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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07- 13- 2023 Board of Public Service MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE JULY 13, 2023 PRESENT: Thomas Hickson, Nancy Mahlow, Hugh McNichol, Samara Morgan, Jon Scott, Jason Wilkes, and Ronald Wilson ABSENT: None STAFF:Nathan Arnold, Joseph Castillo, Andrew Kilpatrick, and Nicole McPherson VISITORS: Michael Morofsky – CVNA Rep. and homeowner. 1) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hickson called the meeting to order at 11:31 a.m., at the City of Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant. a. Roll Call b. Excused Absences: None c. Welcome new At-Large Board Member – Jon Scott – introductions followed. 2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Chair Hickson requested approval of the agenda, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Wilkes seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda as submitted. 3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: June 8, 2023 Chair Hickson requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Wilkes seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the minutes as submitted. 4) CITIZEN COMMENTS: Michael Morofsky, Colonial Village Neighborhood Association Representative, returned this month as the restoration of the area between the street and the sidewalk, left from the CSO Project, has not been completed per his request last month. The Public Service Director, Mr. Kilpatrick, stated it will be addressed, just waiting to plant grass in late summer, for better chance of growth. The city is also working with contractors on restoration expectations for future CSO projects. 11:55 a.m. Ms. Morgan arrived. 5) ACTION ITEMS: Election of Officers: Chair: Ms. Mahlow nominated Jason Wilkes as Chair, Mr. Hickson seconded, with no more nominations on the floor, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve Jason Wilkes as Chair. Vice Chair: Mr. Wilkes nominated Nancy Mahlow as Vice Chair, Mr. Hickson seconded, with no more nominations on the floor, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve Nancy Mahlow as Vice Chair. Public Service Board Page 2 July 13, 2023 Division Officers: Engineering Division – Hugh McNichol Traffic Engineering – Samara Morgan Wastewater Treatment Plant – Jason Wilkes Operations & Maintenance/CART – Nancy Mahlow Property Management – Ronald Wilson Fleet Services – Thomas Hickson Jr. Administration – Jon Scott 6) REPORT OF OFFICERS: Operations and Maintenance/CART Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Arnold gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed. Property Management Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Castillo gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed. 7) DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Director Kilpatrick reported on the following: storm damage/power outages, new city complex, restorations after CSO Project issues, Building Sewers Ordinance/educating citizens, construction update, trash/cart, contractors, and streets. 8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Discussion of Budget Resolutions FY24/25. Mr. Hickson moved to approve last years with changed dates, Mr. Wilson seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve FY24/25 Resolutions. Revised rules of the Board to adjust for quorum – On Council agenda for July 24, 2023, meeting. 9) NEW BUSINESS: Building Sewer Ordinance discussion – board will review further. 10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None 11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None 12)PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 13)ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 12:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Janette Tate, Recording Secretary