HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-11-22 Downtown Lansing Inc. BoardDowntown Lansing Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
August 11th, 2022
Members Present: A. Willis, K. Dorshimer, J. Estill, T. Benoit, J.V. Anderton Members Absent: J. Tischler Board Advisors Present:
Board Advisors Absent: Robert Doran-Brockway, Patricia Spitzley, Staff Present: C. Edgerly, Julie Reinhardt, W. Roberts Guests Present: Adam Hussain 3rd Ward Councilmember
I. Call to Order: A. Willis called the meeting to order at 11:30
II. Citizen’s Comments: None III. Correspondence: None
IV. Consent Agenda Approvals Motion to approve
• Agenda for August 11, 2022
• Minutes from July 14, 2022
• Committee Reports
• Monthly Financials & Year-End - Jim Tischler
J.V. Anderton moved to approve Consent Agenda items, K. Dorshimer supported. Motion passed
V. Guest Speaker: Adam Hussain 3rd Ward Councilmember
Discussed Lansing Twp annexation citizen driven 20% want to be a part of the city of Lansing
moving fast concerned with debit load take on 6.6 mill worth providing services and other fiscal issues seems to work going for vote 700 parcels 850 rental doors ARPA funds first last Aug 25m second 25m this month
Comprise approved funding social equality development, corridor improvement, parks, and fire
reduced DLI funding but working to fast track 1m gap funding to hold DLI over until state 5m 1.9m opened to funding lansingmi.gov/grants Public safety bond proposal 3.9mil to consolidate police and fire operations to a location north of south Washington
J. Estill what does Lansing need most? Answer additional funds for Arborist Police and Fire
Public act 51 road funding
J.V. Anderton inquired into the status of legacy debit answer at this time it seems manageable with a 20-30 projected payoff VI. Old Town Updates
CMA walking tour went well good engagement
Upcoming Old Town events:
• Art feast
• 25+1
• Blues Feat
• Lansing Pride VII. Lake State Report: absent Fixing traffic circle and plant redesign to be active in all seasons VIII. Reports Director Report: C. Edgerly reported the following
• Working with city on release of CBDG funds
• Welcomed Audrey Brayton as new admin on the team
• Events coordinator interview round 1
• Save the Date: Evening of Excellence Wednesday, August 31 at 5:30-7:00 p.m. President’s Report- A. Willis: reported the following
• DEI REP due today
• We are doing great
IX. Action/Discussion Items a. Bylaws Update (J.V. Anderton & Full Board)
a. City attorney needs to way in insurance and board number b. Language 2.1….. 3.1
c. Time talent treasure J. Estill moved to rework language and consult with city attorney J.V. Anderton support passed
b. Insurance Benefits
T. Benoit moved to approve purchases of insurance as recommended in director MEMO Option
1 effective coverage October 1st 2022 K. Dorshimer support Passed
c. City ARPA Dollars
J. Estill moved to transfer $100,000.00 to OTCA pending subgrant agreement J.V. Anderton support Passed X. Other New Business: NON
XI. Adjourn: A. Willis move to adjourn at 12:39 p.m. J.V. Anderton second. Meeting adjourned at 12:39 p.m.