Neighborhood Planning Council 9 - Rural Southwest

Rural Southwest Neighborhood Planning Council St. Peter Lutheran Church Minutes of the April 10, 2018 Meeting Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7: 00 pm by George Wytko. Members Present: Laura Clingenpeel, Bob Harland, Cindy Snyder, Robert Snyder, Shelby Winslow, George Wytko, Sally Wytko, Members Excused: Kingery Clingenpeel, Rex Winslow City Officials Present: Chief Jim Blocker, Officer Angel Rivera, BCPD; Richard Bolek, City of Battle Creek Chief Building Inspector Guests Present: Jessica Gilbert, Shevy Rocho, Humane Society of Southwest Michigan Approval of the Minutes: The minutes for January 9, and March 13, 2018 were approved as read. Motion by S. Winslow/B. Snyder. Carried. City Staff Updates:  Officer Rivera introduced himself and commented on locations for traffic speed signs and the new reporting system.  Richard Bolek was introduced. He discussed inspection goals which hope to change attitudes between contractors, homeowners, and his department.  The Code Compliance Report for 3/13/2018 -4/9/2018 was distributed. Presentation: Chief Jim Blocker discussed the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems by BCPD. He addressed concerns and questions. Old Business: None New Business:.  George reported on the results of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting dealing with a rezoning request to change a use variance from 1,000 feet to 68 feet at 38 Kenosha Avenue. The NPC made a motion to support the Board of Appeal’s denial of the variance request. Motions by C.Snyder/B. Harland. Carried.  Motion was made to approve The Humane Society of Southwest Michigan as a member of NPC9. Motion by L. Clingenpeel/B. Snyder. Carried  Motions made to deactivate the memberships of Durward McCleary and Rex Winslow due to lack of attendance. Motions by S. Winslow/B. Harland and S. Wytko/L. Clingenpeel. Carried. Both Durward and Rex were longtime members of the council so the motions were made with regret and thanks for all of their past service.  Jessica Gilbert discussed various types of Facebook pages which might be set up for our council. Discussion will continue on this at our next meeting  The NPC agreed to cancel its May meeting and reschedule it for June 12, 2018 since a quorum will not be present at the May meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Motion by S. Winslow/Bob Harland Next meeting: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 7:00 pm at St. Peter Lutheran Church