HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Meeting Minutes 050124 MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC MEDIA AUTHORITY
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 1,2024, AT 3:00 P.M.
Members Present: Jason Gabriel, Lansing Public Media Director, Chair
Desiree Kirkland, City Treasurer, Treasurer
Gregory Venker, Interim City Attorney, Secretary
Andy Kilpatrick, Public Service Director, At Large
Others Present: Venus Kumar, Recording Secretary, City Attorney's Office
Dominic Cochran, Lansing Public Media Director
Emily Linden, Lansing Public Media Chief Financial Officer
Jake Brower, Chief Strategy Officer
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The meeting was held in-person, with public access and called to order by Jason Gabriel, at 3:04
p.m. All members announced their physical location.
1. Resolution of Cooperation with City. Resolution to Approve Signer for Accounts
and Other Documents.
Jason Gabriel began the meeting by introduction of agenda item#1. Greg Venker read
the resolution for consideration. Desiree Kirkland made the motion to approve the
resolution, Andy Kilpatrick supported the motion. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously. Resolution accepted and passed by Jason Gabriel.
2. Review/Approve Healthcare Costs for Authority Employees.
Emily Linden read a memo outlining the different cost options. To qualify for small
business insurance, there must be a minimum of two employees. Emily will remain on
COBRA insurance through the City of Lansing once the City stops paying her healthcare.
Desiree Kirkland made a motion to approve COBRA for Emily Linden after her coverage
as a City employee expires, Greg Venker supported the motion. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Discuss Opportunities for Shared Services Agreements.
Emily Linden discussed this with Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of Downtown
Lansing Inc., and will continue conversations and also keep the LPMA updated.
4. Other Business:
Emily Linden put together the Financial Policies for the LPMA. She will distribute them
to all the LPMA members for review and to vote on at the next meeting. Greg Venker
confirmed the next meeting will be Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
5. Public Comment: None
6. Adjourn: Motion made by Jason Gabriel, as call of the chair. The meeting adjourned by
unanimous vote at 3:36 p.m.
I, Gregory S. Venker, certify that I am the Secretary of the Board of the Lansing Public Media
Authority, and the
�imeeting was duly noticed and constituted as a meeting of the board.
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Gregor enker, Secretary Date