HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 - 09- 23 Lansing Economic Development Corp Minutes 06.09.23
To improve the Lansing community by fostering economic growth that is strategic, sustainable and equitable.
Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, June 09, 2023 – 8:30 AM
Lansing EDC Office - 230 N. Washington Sq. Suite 209, Lansing, MI 48933
MINUTES
Members Present: Chair - Calvin Jones, Secretary - Dr. Alane Laws-Barker, Treasurer -
Catherine Rathbun, Jordan Hankwitz, Sandra Lupien, Michael McKissic,
Jordan Sutton
Members Absent: Vice-Chair - Shelley Davis Boyd, Chaz Carrillo
Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Brandy Standler, Aurelius Christian,
Simon Verghese, Kahleea Washington
Guests: Tammi Amerson (City of Lansing), Diamond (City of Lansing),
Jackson Mills (City of Lansing), Aurora LeMule (LBWL)
Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Jones called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to order at 8:28 AM.
Introduction of Community Development Fellow
Kahleea Washington introduced herself to the board as the new Community Development
Fellow. She will serve with the EDC for the next 15 months.
Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Friday May 05, 2023 (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Lupien moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, May 05,
2023, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by member McKissic.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
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Update on Financials
Standler informed the board there was little activity in April, other topics will be covered under
budget amendment discussion.
FY2023/2024 LEDC & City of Lansing Economic Development Contract (ACTION)
Attached Amended FY2022/2023 LEDC Budget- Highlighted in Orange
MOTION: Member Dr. Laws-Barker moved to approve the FY2023/2024 LEDC & City of Lansing
Economic Development Contract, as presented. Motion seconded by member Rathbun.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
FY2023/2024 LEDC & City of Lansing Façade Program Contract (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Lupien moved to approve the FY2023/2024 LEDC & City of Lansing Façade
Program Contract, as presented. Motion seconded by member Rathbun.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Approval of FY2022/2023 LEDC Budget Amendment (ACTION)
Attached Amended FY2022/2023 LEDC Budget- Highlighted in Orange
MOTION: Member McKissic moved to approve the Approval of FY2022/2023 LEDC Budget
Amendment, as presented. Motion seconded by member Sutton.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Approval of FY2023/2024 LEDC Budget (ACTION)
Attached Proposed FY2023/2024 LEDC Budget- Highlighted in Blue
MOTION: Member Hankwitz moved to approve the Approval of FY2023/2024 LEDC Budget, as
presented. Motion seconded by member Dr. Laws-Barker.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Approval of Micro-Loan Request from Applicant
The committee did not approve the loan request, therefore there is no action for the board.
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Approval of Micro-Loan Policy Update (ACTION)
MOTION: Member McKissic moved to approve the Approval of Micro Loan Policy Update, as
presented. Motion seconded by member Rathbun.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Approval to Repurchase Corner Parcel (ACTION)
Action was not needed as the documents are not ready for this meeting.
LEED Initiative Update
Christian provided a quick synopsis of the program. Empower program application went live
June 1st. The application closes June 18th.
Organization Update
Lansing EDC is to move out of the 230 North building by June 30th. A lease is being executed to
move into the Arbaugh building on South Washington.
New staff member Alex Watkins, economic development specialist will be starting June 12th.
Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
Chair Jones thanked everyone who attended the Moneyball and Walter French building.
Other Business
Public Comment
Adjournment
Chair Jones called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to adjournment at
9:50 AM.
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Karl Dorshimer, President, and CEO
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)