HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 Public Service Board Minutes FINAL REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
December 13, 2018
PRESENT: Dulce Cardenas, John Krohn, Stacey Locke, Nancy Mahlow,
and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: Cleo Anderson, and Samara Morgan
STAFF: Nathan Arnold, Andrew Kilpatrick, Christopher Mumby, Marty Riel,
and Lori Welch
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Mahlow called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service
Department Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Cleo Anderson, and Samara Morgan
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Mahlow requested approval of the agenda. Mr. Krohn moved, Mr. Wilkes seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
October 11, 2018
Ms. Cardenas moved, Mr. Krohn seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for October 11, 2018, as submitted.
November 8, 2018
Mr. Wilkes moved, Ms. Locke seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for November 8, 2018, as submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Approve Wastewater Division Officer—Jason Wilkes. Mr. Krohn moved, Ms. Cardenas
seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Operations & Maintenance/CART Division: A written report was distributed.
Ms. Welch informed the board why a second recycling cart is not available at this time,
discussion and questions followed.
Mr. Arnold gave a brief overview of his report.
Property Management Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Riel gave a brief overview of his report.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: Budget, Annual Report, Electronic Copies of Board
Minutes, Street Projects, and Traffic Requests.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
9) NEW BUSINESS: None
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
Ms. Locke wondered what could be done with citizens blowing leaves in the road, discussion
followed.
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
November 8, 2018
PRESENT: Stacey Locke, Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: Cleo Anderson, Dulce Cardenas, and John Krohn
STAFF: Andrew Kilpatrick, and Christopher Mumby
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
With no quorum present, Chair Mahlow called the meeting of the whole to order at
11:42 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service Department Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Cleo Anderson, Dulce Cardenas, and John Krohn
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Mahlow asked for approval of the agenda from the Committee of the Whole.
Ms. Locke moved, Mr. Wilkes seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to
approve the agenda, as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
October 11, 2018
With no quorum present, the minutes were table until next meeting.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Wastewater Division Officer: Jason Wilkes volunteered, without a quorum, the board will
vote for approval at next meeting.
Traffic Requests:
Report from the Secretary #18-001 —Parking Regulation Change Request: William Street
between Olds Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Request to change the parking
regulations along William Street from Olds Ave to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Based on survey results and the street width, the Transportation and Non-Motorized
Section recommends removing the parking prohibition along the north side of William
Street from Olds Ave to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Chair Mahlow and the
Committee of the Whole approved to move the request forward.
Traffic Requests continue:
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Report from the Secretary #18-013 —Traffic Control Request: R.G. Curtis Avenue
Parking Survey. Request to install no parking signs along R.G. Curtis Avenue. Based on
the survey results, the resident request, and the narrow street width, the Transportation
and Non-Motorized Section recommends that parking be prohibited along both sides of
R.G. Curtis Avenue on a trial basis. Chair Mahlow and the Committee of the Whole
approved to move the request forward.
Report from the Secretary#18-012—Parking Regulations Survey: Hall Street. Request to
install no parking signs along Hall Street near a residence. Based on the survey results
and the original request, the Transportation and Non-Motorized Section recommends that
parking be prohibited along the eastside of Hall Street from Thomas Street to 91 feet
north of Thomas Street on a trial basis. Chair Mahlow and the Committee of the Whole
approved to move the request forward.
Report from the Secretary 418-016—Parking Regulations: Martin Street. Request to
prohibit parking between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. along the eastside of Martin
Street near the Barb Dan Tot Lot Park. Based on this request, the narrow street width and
input from the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, the Transportation and Non-
Motorized Section recommends that parking be prohibited between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
along the east side of Martin Street in front of the Barb Dean Tot Lot Park on a trial basis.
Chair Mahlow and the Committee of the Whole approved to move the request forward.
Report from the Secretary 418-006—Traffic Control Request: Grant Street and Hamilton
Avenue. The Transportation and Non-Motorized Section conducted an investigation to
determine sight distance and traffic control requirements at the intersection of Grant
Street and Hamilton Avenue based on a site visit where a temporary stop pedestal was
found at the intersection. The Transportation and Non-Motorized Section recommends
the installation of a yield sign on Grant Street at Hamilton Avenue due to the low safe
approach speed, on a trial basis. Chair Mahlow and the Committee of the Whole
approved to move the request forward.
Report from the Secretary #18-011 —Traffic Control Request: Cambridge Road and
Oxford Road. The Transportation and Non-Motorized Section conducted an investigation
to determine sight distance and traffic control requirements at the intersection of
Cambridge Road and Oxford Road due to a request. The Transportation and Non-
Motorized Section recommends the installation of a stop sign on Oxford Road where the
two road segments merge from Cambridge Road, to assign right-of-way at this
intersection, on a trial basis. Chair Mahlow and the Committee of the Whole approved to
move the request forward.
Report from the Secretary #18-015 —Parking Regulations: Harding Avenue. Request
from the Lansing Police Department to update the signs along Harding Avenue to
correspond with the new school start and end times. Based on this request and the new
school start and end times, the Transportation and Non-Motorized Section recommends
that the signs be updated along Harding Avenue between Mount Hope Avenue and
Pershing avenue near Mount Hope STEAM Magnet School. Chair Mahlow and the
Committee of the Whole approved to move the request forward.
Traffic Request continued:
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Report from the Secretary#18-020—Traffic and Parking Regulation Change Request:
Post Oak School. Request from the staff at Post Oak Elementary School to change the
times for existing parking prohibition and traffic flow restrictions along Post Oak Lane
and Darien Drive, due to the change in school dismissal time from 3:49 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Based on the request from the staff at Post Oak Elementary School, the Transportation
and Non-Motorized Section recommends that times for these restrictions, including the
one-way operation of Post Oak Lane, be changed to be in effect for a maximum of one
hour at the start and one hour at the end of the school day. Chair Mahlow and the
Committee of the Whole approved to move the request forward.
Report from the Secretary #18-021 —Roadway Reconfiguration Request: Mt. Hope
Avenue between 800' East of Pleasant Grove and MLK Jr. Blvd. The City is proposing to
extend the three-lane configuration with bicycle lanes to martin Luther King, Jr.
Boulevard, on Mt. Hope Avenue. After receive public input, he Transportation and Non-
Motorized Section recommends that the three-lane configuration on Mt. Hope Avenue be
extended from the point where it currently ends between Pleasant Grove Road and
Boston Boulevard east to southbound Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Chair Mahlow
and the Committee of the Whole approved to move the request forward.
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Traffic Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed.
Business, Permits & Technology Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Mumby gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: street construction update, winterizing
preparations, and community budget input meetings.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
9) NEW BUSINESS: None
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
The Committee of the whole discussed some parking and traffic issues with the Director.
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
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13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
October 11, 2018
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Dulce Cardenas, John Krohn, Stacey Locke,Nancy Mahlow,
and Samara Morgan
ABSENT: Jason Wilkes
STAFF: Dean Johnson, Andrew Kilpatrick, Christopher Mumby, and Sid Scrimger
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Mahlow called the meeting to order at 11:40 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 Mahlow requested an addition to the agenda. Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Locke
seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as amended.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
September 13, 2018
Mr. Anderson moved, Mr. Krohn seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for September 13, 2018, as submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Approve the Proposed Meeting Schedule for 2019. Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Cardenas
seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Approve the Proposed Division Reporting Schedule for 2019. Mr. Anderson moved,
Ms. Locke seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Johnson reported on a few additions to his report. Discussion followed.
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11:58 a.m. Ms. Morgan arrived.
Wastewater Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Scrimger gave a presentation. Discussion followed.
12:35 p.m. Mr. Anderson left
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: Citizens Academy Wastewater Treatment Plant
tour, Mt. Hope Ave Reconfiguration, Cynthia Lockington resignation from the 2nd ward
board position, and electric scooter temporary agreement.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
9) NEW BUSINESS:
The board discussed the traffic light at Fairview and Saginaw, requested signs on Foster,
Fairview and Fernwood, and traffic impact at Forest/Collin where the new hospital is being
built.
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 12:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Dulce Cardenas, John Krohn, Stacey Locke,Nancy Mahlow,
Samara Morgan, and Jason Wilkes
ABSENT: Cynthia Lockington
STAFF: Carl Denison, Andrew Kilpatrick, Christopher Mumby, and Marty Riel
VISITORS: Deborah Mikula, and Harold Leeman
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Mahlow called the meeting to order at 11:36 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service
Department Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Cynthia Lockington
c. Welcome new board member—Jason Wilkes
11:37 a.m. Mr. Krohn arrived
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Mahlow requested an addition to the agenda. Ms. Locke requested an addition to the
agenda. Mr. Anderson moved, Mr. Wilkes seconded, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as amended.
3) COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
Deborah Mikula, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, presented the
Downtown Lansing Incorporated Wallscape Project that will be on the elevator shaft of the
North Grand Parking Ramp. Discussion and questions followed.
Ms. Locke shared a Non-Partisan Candidate Forum flyer with the board.
4) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
July 12, 2018
Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Locke seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for July 12, 2018, as submitted.
August 9, 2018
Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Cardenas seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for August 9, 2018, as submitted.
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5) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
6) ACTION ITEMS: None
7) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Fleet Services Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Denison gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed.
Property Management Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Riel gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed.
8) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported updates on the following: Waverly Golf Course, CSO project, road
projects, and electric scooter rental/usage.
12:30 p.m. Mr. Anderson left
9) UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Board of Public Service Rules of Administration update - rules are now official.
10)NEW BUSINESS:
The board discussed the budget resolution procedure.
The board discussed job vacancies in the department.
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Leeman questioned why Reutter Park fountain is never on. Mr. Kilpatrick stated that the
fountain needs numerous, expensive repairs and that they are looking to possibly upgrade
instead next year.
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
August 9, 2018
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Dulce Cardenas, John Krohn, Stacey Locke, Cynthia Lockington,
Nancy Mahlow, and Samara Morgan
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Andrew Kilpatrick, Christopher Mumby,Nate Arnold and Jeremiah Kilgore.
VISITORS: Alfreda Schmidt
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Mahlow called the meeting to order at 11:36 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service
Department Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences:
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to
approve the agenda, as submitted.
3) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
4) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Operations & Maintenance Division: A written report was distributed.
Nate Arnold gave a brief overview. Jeremiah Kilgore gave a brief overview. Discussion
followed.
John Krohn arrived 11:44 a.m.
Traffic Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed
5) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: Michigan Avenue Demonstration Project, Allegan
and Townsend parking changes.
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6) ACTION ITEMS: Traffic Requests: Allegan and Townsend parking changes-request to
remove parking on the south side of Allegan east of Townsend and convert parking spaces on
the east side of Townsend south of Allegan to a load zone due to the Michigan Senate
moving into the Capitol View Building. Mr. Krohn moved, Mr. Anderson seconded,
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Board of Public Service Rules of Administration update.
8) NEW BUSINESS: None
9) COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: None
10)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
11)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
12)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Michelle Smalley, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
JULY 129 2018
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Dulce Cardenas, Stacey Locke, Cynthia Lockington,
Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, and Alfreda Schmidt
ABSENT: John Krohn
STAFF: Dean Johnson, Andrew Kilpatrick, Christopher Mumby, and Marilyn Plummer
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Mahlow called the meeting to order at 11:36 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service
Department Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: John Krohn
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Chair Mahlow requested an addition to the agenda. Ms. Morgan moved, Ms. Lockington
seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as amended.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
June 14, 2018
Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Schmidt seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for June 14, 2018, as submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Election of Officers:
Chair—Ms. Morgan nominated Ms. Mahlow, Ms. Cardenas seconded, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Vice Chair—Ms. Mahlow nominated Ms. Morgan, Mr. Anderson seconded, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Engineering—Mr. Krohn
Traffic Engineering—Ms. Locke
Wastewater Division—Ms. Lockington
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Operations and Maintenance/CART—Ms. Morgan
Property Management—Ms. Cardenas
Fleet Services—Mr. Anderson
Business, Permits, and Technology—Mr. Anderson
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Johnson gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed.
11:48 a.m. Ms. Plummer arrived
Business, Permits, and Technology Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Mumby gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed.
7) COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
Marilyn Plummer, Community Outreach Coordinator from Mayor Schor's Office, presented
Alfreda Schmidt with a certificate plaque in honor of her many years of serving on the board.
Ms. Locke shared information on Peckham's Self-Advocacy Teams and the Ten Year
Celebration Ability Tour that is on July 21, 2018.
8) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: new budget year, road construction, and corridor
projects.
9) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
10)NEW BUSINESS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
JUNE 149 2018
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, John Krohn, Cynthia Lockington, Nancy Mahlow, and
Alfreda Schmidt
ABSENT: Dulce Cardenas, Stacey Locke, and Samara Morgan
STAFF: Carl Denison, Andrew Kilpatrick, and Sid Scrimger
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
With no quorum present, Chair Mahlow called the meeting of the whole to order at 11:41
a.m., at the Lansing Public Service Department Wastewater Treatment Plant. At 11:55 a.m.
with a quorum present, an official meeting continued.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Dulce Cardenas, Stacey Locke, and Samara Morgan
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Ms. Schmidt requested discussion on overnight parking to the agenda. After a quorum was
present, Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Lockington seconded, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as amended.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
May 10, 2018
Mr. Kilpatrick asked for correction.
After a quorum was present, Ms. Schmidt moved, Mr. Anderson seconded, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for May 10, 2018, as amended.
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 his report. Discussion followed.
11:55 a.m. Mr. Krohn arrived.
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Wastewater Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Scrimger gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: Budget passed, overnight parking, and Michigan
Avenue demonstration project.
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 12:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
MAY 109 2018
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Dulce Cardenas, John Krohn, Stacey Locke,Nancy Mahlow, and
Alfreda Schmidt
ABSENT: Cynthia Lockington, and Samara Morgan
STAFF: Andrew Kilpatrick, Christopher Mumby, and Marty Riel
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Mahlow called the meeting to order at 11:41 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service
Department Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Cynthia Lockington, and Samara Morgan
c. Welcome new member Stacey Locke— Stacey gave a brief introductory.
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Ms. Schmidt moved, Ms. Cardenas seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to
approve the agenda, as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
April 12, 2018
Ms. Mahlow asked for correction.
Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Locke seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for April 12, 2018, as amended.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Review and approve Board of Public Service Rules of Administrative Procedure—After
reviewing Mr. Anderson moved to approve the revisions, Mr. Krohn seconded, MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Traffic Requests:
Report from the Secretary 418-001 —Traffic Control Request: Madison Street and
Sycamore Street. A resident on Madison Street requested a review of the intersection of
Madison Street and Sycamore Street that is a three-leg intersection currently controlled
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by a yield sign on Madison Street. After conducting an investigation, the Transportation
and Non-Motorized Section recommends the installation of a stop sign on Madison Street
at Sycamore Street, due to the low safe approach speed at this intersection. Mr. Krohn
moved to approve the request, Ms. Cardenas seconded, MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Report from the Secretary#18-003 —Traffic Control Request: Keystone Avenue and
Enterprise Drive. A local business owner requested review of the intersection of
Keystone Avenue and Enterprise Drive that is a three-leg intersection in a commercial
area. After conducting an investigation, the Transportation and Non-Motorized Section
recommends the installation of a yield sign on Keystone Avenue at Enterprise Drive to
assign right-of-way at this intersection. Mr. Krohn moved to approve the request, Ms.
Cardenas seconded, MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Traffic Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed.
Property Management Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Riel gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on the following: Budget meetings, road construction meetings, and
McLaren Hospital Project.
Mr. Mumby reported on bond for CSO Project.
12:35 p.m. Mr. Riel left
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
April 12, 2018
PRESENT: John Krohn, Cynthia Lockington, Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, and
Alfreda Schmidt
ABSENT: Cleo Anderson, Dulce Cardenas, and Stacey Locke
STAFF: Alex Craigmile, Dean Johnson, Christopher Mumby, and Victor Rose
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Mahlow called the meeting to order at 11:38 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service
Department Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: Cleo Anderson, Dulce Cardenas, and Stacey Locke
c. Announce New Member's and Welcome Cynthia Lockington. Mr. Johnson introduce his
staff member, Alex Craigmile, a City Engineer.
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Ms. Mahlow requested approval of the agenda. Mr. Krohn moved, Ms. Lockington seconded,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as submitted.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
February 8, 2018
Mr. Krohn moved, Ms. Schmidt seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for February 8, 2018, as submitted.
4) COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
Debbie Mikula, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, gave a
presentation on the Arts Impact Project#3. Discussion and questions followed.
5) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
6) ACTION ITEMS:
Review and approve Board of Public Service Rules of Administrative Procedure. After the
board reviewed and amended the rules, Ms. Lockington moved to approve, Mr. Krohn
seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, as amended.
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7) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Johnson answered question from the board.
1:06 p.m. Ms. Morgan left
Operation and Maintenance/CART Division: A written report was distributed
8) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Mumby, invited the board to an appreciation Lugnuts outing.
9) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
10)NEW BUSINESS: None
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 1:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
February 8, 2018
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Dulce Cardenas, John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan,
and Alfreda Schmidt
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Andrew Kilpatrick, Christopher Mumby, Samuel Quon and Sid Scrimger
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Mahlow called the meeting to order at 11:38 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service
Department Wastewater Treatment Plant.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences:
11:39 a.m. Mr. Kilpatrick arrived
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Ms. Mahlow requested for the Lansing Connect Presentation under Communication and
Information Items to be moved to after Action Items. Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Cardenas
seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as amended.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
January 11, 2018
Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for January 11, 2018, as submitted.
4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
5) ACTION ITEMS:
Election of Chair to serve the remainder of Fiscal Year—Mr. Anderson nominated Ms.
Morgan, Ms. Cardenas seconded. Ms. Morgan declined the position. Ms. Cardenas
nominated Ms. Mahlow, Mr. Anderson seconded, MOT10N CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
to approve Nancy Mahlow as Chair.
Election of Vice Chair to serve the remainder of Fiscal Year—Mr. Anderson nominated Ms.
Morgan, Ms. Schmidt seconded, MOTION ACARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve
Samara Morgan as Vice Chair.
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Officer Appointment for Wastewater Division—After discussion, the board decided to leave
this vacant, until another board member is appointed.
Review and Approve Mr. Babcock's Thank You for Serving Letter—Mr. Krohn moved to
approve, Ms. Cardenas seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Traffic Requests:
Report from the Secretary#16-01 —Parking Regulations Change Request: The Parking
Services Offices requested review of the existing parking regulations along Pere
Marquette Drive. Based on the survey, a field review of the area and discussions between
the Parking Service Office and businesses in the area, the Transportation and Non-
Motorized Section recommends that the existing parking regulations along Pere
Marquette Drive remain in place with the exception of the existing one hour metered
parking along the west side of the street be changed. It is recommended that parking
meters 1319 and 1320 in the middle of the block on the west side be changed from one
hour to ten hour metered parking 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and meters 1311
through 1318 near the south end of the block on the west side be changed from one hour
to two hour metered parking 8 a.m. —6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mr. Krohn moved
to approve the request, Mr. Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Report from the Secretary 417-006—Parking Regulations Survey Request: A resident on
Hosmer Street requested a change to the existing parking regulations along Hosmer Street
between Jerome Street and Vine Street, based on the high amount of day time parking by
non-residents and the difficulty it creates in exiting driveways. Based on the width of the
street and the current parking use, it is recommended that parking along the east side of
Hosmer Street between Jerome Street and Vine Street be restricted to two hours Monday
—Friday from 8 a.m. —6 p.m. The board tabled this request.
12:20 p.m. Mr. Anderson Left
Review and Approve the Public Service Department 2017 Report—After discussion, Mr.
Krohn moved to adopt the report, Ms. Cardenas seconded, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Review and approve Board of Public Service Rules of Administrative Procedure—The board
decided to move this to next month's meeting.
6) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Traffic Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Wastewater Division: A written report was distributed.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief report on Mayor Andy Schor State of the City address.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
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9) NEW BUSINESS: None
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
Lansing Connect Presentation—Mr. Quon gave the presentation following the Action Items.
Question, answers and discussion followed.
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
JANUARY 11, 2018
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Dulce Cardenas, Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, and
Alfreda Schmidt
ABSENT: John Krohn
STAFF: Nathan Arnold, Jeremiah Kilgore, Andrew Kilpatrick, Christopher Mumby,
Marty Riel, Victor Rose, and Lori Welch
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
With no quorum present Vice Chair Mahlow called the meeting of the whole to order at
11:42 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service Department Wastewater Treatment Plant. At 12:06
p.m. a quorum was present and an official meeting proceeded.
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences: John Krohn
2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Ms. Mahlow requested for two additions to be added under Communication and Information
Items. Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Cardenas seconded, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as amended.
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
November 9, 2017
Ms. Schmidt moved, Mr. Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for November 9, 2017, 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. Rose gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed.
11:51 a.m. Mr. Kilpatrick arrived
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Property Management Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Riel gave a brief overview of his report. Discussion followed.
12:06 p.m. Ms. Morgan arrived.
7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Kilpatrick reported on budget and new administration. Mr. Mumby reported on positions
that were filled and vacancies remaining.
8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
9) NEW BUSINESS: None
10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
Vice Chair Mahlow provided information on the following items; Shirley Rodgers
Celebration of Life, Lyndon Babcock's requests to be retired from serving on the Board of
Public Service, and the Arts Impact Project 43.
After some discussion on electing a new Chair, Mr. Anderson moved to have the election put
on next month's meeting agenda, Ms. Cardenas seconded, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
12:32 p.m. Mr. Anderson left.
Mr. Mumby stated that the presentation for Lansing Connect had to be moved to next month.
11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None
12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None
13)ADJOURN:
The meeting adjourned at 12.40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary