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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 Neighborhood Advisory Board MinutesFROW1111-i J�iL) JC 'l W 07 Lr,y'S C Cf i Y CLER, fi Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Board Minutes from Meeting of January 12, 1995 Attending: Eleanor Dillon, Chair; Corothy Carr, Susan Curtis, Jan Kolp, Mary Margaret Murphy-Woll, Marty Mecher, Barb Strong, David Wiener. Guests: Eric Reickel, Director and Murdock Jemerson of the Department of Parks and Recreation. 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 P.M. Eleanor gave a report that the neighborhood grant program was announced in the Jennifer Grau's Neighborhood column in the State Journal. Eleanor also spoke to the Lansing Neighborhood Council about the program and its guidelines. She also received calls from the 4th ward about the program, including calls about applying for alley clean- up. 2. Eric said that from his perspective the program was successful, especially the summer grants which were made possible through residual funds. The program improved some of the physical attributes of the parks, including the gate to the entrance of the park at Marscot and various plantings. It was possible to get neighborhood organizations involved and it gave the Department an opportunity to do small projects its would otherwise have not been able to do. 3. Murdock spoke about the summer programs of 1994 that were made possible through the residual funds from the grant program. He summarized the summer initiatives such as the neighborhood sports program which involved over 560 children between 8 and 16 years old. In addition the Kids Kamp was expanded for younger children at playgrounds near schools. Also the Kids Kamp was expanded to serve teens -- 132 teens registered for the program. The late night basketball program sponsored by Brotherhood Against Drugs was also expanded -- 120 youth registered with the funds provided by the grant program. In all 700 youth were involved. Finally the Camp Adventure program sponsored by the Lansing Police Department was expanded. Most of the children involved in these programs came from the neighborhoods. 4. Eric said that the grant program should determine its own priorities; it should not go to the city departments and make decisions based upon their plans. 5. Jan Kolp discussed the length of time it took to get the program for Marscot underway and completed. She said that there were bad feelings about the procedure. She asked how we could improve or avoid the problems that came up. Could we develop criteria that would prevent or avoid these problems? 6. Eleanor said that the Board should contact the department at the beginning of the grant and give a copy of the grant to the department. 7. It was suggested that the Board should ask the department to look at the grant before it makes a decision. This way the department could provide technical assistance to the Board regarding the grant proposal. Likewise the Board could contact the School District if a grant concerned the schools -- such as the playground grants. As with the Parks Department, the schools could provide technical assistance. The Board could get input during the "weeding out" process. The grant applicant, the Board liaison and the department or school district could get together before the grant is awarded in order to work out any potential problems. Murdock suggested that the department could be notified of any grant that involved hiring or working with staff at a later date. The earliest possible involvement by the department would be helpful. 8. Lenora Jadun of the Public Service Department will be invited to the next meeting. A representative from the school district will be invited to the next meeting. 9. It was suggested that we have more press regarding the grant program, especially follow-up on the completed projects. In addition we could have a presentative on Channel 28 regarding the grants from last year. 10. The lttn8ting w_5 adjourned at 7:30 P.M. DRAFT 02-22-95A09:30 RM Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Board Minutes of February 9, 1995 Attending: Eleanor Dillon, Chair, Jose Lopez, Jan Kolp, Marty Mecher, Barb Strong, David Wiener. Guests: Joan Sheldon and Bruce Gerritt. 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:40 P.M. by Eleanor Dillon. There was not a quorum so the minutes from the previous meeting could not be approved. 2. Jose Lopez was welcomed as a new member of the Board. 3. Bruce Gerritt is a VISTA volunteer under the AMERICOR program. He is working with the community police officer in North Lansing. He came to the meeting to ask for information about the grant program. Bruce said that North Lansing was applying for a grant for signage, banners, international flags and a bulletin board to announce events. He met with the City Transportation Department to get information on signs and learned that the signs will require two holes to be punched in them. Old Forest Neighborhood had problems with their signs last year because they had only one hole punched in them. As a consequence the City is setting new standards on signs. The problem that Bruce faces is that the bids he received on the signs for the grant were based upon one hole punched in the signs and he will not be able to get new bids in time for the completion and submission of the grant application. The Board suggested that Bruce provide the best estimate he can in the grant application and explain the situation he faces. The Board also asked Bruce who would be responsible for the banners the neighborhood association is requesting and whether the bulletin board would be on private property. Bruce said that he would check into these questions and provide answers in the grant application. 4. The Board reviewed the evaluation summary that was used in the application evaluation last year. The Board members agreed that it was effective last year and that it should be used again this year. 5. Eleanor and David said that they would meet to set up the four grant review committees and distribute the grant applications once the applications were submitted. 6. Since there was no quorum and there was not further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M. �yor's Neighborhood Advisory Board : Mutes from Meeting of March 9, 1995 Beginning with he. April 6 Meeting, there will be a permanent time change to 7:00 p.m. to accommodate Eleanor Dillon's time conflict. 1. Leslie St. Organization proposed a beautification project costing $500. They did not have 3 quotes. Received tentative approval, but group still must get 3 quotes. The group has not been notified. 2. Genessee requested $5,500 for a children's project. This was denied for being too much money. Will give $1,000 for field trips. The group has not been notified. 3. Leslie St. Organization requested $160 for Neighborhood Tool Bank. There was no budget submitted, work plan, or indication of where tools would be kept. 4. Gier Park Advisory Board requested $6,000 for a volleyball court. They did not have approval from the City. Request denied. 5. Marscott Neighborhood Watch requested $1,042 for garden project and national night out picnic. There are 165 families. There is no guarantee that picnic tables would be available. $340 for picnic, bulbs, mulch, and containers. �( 6. Forest View Citizens Association request of $15,000 for fencing for bison denied. Question benefit to neighborhood as a whole. Perhaps the group could do public relations -campaign to raise funds. 7. Fabulous Acres Neighborhood Association request of $1,519.05 for FABNA sign with banner denied. They have permission to put on private property, but the sign could be removed at any time. X 8. Westside Neighborhood Association requested $12,700 to install and maintain trees. No one assigned to coordinate. Request denied after discussion. 9. Fabulous Acres Neighborhood Association requested $1,280 for banners on poles. Decision put on hold. X 10. Westside Neighborhood Association requested $4,500 for painting project. Request denied. It would reimburse landlords for painting their rental units. 11. Old Forest Neighborhood Association requested $850 for computer equipment. Request denied. 12. North Lansing Community Association requested $850 for computer equipment. Request put on hold. x 13. North Lansing Community Association requested $3,895 for elevator chair to make space more accessible. No indication if anyone had requested the chair or how many people would use it. Will call for more information. 14. North Lansing Community Association requested $9,450 for concert for the community. Request denied. 15. Gier Park School PTA requested $15,000 for playground equipment. $7,500 was approved. 16. River Point Neighborhood Association requested $14,308.16 for markers and signs. Decision put on hold. 17. River Point Neighborhood Association requested $1,500 to fund existing activities/utility cost. Request denied because there is not a policy to fund this type of cost. 18. South Central Neighborhood Association requested $8,276 for neighborhood beautification project. Wanted banners and signs. Decision put on hold. 19. F.A.I.R. Neighbors requested $1,499 for crime prevention project of installing lights. Denied because it is private property. Should contact city and work with them. 20. Westside Neighborhood Association requested $3,500 for education trip for 40 youths. Granted $1,000 for more reasonable trips, not over night trips. 21. Westside Neighborhood Association requested $500 for tasks and chore program for youth, elderly and disabled. Denied because it benefits individuals, not community. 22. Reo Elementary School requested $15,000 for playground equipment. Granted $5,000, but must conform and work through Project Play. 23. Northwest Neighborhood Alliance requested $15,000 for playground equipment. Granted $7,500. 24. Northtown Neighborhood Association requested $1,230.57 for printer, fax, and copier. Decision put on hold. 25. Northtown Neighborhood Association requested $600 for exterior changeable signs. This is subject to city approval. Does not think city will approve. )( 26. Northtown Neighborhood Association requested $4,500 for Neighborhood signs. Request put on hold. 27. Eastside Neighborhood Association requested $1,697 for beautification project. Request denied because it would be for private property therefore just benefiting individuals. 28. Old Town Business and Art Association requested $1,500 for Music/Arts series of events. Granted $900. No money to be used for musicians, cash prizes and artists because it would benefit just individuals. The money will pay for everything else.. 29. Walnut Neighborhood Organization requested $5,600 for playground equipment. Request denied. 30. Walnut Neighborhood Organization requested $1,440 for Newsletter distribution. Request denied. Function was part of organization. 31. Lansing -Eaton Neighborhood Organization requested $779.09 for shed and tool purchase. Request denied. Not a very good shed. 32. Lansing -Eaton Neighborhood Organization requested $2,700 for enhancement of Fulton Park. No Letter from Park Department. Request denied. 33. Foster Center Advisory Board requested $4,535.86 for computer equipment. Request put on hold. 34. Oak Park Neighborhood Association requested $5,743.44 to enhance facilities in park. Yes to everything but picnic tables. Granted $2,500.44. 35. Concerned Citizens of Beachfield requested $10,000 for playground equipment. 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Leslie Street Organization - Should small projects/small amounts only need 1 quote? Should there be a revision of our application rule? 2. Genesee Neighborhood - They proposal received more last year because plan was more complete. This year's plan not as complete. - Can have $3000, but not receive the money until we see an itemized expenditure plan, a definitive plan. 3. Leslie Street -- no to grant proposal. 4. Gier Park -- no approvals, so can't accept grant. 5. Marscott Neighborhood - Picnic tables will be provided by Parks Department although discussion with Parks, no letter of support -- so $340 per garden -- round up to $400 -- but do not support the picnic table proposal. - Please apply for permanently installed tables next year 6. Matching funds for bison? - Reinforce confidentiality of discussion in committee -- discussion in Committee should not have been shared with the neighborhood group. - Committee doesn't support, but Mayor may make decision. 7. No Change in decision on Fabulous Acres proposal for banners. 8. WNA - tree project - Subcommittee agreed to few hundred, but whole committee turned down proposal. 9. Fabulous Acres - Contact -- they can have signs. Give us a price in one week, Eleanor will call Connie. - Banners -- BW&L controls process, no ordinance to monitor the process. 10. Westside Neighborhood Association Paintbrush proposal turned down because it would benefit landlord homes. - Grants can't benefit individuals or business - Talk next year about how to guide neighborhoods b write appropriate grants. 11. Old Forest Neighborhood Association Printer, copier -- low level prints & copies (OK) -- Housed in private homes -- OK, but must set up hours so we know that neighborhood have access, also want letter that indicates this is neighborhood equipment (Eleanor has letter from Harold King). 12. North Lansing Community Association (OK) Need letter on where equipment will be located, clarifying that this is neighborhood property and the serial number of the equipment. 13. North Lansing Neighborhood Association Elevator - Need more information from Thelma - Need approvals from City, but didn't get it, so must deny it. 14. North Lansing Community Association request for concerts. - request denied. 15. Gier Park -- $7500 for playground approved. 16. $2000 to RiverpPoint for signs -- $2745 for double sided signs & installation. 17. Riverpoint -- no funding for maintenance and utility costs. 18. South Central - $4365 for signs and installation. 19. F.A.I.R. Neighborhood Association request for lights. - Position of Board is not to fund lights on private property. 20. Westside Neighborhood Association - support $1000 for day trips but not for overnight trips. 21. WNA Payment to youth for community service - focus on individuals and provide rewards and recognition, but not wages. - Send letter saying can have money per party for kids or other rewards that would be (OK) 22. Reo Elementary School- Playground - Prices didn't conform with other proposals - approve $5000 to conform with Project PLAY - Work through Project PLAY 23. NW Neighborhood Alliance - $7500 for playground equipment 24. Northtown Neighborhood Association - $1231 ok'd although included supplies and phone hook-up but won't grant maintenance cost in future. - Ask for serial number on machine when they get it. 25. Northtown Neighborhood sign - No approval because sign on city property and not approved by the city. 26. Northtown Street Signs - We never received bids, therefore can't evaluate and grant project. 27. Eastside Neighborhood Association beautification project - Denied because no permission from home owners, benefits private homes, not whole neighborhood. 28. Old Town Music/Arts Festival - Approved $900. 29. Walnut Neighborhood Association Playground equipment - didn't go through proper procedures so have to deny request. - Go through school district and Project PLAY in future - Playground equipment unsafe 30. Walnut Neighborhood Association Newsletter printing and distribution - neighborhood should raise money themselves. 31. Lansing Eaton - School district property, no approval - poor quality shed and no plan for distribution of tools - Good idea, but not well thought out 32. Lansing Eaton - Fulton Park - No letter from Parks' Department/ Board _ - Not clear what going planning to do with trail Opinion #1 -- If get letter can have grant Opinion #2 -- $2392 for four (4) permanent tables - Parks will install free? - Give money for tables and benches if have letter from Parks saying that they will install free, since no money for installation. - Will provide all $2,700 33. Foster Center - Computer Center - $4,536 (two computers) - How often used and who teaches - Last year the computer equipment not installed until late, wiring done well, installation went well - Should complete needs from Neighborhood Advisory Board, delighted to be able to grant request to complete your computer project at Foster. 34. Oak Park Neighborhood - will accept picnic tables 35. Beachfield - Denied because on private property. aQr I s Neighborhood Advisory Board L A t ' 11 1'3 il:� ;G C f Y cLF�,�IR,,' Meeting of May 11, 1995 Attending: Eleanor Dillon, Chair, Cal Anderson, Dorothy Carr, Joanne Jager, Jan Kolp, Marty Mecher, Mary Margaret Murphy Woll, Barb Strong, David Wiener. Absent: Susan Curtis, Jose Lopez, Barb Pasch, Rudy Wilson. 1. Gene Mellon, Dorothy Mathews and several Americor volunteers gave a presentation on the Westside Neighborhood Association grant application for planting trees between St. Joseph Street and I-496. They explained that the land was owned by the City and that they had obtained support for their project from the City's Parks and Recreation Department. They asked that the Board reconsider their decision not to fund the proposal. Gene said that maintenance was in the project budget. He also said that he had a letter from the City Forester Paul Dykema that states his support for the project and that recommends various species of trees for planting. Also a waiver of liability is available for the project. 2. The Board discussed the proposal and presentation. One hundred trees would be planted in the first phase of the project. There was a question about whether the trees should be planted under the supervision of the City Forester. The decision was to allow the Association to work with the City Forester regarding selecting and maintaining the trees. It was determined that the applicants had, indeed, provided all the necessary information with the original application and that the proposal met all the other criteria for funding. The Board decided to fund the proposal for $6,000 with the understanding that the City Forestry Department would supervise the project for the first year. 3. Members of the Marscot Neighborwood Watch were also present to discuss their proposal. They requested 3 picnic tables for the park. They had received support from Parks Director Eric Reickel. They indicated that these tables are the same as those used in other parks. Parks would install them and will care for them in the.winter. This proposal was an alternative to a request for installation of water in the park. Mary Margaret said that the Parks Department already has tables on hand and they should be able to place those tables in Marscot Park. She would call Mr. Reickel and ask that those tables be placed at the park and therefore it was not necessary to fund the grant. 4. David Wiener reported on the proposals made by the Departments of Parks and Recreation and Police regarding funding for neighborhood youth programs. (See attached.) The Board agreed to fund all the proposals if there is sufficient funding remaining in the grants account. 5. The Board assigned each Board member to specific projects as project liaisons. (See attached list.) 6. The Board discussed whether Susan Curtis and Barb Pasch were able to continue on the Board given their recent absences. It was requested that David Wiener contact them to ascertain whether they wish to continue on the Board. 7. The Board requested that minutes and notices of the meetings be sent to Board members by mail prior to each meeting. 8. The agenda for the June meeting will be: (a): review of grant application process and discussion of clarification of criteria for grants as well as neighborhood group training for grant applications; (b) preparation of list of criteria for grant reports and liaison responsibilities; (c) other. [Note: The Gier Community Center Advisory Board has sent the enclosed letter and asked that we reconsider their application.] f Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Board Minutes from Meeting of July 13, 1995 "�' ' ' t' Z 5 ,� ,� �; \; CLERK Attending: Eleanor Dillon, Chair; Cal Anderson; Martye2r; barb Strong; Rudy Wilson; David Wiener. Excused Absences: Dorothy Carr; Jan Kolp Absences: Susan Curtis; Joanne Jager; Mary Margaret Murhpy-Woll 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. 2. Reports a) Cal Anderson did not have a report on the Westside Neighborhood Association tree planting project at this time. The project just received its funds last week. He will walk through the project and have a report for the next meeting. b) Rudy Wilson did not have a report on the Genesee Neighborhood family and youth program project at this time. He will speak with Donna Brockwell and have a report for the next meeting. c) Marty Mecher reported that Marscot Park has picnic tables, but he does not have a report on the garden project at this time. d) Marty Mecher said that the Reo playground project has talked with the manufacturer about their equipment. The equipment is available but the manufacturer is awaiting word from the City. The equipment can be installed in 6'weeks after it is ordered. The question the group had was where the Reo project was in the list of priorities for Project Play. e) Eleanor reported on the Oldtown/Barbara Morris Art project. Unfortunately, the weekend of the project was stormy and there was no one on the streets. f) Eleanor reported that Northtown Neighborhood Association changed its computer project in order to get a better deal on a fax/printer combination. Supplies came with the deal. Eleanor told Harold King of the Association to keep the savings from the new purchase for supplies for next year. 3. Applications for next cycle - principles, issues and decisions: a) We agreed that the application should ask for the boundaries of the organization so that we don't have overlap between neighborhoods. b) Applications continue not to have complete information. 1) To correct this problem, we should state on the application in bold type that "ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED." 2) We also discussed holding an informational meeting for applicants. After some discussion, we agreed that we would hold such a meeting in the Fall. The meeting would be held at the Network Center on East Michigan Avenue. Jenny Grau will announce the meeting in her Neighborhood column. It will also be announced at the NYPPP meeting. And we will mail a notice of the meeting to former applicants and other neighborhood organizations. We agreed to hold the information meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 1995 from 7 to 9 P.M. at the Network Center. 3 ) We should have a cover sheet with the application that sets forth key items to be addressed in the application. 4) There was discussion of setting dollar limits for the grant. We agreed that we will provide information on the grants and grant amounts from previous years, but we will not state any specific dollar limits for the grants. We should indicate, however, that we are not likely to give the full amount from one ward to one applicant, although it is possible that we might do this depending upon the service and the number of people to be covered by the project. 5) We agreed that a meeting for applicants would be particularly helpful to new and inexperienced applicants. 6) We agreed that we want to encourage applicants to ask questions and contact members of the Board for assistance. 7) There was also a consensus that we maintain a strict policy on not changing an application after it has been submitted. 8) Cal, Mary Margaret and Rudy will develop a draft of an information sheet for the applications. 9) Barb Strong and Eleanor will redraft the application. 10) David will take responsibility for preparing a list of previous grants, including how much was requested and how much was received. 4. We approved the following language for computer generated forms for those groups who wish to generate their own forms rather than use the hard copies we provide: "The applicaton may be computer generated provided that page numbers arethe same as this form." 5. There was a motion to approve the lowest bid on the Fabulous Acre signs so that they would be compatible with the signs of the contiguous neighborhoods. 6. The August meeting is cancelled. The next meeting will be on Thursday, September 14, 1995 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Board. Meeting of October 12, 1995 - i'_`' i i Attending: Eleanor Dillon, Chair; Dorothy Carr, Barbara Strong, Mary Margaret Murphy-Woll, David Wiener Excused Absence: Marty Mecher, Jan Kolp, Rudy Wilson 1. Dorothy Maidlow-Kramer from the Forest View Neighborhood Association requested clarification from the Board on the amount of money the Association must raise to be in compliance with the grant it received. Mary Margaret said that she would seek clarification from Jerry Brady, Zoo Director. David Wiener said that he would review the grant letter and get clarification on what the original grant approval indicated. 2. The minutes from the meeting of September 21, 1995 were approved with the correction that Rudy Wilson was also in attendence. 3. The Board listed all the project reports that have been received as well as those not received: Received are: Foster Center, Leslie Neighborhood Association, Gier, Riverpoint, Northtown, Oak Park, Marscot, Fulton Park, Southcentral, Westside, Moores Park. Still awaiting reports from: OldTown - Barb Morris will provide a report at the end of next week; Reo has provided a preliminary report, with the final report soon to follow; Westside Tree Planting project will provide a report (Cal Anderson will send it in) ; Rudy Wilson will check on the report from North Lansing (Thelma Osteen); Northwest Neighborhood Alliance playground report will be requested from Cal Anderson and Rose Norwood. 4. David reported that Reverend Janice Hite has been offered a seat on the Board representing Ward 3. Also Cal Anderson (from Ward 4) has tendered his resignation from the Board, as has Jose Lopez (from Ward 1). David indicated that he hoped to have a full complement of members by the November meeting. 5. It was confirmed that all members are serving under fixed terms. Members who have been asked to accept new three year terms are Dorothy Carr and Marty Mecher. Both have accepted. 6. The public meeting on grant applications has been set for Wednesday, November 15, 1995 at 7:00 P.M. at the Network Center at 735 East Michigan Ave. The Board will meet at 6:30 P.M. The public meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. The Mayor will introduce the meeting and greet the public. He will speak about the program and encourage neighborhoods to participate. Next, the Board members and the public will be introduced. Next, Board members will describe some of the projects which were awarded over the previous two years. These are projects which have shown creativity. There will also be brief discussion of how these projects served the neighborhoods. Some examples are the Snake Rodeo (Barb Morris - Old Town) ; the Maple Street Neighborhood Clean-up and Picnic (Cal Anderson); Neighborhood Trips (Genesee Neighborhood Association - Donna Brockwell). Next, we will discuss some of the projects which were denied and why. Barb Strong, Susan Curtis and Dorothy Carr will develop a presentation on this subject. Next, Rudy will present the application for the coming round of grants. After his presentation, we will all assist in answering questions and providing additional information. Marty Mecher will help with the set-up and clean-up. Jan Kolp will assist with the sign -in sheet and name tags. We will ask to have the presentation video-taped so that it can be shown on Channel 28 to assist those not attending to fill out applications. 7. There being no other business to come before the Board, we were adj ourned at 8:20 P.M. ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED GRANTS by the MAYOR'S NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY BOAR �''ivolt"Cl )CL "; 1995 �. � Ii?�l FOREST VIEW CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Project Contact: Dolores Maidlow-Kramer Awarded: $1,500 Project Purpose: This project will provide seed money for raising the cost of fencing for the bison at Fenner Park Arboretum. (Second Ward) FOSTER CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Project Contact: Flo Estes Awarded: $4,535 Project Purpose: For completion of the computer center project at Foster Community Center. (First Ward) GENESEE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Project Contact: Donna Brockwell Awarded: $3000 Project Purpose: For childrens' project. (Field Trips) (Fourth Ward) GIER PARK SCHOOL PTA Project Contact: Brian Dane and Worsie Gregory Awarded: $7,500 Project Purpose: For playground equipment for Gier Park School to be used in conjunction with Project PLAY. (First Ward) LANSING -EATON NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION Project Contacts: Millie Fox and Myra Ford Awarded: $2,700 Project Purpose: To enhance Fulton Park by providing an environmental walkway. (Third Ward) LESLIE STREET ORGANIZATION Project Contact: Karen Cherren Awarded: $500 Project Purpose: For a beautification project in the Leslie St. area. (First Ward) MARSCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Project Contact: Sylvia E. Gartung Awarded: $400 Project Purpose: Grant will be used for a garden project and national night out picnic. (Second Ward) NORTH LANSING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Project Contact: Thelma Olsteen Awarded: $860 Project Purpose: For computer equipment for the use of the neighborhood association for newsletters etc. (Fourth Ward) NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE Project Contact: Larry Norwood Awarded: $7,500 Project Purpose: For playground equipment for Willow Street School in conjunction with Project PLAY. (Fourth Ward) NORTHTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Project Contact: Harold King Awarded: $3,800 Project Purpose: To place signs (with "Northtown Neighborhood" and the Association's logo on them) above the street name signs. (First Ward) NORTHTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Project Contact: Harold King Awarded: $1,231 Project Purpose: For office equipment for the community organization (printer, fax machine and copier) (First Ward) OAK PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (O.P.N.A.) Project Contact: Beth Boyce Awarded: $5,744 Project Purpose: To enhance facilities at Oak Park including the installation of picnic tables. (First Ward) OLD FOREST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Project Contact: Paul Scott Awarded: $800 Project Purpose: For computer equipment for the use of the neighborhood association (newsletters, etc.) (Fourth Ward) OLD TOWN BUSINESS & ART ASSOCIATION OF HISTORICAL NORTH LANSING Project Contact: Barb Morris Awarded: $900 Project Purpose: For music and art series of events in Old Town. (First and Fourth Wards) REO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Project Contact: Carmen Benavides Awarded: $5,000 Project Purpose: For playground equipment for Reo Elementary School in conjunction with Project PLAY. (Second Ward) RIVER POINT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Project Contact: Charles DeMaso Awarded: $2,740 Project Purpose: For identification signs on street poles in the River Point area. (First and Fourth Wards) SOUTH CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION Project Contact: Shirley Murray Awarded: $4,365 Project Purpose: For signs to identify the South Central Neighborhood Organization. (Fourth Ward) WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Project Contact: Julie Schneggenburger, Community Policing Officer Awarded: $1,000 Project Purpose: For educational trips and other activities for 40 youth. (Fourth Ward) WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Project Contact: Julie Schneggenburger, Community Policing Officer Awarded: $500 Project Purpose: For youth participating in the neighborhood service project. WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Project Contact: Gene Mellon, WNA/Americor Awarded: $6,000 Project Purpose: Tree plantings along St. Joseph Avenue from Martin Luther King Boulevard to St. Joseph Park to reduce noise from the highway and beautify the area (Fourth Ward) PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Project Contact: Murdock Jemerson Awarded: $15,000 Project Purpose: 4 projects: City Park drama program; Kids Camp trips; training for summer staff; portable in- line neighborhood hockey rinks. POLICE AND PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Project Contract: Linda Wright Awarded: $4,000 Project Purpose: Transportation for 40 children every day for 10 weeks from various locations to the Boys and Girls Club.