HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Service Board Minutes for October 10, 2024REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
OCTOBER 10, 2024
PRESENT: Thomas Hickson, Nancy Mahlow, Hugh McNichol, Samara Morgan, Jon Scott,
and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: Ronald Wilson
STAFF:Joseph Castillo, Carl Denison, Andrew Kilpatrick, and Nicole McPherson.
VISITORS: Leonard Leek
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Wilkes called the meeting to order at 11:32 a.m., at the City of Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Ronald Wilson
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Wilkes requested approval of the agenda, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. McNichol seconded, and
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
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Chair Wilkes requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. McNichol seconded, and
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the minutes as submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Proposed Board of Public Service meeting schedule for 2025: Mr. Hickson moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded,
and MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the schedule as submitted.
Proposed Division Reporting schedule for 2025: Ms. Morgan moved, Mr. McNichol seconded, and
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the schedule as submitted.
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Property Management Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Castillo gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
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Fleet Services Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Denison gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
7) DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Kilpatrick reported on the following: MLK project, one-way streets, Michigan Avenue project,
CSO Project, non-motorized plan, yard waste, and sidewalks.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The board briefly discussed the status of the Parking Regulation Request (Cambridge Downs Subdivision)
and the Traffic Control Request (Jerome St./Marshall St. Traffic Signal).
9) NEW BUSINESS:
Dino Horton has submitted a request to rename Michigan Avenue in honor of Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
Since Dino was unable to attend the meeting due to living in another state, Leonard Leek represented him.
Leonard emphasized Magic's remarkable achievements and discussed the potential benefits of recognizing a
true "hometown hero." The board discussed the impact of street renaming and requested to review the city
guidelines.
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary