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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 01 14.minutes Draft Official Proceedings of the City of Lansing Memorial Review Board January 14, 2009 Meeting was called to order by Michelle Greko, Lansing City Clerk's Office at 5:30 p.m. Members Present: Linda Appling Angela Corley-Moore Delaney Newberry John Kodeski Absent: Maria Enriquez, Vice Chair Bonnie Bennett Shatina Clinton Willie Davis Others Present: Michelle Greko, City Clerk's Office Richard Leeper I. Called to Order The meeting of January 14, 2009 was called to order by Michelle Greko, Lansing City Clerk's Office at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Greko mentioned that a quorum was not present. Member Moore stated that when she notified the other members of the meeting, Shatina Clinton had indicated that she is considering resigning from the board. Member Moore suggested to Member Clinton that she formally submit a letter of resignation to the City Clerk's Office. II. Approval of Agenda Moved by Member Newberry to approve the agenda for tonight's meeting. Motion Carried III. Approval of Minutes of July 11, 2007 Moved by Member Moore to approve the Minutes of July 11, 2007. Motion Carried IV. Public Comment on Agenda Items Ms. Greko stated that since a quorum was not present at tonight's meeting items on the agenda for approval could be discussed but not voted upon and would have to be tabled until the next meeting. Mr. Richard Leeper gave an overview of his application for renaming a baseball field at Westside Park after his father. V. Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary Moved by Member Appling to proceed with the Elections for Chair and Secretary and at the next meeting to vote on the Vice Chair to give Vice Chair Enriquez the opportunity to continue serving as Vice Chair or electe a new Vice Chair. Motion Carried Member Moore nominated Member Kodeski as Chair, she stated that out of the members present he has been on the board the longest and that he would be the best candidate for Chair. Member Kodeski accepted the nomination as Chair. Motion Carried. Member Moore nominated Member Newberry as Secretary. Member Newberry accepted the nomination as Secretary. Motion carried VI. 2009 Meeting Schedule Chair Kodeski stated that at times there may not be items on the agenda for discussion and that he thinks that scheduling a meeting every month might be more than needed. Chair Kodeski suggested that the Board meet every other month and if something were to come up in between meetings a meeting could be called. Motion Carried Member Appling suggested moving the day of the meeting to the 3rd Wednesday of the month in hopes that it would be a better day for the rest of the members to attend. Motion Carried Chair Kodeski stated that the next meeting of the Memorial Review Board will be March 18, 2009. Attached is a schedule that was approved by the board. VII. Memorial Review Board Rules Member Moore asked if it would be possible for someone from the City Attorney's office be present at the March meeting so information could be given to the board on what the responsibility of the board is. Vill. Leeper Field Application Chair Kodeski stated that Mr. Leeper has been patient with regards to the long wait for an approval on this application. He stated that since we do not have a quorum that this item will have to be tabled until the next meeting. Member Appling stated that she feels that the board should receive additional information before a decision on this application be made. She stated that she feels that a letter from Lansing Community College should be submitted giving permission for the renaming of the field. IX. Joe Schramek Application Chair Kodeski stated that Mr. Schramek's application is fairly new to the board. He stated that he does not recall seeing this previously. He stated that Mr. Schramek is not here to give information on his application but this will have to be tabled until the March meeting as well. X Adjournment Adjourned at 7:15 p.m. MEMORIAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2009 January 14, 2009 March 18, 2009 May 20, 2009 July 15, 2009 September 16, 2009 November 18, 2009