Neighborhood Planning Council 9 - Rural Southwest

Rural Southwest Neighborhood Planning Council St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Minutes of the May 10, 2016 Meeting Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Linda Morris. Members Present: Kingery Clingenpeel, Robert Harland, Linda Morris, Cindy Snyder, Robert Snyder, Shelby Winslow, George Wytko, Sally Wytko, Harry Zimmerman Members Excused: Rex Winslow, Guests Present: Joanne Heinrich City Officials Present: Mayor Dave Walters: Planning Supervisor Chris Zuzga; BCPD Officer Todd Elliott; David Kemp, Southwest Michigan Community Development Corporation Approval of the Minutes: The minutes for April 12, 2016 were approved (Motions by S. Winslow/ G. Wytko) Information distributed: - NPC 9 Code Report for 4/12/16 to 5/9/16 - Updated City of Battle Creek Staff Information Directory - Battle Creek Downtown Map - Chapter 1460 Minimum Housing Code/International Property Maintenance Code - SW Michigan Community Development Corporation assistance flyer Public Service Announcements: Officer Elliott distributed the Crime Report for April. He discussed the increase in larceny and break-ins, the light signals along Beckley at M66 and Six Mile Rd., speeding along Watkins, Gethings, and Sonoma, and the function of the Interdiction Team. We were reminded to be sure to contact the police whenever we observe someone we deem to be suspicious, to keep valuables out of sight in cars and houses, and to keep doors and windows locked in our homes and vehicles. Congestion at the intersection of Capital Ave. SW and Lois Drive was discussed. Linda Morris will email the traffic engineer and other officials about this. Mayor Walters discussed the possibility of international students from China and South Korea who would study here for one year, and the positive economic impact it would have on the community. Old Business: Linda Morris discussed the May 2nd NPC Leadership meeting. Shelby Winslow has contacted two landscapers for bids on cleaning up the berm at Beckley Road and Lois Drive. We will apply for an NPC grant to cover this work. New Business: We were encouraged to attend the Master Plan Workshop May 11. Open House is from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and specific Beckley Road and Old Lakeview – Capital Ave. Corridor breakout sessions at 5:00 and 6:00 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Motions by G. Wytko/R. Harland Next meeting: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church