HomeMy WebLinkAboutFeb 2024 DLI Board Meeting MinutesDLI Board Mee�ng
February 8, 2024
11:30 a.m.
DLI Office, 112 S. Washington Sq.
MINUTES
Present
Board Members Present: J. Es�ll, K. Dorshimer, J. Hinze, Jesse Flores, J.V. Anderton
Board Members Not Present: J. Durham
Board Advisors: Jeffrey Brown
Staff Present: Cathleen Edgerly, Shakayla Voss, Julie Reinhart
Guest: Rawley VanFossen
I. Call to Order: J. Es�ll called the mee�ng to order at 11:34 am
II. Ci�zens Comments: None
III. Correspondence: None
IV. Guest: Rawley VanFossen, introduced himself as the new Director of Economic
Planning and Development for the City of Lansing. He reviewed priori�es of his and
his department, the importance of working with DLI on upcoming projects and
including them at the table for downtown conversa�ons and projects. He also would
like to learn about DLI and answer any ques�ons from the Board. J. Es�ll asked
about what he thinks should be focus downtown. New development projects and
ge�ng funding distributed. How to ensure the dollars are spent appropriately and
streamlined with mayor’s vision. How city departments should be looking at and
being mindful of all businesses downtown with coordina�on and compliance. He has
had some of the same concerns as DLI staff and wants similar solu�ons: not fellow
depts. just pushing projects through.
V. Consent Agenda:
February Agenda
Minutes from January
Commitee Minutes
Monthly Financials:
J.V. mo�oned to approve the consent agenda. K. Dorshimer seconded. Mo�on
approved unanimously.
VI. J. Hinze covered Old Town Updates from the OTCA: Annual Mee�ng saw 5 new
board members being appointed. Galen�ne’s Day and Chocolate Walk coming up as
well as Lumberjack Fest. ARPA funds will be distributed this month to 30 Old Town
businesses this week and OTCA will provide quarterly repor�ng and addi�onal
informa�on to C. Edgerly.
VII. Reports:
Director’s Report: C. Edgerly Reviewed events coming up over the next 4 months.
Invited board to atend upcoming Michigan Main Street workshop as well as
reviewed that there is the budget for one board member to atend Na�onal
Conference in Birmingham, Alabama. If interested, please contact Cathleen.
Maintenance RFP – Staff is working on a clear and direct RFP for DLI’s annual
maintenance contract. This should be included in next month’s board packet for
review.
Shakala gave a Marke�ng Update: Reviewed social media numbers and
comparison from last month. Discussion held regarding where marke�ng dollars
are being spent and reach for future.
Presidents Report: J. Es�ll reminded board about the importance of upcoming events
and placing them on your calendar to atend. As well as interact with DLI Social
media posts. Also, there is homework from Dr. Bailey for the Board to complete and
send to C. Edgerly no later than February 22.
VIII. Ac�on/Discussion Items:
Board Conflict of Interest Annual Commitment: J. Es�ll reviewed the
organiza�on’s Conflict of Interest Policy, asked fellow board members to review
and sign. The DLI Board had just updated their policy last year, but if you no�ce
any edits/clarifica�ons you’d like made, mark it and share and we can
incorporate next year.
Board Member Resigna�on (Tamera Carter): Mo�on to accept Tamara Carter’s
resigna�on from board by JV. 2nd by Jesse. Mo�on approved unanimously and
we wish Tamera the best with her new Council role.
Strategic Ac�on Plan: J. Es�ll updated the board on the Strategic Ac�on plan
process that we went through back in 2021 and 2022. She would like to see the
board and staff update and amend this plan with the help of a subcommitee. J.
Hinze, J. Es�ll, J. Flores and J. Brown offered to be part of this along with DLI staff.
IX. Mo�on to Adjourn: J.V. Mo�oned to adjourn at 12:09 p.m. Second by J. Flores.
MOTION Passed unanimously.