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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.