HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Service Board Minutes for April 11, 2024REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
APRIL 11, 2024
PRESENT: Thomas Hickson, Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Jon Scott, Jason Wilkes, and Ronald Wilson
ABSENT: Hugh McNichol
STAFF:Andy Kilpatrick, Jeremiah Kilgore, and Keith Moss
VISITORS: Steve Sulski, Tina Brya, and Deborah Mulcahey
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Hickson called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m., at the City of Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Hugh McNichol
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Hickson requested approval of the agenda with an addition under New Business, Mr. Wilson moved,
Ms. Mahlow seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda with addition.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
March 14, 2024
Chair Hickson requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Scott seconded, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the minutes as submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Steve Sulski, Manager of S. Sulski Construction Inc. – Sewer issue/request – he was hired by a developer
who wants to build houses on property near W Jolly Road and Sidney Street. Mr. Sulski is requesting help
getting sewer permits/approval to hook into existing sewer. Director Kilpatrick explained the process and
the issues in that area but will investigate the matter further.
Tina Brya, Lansing resident since 1999 – Marshall St./Jerome St. Traffic Signal request – Ms. Brya is one of
three that wrote a letter expressing concern for the traffic signal and is requesting it be upgraded and
functioning for the safety of the citizens. The city had requested a study to determine if the traffic light
could be eliminated. The city would still like to follow through with the study but will take her statement
and the others into consideration during determination.
Deborah Mulcahey, long time citizen – MLK Street Project – she expressed concern of the median
elimination that was factored into the MLK Project and gave history of its existence. Ms. Mulcahey stated
the city did not give enough notification and details of the project. Director Kilpatrick stated that the city
was still waiting for more citizen comments and further review.
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5) ACTION ITEMS:
1 p.m. Ms. Morgan left.
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Administration Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilgore gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
Wastewater Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Moss gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
7) DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Kilpatrick reported on the following: budget meetings, proposed positions added, and MLK
project.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Parking Regulation Request: #023-012 Cambridge Downs Subdivision was discussed and is moving
forward to council. Will remain as unfinished business for updates.
9) NEW BUSINESS:
House Bill 4012: Changing how speed limits are set was discussed.
OCA Ethics Training for Board and Committees will be completed individually before next meeting.
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
Meeting and tour at Fleet Services for May meeting
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 1:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary