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Memorial Review Board
City of Lansing
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Members
Maria Enriquez,Vice Chair REGULAR MEETING
Bonnie Bennett
John Kodeski, Chair AGENDA
Angela Moore
Willie Davis Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 6:00 P.M.
Delaney Newberry City Clerk's Conference Room, 9th Floor City Hall
Linda Appling
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Memorial Review Board rules
4. Election of Chair & Vice Chair.
5. Ratification of March 18, 2009 "Business" and Approval of
Minutes of March 18, 2009 and May 6, 2009
6. Public Comment on Agenda Items
7. Letter of Resignation from the Memorial Review Board regarding
Shatina Clinton
8. Leeper's Field
9. Application for Naming and Renaming Memorials in the City of
Lansing filed by Colonial Village Neighborhood Association for
an Elmhurst Park Plaque in memory of Nancy Young
10. Application for Naming and Renaming Memorials in the City of
Lansing filed byAmmahad Shekarakki to Rename Willow St.as
Malcolm X St.
11. Application for Naming and Renaming Memorials in the City of
Lansing filed by Roxanne Mann to Rename the small piece of
"bridge"section on Cavanaugh Road, located near the light at
Hawk Island Park Entrance to the Dr. Donald L. Green
Memorial Bridge
12. Adjournment
Lansing City Clerk's.Office
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(4/28/20Q9) Kevin Reeves Administrative Rules Page 1 l
From: Mark Leonard
To: corleya@sbcglobal.net; cswope@lansingmi.gov; davisw2@lcc.edu; delaney...
Date: 3/25/2009 10:29 AM
Subject: Administrative Rules
Attachments: memorial review board.docx
Members,
It became apparent after located the old draft of the rules that those rules have not been adopted. Due
to the fact that the rules were not adopted no official business was conducted at your last meeting. Here
is a solution:
1) Attached - I have drafted some rules for your use. Please review prior to next meeting.
2) Appear at next scheduled meeting adopt rules. Name Chair and Vice Chair.
3) Vote to ratify the "business" that was conducted at your last meeting as reflected in your minutes.
4) if the rules attached are adopted I can give you advance (pre-approval) of your rules and they need
only be filed with the clerk and submitted to council. Once Brig has signed.
Following the above should make the Board self-sufficient and able to continue to conduct business.
Thank you,
Mark A. Leonard
Assistant City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
124 W. Michigan Avenue
5th Floor, City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 483-4326
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Draft Official Proceedings of the
Yr City of Lansing Memorial Review Board
March 18, 2009
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Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Maria Enriquez at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Maria Enriquez, Vice Chair
Linda Appling
Willie Davis
Angela Moore
Delaney Newberry
Members Absent: Bonnie Bemlett
Shatina Clinton
John Kodeski
Others Present: Mark Leonard, City Attorney's Office
Kevin Reeves, Chief Deputy City Clerk
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Maria Enriquez at 6:30 p.m. Discussion
was held regarding the Board's difficulty in getting a quorum of members to attend
meetings. Mr. Leonard indicated that quorum requirements would be contained in the bi-
laws but the City Attorney's office does not have a copy on file. Vice Chair Enriquez
stated that she would send copies of the Memorial Review Board bi-laws to Mr. Reeves.
2. Approval of Agenda
Member Appling moved to amend the Agenda to include Item 7a Questions to City
Attorney and to add a new item New Business before Item 11 Adjournment. Motion
Carried.
3. Approval of Minutes of July 11, 2007
Member Newberry moved to approve the Memorial Review Board Minutes of July 11,
2007. Member Moore seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
4. Public Comment on Agenda Items
Mr. Joe Schramek gave an overview of his application to rename the Sycamore Driving
Range in honor of Paul Bondeson. Mr. Schramek stated that as a result of his work with
Parks & Recreation Director Murdock Jemerson, the proposed project has been amended
and there is no need for Memorial Review Board action.
Mr. Richard Leeper gave an overview of his application to rename a baseball field at
Westside Park for his father, Johnny Leeper. Mr. Leeper stated that the field is property
of Lansing Parks & Recreation Department and Director Jeimerson has no objections to
the renaming.
5. Election of Chair &Vice Chair
Member Moore moved to nominate Member Kodeski as Chair. Member Newberry
seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
Member Davis moved to nominate Vice Chair Enriquez as Vice Chair. Member Moore
seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
Member Davis moved to nominate Member Newberry as Secretary. Member Moore
seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
6. Approval of 2009 Meeting Schedule
Member Newberry moved that the Meeting Schedule of 2009 be amended as follows:
May 6, 2009
July 1, 2009
September 2, 2009
November 4, 2009
Member Moore seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
Member Moore asked that the Clerk's office request that Board Members notify the
Clerk's office by 3 p.m. the day of a scheduled Board meeting if they will not attend the
meeting. If it appears that there will be no quorum, the Clerk's will notify the Members.
7. Memorial Review Board rules
Mr. Leonard indicated that he could not speak to the Board rules until he receives a copy
of the bi-laws. Vice Chair Eiuiquez stated that she would send copies of the Memorial
Review Board bi-laws to Mr. Reeves. The Item was tabled until the next meeting.
7a. Questions to City Attorney
Member Appling asked Mr. Leonard to explain the powers of the Board to inquire into
the background of an applicant before the Board. Mr. Leonard called the Members
attention to City Code of Ordinances Section 1034.09 (g)(1) which states, in part:
The Memorial Review Board may require the applicant to provide such
additional information as is necessary for the Memorial Review Board to
make an informed report and recommendation and that can reasonably be
produced by the applicant in a timely mamler.
Mr. Leonard stated that the Board has broad powers to inquire about applications
before theirs. Additionally, Mr. Leonard stated that the Board may wish to
consider amending the application form to request additional information of
applicants.
8. Leeper's Field
Member Newberry moved that the Clerk's Office draft a letter on behalf of the
Board to Director Jemerson asking about Mr. Leeper's application. Member
Appling seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
Member Moore asked that the Members be given an opportunity to review letters
drafted by the Clerk's Office prior to being sent.
9. Application for Naming and Renaming Memorials in the City of Lansing filed
by Joe Scluamek to rename the Sycamore Driving Range in honor of Paul
Bondeson
Member Newberry moved that the Clerk's Office draft a letter on behalf of the
Board to City Council stating that because the original application was voided by
the applicant, the Board recommends no further action by Council. Member
Moore seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
10. Application for Nanning and Renaming Memorials in the City of Lansing filed
by Colonial Village Neighborhood Association for an Elmhurst Park Plaque in
memory of Nancy Young
Member Newberry moved that the Clerk's Office request the applicant to appear
at the next meeting of the Board. Motion carried.
11. New Business
The Board discussed the matter of naining a memorial in honor of Malcolm X.
There is no application pending before the Board but there has been a speaker on
the matter in the past. The City Clerk's Office will provide copies of the minutes
from that meeting to Members.
The Board agreed that topics for discussion at a future meeting should include the
Application format.
12. Adj ourmnent
Adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
CITY OF LANSING-MEMORIAL REVIEW BOAD
RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
The following rules of procedure are adopted by the Lansing Memorial Review Board (herein
"Board") to facilitate the performance of its duties and the exercising of its responsibilities, in
its capacity as set forth in Article 5, Chapter 1 of the 1978 Lansing City Charter including
amendments adopted in 1993 and 1994 and Chapter 1034 of the Lansing Code of Ordinances.
Section 1.0 OFFICERS AND EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS 1.1
Selection of Officers
A. The Board shall, at its first meeting, elect from among the
members a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
B. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall take office
immediately upon their election.
C. Whenever both positions are vacated for whatever reason, the
remaining members shall elect from the seated members a new
chairperson and vice chairperson to fulfill the unexpired terms.
D. The Board shall designate a Recording Secretary of the
Memorial Review Board. If the Recording Secretary is not a
member of the Board, the Recording Secretary shall not be
entitled to vote on matters before the Commission.
1.2 Duties of the Board
The Board shall perform the duties and activities set forth in Chapter 1034 of
the Lansing Code of Ordinances.
1.3 Duties of the Chairperson
The duties of the Chairperson shall be as follows:
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A. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Commission;
perform such other duties as may be directed by the Commission; and
perform such other duties as are normal and customary to said office.
B. The Vice Chairperson shall act in the capacity of the Chairperson in the
event of the Chairperson's absence or incapacity.
1.4 Duties of the Recording Secretary
The duties of the Recording Secretary are as follows:
A. The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining the
minutes of Board meetings and shall have them available in suitable
volumes. Proposed minutes shall be available for public inspection no
later than eight (8) business days after the meeting to which the minutes
refer. Approved minutes shall be available for public inspection not later
than five (5) business days after the meeting at which the minutes are
approved. Copies of the minutes shall be distributed to all Board
members prior to the meeting at which they will be considered for
approval.
B. The Recording Secretary shall file the minutes of each Board meeting
in the office of the City Clerk as a public record.
C. The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for keeping a record of all
of the Board's transactions.
D. All communications, petitions, applications and reports shall be
addressed to the Board and delivered or mailed to the Recording
Secretary.
E. The Recording Secretary shall perform other duties as the Board may
determine or direct and perform such other duties as are normal and
customary to said office.
F. The Recording Secretary shall cooperate and assist the City Freedom of
Information Act officer in responding to requests for information in
accordance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, being 1977
PA 442 as amended; MCL 15.231 et seq_
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Section 2.0 MEETINGS 2.1
Meetings
A. The Board shall vote annually on a schedule of meeting times. T'he
meetings_shall-be-held--at-tliese titres--unless-c-anc-el-led-for 1-acic_a£agenda
iteins-oi r-c—schednled_lzy-A=ote
B. The meetings of the Board shall be held and conducted in accordance
with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, being 1976 PA 267 as amended;
MCL 15.261 et sec.
C. Members of the general public are permitted to attend the Board
meetings and shall have a reasonable opportunity to speak on issues
before the Board, provided that the Board may limit the time for public
comment and the length of time permitted to all speakers generally, and
may grant such additional time to any speaker as the Board deems
consistent with its carrying out of its duties and functions.
2.2 Quorum 3
A. (5) members, a majority of the persons on the Board, shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
B. The Board shall take no official action or make any determination
without the concurrence of a majority of a quorum.
Whenever a quorum is not present at a meeting, those present may
adjourn the meeting or may meet as a Committee of the Whole for the
purpose of receiving information and accepting public comments on
such matters as are on the agenda. However, no official action(s) may
be taken.
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2.3 Attendance
A. Board members shall be regular in their meeting attendance.
B. Following the roll call of Board members at any meeting, the
Chairperson shall inquire whether any absent member had requested
their absence be excused. The Recording Secretary or any member of
the Board may relate to the Chairperson any such request made to them
and the reasons for that request. A motion to excuse that member may
be approved by a majority vote of the members at a meeting in which
there is a quorum.
Any Board member who is absent without being excused from three (3)
consecutive meetings may be dismissed from the Board in accordance
with Section 5-105.7 of the Lansing City Charter.
D. The Chairperson shall transmit notice of these absences to the Mayor
by letter upon an affirmative vote of four (4) members.
E. Such procedures do not prohibit a member from voluntary resignation.
2.4 Order of Business
The Agenda for each meeting, prepared by the Recording Secretary, shall
contain the following elements in order:
1. Call to Order
A. Roll,Call
B. Excused Absences
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Communications
4. Business Session
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Reports, Presentation, Board Questions and Discussions
C. Old Business
D. New Business
E• Board Member Comments
5. Items under Suspension of the Rules
6. Public Cominent
7. Adjournment
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2.5 Motions
A. Motions shall be restated by the Chairperson before a vote is taken.
B. The names of the persons making the motion and its second shall be
recorded in the minutes.
2.6 Voting
A. Voting shall be recorded by verbal ayes and nays, unless otherwise
ordered by the Chairperson, except that roll call votes shall be taken on
official action and determinations.
B. All members of the Board in attendance shall vote on all matters
unless recused.
C. The Chairperson shall vote last.
2.7 Notification of the Board Action
A copy of the letter notifying the Mayor and City Council of action taken by
the Board will be sent to the originators of a request for the Board to study a particular item.
2.8 Parliamentary Procedure
Meetings shall be conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order Revised,
except the Chairperson shall be entitled to vote).
Section 3.0 AMENDMENTS
3.1 Amendments to the Rules of Administrative Procedure
Amendments to the Rules of Administrative Procedure may be initiated by any
member of the Board at any regular meeting and voted upon at the next regular meeting. All
Board members must be notified of such amendments by mail at least three (3) days before
the amendment is to be voted upon. The affirmative vote of five (5) members present shall
be required to amend the Rules -of Achninistrative Procedure.
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3.2 Suspension of Rules
It shall require the vote of five (5) members present of the Board to suspend
the Rules of Administrative Procedure.
THESE RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ARE ADOPTED THE
DAY OF ,2009 .
MEMORIAL REVIEW BOARD
Approved as to form only:
Brigham Smith, City Attorney
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<= Draft
Official Proceedings of the
City of Lansing Memorial Review Board
JL May 6, 2009
Meeting was called to order at 6:35pm by Maria Enriquez
Members present: Bonnie Bennett
Maria Enriquez
Willie Davis
Linda Appling
Members absent: John Kodeski
Shatina Clinton
Angela Moore (excused)
Delaney Newberry(excused)
A QUORUM WAS NOT PRESENT
Others present: Eve Bush,Anita Beavers,Richard Leper,Florence Jones
1. The meeting was called to order by Maria Enriquez at 6:35pm
Motion to approve the agenda,by Member Appling,Member Davis, second
Motion carried.
Motion to consider item#3 first,by Member Appling,Member Davis second
Motion carried
Ms Beavers then spoke about the application to place a plaque honoring the memory of Nancy
Young. She stated that both she and her husband helped to beautify the neighborhood by
planting flowers in the roundabout in Colonial Village. An application had been submitted. The
approximate cost of one hundred dollars ($100.00) will be paid by the Colonial Village
Neighborhood Association.
Discussion on item#7 since Mr. Leeper was present. The park board minutes were reviewed and
Mr. Leeper was informed of the Park board's motion to rename the Westside field to Leper field
was defeated by a vote of 1 yea, 5 nays.
Vice Chair Enriquez suggested that this item be tabled until it could be determined if the park
board had the final say on the matter and wanted the City Attorney to be consulted.
Motion by Member Appling. Member Bennett, second.
Motion carried
Discussion on#3
Section 2.0 A. Suggestion was made to strike the second sentence "The meetings shall be held at
these times unless cancelled for lack of agenda items of re-scheduled by vote"
Section 2.2A Suggestion was made to strike out"Five(5)" and replace with Three(3).
Motion by Member Davis to approve rules as amended. Member Appling Second
Davis yea,Appling,yea, Enriquez yea, Bennett abstained
Motion carried
Next meeting is July 1, 2009 at 6pm
Adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
9th Floor, City Hall
124 W. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933-1694
(517)483-4141 (voice)
(517)483-4479(TDD)
(517)483-6066(Fax) LET C-
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i Virg Bernero, Mayor
May 4, 2009
Shatina Clinton
1805 W Saginaw
Lansing,MI 48915
Dear Ms. Clinton,
I would like to take this opportunity to express appreciation for your service on the Memorial
Review Board.
As a board member,_you have made significant contributions to Lansing,played an integral role
in the development of the board and its mission, and did a great.service to the people of our
community. On behalf of the residents of Lansing,I want to thank you for your expertise,
wisdom,professionalism and commitment.
As your term of service as a board member comes to an end,.I know you will seek to continue to
serve Lansing through another avenue. Again, I sincerely appreciate your spirit of service as we
work together to move Lansing forward.
Sincerely,
Virg Bernero
Mayor of Lansing
"Equal Opportunity Employer"
PARK BOARD MINUTES
July 11, 2007
Gier Community Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Kibbey, Claude Rainey, Brian Smith, Ronald Lott, Melvin
McWilliams, Dusty Fancher
MEMBERS ABSENT: Cynthia Ward, Pat Murray,
OTHERS PRESENT: Murdock Jemerson, Director Parks and Recreation
CALLED TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Smith asked to add the Flying Aces to the agenda. Jemerson stated he wanted to talk about the
Master Plan.
STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS:
BOARD MINUTES
June 13, 2007
Motion by Ramey to approve the board minutes as submitted, seconded by Smith.
Kibbey asked about the discussion under cemeteries, he noticed Ms. Stanaway stated one of the
first things to be done is to pay for one-half of the fence and the second is to develop the basin
area. Lott stated the fence was part of the board's approval,but he does not recall the basin.
Kibbey stated he was not aware the basin was on a list to be done. Kibbey requested this
sentence be struck from the minutes.
McWilliams and Lott both cominented these were her corninents and not what the board's plan is
and Lott is not sure we need to change this.
Kibbey asked Jemerson if the Fratcher fund comes to the Parks or if it is a free standing
foundation that can do what they want. Jemerson said these funds are managed by the National
City Bank and are to be spent on projects at Mt. Hope and the funds go to the City and we do the
project.
Jemerson stated Ms. Stanaway has been asked to sit in on the fence project and probably all of
the projects, but he believes the bottom line is with the department working with the bank. The
bank has a committee, and we make proposals to the committee as to funding projects.
Park Board Minutes—July 11, 2007 Page 2
Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS
Lansine Flying Aces
Smith stated on the weekend of the 4th, an individual had gone to Elm Park to play softball and
provided Smith with a copy of a flyer that is posted all over the park that indicates the Flying
Aces have an exclusive lease to use the dome. Jemerson said it wasn't stated it would be just
airplanes.
Smith stated the individual had been there on Saturday to play softball,however they were flying
all over the park. On Sunday there were fewer people with no planes flying,but a gentleman
approached the individual and presented a posting that indicated exclusive use. The person from
Flying Aces would not allow the others to play softball.
Jemerson stated they have designated dates and times to use the park and he would look into this.
Master Plan
Jemerson asked if the board recalled during the marina controversy, the whole issue of the
Master Plan came about in terns of the marina not being or should not have been in the Master
Plan. We went back and looked at not only the marina but other items that council said should
have been out of the plan, but were still in it.
Jemerson stated he and the administration started talking about the Master Plan and the fact there
is a new Mayor who would like to see his agenda carried forward throughout each department.
We have completed a number of the items in this Master Plan and we were thinking this might
be a good opportunity for a mid-year update. To make changes to the plan to reflect not only
comments made during the marina controversy, but also to incorporate some of the wishes of this
administration; primarily looking at the Mayor's Grand Vision which not only talks about
marinas, but docking, fishing opportunities, and beautification along the river. Jemerson
indicated he would be communicating with the Board as we go along with this. The Mayor is
serious about amending the plan, the Lansing Boat Club,providing docking facilities.
Fancher stated since the last meeting she has been watching the RiverTrail and uses it and
noticed the Common Ground organizers are interested in building an amphitheater. She
commented with her background, she thought it would be interesting for the Board to look at the
property the Parks and City of Lansing have along the riverfront and what kind of joint effort
could be done with the Planning Board. She thought Bob Johnson could come in to talk about
what they are looking forward to doing and make sure what Parks is doing with their Master Plan
does not work against the city's plan. She encourages going forward with looking at the Master
Plan and working with the planning board.
Kibbey stated he has had good luck over the years with using a master planning process as an
organizing process to help citizens groups to find what they are interested in doing and he would
be interested in the Master Plan process as an organizational development approach. He believes
Park Board Minutes—July 11, 2007 Page 3
it strengthens us in the budget process to the extent there is a good linkage to the projects on the
ground and the plans.
McWilliams asked if in talking about updating the plan are we talking about updating the plan
that would start in 2011 or are we talking about updating the 2005-2010 plan. Jemerson stated
he is suggesting looking at not only those comments/corrections that need to be made as
amendments and incorporated into the existing plan, but come April 1 we are ready to present a
grant proposal to the DNR for some new development along the river.
McWilliams asked if do you put something in the Master Plan and then decide whether or not it
is feasible during the period or do you look at it in terns of feasibility to decide if you even want
to put it in the Master Plan. He commented one of the big problems he had with the marina is
they heard of all of the engineering and things that had not been done; so to suddenly have this
something to be funded when it is a big plan and other issues have not been looked at.
Jemerson stated there is a process to amend the Rec Plan, which is a process, dictated by the
State. You need to submit any amendment to your rec plan through the same level of review you
subjected your rec plan to, which means public hearings and things of that nature.
Jemerson stated he would come back to this board with recommendations on amendments to the
Rec Plan. We could have public hearings before the Park Board and Council. What is stated as
far as a regulation is we have a public hearing, where there is a certain amount of notification
and it is run as a public hearing and there is a process dictated by the DNR.
McWilliams asked if the Rec Plan is different than the Master Plan. Jemerson clarified what
Kibbey was referring to as a Master Plan process relates more to a master planning process for a
park. The Rec Plan is to a master plan of our recreation development programming for a 5-year
period and what Kibbey is referring to is a master plan for a geographic area called a park.
Kibbey stated a Master Plan is made up of several little plans.
Smith asked if amendments need to go before Council. Jemerson stated yes they do.
OLD BUSINESS
Leeper Field
Kibbey stated this has been around for awhile and the reason this is on the agenda is for the
purpose of a motion. Kibbey asked the wishes of the board on this issue.
Lott moved the board recommends the naming of the field on the west side Richard Leeper
Field. Supported by Fancher.
McWilliams stated he thinks it is great that Mr. Leeper is so committed to this,but he is not sure
the record in front of this measures up to our protocol and is rather thin. McWilliams stated he
does not know anything other than what Mr. Leeper has said about his father, and his sense is
there are other individuals on those teams and he has no way of measuring the importance of this
Park Board Minutes—July 11, 2007 Page 4
father to other players on the team. He does not have a strong feeling to support this given our
protocol.
Kibbey advised new members that a summary of the protocol is that the board looks for someone
who has made a contribution to the system and Lansing and not so much a matter of individual
achievement. It is a matter if they have helped to build the league, helped build the system or
bring people into the system rather than individual achievement by any particular person.
Smith stated he echoed Kibbey's thoughts and in our guidelines the board have used it states
"make major contributions of a' public service nature" and he will be voting no. Smith stated Mr.
Leeper has not provided this and he feels if this is passed it could start anybody who ever had
relatives who played in the city will want something named after a relative. The guidelines were
put together for a reason and his vote will be no.
Faucher asked to see the guidelines.
Kibbey asked for clarification if this had been reviewed by the Memorial Review Committee.
Jemerson said it was presented to them, he did not know how review it received, but it was
referred to the Park Board for reconnnendation.
Smith asked if the Review Committee took action on it. Jemerson stated they did not.
Lott asked if the Review Committee is the final word. Jemerson stated no, the Park Board makes
a recommendation to the Mayor and the Mayor passes it onto council. In this case the Park
Board will also pass on their recommendation to the Review Committee who will make a
recommendation to council and council will probably make the final decision. The Park Board's
recommendations do hold very heavily on what council does.
Kibbey indicated he was confused where this was in the Review Comnttee and that he had
spoke with Mr. Hubbell and they had turned it down.
Lott feels there has been effort made and this is not a key issue with him,but he understands the
rest of the Board's opinions.
Kibbey stated his other concern is that this field is essentially LCC's home field. Jemerson
stated they are allowed to use the field a certain period of the season, but Lansing Parks also uses
the field. LCC does not own the field,but it is their home field.
Kibbey had expected some sort of position from LCC on this, when you look at the number of
people who have been involved in this program over the years and he is not sure if this would be
their choice.
Jemerson clarified LCC was asked to have input on this and they did not and he had spoke with
the Athletic Director who said they did not have a position on this field as far as naming and they
were remaining neutral.
Motion to approve re-naming of Westside Field to Leeper Field. 1 yea; 5nays
HN 5 I Nc APPLICATION FOR NAMING
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Joe McDonald Chris Swope, City.Cle:rk.
Mayoral Liaison to the ,- - 9tn Floor-City Hall
MemonaI Review Board _ 124 W. Michigan Ave
483-4141 Lansing MI 48933
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Motion defeated
UPDATES
Air ConditioninLr at Gier
Faucher indicated it was 84 degrees in the meeting room. Jemerson said the situation has not
changed since the last update. Meyer Plumbing is in the process of securing the equipment and
once it is here, which may be fall, it will be installed.
Ramey asked if the contract has been signed. Jemerson said it is his understanding that it has
been signed, and we camlot enter into any purchasing agreements, which this company has
ordered the equipment,unless everything has been ok'd and the contract is signed.
Jemerson spoke with Marty Riel via cell phone and confirined the A/C unit will be delivered in
August and should be ruining by mid-September.
Lansing Boat Club
Jemerson reported there was a meeting which had two new people, the Commodore and Pete.
They are in the process of re-writing their by-laws and membership forms. They are ready to
have the trailer removed as it is vacant. Jemerson stated he had to remind the Commodore that
the trailer is in the LBC's name and he could not just take it, so the LBC are looking at the
options to remove it. The issue the LBC has is security and before they get rid of the trailer, they
need to have a plan in place to put a guard shed or something there to protect the boats.
Jemerson said in the thoughts of a marina there was a plan to have a building with contracted
security. The LBC still have yet to sign the lease, they want a five year and the city is saying a
one year with yearly extensions. The reason for a one year is because they need to get things
together regarding the operations of the LBC. The City is not looking at trying to get rid of the
LBC, but are interested in a boat club that would be open and available to the public and the
practices and operations reflect a publicly ran facility.
Kibbey asked how long the LBC has to sign the lease. Jemerson said the committee wanted four
weeks. Fancher asked about liability with them not having a lease and being city property. They
have insurance, but the city would be sued also.
0' of July
Jemerson reported this year was a wonderful 4th of July parade and provided pictures. LPD
estimated attendance at 5,000.
Lott said the Lansing Exchange Club ran out of flags and they had 1,500 to hand out to kids.
Jemerson reported he asked staff to participate with a float; each community center, Turner
Dodge, Fenner, Sports and Special Recreation; staff were upset at first,but came through with
some great floats.
Park Board Minutes—July 11, 2007 Page 6
Lott stated he knows it is a problem in the summer, but a parade needs bands.
Fancher said at the Mason parade they had about 15 members of the Mason High School Band
on a trailer playing, which she thought was a good alternative.
Sycamore Driving Range
Jemerson reported it opened on July 6 and Kris Nicholoff was there and provided $4,000 in
scholarships ($2,000 for the driving range and $2,000 for two camps). The driving range is open
9 a.m. to 8 p.m., buckets of balls cost $5 small, $7 medium and $9 large bucket. There will be
two camps that MSU will sponsor to teach golf,because the Lansing First Tee volunteer group is
still going through the process of getting together, raising enough money to hire an instructor and
in their absence MSU has volunteered to put together the two camps. Camps will run July 30
tlu•ough August 2, Monday through Thursday and August 6 through August 9. The fee is $50 for
Lansing resident youth ages 7 to 17 and the non-resident fee is $100. If residents are unable to
pay the $50, they may apply for the department's scholarship and may a small co-payinent
thanks to Mr. Nicholoff and the Lansing Youth and Recreation Fund.
Web Site
Jemerson reported the Department is on the verge of opening a new web site on the City web
site. He was working with Don Ballard yesterday and today, inputting the golf information and
capital improvement program, which are the last two pieces for the web site.
Rivertrail South
Jemerson reported he just received today in the mail from MDOT the bid proposal package that
MDOT will be letting out in September, with bids back in October and construction will begin in
late fall. During the winter we will be clearing trees and brush for the trail.
Kibbey asked if anything was learned fiom Sycamore about starting ground clearing in the fall
so it will flood in the fall, winter and early spring.
Jemerson stated a lot was learned from Sycamore and the DEQ is on board and involved and will
know everything we do, as well as our own public service department.
Kibbey asked to be kept informed,because the last time they were technically in compliance, but
he watched the water rise over the sediment fence. Kibbey asked if this section would go fi-orn
Mt. Hope to Scott Woods.
Jemerson clarified it would go from Potter-Park through Scott Woods to Maguire Park at Jolly
and Aurelius Roads. Delhi is working on a trail system to connect with Lansing's.
Hunter Pool
Jemerson reported we do have a contractor who will be doing the design. This is a company that
has a lot of experience and is the company that put in the spray pad at Hawk Island. Kibbey
Park Board Meeting—July 11, 2007 Page 7
asked when this would be done. Jeimerson stated we have the designer, but the construction
dollars are still tied up in the legislature; we are watching Bill 4828.
CORRESPONDENCE
Kibbey asked if there is going to be further discussion on changes to City golf courses, would it
be possible to meet with someone fiom the Mayor's office ahead of time to develop some
guidelines for reviewing proposals so that the board agrees on what to use for criteria.
Jemerson recommended the board request of the Mayor that he briefs the Park Board on any
future changes or recommendations that he may have for golf.
McWilliams thought this had been asked to be done at a previous meeting.
Kibbey stated he had attended 2 evenings of Sunsets with Shakespeare and the first night there
were 82 in attendance and the second night there were 75. He received a letter thanking us for
"the continued, incredible support of the Parks Department."
Kibbey reviewed the information of activities.
Smith asked if there was time for election of officers. The board agreed to elect officers at the
August meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Kellie Brown, Interim Park Board Secretary
Approved August 8, 2007
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Applicants Name: Roxanna Mann
Date: June 5, 2009
Applicants Address: 815 North Cochran Avenue Charlotte MI 48813
Home Phone Number:517.541.0310 Work Phone Number: 517.402.4120
SUBJECT OR-SITE OF THE (RE)NAMING:
What is it? Small piece of"bridge" section on Cavanaugh Road, located near the light at
Hawk Island Park Entrance
Current name? Yes XX No
What is the current name? NA
Proposed name: The Dr. Donald L. Green Memorial Bridge
What is the vision for the proposed memorial? For an honorarium to a citizen in great
standing with the community, involved in community outreach via the Parker Memorial
Baptist Church and its ministries. (Which include an inner city children's program, a
teen program, a Bible publishing worldwide distribution center, the Lansing City Rescue
Mission, various nursing homes, city jails, state prisons, a Christian School, a Bible
Institute, a large printing ministry and community involvement via other means.) Dr.
Green has been the Pastor of Parker Memorial Baptist Church since 1955. He has
been a solid member of the Lansing area and is known worldwide for his compassion
and interest in the furtherance of the Lord's work.
Please provide two alternative memorials that would be acceptable to you:
Any as deemed appropriate for this request. This locale was picked because it just
down the road from the church which sits on the corner of Cavanaugh & Aurelius.
Projected Costs: Unknown, requesting a sign bearing the name "The Donald L. Green
Memorial Bridge"
How do you propose the change be funded? To be determined once we know what you
will require. Funding should not be an issue for this project.
How will this impact residents? Since this is only a sign to be posted at both sides of the
small bridge area, there should be no impact on residents.
How will this impact businesses? Same as above
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OFFICE OF-THE MAYOR
9th Floor, City Hall
124 W.Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933-1694
(517)4834141 (voice) ;
(517)483-4479(TDD) m i
(517)483-6066(Fax)
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i Virg Bernero, Mayor c:
i May 4,2009
Shatina Clinton
1805 W Saginaw
Lansing, MI 48915
Dear Ms. Clinton,
I would like to take this opportunity to express appreciation for your service on the Memorial
Review Board.
As a board member, you have made significant contributions to Lansing, played an integral role
in the development of the board and its mission, and did a great service to the people of our
community. On behalf of the residents of Lansing,I want to thank you for your expertise,
wisdom,professionalism and commitment.
As your term of service as a board member comes to an end, I know you will seek to continue to
serve Lansing through another avenue. Again, I sincerely appreciate your spirit of service as we
work together to move Lansing forward.
Sincerely,
Virg Bernero
Mayor of Lansing
"Equal Opportunity Employer"