Neighborhood Planning Council 9 - Rural Southwest

Rural Southwest Neighborhood Planning Council St. Peter Lutheran Church Minutes of the May 9, 2017 Meeting Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7: 00 pm by George Wytko. Members Present: Kingery Clingenpeel, Laura Clingenpeel, Robert Harland, Cindy Snyder, Robert Snyder, George Wytko, Sally Wytko, City Officials Present: Chris Zuzga, Planning Department; Officer Tom Burke, BCPD Members Excused: Linda Morris, Harry Zimmerman Approval of the Minutes: The minutes for April 11, 2017 were approved as printed. Motions by B. Harland/B. Snyder. City Staff Updates:  Officer Burke distributed the Foot Patrol/Traffic Stops, and the Part 1 Crimes reports for the month of April in the Rural Southwest. He said now that the weather is warmer there has been an increase in B & E’s and Larceny and he reminded us to practice common sense safety at our homes. In addition he responded to several questions.  Chris Zuzga distributed the Code Compliance report for April 11, 2017 to May 9, 2017.. She discussed business license renewals and parking ordinances for businesses and motel complexes. Presentations: None Old Business: The landscaping grant submitted to the Battle Creek Community Foundation was denied as the foundation felt that this is a city responsibility. Discussion followed with other possibilities. New Business: Kingery commented on a lack of communication in the clean-up of county trails. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Motions by B. Snyder/B. Harland. Next meeting: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 7:00 pm at St. Peter Lutheran Church