners: none 14. Comments for the Good of the Order: (Comments limited to three (3) minutes per person) a. Public Comments: Mary Bourgeois (g) men�oned the upcoming NAACP Dinner coming up 10/25; John Kenefick talked about the fire sta�ons and Capital improvement fund. b. Members Comments: none 15. Next Mee�ng: Nov 11 2024 7pm. 16. Adjournment: 8:08pm. Fred B mo�oned to adjourn; Rodger B supported. Submited by Sharlene VanLuven