HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes June 4thMinutes for the City of Lansing Charter Commission
Regular Meeting | June 4, 2024, 6:30 PM
Tony Benavides City Council Chambers
Lansing City Hall, 10th floor, 124 W. Michigan Ave
Present: Commissioners Adams Simon, Anderson, Bauer, Boyd, Dowd, Jeffries, Lopez, Qawwee, Washington
Absent: none
Staff Present: Clerk Swope; Deputy Clerks Jackson, Drever
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Jeffries at 6:30 PM.
Clerk Swope called the roll of the Commission. A quorum was present.
Adopt Agenda
Moved by Commissioner Bauer to adopt the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried.
Public Comment
Jack Alexander spoke about the Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority.
Candy Rice spoke about board and commission appointments and the make-up of City Council.
Mitch Rice spoke about the importance of a comprehensive review.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Qawwee to approve the minutes of May 21st, 2024 as presented.
Motion Carried.
Officer Reports
Chair
Chair Jeffries shared information about the Charter Commission website,
https://www.lansingmi.gov/1233/Charter-Commission. He also asked commissioners to submit a picture and
biography for the website.
Vice-Chair
Vice-Chair Adams Simon encouraged transparency, open communication, and engagement amongst the
commissioners and the public. She also spoke to the importance of diverse interests and proper representation.
Clerk
Clerk Swope provided an update about access to City phones and laptops. He noted that all commissioners may
be reached by emailing chartercommission@lansingmi.gov.
Clerk Swope provided the budget update: the Commission has spent $86,565.74 and has a balance of
$413,434.26.
Unfinished Business
Legal Counsel RFP
Moved by Vice-Chair Adams Simon to approve the RFP.
Moved by Vice-Chair Adams Simon to amend the proposal to set a timeline for 3 weeks from the date
posted.
Motion carried.
Moved by Vice-Chair Adams Simon to approve the RFP as amended.
Motion Carried.
New Business
Community Meeting Plan
The Commission discussed the Community Meeting Plan times and feedback solicitation.
Stakeholder Presentations Plan
The Commission discussed the Stakeholder Presentation Plan.
Proposed Charter Review Process
The Commission discussed the Proposed Charter Review Process.
Commissioner Remarks
The Commission discussed social media usage and accessibility of meetings.
Adjournment
The meeting was Adjourned by Chair Jeffries at 7:59 PM.