HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Economic Development Corporation Minutes 11.15.24The Lansing EDC’s Mission is to improve the Lansing community by fostering
economic growth that is strategic, sustainable and equitable.
Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, November 15, 2024 – 8:30 AM
Lansing EDC Office - 401 S. Washington Sq. Suite 101, Lansing, MI 48933
MINUTES
Members Present: Chair - Shelley Davis Boyd, Vice-Chair - Calvin Jones,
Secretary - Dr. Alane Laws-Barker, Chaz Carrillo, Sandra Lupien, Johnathan Smith, Jordan Sutton, Rawley Van
Fossen
Members Absent: Treasurer - Catherine Rathbun
Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Brandy Standler
Guests:
1) Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to
order at 8:31 a.m.
2) Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Friday, November 05, 2024 (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Lupien moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the
Friday, November 05, 2024, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion
seconded by member Jones.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
3) New FOIA Policy (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Van Fossen moved to approve the FOIA Policy as presented,
Motion seconded by member Smith.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
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4) Closed Session to Consider Complaints brought against an LEDC Employee
(Closed Session Pursuant to LEDC Bylaws Section 9(a) and Section 8(a) of the
Open Meetings Act)
At 8:35 A.M. Member Van Fossen motioned to enter into closed session. Support
by member Jones.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
5) Reconvened Open Meeting
The board reconvened the open session at 9:34 A.M. after deliberation.
A statement was made by President Davis-Boyd that it was determined by the
board that no policies were violated.
Member Jones motioned to form a committee that will provide oversight regarding
management and employment policies. Member Carrillo supported.
Member Carrillo motioned to add an amendment regarding the separation of
powers. A vote was not taken on the motioned amendment.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Members who volunteered for the Committee: Jordan Sutton, Rawley Van Fossen,
and Chaz Carrillo. A fourth committee member shall be sought out.
6) Closed Session to Consider Complaints brought against an LEDC Employee
(Closed Session Pursuant to LEDC Bylaws Section 9(a) and Section 8(a) of the
Open Meetings Act)
Member Van Fossen motioned at 9:43 A.M. to go into closed session. Motion was
supported by member Carrillo.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
7) Reconvened Open Meeting
The board reconvened the open session at 10:41 A.M. after deliberation.
Member Smith recommended the policy committee review and clarify confidentiality,
political affiliation matters when drafting new policy and procedures. Member Jones
recommended professional development for members of leadership. Van Fossen also
recommended professional and leadership development.
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A motion was made by member Van Fossen that an investigation continue concerning
the matters brought to the board and that an interview with the employee and legal
counsel be conducted. The motion was supported by Jones.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Member Smith motioned that it be mandatory for leadership to undergo leadership
training and professional development. The motion was supported by member Jones.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Standler asked for clarification regarding Article V Section 17 of the Lansing EDC
Bylaws concerning the President & CEO’s salary being determined by the board.
President Davis-Boyd stated that legal council has reviewed the bylaws and that the
President & CEO did not violate the bylaws regarding his salary increases.
Member Carrillo asked for information regarding the Lansing EDC insurance policies.
8) Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
Member Dr. Alane Laws-Barker invited board and staff to the youth event she is
hosting at MSU.
9) Public Comment
None.
10) Adjournment
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to
adjournment at 10:58 A.M.
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Karl Dorshimer, President, and CEO
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)