South Division-Grandville CIA Regular Meeting

South Division-Grandville CIA 1823 Division Avenue S Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49507 July 14, 2022 @ 9:00 AM Grand Rapids Fire Department PRESENT: Leonard Van Drunen, Synia Jordan, Angelica Velazquez (9:04 AM), Commissioner Kurt Reppart (9:06 AM), Amy Brower, Marcel Price, Mary Dengerink ABSENT: Frances Dalton OTHERS: Verah Narh-Kamara, Rocio Perez, Ken Miguel Cipriano, Meurry Yeli Romero. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:02 AM by Chair Leonard Van Drunen II. Public Comment on Agenda Items Rocio Perez introduced herself as the GROW 1000 intern assigned to the Economic Development office. III. Minutes Approval Approval of Minutes from June 9, 2022. No comments and questions were noted. Motion to approve minutes from June 9, 2022. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Dengerink, Member SECONDER: Synia Jordan, Vice-chair YEAS: Van Drunen, Jordan, Velazquez, Reppart, Brower, Price, Dengerink ABSENT: Frances Dalton IV. Financials 1. Preliminary Interim Financial Statements as of June 30, 2022 Verah Narh-Kamara and Leonard Van Drunen presented the financial reports. Synia Jordan asked about possible invoices that the city is waiting on at this time. Ms. Kamara noted that the only invoice currently waiting to be processed is the Project 49507 invoice. Generated 7/25/2022 03:34 PM South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 July 14, 2022 Amy Brower asked if there is a need for the board to track other funds such as the DTE Grant and Fifth Third Bank to show the actual budget of the board. Mr. Van Drunen noted the city only tracks the funds that it administers, and the board will need to track any other funds received on its own. Mary Dengerink suggested adding the grant reports to the board meeting packets as and when they are available. Ms. Kamara added that the various committees receiving those funds can capture them in their monthly committee reports to the board. Motion to approve statement C, list of expenditures from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Synia Jordan, Vice-chair SECONDER: Mary Dengerink, Member YEAS: Van Drunen, Jordan, Velazquez, Reppart, Brower, Price, Dengerink ABSENT: Frances Dalton V. Action Items 1. Design and Development Committee Banner Recommendation Mr. Van Drunen presented this item and noted that this project has been delayed due to a lack of funding. Ms. Jordan added that this was the first project the Design Committee took on and it will bring identity to the corridor. Marcel Price suggested making these banners bilingual and presenting an all-inclusive corridor. He also suggested the board reserve some funds if they are still planning on other projects such as property acquisition. Ms. Jordan answered that other languages are being spoken in the corridor such as Swahili and they need to be considered in these discussions. Ms. Dengerink added that Burton Heights needs to include Spanish as it "amplifies the stronger together”. Ms. Brower asked if the board is still aiming to put banners on all eligible light poles. Mr. Van Drunen suggested following up with VizCom to confirm that information. Angelica Velasquez asked if the banners will be up this year. Mr. Van Drunen answered his goal is to get them up as soon as possible but he cannot confirm an exact timeline. Mr. Van Drunen also presented the possible funding plan for the banner project. Mr. Marcel suggests asking about the material for the banners and if they can be upcycled after two years. He knows some organizations in the community can repurpose them. Generated 7/25/2022 03:34 PM South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 July 14, 2022 Motion to approve the banner project expenditure for a total of $11,863.32. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Dengerink, Member SECONDER: Kurt Reppart, Commissioner YEAS: Van Drunen, Jordan, Velazquez, Reppart, Brower, Price, Dengerink ABSENT: Frances Dalton 2. Southwest Business Association Business Manager Recommendation and Service Agreement Approval Ms. Brower presented this item and noted that the committee recommended Meurry Yeli Romero for the role because she has worked with them in the past and she already has existing relationships with business owners in the business district. She is also bilingual. Ms. Brower noted the start date is August 1 so this contract will be for 11 months. Ms. Brower noted that the memo says "full-time”, but the role is part-time. Ms. Kamara acknowledged that is an error and is not reflected in the actual contract. Ms. Dengerink noted that she is very appreciative of the experience Yeli will be bringing to this role. Motion to approve the Southwest Business Association Manager contract for a total of $15,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Brower, Member SECONDER: Synia Jordan, Vice-chair YEAS: Van Drunen, Jordan, Velazquez, Reppart, Brower, Price, Dengerink ABSENT: Frances Dalton VI. Reports 1. Design Committee Ms. Jordan informed the board that the Design & Development Committee has decided to assign the facade program management to the Business Association Managers since they will be having direct contact/ relationships with the businesses. She believes the committee will have better success this way and will also be able to save money. VII. Other Business 1. Ms. Dengerink noted the community videos for the COM 616 campaign. 2. Ms. Jordan is wondering if the committees have any plans for holiday decorations. The Burton Heights Committee noted they have plans to put up Christmas decorations. Generated 7/25/2022 03:34 PM South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 4 July 14, 2022 3. Mr. Price informed the board that Project 49507 art is ongoing and encouraged everyone to go out and see it at the physical location or on the website. VIII. Public Comment None. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 AM by Chair, Leonard Van Drunen. Generated 7/25/2022 03:34 PM