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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.05.28 minutes.MM CommissionMINUTES City of Lansing Medical Marihuana Commission SPECIAL MEETING May 28, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. City Clerk Election Unit Training Room 2500 S Washington Ave The meeting called to order at 2:01 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jason Peek, Chair Anita Turner, Vice-Chair Bettie Trice A QUORUM WAS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT: Chris Swope, City Clerk Brian Jackson, Chief Deputy City Clerk Deb Biehler, Office of the City Clerk Jennifer Smith-Zande, Office of the City Clerk Amanda O’Boyle, Office of the City Attorney APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved – Bettie Trice Second – Anita Turner MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved – Anita Turner Second – Bettie Trice MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS – None COMMISSION APPEAL HEARING Appeals are heard following the approved Medical Marihuana Commission Appeal Hearing Format. The Commission’s standard of review of an appeal shall not be de novo. The appeal packets are provided to the Commission and the Appellant prior to the meeting and include the following: • Timeline of events • First denial letter with basis for denial and instructions on how to appeal • The Hearing Officer Appeal Packet Copy with decision • The second denial letter outlining how to appeal to the Commission • The applicant’s appeal to the Commission with supporting documentation submitted by the applicant PAGE TWO City of Lansing Medical Marihuana Commission SPECIAL MEETING May 28, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. City Clerk Election Unit Training Room 2500 S Washington Ave BETTER GREEN – PARCEL# 33-01-05-251-005 ENTERPRISE DR Lonnie Goodnoe – Appellant Gavin Mishler - Appellant BETTIE TRICE MOVED TO OVERTURN THE CLERK’S DECISION NOT BECAUSE IT WAS ARBITRARY OR CAPRICIOUS, BUT BECAUSE IT SEEMS UNFAIR. MOTION SECONDED BY JASON PEAK ROLL Jason Peek – YES Anita Turner - NO Bettie Trice – YES MOTION CARRIED 3208 MLK INC – 3208 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD Chris Aiello – Appearing for the Appellant Aaron Geyer – Appearing for the Appellant ANITA TURNER MOVED TO UPHOLD THE DECISION OF THE CLERK BECAUSE THE DECISION IS NOT ARBITRARY OR CAPRICIOUS AND IS SUPPORTED BY MATERIAL, SUBSTANTIAL, AND COMPETENT FACTS ON THE WHOLE RECORD CONSIDERED BY THE CLERK IN ARRIVING AT SUCH DECISION OR FINDING. MOTION SECONDED BY BETTIE TRICE ROLL Jason Peek – YES Anita Turner -YES Bettie Trice – YES MOTION CARRIED PAGE THREE City of Lansing Medical Marihuana Commission SPECIAL MEETING May 28, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. City Clerk Election Unit Training Room 2500 S Washington Ave NEW BUSINESS & OTHER UPDATES Second round opened today and will close on June 27th at 4:30 p.m. Second round applications are on-line only. Clerk’s Office worked with IT for months to develop. It will also streamline the approvals and scoring process. June meeting is cancelled, as appeals are completed for first round. PUBLIC COMMENT – Jason would like public to encourage city council to look at the commission’s recommendations to modify the ordinance. EXCUSE ABSCENCES Bettie Trice moved to excuse the absence of Bryanna McGarry. MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT: 3:57 P.M.