HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Service Board Minutes for November 14, 2024REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
PRESENT: Thomas Hickson, Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: Hugh McNichol, Jon Scott, and Ronald Wilson
STAFF:Nathan Arnold, Jeremiah Kilgore, Andrew Kilpatrick, Nicole McPherson, and Keith Moss.
VISITORS: Deborah Mulcahey
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Wilkes called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m., at the City of Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Hugh McNichol, Jon Scott, and Ronald Wilson
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Wilkes requested an adjustment and then approval of the agenda, Mr. Hickson moved, Ms. Mahlow
seconded, and MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda with the adjustment.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
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Chair Wilkes requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, and MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the minutes as submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Citizen Deborah Mulcahey raised several concerns regarding the CSO project on the west side, including a
lack of communication, tree removal, and worker safety. She also highlighted issues related to traffic safety
and speeding in the area. Additionally, she mentioned concerns about the water quality in her home.
Mulcahey requested a solution for leaf collection to prevent citizens from having to bag them and praised
the city's food waste collection and recycling program. The board then engaged in a discussion, asking
questions and addressing the concerns raised.
6) ACTION ITEMS: None
7) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Operations and Maintenance/CART Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Arnold gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
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Wastewater Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Moss gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
8) DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Kilpatrick reported on the following: rate study, budget, annual report, electric city vehicles, large
building projects, State funding for bridges, Michigan Avenue project, CSO Project, non-motorized plan,
and MLK project.
9) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The board will review the draft copy of the City of Lansing Facility and Street Naming Policy presented to
them by the department and discuss it at the December meeting.
10)NEW BUSINESS: None
11)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
12)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 1:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary