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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. Public Service Board Page 2 December 13, 2018 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: Public Service Board Page 2 November 8, 2018 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: Public Service Board Page 3 November 8, 2018 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 Public Service Board Page 4 November 8, 2018 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. Public Service Board Page 2 October 11, 2018 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. Public Service Board Page 2 September 13, 2018 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. Public Service Board Page 2 August 9, 2018 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 Public Service Board Page 2 July 12, 2018 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. Public Service Board Page 2 June 14, 2018 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 Public Service Board Page 2 May 10, 2018 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. Public Service Board Page 2 April 12, 2018 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. Public Service Board Page 2 February 8, 2018 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 Public Service Board Page 3 February 8, 2018 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 Public Service Board Page 2 January 11, 2018 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