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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 Mins South MLK Jr BLVD Corridor Improvement Authority FINAL fry y i� Andy Schor.Mayor S. MLK Corridor Improvement Authority Board Meeting Minutes Thursday, December 09, 2021 - 1:00 PM LEAP Office 1000 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Don "Moose" Sober, Price Dobernick, Mike Skory, Amanda Defrees Members Absent: Nikki Soldan (excused), Alexis Carnegie-Dunham (excused) Facilitator Present: Torrell Christian (LEAP), Kambriana Gates (LEAP) Public: Recorded by: Torrell Christian Call to Order/ Roll Call Chair Dobernick called the meeting to order at 1 :26 p.m. Roll call was called by Christian and recorded for public record. S. MLK Meeting Minutes Thursday, September 16, 2021 (Action) MOTION: Skory moved to approve the S.MLK CIA Meeting Minutes from September 16, 2021 , as presented. Motion seconded by Sober. Christian took a roll call vote, record as: Chair Dobernick - Yea Treasurer Sober- Yea Member Skory- Yea Member Defrees - Yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. 2022 Board Meeting Schedule and Election of Officers Christian explained that the draft 2022 meeting schedule will be approved at the January meeting. Development and Finance Plan Timeline Discussion Christian created a timeline for the development and finance to be approved which was shared with the Board. Christian highlighted the dates for approval of the board. Chair Dobernick asked if the board can review the draft of the plan in January. Review of Projects Christian reviewed the draft projects. Chair Dobernick identified clean-up efforts as the main issue that should be focused on. Skory mentioned that marketing is important but first cleaning the corridor is important. Christian will connect with Brain McGrain to talk about the clean-up efforts on the corridor. Chair Dobernick and Sober brought up the idea to host a community input meeting to connect with business owners as well as residents. a. Logan Square Christian explained the importance to focus on Logan Square and the focus the LEDC Site Committee has given to the site. Chair Dobernick inquired about what businesses are interested in the property. Defrees suggested focusing on how the development looks and focusing on what can also be an asset to the community. Chair Dobernick suggested having Adam Hussain attend a meeting to discuss the site. Skory added the goal could be to make this area lively and attractive with art and interactive events there. Defrees will reach out to Kathie Dunbar about the farmer's market and will report back to the board. Fall Neighborhood Grants Chair Dobernick added community clean-up in Logan Square could be an option. Defrees added that Adam Hussain has organized multiple neighborhood cleanup opportunities. Chair Dobernick added that we can apply for a grant that will focus on the four corners. Chair Dobernick suggested that Christian reach out to the shops on that corner to be involved with community projects as well. Skory suggested for everyone to drive through the area to see other suggestions. Other Business None. Public Comment None provided. Adjournment Chair Dobernick adjourned the S.MLK CIA Meeting at 2:07pm. X Price Dobernick S. MLK CIA,Chair .:f lit 7 Andy Schor,Mayor S. MLK Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Director's Informational Meeting #2 Minutes Thursday, September 16, 2021 -2:00 PM LEAP Office 1000 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Don "Moose" Sober, Price Dobernick, Mike Skory, Nikki Soldan Members Absent: Amanda Defrees (excused), Alexis Carnegie-Dunham (excused) Facilitator Present: Hannah Yurk (Bryant) - LEAP Public: Andy Fedewa (City of Lansing), Kris Klein (LEAP) Recorded by: Hannah Yurk (Bryant) Call to Order/ Roll Call Chair Dobernick called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. Rollcall was called by Yurk and recorded for public record. S. MLK Meeting Minutes Thursday, June 17, 2021 (Action) MOTION: Soldan moved to approve the S.MLK CIA Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2021, as presented. Motion seconded by Skory. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Delegation of Duties of Officers (Action) Vice Chair Treasurer Yurk explained that we have recently had 2 board members that had to step down and one held the Treasurer position and the other Vice Chair. Elections will take place in January again for the positions, so these people that are delegated will only need to hold the positions for a couple months. Additionally, Yurk shared that there has been one newly appointed member to the board. MOTION: Sober moved to delegate the Vice eChair position ed by S Ida Nikki Soldan and the Treasurer position to Don Sober. Motion n. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Fellowship Position Update and Discussion Yurk provide an update that the Community selected Lansing asonle op of the ent 10 Association of Michigan (CEDAM) h communities to host a fellow position for the S.M to supportIA. e have selected he S MLK CIA Torrtsl who is a Lansing native, and he will start Oct. 4 He will be meeting the board members and the rest of the businesss two. Chair Doberneck and properties on the corridor within his first m suggested he meet with Adam Hussain and to set up meetings with board members. Information on TIFA Goals and Projects Chair Dobernick stated that Public Acts 57ao h 018 year, es even thoug the h h all f authority must hold two `informational meetings e the our meetings are open to the public, the informational b of each taxing meetings are djurisbton of the of informing the public and governing bodies goals and direction of the authority. This is thesecond aor part of upcom pig A. As previously discussed, the fellowship position J goals for the corridor and starting to get the steps or creating bin theoard developmets ent and finance plan. Yurk shared that the survey resultsare but only a couple of the board members participated. Other Business and Andy Fedewa reviewed the draft goals and projects if there forthe IA quest o ns shared that the form-based code was approved recently, so regarding zoning he will be a good person to contact. Public comment None provided. Adjournment Chair Dobernick adjourned the S.MLK CIA Meeting at 2:20pm. x Price Dobernick S.AK CIA Chair FZ2. S ! . 'fir c' Ctiic— Andy Schor,Mayor S. MLK Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 1:00 PM THIS MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY* Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 836 9112 9718 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83691129718 Members Present: Aini Abukar (Gaylord, MI), Jeffrey Johnson (Lansing, MI), Don "Moose" Sober (Lansing, MI), Price Dobernick (Cheboygan, MI), Alexis Carnegie-Dunham (Lansing, MI) Members Absent: Nikki Soldan (excused), Mike Skory (excused) Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Guests: Brian McGrain (City of Lansing), Zach Driver (City of Lansing), Christopher Stralkowski (Ferguson Development) Public: Recorded by: Hannah Bryant Call to Order/ Roll Cali / Overview Chair Dobernick called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. Chair Dobernick stated in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public, these meetings will be conducted virtually in accordance with Public Act 228 of 2020 and the Open Meetings Act, and all Board members and the public are participating virtually. Bryant noted that all action items will be taken in a roll call vote and when we do attendance, please state the city and state you are calling in from. Bryant took attendance. Bryant went through the meeting procedures for electronic meetings for both members and the public. S. MLK Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 15, 2021 (Action) MOTION: Johnson moved to approve the S.MLK CIA Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2021, as presented. Motion seconded by Abukar. Bryant took a roll call vote, record as: Vice Chair Abukar-yea Secretary Carnegie-Dunham - yea Treasurer Johnson -Ye " Sober -Yea NAember Don Moose Chair Dobernick-Yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. office Where the board Development and Planrnng the last meeting Current situation City of Lansing rovided an overview from CGrain also discussed the Chair Dobernick gals of the corridor but compliance issues. 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He said to P Chair Dobernick made note Set the survey Dining meetings there has been help support conversations in upc and comp► h the Position overview lied for a fellow through the Fellowship Po arding the city of Lansing applied CEDAMI Bryant shared news reg Develop 1r Communities chose CIA host a B ment Associaeion of Michigan K ry unity Economic Was one of th on the S.ML Comm of Lansing Will be working solely S.MLK CIA. The city fellow for 15 months and the fellow Electronic Meeting Updates Bryant provided an update regarding electronic meetings and special accommodations for virtual meetings provided to public boards are officially coming to an end. Meetings after July 12th, 2021 must be held in-person for board members and the public. It was discussed to try to host the meetings along the corridor, if not LEAP is capable to host meetings. Other Business Member Abukar shared that she will be no longer be part of the board. She wanted to commend the chair and the group in working so hard and she has learned so much. The board wished her luck. Public Comment None provided. Adjournment The S.MLK Meeting was adjourned at 2:10 pm. X Price Dobernick S.MLK CIA,Chair Y t FI l t Andy Schor,Mayer S. MLK Corridor Improvement Authority Informational Meeting #1 Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 1:00 PM THIS MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY* Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 836 9112 9718 https://us02web.zoom.us/i/83691129718 Members Present: Aini Abukar (Lansing, MI),), Jeffrey Johnson (Lansing, MI), Don "Moose" Sober (Lansing, MI), Mike Skory (Lansing, MI), Price Dobernick (Lansing, MI) Members Absent: Alexis Carnegie-Dunham (excused), Nikki Soldan (excused) Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Guests: - Public: - Recorded by: Hannah Bryant Call to Order/ Roll Call / Overview Chair Dobernick called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Chair Dobernick stated in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public, these meetings will be conducted virtually in accordance with Public Act 228 of 2020 and the Open Meetings Act, and all Board members and the public are participating virtually. Bryant noted that all action items will be taken in a roll call vote and when we do attendance, please state the city and state you are calling in from. Bryant took attendance. Bryant went through the meeting procedures for electronic meetings for both members and the public. Member Soldan provided a brief introduction of herself. S. MLK Meeting Minutes February 25, 2021 (Action) MOTION: Johnson moved to approve the S.MLK CIA Meeting Minutes from February 25, 2021, as presented. Motion seconded by Abukar. Bryant took a roll call vote, record as: Vice Chair Abukar- yea Treasurer Johnson - yea Member Sober- yea Member Skory - yea Chair Dobernick - yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Members Corridor Input for Plan (Discussion) Chair Dobernick shared that Hannah was able to draft up a project list from the board member feedback. Bryant walked through the proposed project list. It was discussed on creating a survey to understand the priority and obtain the thoughts about the projects by the board. Bryant will work on creating a survey that will allow for prioritization and empty space for additional feedback. It was discussed to have Brian McGrain at our next meeting to walk through the zoning, signage, and trash ordinances. Bryant will reach out to invite him. Additionally, Chair Dobernick requested to have a real estate agent come talk about the corridor and development opportunities. Chair Dobernick will reach out and invite someone to the next meeting. Development and Finance Plan Schedule (Discussion) Bryant provided a brief overview of the Development and Finance Plan and the major milestones for the approval. Other Business None was provided. Public Comment None provided. Adjournment The S.MLK Meeting was adjourned at 2:00 pm. x Price Dobernick S.MLK CIA,Chair SN S ! N r �C, Andy Schor,Mayor S. MLK Corridor Improvement Authority Informational Meeting #1 Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 1:00 PM THIS MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY* Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 893 8459 0720 https://usO2web.zoom.us/i/89384590720 Members Present: Aini Abukar (Lansing, MI), Alexis Carnegie- Dunham (Lansing, MI), Jeffrey Johnson (Lansing, MI), Don "Moose" Sober (Lansing, MI), Mike Skory (Lansing, MI), Price Dobernick (Lansing, MI), Nikki Soldan (Lansing, MI) Members Absent: - Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Guests: - Public: - Recorded by: Hannah Bryant Call to Order/ Roll Call / Overview Chair Dobernick called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Chair Dobernick stated in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public, these meetings will be conducted virtually in accordance with Public Act 228 of 2020 and the Open Meetings Act, and all Board members and the public are participating virtually. Bryant noted that all action items will be taken in a roll call vote and when we do attendance please state the city and state you are calling in from. Bryant took attendance. Bryant went through the meeting procedures for electronic meetings for both members and the public. Member Soldan provided a brief introduction of herself. S. MLK Meeting Minutes January 21, 2021 (Action) MOTION: Abukar moved to approve the S.MLK CIA Meeting Minutes from January 210, 2021, as presented. Motion seconded by Johnson. Bryant took a roll call vote, record as: Vice Chair Abukar- yea Secretary Carnegie-Dunham - yea Treasurer Johnson -yea Member Sober- yea Member Skory - yea Chair Dobernick - yea Member Soldan -yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. 2021 S.MLK Corridor Plans Chair Dobernick provided an overview of the Public Act 57 requirement of holding informational meeting twice per year. Bryant provided an overview of the Development and Finance Plan. She walked through both Saginaw Street and Michigan Avenue 15-year plans. Discussion ensued with board members on possible projects that could fake place on the corridor and how to obtain other input from the corridor. Bryant stated she will send an email to the board to solicit ideas to start an outline for the plan. Lansing CARES Program Overview Bryant provided a brief overview of the Lansing CARES program and stated a flyer was provided in the board meeting packet to share with any business owners you might know that could use the support. Ethics Training Video for City of Lansing Boards (Action) Chair Dobernick stated on October 26, 2020, the Lansing City Council passed a resolution to require every member of a board, commission or authority authorized by City Ordinance or the city charter to obtain annual training on the ethics ordinance, conflicts of interest, and the Open Meetings Act. The board watched the 20 minute Ethics Training Video. Chair Dobernick stated the ethics video has been viewed and discussed by all board members currently in attendance. Other Business Chair Dobernick requested to have Council Members Garza and Hussain invited to our CIA meetings. Public Comment None provided. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the S.MLK Informational Meeting at 2:15 pm, by Carnegie- Dunham, motion seconded by Abukar. x Price Dobernick S.MLK CIA,Chair 4,NSfN i - yti - Andy Schor,Mayor S. MLK Corridor Improvement Authority Annual Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 21, 2021 — 1:00 PM THIS MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY* Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 841 9037 6901 *See attached Public Participation Notes. Members Present: Aini Abukar(Lansing, MI), Alexis Carnegie-Dunham (Lansing, MI), Jeffrey Johnson (Benzonia, MI), Don Sober (Lansing, MI), Mike Skory (Lansing, MI), Price Dobernick (Lansing, MI) Members Absent: Nikki Soldan Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Guests: Karl Dorshimer (LEAP), Kris Klein (LEAP), Rachel Mcllvaine (LEAP), Greg Venker (city of Lansing) Public: - Recorded by: Hannah Bryant Call to order Hannah Bryant called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. Bryant went through the meeting procedures for electronic meetings for both members and the public. Bryant stated in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public, these meetings will be conducted virtually in accordance with Public Act 228 of 2020 and the Open Meetings Act, and all Board members and the public are participating virtually. Bryant noted that all action items will be taken in a roll call vote and when we do attendance please state the city and state you are calling in from. Bryant took attendance. Introduction of Members Bryant introduced herself and her role to the S.MLK CIA. Karl Dorshimer and Rachel Mcllvoine introduced themselves from Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP). Karl Dorshimer also introduced Kris Klein from LEAP.All board members introduced themselves and what their relationship is to the corridor. S.MLK CIA Presentation Bryant provided a presentation of the history of the corridor, what is a corridor improvement authority, what the expectations and goals are for the corridor. Dorshimer shared that the board will need to design the plan and create the priorities. It was stated that the board members are champions for S. MLK. Member Skory asked regarding the recommendations to council by the CIA,which the CIA will provide but, in the end, a 15- year plan will be presented to council for approval. Adoption of Bylaws (Action) Bryant provided an overview of the bylaws that were created with the help of the Lansing Office of City Attorney. Bryant introduced Greg Venker in case they were any questions regarding the Bylaws. MOTION: Dobernick moved to approve the S.MLK Board of Directors Bylaws, as presented. Motion seconded by Carnegie-Dunham. Bryant took a roll call vote, record as: Aini Abukar-yea Alexis Carnegie-Dunham-yea Jeffrey Johnson-yea Don Sober-yea Mike Skory-yea Price Dobernick-yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. S.MLK CIA Board of Directors Election (Action) Bryant stated by the recently approved Bylaws, at the annual meeting each year the board will need to do elections of officers which includes Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Bryant provided an overview of the election process; it was shared that there were members that showed interest serving in officer roles. The floor was open for nominations and the following nominations were made: For the position of Chair: Price Dobernick For the position of Vice-Chair: Aini Abukar For the position of Secretary: Alexis Carnegie-Dunham For the position of Treasurer: Jeffrey Johnson Bryant stated that write-Ins of Board members for any and all officer positions will be permitted at the time of voting and will take place as an electronic ballot. Bryant sent bers in attendance. All votes were casted, and Bryant the ballot electronically to all mem counted the votes and read the results: For the position of Chair with 6 votes: Price Dobernick For the position of Vice-Chair with 6 votes: Aini Abukar For the position of Secretary with 6 votes: Alexis Carnegie-Dunham For the position of Treasurer with 6 votes: Jeffrey Johnson MOTION:Carnegie-Dunham moved to approve the S.MLK Board of Directors 2021 Officer Slate. Motion seconded by Abukar. Bryant took a roll call vote, record as: Aini Abukar-yea Alexis Carnegie-Dunham-yea Jeffrey Johnson-yea Don Sober-yea Mike Skory-yea Price Dobernick-yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Meeting Schedule for 2021 (Action) Bryant provided an overview of the meeting schedule that is in the board packet. It was noted that the newly elected Officers will begin their duties at the next meeting on Thursday, February 251" MOTION: Sober moved to approve the S.MLK Board of Directors 2021 schedule. Motion seconded by Carnegie-Dunham. Bryant took a roll call vote, record as: Aini Abukar-yea Alexis Carnegie-Dunham-yea Jeffrey Johnson-yea Don Sober-yea Mike Skory-yea Price Dobernick-yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. other Business None provided. Public comment None provided. Adjournment or their time and service. Bryant called the S.MLK CIA Bryant thanked everyone again f Board of Directors and Annual Meeting adjourned at 2:08 p.m. X Price Dobernick S.MLK CtA,Chair BYLAWS OF THE SOUTH MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LANSING Rev: January 21, 2021 Confirmed to reflect the legal entity name ARTICLE I - NAME The name of this Authority is the South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Corridor Improvement Authority of the City of Lansing, which may also be referred to as the South MILK Corridor Improvement Authority. ARTICLE II - PURPOSE The purpose of the Authority is to carry out those purposes and exercise those powers as conferred upon it by State of Michigan's Corridor Improvement Authority Act, Act 57 of 2018 (Formerly known as Act 280 of the Michigan Public Acts of 2005) as amended ("the Act"). The Authority shall be a public body corporate and shall have all the powers which now or hereafter may be conferred by law on authorities organized under the Act. These Bylaws are adopted as the Authority's rules governing procedure and holding regular meetings, in accordance with the Act. ARTICLE III -AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. Authority Board. The Authority shall be under the supervision and control of a board consisting of seven members appointed by the Mayor of the City of Lansing subject to the approval of City Council. The board will also include the Mayor or a Mayoral Assignee. Not less than a majority of the members shall be persons having an ownership or business interest in property located in the Corridor Improvement Authority development area. At least one of the members shall be a resident of the development area or of an area within one-half mile of any part of the development area. Section 2. Terms, Replacement, and Vacancies. Of the initial seven members appointed, two term shall expire on July 31, 2021, one term shall expire on July 31, 2022, three terms shall expire on July 31, 2023, and one term shall expire on July 31, 2024. Thereafter, each member appointed shall serve for a term of four years. A member shall hold office until the member's successor is appointed. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made by the Mayor for the unexpired term only. Before assuming the duties of office, a member shall qualify by taking and subscribing to the constitutional oath of office. Section 3. Removal.A member of the Board may be removed for cause by the City Council after having been given notice and an opportunity to be heard. ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS Section 1. Officers. The officers of the Authority Board shall be a chairperson, a vice chairperson, a treasurer, and a recording secretary. All officers shall be members of the Authority Board, With the exception of the recording secretary who may, but need not be, a member of the Authority Board. 1 of 6 judgment, the best interest of the Authority Board will be served. Section 3. Chairperson. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Authority Board and shall discharge the duties as a presiding officer. ty to serve as Section 4. Vice Chairperson. In the absence of the chair he duties of the chaff personrson or in the event of )and when so chairperson, the vice chairperson shall perform acting, shall have all the powers and be subject to all the restrictions of the chairperson. ro riate staff, an annual Section 5. Treasurer. The treasurer11prepare, year of tehAuthority the assistance fiscalyear of the Authority shall financial report covering the fiscalThe be July 1 to June 30. An annual audit will be made each year. treasurer shall provide a bond if necessary, in the amount prescribed by the Authority Board. Section 6. Recording Secretary. The recording secretary, if not a member of the Authority Board, shall be a designee of the Authority Board. The recoof appding secretary ropriate staff ecolydtall votes and the of the Authority Board and w meetings ith the maintained pp minutes of all proceedings, to be maintained fo future ft e AuthorityhBoard,ras equ red by shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetingsrescrir by the law or these bylaws, and shall nll perform such secretary shall twhenher duties by the Authority Board, Authority Board. The recording attest by signature to actions of the Authority Board, and shall the Authori maintain custody of the official seal, and of the records, books and all documents e Authority Board due to of any officer of th Sect ion 7. Delegation of Duties of Officers. In the absence le ate the powers and duties of any officer resignation or removal,the Authority Board may 9 to any Authority Board member provided a majority of a quorum of the Authority Board concurs therein. the eting in Section g. Election of Officers. Nominations shall be made from officer floor shall be elected by emajority January or at the initial meeting of the Authority oclose vote of the Authority Board. The terms of office shall beh for o her successoar and eshall behelected e ye of the annual meeting at which they are elected, o r until and qualified. No member shall hold more than one office at a time. ARTICLE V - CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS Section I. Contracts. The Board of Directors may authorize any b officer the Act is these agent or agents to of the corporation in addition to the officers so authorizedY the enter into any contract or execute and deliver any or confined in to spec name and on behalf of the Corporation, and such Board may be general Sec tion 2. Checks and Drafts. All checks, drafts or orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the Com o ration andpn such manner asbe 'shaldl fbrom time y such officer or officers, agent or agents of the p to time be determined by resolution of the Board st instruments be s gned by the Treasurer rs. In the absence of such determination by the Board of Directors, s and countersigned by the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of the Corporation. 2 of 6 it De osits. All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited osita iestime as the Board f Directors f Section 3. p the Board in such banks, trust companies or other p may select. ARTICLE VI - EMPLOYMENT OF DIRECTOR The Authority Board may employ and fix compensation of a director subject to approval of the City re beginning s or Counc il. A member of the Board is not eligible to hold the position furnh Director.bond as required by section on her duties, the Director shall subscribe to the constitutional oat 609 of Act 57 of 2018. The Director shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority. The Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Authority Board. ARTICLE VII -MEETINGS f Officers. officers Or Organizational Meeting and Election o tion of the Bylaws and shalll rst Section 1 be . 9 organizational meeting of the Authority Board after t p appointed thereafter pursuant to Article VII - Section 2. sha l be n January at Section 2. An n Meeting. Starting in the year 2021, an annuaon of otfficers slhall occur lat the annual a time and place to be set by the Authority Board. Elect designated or any adjournment meeting. If the election of officers does not occur on the day g thereof,the Authority Board shall cause the election t held at a regular or special meeting of the Authority Board within 90 days of the annual meeting. t a Re ular Meetings. Regular meetings of the AuthorityBoard sealllfb egularameelt meetings shall be Sec me and place tion 3. 9 to be set by the Authority Board at its annual meeting.Meengs Act, Act 267 of the Public Acts of published in accordance with the Michigan Op 1976, as amended. The Authority Board records shall be open to the public. Special meetings of the Authority Board may be called by the Section 4. Special Meetings. p three Authority chairperson,the vice chairperson in the absence of the chairperson, or by any otherto stating the members by giving 24 hours' notice ti the e Ling publpublicnotic r of e n accobrdance with the purpose of the meeting, and by posting Michigan Open Meetings Act. eetings shall be preceded Section 5. Not ice of Meetings. All meetings other than regularly schhedouleed m with h the Michigan Open by public notice posted 18 hours prior to the meeting in Meetings Act. g Agenda and Minutes. The recording secretary together with appropriate staff shall prepare Section g Authority Board may request any item to the agendas for all regular meetings and send thee to the Authority Board members at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Any member of thin accordance be laced on the agenda. Minutes of all meetings sates of a me ll be g shall be made available p with the Michigan Open Meetings Act. Proposed in or amend to the public no more than 8 days after e t meeting. east the next�egularard shall meeting approve and approve minutes from any prior ity d members Section 7 Quorum and Voting. A quorum shall constitute a majority o of the Authority rBoa d shall appointed and serving at the time. 3 of 6ority vote of quorum e vote of a larger number is by constitute the action of the Authority Board unless t�that effective membership isgredudced statute, or elsewhere in these rules. In the even because of a conflict of interest, a majority of the remaining members eligible to vote shall constitute the action of the Authority Board. Section 8 Rules of Order. Robert's Rules of Order will govern the conduct of all meetings. hority Bo O en and Closed Meetings. All regular and special aet a for of tpublictcomme t. Closed ard shall Section 9 p be open to the public, and each agenda shall include meetings of the Authority Board may be called for the purposes listed in the Michigan Open Meetings Act, if approved by the Authority. Section 10 Conflict of Interest. An Authority Board member 5w322ha da direct conflict any of matter beforeof more the Sec MCL 1 than a de minimis nature as defined by Y any action with Authority Board shall disclose thatinterest shall become part of theuthoritreBo d of the Authority Board's respect to the matter.This disclosureroval of the official proceedings. Any member making such disclosure shall, with the app process, Authority Board, refrain from participating is d voteshoritytake B�elat relative to decision-making matters, unless to include all discussions, motions madebe required by law. In addition, an Authority Board member�hall and the cth cs Ord Henke n t of interest provisions of section 5-505 of the Lansing City C Part 2, Title 10, Chapter 290 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances. Section 11 Mandatory Voting. Except when a member is excused members partpresentg hall vote ton a I er by m the chair because of a disclosed conflict of interest, matters before the Authority Board. not be counted as in attendance and may Se ction 12 Physical Presence Required. Members may at the meet ng Members may not send a proxy not vote unless they are physically presentto a meeting, and members may not vote by proxy. The physical presence requirement may be suspended by majority vote of the Directors serving, if virtual appearance is still in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act. ARTICLE VIII - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE vice officers of the Authority Board, including chairperson, comm tee hall treasurer, general supervision The off secretary, shall constitute the executive committee.The executive e of of the affairs of the Authority Board between its business mee ing such, fix h the hours duties as spe and plac cifi d nethese rfor make recommendations to the Authority Board, and shall pe Bylaws or as may be specified by the Authority Board. ARTICLE IX -AUTHORITY BOARD COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES Section 1 Authority Board Committees. The Authority Board, by resolution, may designate a be nd appoint one or more committees to advise the Authority t e Audthority Board shall appoint mmittee members lthe pp members of the Authority Board. The chairpersonmittees members and select the chairperson of the Authoritythe annual meeting, the committees wildbe be terminated by vote of the Authority Board 4 of 6 itte uorum- evaluated and reappointed or dissolved. A majority eum lis present shall be the A majority of the members present at the meetin 9 at which a quo action of the committee. b resolution, authorize the Section 2 Advisory Committees. The Authority Board may, Y establishment of advisory committees to the Authority mhmembers chairperson each aadvisory with the advice and consent of the Authority Board embe s, the committee. The advisory committees shall elect their own officers and establish rules governing their action. ARTICLE X - INDEMNIFICATION claim cer Section Indemnification and Defense. Matters involving a sco eoof civil aheir ction against any jec't to or employee of the Authority, while acting within t p the Government Liability for Negligence Act, Act 170 of the Public Acts of 1964, as amended. Section 2. Reimbursement. Any action by the Authority Board on behalf of an officer or employee under Section 1 shall be made by the Authority Bate. Sn the specific case uch determinatiod only as authorized n shall be made in upon a determination that such action is approp either of the following ways: 1. By a majority vote of the members of the Authority Board who were not parties to such claim, action, suit or proceedings, or if 2. If such quorum is not quorum of disinterested orted by the recommendation of legal counsel in a written members so directs, ssuppupp opinion. 3. Insurance. The Authority Board may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any Sectiony liabilityasserted person who is or was an officer ordermployeedebo them in any such a'capacity or arising out of against the officer or employee an their status as such. ARTICLE XI -AMENDMENTS OF BYLAWS ard by a majority vote of a These Byla ws may be amended at any regular meeting of the Au tnoriat Bo previous regular meeting; quorum, provided that the amendment has been submitted ` g roved by resolution of the City provided, however, that no such amendment shall take effecct u until approved Council. 5 of 6 Adopted: a 1, 2021 Chairperson Secretary The foregoing bylaws of the South MLK Corridor Improvement Authority of the City of Lansing were approved by resolution of the Lansing City Council duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Council held pursuant to statutory notice on the_day of , 2021, City Clerk 6 of 6