HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 Public Service Board Minutes FINAL REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
December 10, 2020
PRESENT: Thomas Hickson, John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Walter Sorg,
Ronald Wilson, and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Jeremiah Kilgore, Andrew Kilpatrick, and Nathan Arnold
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 11:32 a.m., via Zoom
a. Roll Call—All virtual from Lansing, MI
b. Excused Absences: None
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Morgan requested approval of the agenda, Mr. Wilson moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as submitted.
11:36 a.m. Mr. Sorg arrived virtually from Lansing, MI
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
November 12, 2020
Chair Morgan requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Wilson seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for November 12, 2020, as
submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS: None
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Engineer Division: A written report was distributed.
Director Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
Operations and Maintenance/CART Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilgore and Mr. Arnold gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions
followed.
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7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: Budget, CART/trash service, construction/sidewalk
repair, and vacant positions.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
9) NEW BUSINESS: None
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
II)ITE IS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13) a►D.T_:
The meeting adjourned at 12:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
November 12, 2020
PRESENT: Thomas Hickson,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Walter Sorg, Ronald Wilson,
and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: John Krohn
STAFF: Carl Denison, and Andrew Kilpatrick
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m., via Zoom
a. Roll Call—All virtual from Lansing MI, except Mr. Wilkes virtual from Rothbury, MI
b. Excused Absences: None
c. Welcome New Member—Thomas Hickson
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Morgan requested approval of the agenda, Mr. Wilson moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,to approve the agenda, as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
September 10, 2020
Chair Morgan requested approval of the minutes, Mr. Wilson moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for September 10, 2020, as
submitted.
11:49 a.m. Mr. Denison arrived virtually
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Approval of the proposed 2021 Board of Public Service Meeting Schedule, Mr. Sorg moved,
Ms. Mahlow seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the schedule, as
proposed.
Approval of the proposed 2021 Board of Public Service Division Reporting Schedule, Mr.
Wilson moved, Mr. Hickson seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve
the schedule, as proposed.
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Approval of Traffic Requests:
Traffic Control Request#20-01: Glenn Street at Alley. The Transportation Section conducted
an investigation to determine sight distance and traffic control requirements at the
intersection of Glenn Street and the north—south Alley East of Westmoreland avenue. After
conducting a study and review, the Transportation Section staff recommends the installation
of a stop sign for Westbound Glenn Street at the Alley Due to the safe approach speed at this
intersection, Mr. Wilson moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the recommendation.
Parking Regulation Request#20-02: 500 West Ionia Street. As part of the project at 513
West Ionia Street the angular metered parking spaces along the south side of the 500 Block
of West Ionia Street were removed. New proposed parking regulations (post project) parking
along the north side of Ionia Street from Chestnut Street to Pine Street shall be prohibited.
Parking along the south side of Ionia Street shall be prohibited from Pine Street to 273 feet
east of Pine Street. No vehicle shall remain parking in the parking meter zone for a period
exceeding two (2) hours between the hours of 8 a.m. 6 pm., Monday-Friday, from 273 feet
east of Pine Street to 66 feet west of Chestnut Street. Parking shall be prohibited from 66 feet
west of Chestnut Street to Chestnut Street, Mr. Wilson moved, Mr. Sorg seconded, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the recommendation.
Traffic Control Request#20-03: Hyland Street& Stanley Street. The Transportation Section
conducted an investigation to determine sight distance and traffic control requirements at the
intersection of Hyland Street and Stanley Street. After conducting a study and review, the
Transportation Section staff recommends that no new traffic control be installed at the
intersection due to the safe approach speed and lack of vehicle crashes at this intersection.
Traffic Control Request#20-04: Herbert Street & Wilson Street. The Transportation Section
conducted an investigation to determine sight distance and traffic control requirements at the
intersection of Herbert Street and Wilson Street. After conducting a study and review, the
Transportation Section staff recommends that a yield sign be installed for westbound Wilson
Street at Herbert Street due to the safe approach speed at this intersection.
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Fleet Services Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Denison gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
12:26 p.m. Mr. Denison left the virtual meeting
Property Management Division: A written report was not distributed.
In the absence of Mr. Riel, Director Kilpatrick gave a brief update. Discussion and questions
followed.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: Annual Report, Budget, and Silver Bells-virtual.
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8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
9) NEW BUSINESS: None
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
September 10, 2020
PRESENT: John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Walter Sorg Jr., Jason Wilkes, and
Ronald Wilson
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Andrew Kilpatrick
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 11:34 a.m., via Zoom
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: None
c. Welcome New Member—Ronald Wilson
11:39 a.m. Ms. Mahlow arrives
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Morgan requested approval of the agenda, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Wilson seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
Regular Meeting August 13, 2020 and Special Meeting August 20, 2020
Chair Morgan requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Wilkes seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for August 13, 2020 and
August 20, 2020, as submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS: None
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Traffic Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
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7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: policy on street painting; projects; vacancies and
hiring.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
9) NEW BUSINESS: None
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
August 13, 2020
PRESENT: John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Walter Sorg Jr., and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Nathan Arnold, Jeremiah Kilgore, Andrew Kilpatrick, and Marty Riel
VISITORS: Constance Doyle
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m.,via Zoom
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: None
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Morgan requested approval of the aN10TION CARRIEDnda with an nUNANIMOUSLY,requested by Ms. Moahlow,
Mr. Sorg moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded,
approve the agenda, with the addition.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
July 9, 2020
Chair Morgan requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Wilkes seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for July 9, 2020, as
submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS: None
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Operations and Maintenance/CART Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilgore and Mr. Arnold gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions
followed.
Mr. Kilgore and Mr. Arnold left at 11:30 a.m.
Property Management Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Riel gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion and questions followed.
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Mr. Krohn left at 11:40 a.m.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: furlough/workshare;New Sustainability
Coordinator; Johnson Control Study; CART Operation Study; fleet analysis; projects; hiring
freeze; retirements and vacancies.
Mr. Kilpatrick also discussed and informed on the N. Homer St. project.
Mr. Riel left at 11:54 a.m.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The Board created and finished their FY21/22 resolutions. With no quorum present at this
time,they deferred the vote.
9) NEW BUSINESS:
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Constance Doyle, from Colonial Village Neighborhood,thanked the Public Service
Department on the fine job they did fixing and cleaning up Loraine Avenue and Boston
Boulevard circle.
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
July 9, 2020
PRESENT: John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Walter Sorg Jr., and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Mitch Whisler
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 11:34 a.m., via Zoom
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: None
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Morgan requested approval of the agenda with an addition requested by Ms. Mahlow,
Mr. Sorg moved, Mr. Wilkes seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,to approve
the agenda, with the addition.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
June 11, 2020
Chair Morgan requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Sorg seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for June 11, 2020, as
submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Election of Officers:
Chair—Mr. Sorg nominated Mr. Wilkes, Mr. Wilkes declined the nomination. Ms. Mahlow
nominated Ms. Morgan, Ms. Morgan accepted, Mr. Sorg seconded, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, to approve Samara Morgan as Chair.
Vice Chair—Ms. Mahlow nominated Mr. Wilkes, Mr. Wilkes accepted, Mr. Sorg seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve Jason Wilkes as Vice Chair.
Officer of Engineering Division—John Krohn
Officer of Traffic Engineering Division—Walter Sorg Jr.
Officer of Wastewater Division—Jason Wilkes
Officer of Operations & Maintenance/CART Division—Nancy Mahlow
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Officer of Property Management—John Krohn
Officer of Fleet Services—Samara Morgan
Officer of Business, Permits, and Technology—Nancy Mahlow
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Fleet Services Division: A written report was distributed.
The Board had several questions about the report and was advised to call or email the
Division Manager, Carl Denison, whom could not attend.
Wastewater Division: A written report was distributed.
The Board had no questions and briefly discussed the report.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: A written report was distributed.
Director Kilpatrick could not attend the meeting and sent a written report in advance. He
reported on the following: Budget, projects, yard waste, workshare, and building access.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The Board worked on their FY21/22 resolutions, which will continue at next month's
meeting.
12:48 p.m. Mr. Krohn left the Zoom meeting
9) NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Mahlow would like to add crosswalk paving and lights at intersections on N. Homer St.
and N. Howard Ave., before construction on N. Homer Street is complete. Discussion
followed. Mr. Whisler stated this is not our jurisdiction, but the City has addressed this issue
with MDOT.
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
June 11, 2020
PRESENT: John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Walter Sorg Jr., and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Andrew Kilpatrick
VISITORS: Council Member Adam Hussain, Council Member Jeremy Garza, and Sean
Bertolino.
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 11:37 a.m., via Zoom
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: None
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Morgan requested approval of the agenda with an addition, Ms. Mahlow moved,
Mr. Sorg seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, with
the addition.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
May 14, 2020
Chair Morgan requested approval of the minutes, Mr. Sorg moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for May 14, 2020, as
submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Traffic Control Request—Traffic Signal Study Removal Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and High
Street. The Transportation Section has reviewed the intersections of Cesar E Chavez Avenue
and High Street for removal of the traffic signal as part of an overall evaluation of the Traffic
Signal System. After conducting a traffic signal removal study, the Transportation Section
staff recommends the removal of the Traffic Signal at the intersection of Cesar E. Chavez
Avenue and High Street. The staff also recommends, to install stop signs on High Street
requiring all High Street traffic to stop prior to entering the intersection at Cesar E. Chavez
Avenue, Mr. Wilkes moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the recommendation.
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6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Traffic Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of the division report. Discussion and questions
followed.
Business Permits and Technology Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of the division report. Discussion and questions
followed.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Kilpatrick reported on the following: yard waste,budget issues, city hall re-
opening/safety precautions, voluntary furlough, workshare, and Climate Action Plan.
S) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
9) NEW BUSINESS:
Review and approve, thank you for serving llowemoved to eMrtlWilk gseconded,members.
IONilkes
and Mr. Sorg requested revisions, Ms.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve with revisions.
The board discussed the director's submitted input on their budget resolutions. Chair Morgan
requested members to work on their ideas for the board's budget resolutions and to be
prepared to create them at next month meeting.
Chair Morgan reminded members of the election of officers that will be done at next month's
meeting.
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Chair Member, Jeremy Garza, inquired about pick-up delays for yard waste and issues with
citizens moving the bags into the street because they are killing the grass.
Chair Member, Adam Hussain, thanked the Director and the Board Member's for all they do.
He also brought up three issues; contracted mowers not mowing fully along South Waverly
Pathway, causing neighborhood clean-up more difficult; sidewalk removal and not replaced
for gas work done by Consumers, on Clayborn Rd. and Alpine Dr.; and yard waste pick-up
delays on the Southside.
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13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
May 14, 2020
PRESENT: John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Walter Sorg Jr., and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Andrew Kilpatrick and Marty Riel
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 11:36 a.m., via Zoom
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: None
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Morgan requested approval of the agenda; Mr. Sorg requested an addition,
Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Wilkes seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to
approve the agenda, with the addition.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
March 12, 2020
Chair Morgan requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Sorg seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for March 12, 2020, as
submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS: None
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of the division report. Discussion and questions
followed.
Property Management Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Riel gave a brief overview of the division report. Discussion and questions followed.
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7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Kilpatrick reported on the following: budget, voluntary furlough, and city impact
from Coronavirus.
S) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
9) NEW BUSINESS:
Board reviewed resolution recognizing the Public Service Department workers, created by
Mr. Sorg, on behalf of the board. Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Wilkes seconded, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the resolution.
Chair Morgan requested members to be prepared to discuss the board's budget resolutions
next month. She requested the Directors input, discussion followed.
Chair Morgan reminded members of the election of officers that will be done in the July
meeting.
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
March 12, 2020
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, John Krohn, Stacey Locke,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, and
Walter Sorg Jr.
ABSENT: Jason Wilkes
STAFF: Carl Denison, and Michelle Smalley
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service
Department Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Jason Wilkes
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Morgan requested approval of the agenda, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Sorg seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,to approve the agenda, as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
February 13, 2020
Chair Morgan requested approval of the minutes, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Sorg seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for February 13, 2020, as
submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS: None
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Fleet Services Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Denison gave a brief overview of the division report. Discussion and questions followed.
Business Permits and Technology Division: A written report was distributed.
Ms. Smalley gave a brief overview of the division report. Discussion and questions followed.
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7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
In the absence of the Director, Ms. Smalley reported on the following: Finalizing local
streets, budget hearings, two-way street conversions, and Coronavirus.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
9) NEW BUSINESS: None
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
February 13, 2020
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, John Krohn, Stacey Locke,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan,
Walter Sorg Jr., and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Andrew Kilpatrick, Marty Riel, and Mitch Whisler
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 11:34 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service
Department Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: No Absences
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Morgan requested approval of the agenda, Mr. Sorg moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,to approve the agenda, as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
January 9, 2020
Chair Morgan requested an amendment to correct a typo. Chair Morgan requested approval
of the minutes, with the correction, Mr. e therson minutes formoved,
January 9,s2020aas ameOTIO
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Review and Approve the Department�Public seconded MOTION CARRIED After
discussion, Ms. Mahlow moved,
UNANIMOUSLY.
Traffic Control Request—Traffic Signal Removal/Upgrade Study Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
and Washington Avenue. The Engineering Division conducted a Traffic Signal
Removal/Upgrade Study at the intersection of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Washington
Avenue to determine if the traffic volumes currently meet the Michigan Manual of Uniform
of Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) Traffic Signal Warrants. Based on the signal warrant
analysis and the need for modernization n the traffic
folr northbound andlsouthbound c signal was removed
during 2019 construction and stop signs
Washington Avenue. The field observations, the Public Service Department recommends
keeping the current two-way stop on Washington Avenue at Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and
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making the traffic control permanent, Mr. Krohn moved, Mr. Sorg seconded, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,the recommendation.
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Traffic Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilpatrick introduced Mitch Whisler, Interim Transportation Engineer. Mr. Whisler gave
a brief overview of the division report. Discussion of the report followed.
Property Management Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Riel gave a brief overview of the division report. Discussion and questions followed.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: budget, board email, and public information.
S) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Tabled item - Written request to rename City Market Drive to Riverfront Drive. Just the part
that use to be Museum Drive and then renamed City Market Drive. The board tabled this
item at the January 9, 2020 meeting for further information from Tri-County and the director.
The Board received the information needed and took the item off the table, Mr. Sorg moved
for the name change, Mr. Krohn seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9) NEW BUSINESS: None
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
The board members shared their frustrations with how long it takes to get building permits,
grants, and inspections done through the City.
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
January 9, 2020
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, John Krohn, Stacey Locke, Samara Morgan, and Walter Sorg Jr.
ABSENT: Nancy Mahlow, and Jason Wilkes
STAFF: Nathan Arnold, Jeremiah Kilgore, Andrew Kilpatrick,Natalie Singer, and
Lori Welch
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 11:34 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service
Department Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Nancy Mahlow, and Jason Wilkes
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Morgan requested approval of the agenda, Mr. Anderson moved, Mr. Sorg seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
November 14, 2019
Chair Morgan requested approval of the minutes, Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Locke
seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for November 14,
2019, as submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Review and Approve request for street naming for Red Cedar Development. Director
Kilpatrick gave an overview of the request. After questions and discussion, Mr. Krohn
moved to approve, Ms. Locke seconded, MOTON CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve
the street names.
Review and Approve Draft Public Service Department Annual Report if available. Since
Director Kilpatrick provided a draft copy of the Departments Annual Report at today's
meeting, the board will review and then vote at the February meeting.
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6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilpatrick introduced Natalie Singer, Communication Coordinator, who will be
streamlining the division reports. Discussion of the report followed.
Operations and Maintenance/CART Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Arnold gave a brief overview of the division report. Discussion and questions followed.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: budget preparation, new position (Communication
Coordinator), position changes (Christopher Mumby), and filling positions.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
9) NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Locke inquired on the procedure and possibilities of naming a street after President
Barack Obama. Mr. Kilpatrick stated that the full procedure recently changed, requests need
to be sent to and reviewed by the Board of Public Service, with a recommendation sent to the
City Council, from the board. The City Council is responsible for the naming and renaming
of streets and Pubic rights-of-way. The board discussed the financial impact on businesses
when a street is renamed.
The board reviewed the written request to rename City Market Drive to Riverfront Drive.
Just the part that use to be Museum Drive and then renamed City Market Drive. Discussion
followed. The board will table the request, until further information from Tri-County and the
director can be obtained.
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary