HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.9.25 Board of Public Service MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
JANUARY 9, 2025
PRESENT: Mark Clouse, Thomas Hickson, Nancy Mahlow, Hugh McNichol, Samara Morgan,
Jason Wilkes, and Ronald Wilson.
ABSENT: Jon Scott
STAFF:Joseph Castillo, Carl Denison, and Andrew Kilpatrick.
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Wilkes called the meeting to order at 11:31 a.m., at the City of Lansing Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Jon Scott
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Wilkes requested approval of the agenda, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Wilson seconded, and MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
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Chair Wilkes requested approval of the minutes, Mr. Wilson moved, Mr. Clouse seconded, and MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the minutes as submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Department Annual Report 2024 – To give the board members time to review, Mr. Hickson moved to table
the report until next month's meeting, Ms. Mahlow seconded, motion carried unanimously.
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Fleet Services Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Denison gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
Property Management Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Castillo gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
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7) DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Kilpatrick reported on the following: universal trash, Michigan Avenue project, grant money,
non-motorized plan, budget, and sidewalk repair.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The Draft City of Lansing Facility and Street Naming Policy was discussed.
9) NEW BUSINESS:
The board reviewed and discussed the request to rename Kalamazoo Street in honor of Earvin 'Magic'
Johnson. After careful consideration, the board recommended an honorary street sign topper or another
symbolic tribute, and advised the requestor to explore this alternative.
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11)CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
12)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary