HomeMy WebLinkAboutS. MLK CIA Meeting Minutes 1.18.24
S. Marting Luther King Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
January 18th 2024, 1 pm
Members Present: Price Dobernick, Amanda Defrees
Members Absent: Theresa Stokes, Don Sober
Facilitator Present: Alex Watkins
Guests Present: Kahleea Washington, Alexandra Bennett,
Kristina Schmidgall
Public: Erin Buitendorp
Recorded by: Alex Watkins
Call to Order/ Roll Call: Dobernick called meeting to order at 1:13 pm Approval of Meeting Minutes – Action: S. MLKCIA didn’t have enough members for quorum, so no vote was taken to approve minutes.
New Board Members update: Both Bennett and Schmidgall were in
attendance and gave background information about themselves. They also
talked about what qualified them to be on the S. MLKCIA board as well as their
passion for the Lansing community. Also, an update was given on the status for
being appointed as well as timetable for being appointed.
Thriving Communities Update: Buitendorp gave an overview of the Thriving
Communities Grant and was able to answer questions about funding
opportunities as well as projects that can be completed using these funds.
Information and update to CATA bus Stops: All stakeholders were unable to
attend. Tabled this conversation until next month.
Projects Discussion: Board discussed plans for the CATA bus stop project. Most of
the time was spent talking about the Development and Finance Plan for S. MLK
to find additional projects for APRA funding. Time was also spent looking at other
CIA projects for ideas to use on S. MLK.
Other Business: N/A Public Comment: N/A
Adjournment: Dobernick adjourned meeting at 2:21 pm
X_________________________ Price Dobernick, Chairman
S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority