Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority 1106 Wealthy Street SE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49503 January 4, 2023 @ 8:00 AM Louise Earl Butcher PRESENT: Mark Stoddard, Matthew Smith, Joana Hively, Lynn Happel (8:08 AM), Tamara Sytsma, Peter Vanderwier ABSENT: Stephanie Johnson, Commissioner Kelsey Perdue OTHER: Verah Narh Kamara, Tricia Chapman, Chad Buczkowski, Ingrid Miller, Julia Saldivia, Arielle Leipham Ellis, Ken Miguel-Cipriano I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:01 AM by Chair Mark (Stanley) Stoddard. II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from December 7, 2022 No comments or corrections noted. Motion to approve the minutes from December 7, 2022. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tamara Sytsma, Member SECONDER: Joana Hively, Secretary YEAS: Mark (Stanley) Stoddard, Matthew E. Smith, Joana Hively, Tamara Sytsma, Peter Vanderwier ABSENT: Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson IV. Financial Statements 1. Interim Financial Statements as of November 30, 2022 Tricia Chapman presented the financial statements. Motion to accept the Financial Statement C. Generated 1/5/2023 11:40 AM Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 January 4, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tamara Sytsma, Member SECONDER: Peter Vanderwier, Member YEAS: Mark (Stanley) Stoddard, Matthew E. Smith, Joana Hively, Tamara Sytsma ABSENT: Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson V. Action Items 1. RAP Grant Match Request Ingrid Miller explained this is for the Eastown Safety and Beautification project. Motion to approve the 50:50 grant fund requirement in an amount not-to-exceed $8,500 to be used as proof of funds to match the RAP grant. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tamara Sytsma, Member SECONDER: Peter Vanderwier, Member YEAS: Mark (Stanley) Stoddard, Matthew E. Smith, Joana Hively, Tamara Sytsma ABSENT: Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson 2. CIA Representative Appointment to UGRI Board Ms. Miller introduced Peter Vanderwier as the annual CIA member to be re-instated for representation. Motion to approve of Mr. Vanderwier to be the CIA delegate to the UGRI board. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joana Hively, Secretary SECONDER: Tamara Sytsma, Member YEAS: Mark (Stanley) Stoddard, Matthew E. Smith, Joana Hively, Tamara Sytsma ABSENT: Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson Lynn Happel arrived at 8:08 AM. 3. Facade Improvement Program Design Assistance Application for 1349 Lake Drive Ms. Miller introduced the application from the agenda packet. Motion to approve the façade application for Design Assistance for $5,000. Generated 1/5/2023 11:40 AM Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 January 4, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Vanderwier, Member SECONDER: Lynn Happel, Member YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Happel, Sytsma ABSENT: Stephanie Johnson VI. Reports 1. Committee Meeting Notes Ms. Miller talked about Annual Meeting and networking opportunities planned for March. VII. Other Business Verah Narh Kamara explained the new Commissioner Kelsey Perdue is replacing Commissioner Nathaniel Moody on this board. VIII. Public Comment None. IX. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 8:23 AM. Generated 1/5/2023 11:40 AM