HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Public Service Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2024REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
MARCH 14, 2024
PRESENT: Thomas Hickson, Nancy Mahlow, Hugh McNichol, Samara Morgan, Jon Scott,
and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: Ronald Wilson
STAFF:Andy Kilpatrick, Nicole McPherson, and Mitch Whisler
VISITORS: None
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: Ronald Wilson
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Hickson requested approval of the agenda, Mr. McNichol moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
February 8, 2024
Chair Hickson requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. McNichol seconded, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the minutes as submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
11:35 a.m. Mr. Scott arrived.
Traffic Requests:
Engineering Report #23-15
Traffic Control Request: Lowcroft Avenue and Pierce Road – A request to install a multi-way stop at the
existing yield controlled 3-way intersection of Lowcroft Avenue and Pierce Road. After review, the
Transportation and Non-Motorized Section denied the multi-way stop signs, stating they are unwarranted at
this time. Recommendation was made for the existing yield signs for eastbound Pierce Road be removed
and replaced with a yield sign for southbound Lowcroft Avenue due to the road geometrics and evidence of
angle and turning-angle type crashes. Ms. Mahlow moved to approve the city recommendation, Mr. Wilkes
seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Engineering Report #23-07
Traffic Control Request: Deerfield Avenue and Fielding Drive – A request to replace a missing stop sign at
this intersection was received. After review, the Transportation and Non-Motorized Section recommends
that a yield sign be installed for southbound Deerfield at Fielding Drive based on the safe approach speed at
this intersection. Ms. Mahlow moved to approve the city recommendation, Mr. McNichol seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6) DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Kilpatrick reported on the following: Street projects, budget meetings, and universal trash.
12:40 p.m. Mr. Kilpatrick left.
7) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Ms. McPherson gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Parking Regulation Request: #023-012 Cambridge Downs Subdivision was discussed and is moving
forward to council. Will remain as unfinished business for updates.
9) NEW BUSINESS: None
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 12:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary