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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.
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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
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YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried.
Fellowship Position Update and Discussion
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who is a Lansing native, and he will start Oct. 4
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the rest of the businesss two. Chair Doberneck and
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suggested he meet with Adam Hussain and to set up meetings with board
members.
Information on TIFA Goals and Projects
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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