HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.11.15 minutes.MM CommissionMINUTES City of Lansing Medical Marihuana Commission REGULAR MEETING November 15, 2019 – 2:00 PM City Clerk Election Unit Training Room 2500 S Washington Ave
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Jason Peek, Chair Anita Turner, Vice-Chair
Bryanna McGarry
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 as amended: Moved – Anita Turner Second – Bryanna McGarry MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved – Bryanna McGarry Second – Anita Turner
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
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City of Lansing Medical Marihuana Commission REGULAR MEETING November 15, 2019 – 2:00 PM City Clerk Election Unit Training Room 2500 S Washington Ave
WEISBERGER VENTURES – 511 E HAZEL ST
Kevin Chang - Representing Weisberger Ventures II Motion made to adjourn Weisberger Ventures II at 511 E Hazel St to a later date. Moved by Bryanna McGarry Seconded by Anita Turner MOTION CARRIED
LE BATTLE CREEK – 3208 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD Aaron Geyer – Appearing for the Appellant
Bryanna McGarry moved to uphold the decision of the clerk because the decision was not arbitrary or capricious and is supported by material, substantial, and competent fact on the whole record considered by the Clerk in arriving at such a decision or finding.
MOTION SECONDED BY ANITA TURNER ROLL Jason Peek – YES Anita Turner - YES Bryanna McGarry– YES
MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS & OTHER UPDATES Motion to accept 2020 Calendar as printed Bryanna McGarry
Second Anita Turner Motion carried
EXCUSE ABSENCES
Motion made to excuse Bettie Trice by Antia Turner Seconded by Bryanna McGarry
MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC COMMENT –
Johnny Berry - States that our address is 124 W Michigan. Please check. Asked for information on recreational. Inspection/Permitting dept lost half staff and having issues getting permits. Departments are not working well together and seems like some departments don’t want marijuana.
ADJOURNMENT: 3:35 PM