HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Economic Development Corporation Minutes 12.13.24 Lansing Economic
Development Corporation
Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, December 13, 2024- 9:30 AM
Lansing EDC Office-401 S. Washington Sq. Suite 101, Lansing, MI 48933
MINUTES
Members Present: Chair-Shelley Davis Boyd,Vice-Chair-Calvin Jones,Secretary-
Dr.Alane Laws-Barker,Treasurer-Catherine Rathbun,Jordan
Sutton, Rawley Van Fossen
Members Absent: Chaz Carrillo,Sandra Lupien,Johnathan Smith
Staff Present: Kris Klein, Brandy Standler
Guests:
1) Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to order at
9:31 a.m.
2) Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes- Friday, December 06, 2024(ACTION)
MOTION: Member Jones prove the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, December 06,
2024, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by member Rathbun.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
3) Closed Session to Consider Complaints brought against an LEDC Employee (Closed
Session Pursuant to LEDC Bylaws Section 9(a) and Section 8(a) of the Open Meetings
Act)
At 9:32 A.M. Member Van Fossen motioned to enter into closed session. Support by
member Rathbun.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
The Lansing EDC's Mission is to improve the Lansing community by fostering
economic growth that is strategic, sustainable and equitable.
LEDC Board of Directors Meeting: Friday, December 13, 2024 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
4) Reconvened Open Meeting
The board reconvened the open session at 9:36 A.M. after deliberation.
Insufficient evidence has been found concerning accusations brought against an
employee of the Lansing EDC.
Enhancements to the work environment have been recommended.
The board discussed seeking an HR consultant to be brought in to review and support
policies and best practices at the LEDC.
Member Jones motioned to have the Chair bring two bids from HR consultants to the
January meeting. The motion was supported by member Rathbun.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
5) Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
None.
9) Public Comment
None.
10)Adjournment
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to
adjournment at 9:41 A.M.
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Dr.Alane Laws-Barker, Secretary
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)