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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 Public Service Board Minutes FINAL REGULAR MEETING OF p BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE November 10, 2016 PRESENT: Lyndon Babcock, John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Shirley Rodgers, and Alfreda Schmidt. ABSENT: Cleo Anderson, and Dulce Cardenas STAFF: Andrew Kilpatrick, Christopher Mumby, and Marty Riel VISITORS: Pat Nieder 1) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Rodgers 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, and Dulce Cardenas 2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Ms. Schmidt requested to add a traffic communication item under Traffic Engineering Report. Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as amended. 3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: October 13,2016 Chair Rodgers requested a correction to the minutes. Ms. Schmidt moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for October 13, 2016,as amended. 4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None 5) ACTION ITEMS: Review and approve the Proposed Board of Public Service Meeting Schedule for 2017. Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Schmidt seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUNSLY. Review and approve the Proposed Division Reporting Schedule 2017. Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUNSLY. Fill officer vacancy for Business, Permits, and Technology. Chair Rodgers nominated Dulce Cardenas. Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Schmidt seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUNSLY. Public Service Board Page 2 November 10, 2016 Traffic Requests: Report from the Secretary.11-11 —Traffic Control Request: Traffic Signal Removal Study Barnes Avenue/Washington Avenue. After two (2) studies were completed one in 2015 and one in 2016,the Public Service Department recommends removing the traffic signal at Washington Avenue and Barnes Avenue. Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 12:08 p.m. Mr. Krohn arrived before the 2nd traffic request was approved. Report from the Secretary#15-005—Traffic Control Request: Michigan Avenue& Sparrow Plaza Drive. Sparrow Hospital requested approval to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Michigan Avenue with the driveway to the current professional building and associated parking structure and a pedestrian signal adjacent to the overhead pedestrian bridge. After a study was completed and analysis performed,the Public Service Department recommends allowing the signals at Sparrows expense and as long as it is coordinated with the signals at Homes and Pennsylvania. Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Report from the Secretary#15-009—Parking Regulation Request: 400 Townsend Street. Veterans Memorial Courthouse, facilities manager, requested the removal of the metered parking space located north of the courthouse parking garage driveway. After a study was performed, the Public Service Department removed the parking meter and recommends that this removal is made permanent. Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Krohn seconded, MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Shiawassee Street Reconfiguration: The City of Lansing is proposing to reconfigure Shiawassee Street as part of an FY18 federally funded transportation Alternatives Program Project. The Public Service Department recommends that Shiawassee Street be reconfigured to three lanes with bike lanes,that parking be removed on the north side of the street between Cedar and Larch Streets, and that the signal operations be changed to two phases, subject,to approval from Michigan Department of Transportation. Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Krohn seconded, MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6) REPORT OF OFFICERS: Traffic Engineering Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of the report. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. Board members expressed their traffic/signal/parking concerns. Mr. Kilpatrick provided FY 2017-2020 TIP Amendment Requests letter and map. Discussion followed. Property Management Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Riel gave a brief overview of the report. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. 1:01 p.m. Ms. Morgan left 1:02 p.m. Mr. Krohn left Public Service Board Page 3 November 10, 2016. 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Mumby, Interim Deputy Director, gave updated information on construction projects and informed the board on the new uniform contract with Cintas. 8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Chair Rodgers provided status on her quest to have an amendment made to the Public Art and Memorial Policy Resolution. 9) NEW BUSINESS: 10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: 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 ✓AID December S, 2016 �4 PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Lyndon Babcock, Dulce Cardenas,Nancy Mahlow, Shirley Rodgers, and Alfreda Schmidt. ABSENT: John Krohn, and Samara Morgan STAFF: Victor Rose, and Sid Scrimger VISITORS: Pat Nieder 1) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Rodgers 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: John Krohn, and Samara Morgan 2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Babcock seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,to approve the agenda, as submitted. 3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: November 12, 2016 Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Babcock seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for November 12, 2016, as submitted. 4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None 5) ACTION ITEMS: None 6) REPORT OF OFFICERS: Business Permits and Technology Division: A written report was distributed. In the absence of Mr. Mumby, Mr. Rose was able to answer a few questions the board members had on the report. Wastewater Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Babcock stated the report contained good news. Mr. Scrimger gave a brief overview of the report. Mr. Scrimger introduced two new employees Scott Kelosky, the new Maintenance Supervisor, and D'Artagnan Collier,the new Operations Supervisor. He also informed about other new employees that will be starting soon. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. Public Service Board Page 2 December 8, 2016 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: In the absence of Mr. Gamble, Mr. Rose reported on winter maintenance. Discussion, questions and answered followed. 8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None Chair Rodgers stated that the Public Art and Memorial Policy and Board of Public Service Rules of Administrative Procedure will remain on the Agenda, under Unfinished Business until they are resolved. 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 12:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Janette Tate, Recording Secretary REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE . October 13, 2016 PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Lyndon Babcock, Dulce Cardenas, John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan,Alfreda Schmidt, and Shirley Rodgers � o ABSENT: None ON cr3 a STAFF: Chad Gamble, Dean Johnson, Bob Rose, Victor Rose, and Lori Welch- ""f C7 � rrn VISITORS: Deborah E. Mikula - c7 1) CALL TO ORDER: o cn Chair Rodgers 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: No Absences 2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Ms. Rodgers requested to add.an informational item under Communications and Information Items. Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as amended. 3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 8,2016 Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the revised minutes for September 8, 2016, 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. Johnson gave a brief overview of the report. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. 11:47 a.m. Mr. Gamble arrived Operation& Maintenance/CART Division: A written report was distributed. Ms. Rodgers and Ms. Morgan both gave compliments to staff. Mr. Rose gave a brief Public Service Board Page 2 October 13, 2016 overview of the report. Ms. Welch briefly discussed Capital Area Recycle and Trash. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Gamble provided pictures of the newly restructured Museum Drive area. He announced Michigan Avenue is scheduled to be repaved starting this Monday and provided the letter that will go out to residents and a diagram of the final project. 8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Ms. Mikula, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, opened up the discussion with details of the grants supporting the art projects. Ms. Mikula gave an update on the Museum Drive Art Project. Questions, answers and discussion followed. Mr. Bob Rose from Public Service gave some additional information on the project. 9) NEW BUSINESS: Ms. Mikula discussed the new Arts Impact Project, City of Lansing Sense of Place. The open forum is on October 17, 2016. Some discussion followed. The Board reviewed, and discussed the Public Art and Memorial Policy Resolution. This will be put on the Agenda next month for more review and discussion. 12:48 p.m. Ms. Welch left 12:50 p.m. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Victor Rose left 12:55 p.m. Mr. Gamble and Mr. Krohn left 12:58 p.m. Mr. Bob Rose and Ms. Mikula left 10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Ms. Rodgers provided information on the Interstate 496 Project. The board would be interested in a representative to come and speak at a future meeting. 1:01 p.m. Ms. Morgan left 11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None 12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None 13)ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Janette Tate, Recording Secretary REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE September 8, 2016 PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Lyndon Babcock, Ron Bloomberg, Dulce Cardenas, John Krohn, Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Alfreda Schmidt, and Shirley Rodgers ABSENT: None o+ o STAFF: Carl Denison, Chad Gamble,and Christopher Mumby c .� I I n c-; -j r n VISITORS: None -< y rn 1) CALL TO ORDER: r cn L M o Chair Rodgers called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m., at the Lansing PuW,E Service Department Wastewater Treatment Plant. a. Roll Call b. Excused Absences: No Absences 11:39 a.m. Mr. Mumby and Ms. Mahlow arrived 11:40 a.m. Mr. Gamble arrived 11:41 a.m. Mr. Krohn arrived c. Welcome new board member—Dulce Cardenas—Introductions followed. d. Thank Mr. Bloomberg for 20 years of dedicated service to the Public Service Board. 2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Ms. Schmidt moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as submitted. 3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: August 11,2016 Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for August 11, 2016, 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. In Mr. Denison absence, Mr. Anderson gave a brief overview of the report that Mr. Denison provided. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. Public Service Board Page 2 September 8, 2016 Business, Permits, and Technology Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Mumby gave a brief overview of the report. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Gamble reported on Municipal Engineering Standards, and millage language with the upcoming election in November. Discussion followed. 8) NEW BUSINESS: None 9) COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Member's discussed the update received from the Director of Arts Council of Greater Lansing, on the Art piece being placed on Museum Drive. Mr. Gamble stated they were working together for placement and engineering provided a design to upgrade Museum Drive. 1:06 p.m. Ms. Morgan, Mr. Krohn, Mr. Anderson, and Ms. Cardenas left 10)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None 11)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None 12)ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 1:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Janette Tate, Recording Secretary REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE August 11, 2016 PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Lyndon Babcock, John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samafa Ivlogan, Alfreda Schmidt, and Shirley Rodgers t, Vk ABSENT: Ron Bloomberg r`:;� -��, � tom'• STAFF: Andrew Kilpatrick, Christopher Mumby, and Sid Scrimger d VISITORS: None 1) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Rodgers 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: Ron Bloomberg 2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Ms. Morgan moved,Mr. Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,to approve the agenda, as submitted. 3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 14,2016 Mr. Anderson moved, Ms. Schmidt seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for July 14, 2016, as submitted. 4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None 5) ACTION ITEMS: Traffic Requests: No traffic requests to review and approve. 6) REPORT OF OFFICERS: 11:39 a.m. Mr. Krohn arrived Traffic Engineering Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of the report. Ms. Rodgers gave an update on the CATA-BRT (Bus Rapid Transit). Questions, answers, and discussion followed. Public Service Board Page 2 August 11, 2016 Wastewater Division: A written report was distributed. 11:59 a.m. Ms. Mahlow Mr. Scrimger, per Mr. Babcock's request,provided information about collection system. He also gave a brief overview of the report. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. 7) NEW BUSINESS: For Neighborhood traffic concerns, Mr. Kilpatrick provided a report done from a study of traffic volumes and speeds. Discussion followed 12:30 p.m. Mr. Krohn left 8) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Christopher Mumby, Interim Assistant Director, reported on the following: a. Museum Drive construction b. Redesigned City of Lansing website c. Overlay on Michigan Avenue 9) COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: With no update received from the Director of Arts Council of Greater Lansing, on the Art piece being placed on Museum Drive,Mr. Kilpatrick provided some information he obtained. Ms. Rodgers announced that a new 41h Ward board member, Dulce Cardenas, was appointed by the mayor. 10)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None 11)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None 12)ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Janette Tate, Recording Secretary LANSING ENTERTAINMENT & PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AUGUST 23,2016 MINUTES At 8:01 a.m., Vice-Chairman James W. Butler III called the meeting to order in the Governor's Room of the Lansing Center, located at 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing,MI 48933. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Tim Barron, Angels Bennett(Ex-Officio), Cindy Bowen, James W. Butler III, Price Dobernick, Charles Janssen, and Charles Mickens. ' r- p o, COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED: Robert Johnson(Ex-Officio), Tim Kaltenbach and E1nd�ims0 Wright. c� � C-? OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Keith, Gus Pine, Jennifer McFatridge, Heidi Brown, Paul Koko Tristyn Wright, Shelly Busse, Audrey Tipper—Lansing Entertainment&Public Facilitie9<Au ritFTi Dirk Spillemaeckers—AMTA, and Jack Alexander. r © CJ M cn R2 " III. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AGENDA: No changes to the agenda. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jack Alexander reported the Stadium reader board continues to malfunction. The information displayed is incorrect and continues to be a problem. Jack stated he has been to the LEPFA office several times to complain about the inaccuracies and is upset that no one is taking care of the problem. Jack stated the board should be shut down until it is replaced. V. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR JUNE 28,2016: Vice-Chairman James W. Butler III asked for a motion to approve the meeting minutes from last month's meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Janssen SUPPORT: Commissioner Barron Motion unanimously carried. VI. REPORTS: A. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: No report. B. SECRETARY/TREASURER'S REPORT: Jennifer McFatridge,Vice-President of Finance, reported year-to-date financial information for fiscal year ending 2015—2016 as well as year-to-date financial information for July 2016. 1. Fiscal Year-End 2015 - 2016 Financial Statements: Jennifer stated the financial statements for June are in"DRAFT" form and will remain so, until the audit is complete (sometime in October). a. Lansing City Market: Total Operating Revenue year-to-date is $100,116 compared to the prior year's amount of$108,210. Total Expenses year-to-date is $155,637 compared to the prior year's amount of$193,418. Excess Revenues over Expenses year'to-date is a loss of($1,999) compared to last year's loss amount of($31,686). LEPFA Board of Commissioners Meeting Page 2 August 23, 2016 Balance Sheet: Total Cash is $55,850 compared to last year's amount of$52,676. Accounts Payable is $44,489 compared to the prior year's amount of$68,721. Accounts Receivable is $12,684 compared to the prior year's amount of$35,221. Unreserved Equity is $11,679 compared to the prior year's amount of$13,380. Budget vs. Actual: Total Operating Revenue is behind budget by ($42,972). Total Operating Expenses is ahead of budget by $40,972. Excess Revenues over Expenses year-to-date is behind budget by ($1,999). b. Cooley Stadium: Total Operating Revenue year-to-date is $8,094 compared to last year's amount of$5,847. Total Expenses year-to-date is $341,089 compared to the prior year's amount of$330,191. Excess Revenues over Expenses is a loss of($5,274) compared to last year's loss amount of($13,657). Balance Sheet: Total Cash is $137,059 compared to last year's amount of $175,435. Accounts Receivable is $261,312 compared to the prior year's amount of $3,635,705. Accounts Payable is $407,489 compared to last year's amount of $3,811,601. Unreserved Equity year-to-date is $82,512 compared to the prior year's amount of$84,736. Budget vs. Actual: Total Operating Revenue year-to-date is ahead of budget by$2,094. Total Expenses are behind budget by ($7,368). Excess Revenues over Expenses are behind budget by ($5,274). *Commissioner Barron entered the meeting at 8:09 a.m. c. Lansing Center: Total Operating Revenue year-to-date is $5,884,954 compared to the prior year's amount of$6,271,992. Total Expenses year-to-date is $6,916,437 compared to the prior year's amount of$7,204,839. Excess Revenue over Expenses is $132,836 compared to the prior year's amount of$213,088. Balance Sheet: Total Cash is $31,630 compared to last year's amount of$36,891. Accounts Receivable is $688,396 compared to the prior year's amount of$634,298. Accounts Payable is $173,534 compared to last year's amount of$316,314. Unearned Revenue/Advance Rent is $274,336 compared to the prior year's amount of $297,907. Unreserved Equity year-to-date is $1,029,075 compared to the prior year's amount of$838,625. Budget vs. Actual: Total Operating Revenue is ahead of budget by$904,117. Total Expenses are over budget by($809,797). Excess Revenue over Expenses is ahead of budget by $132,836. LEPFA Board of Commissioners Meeting Page 3 August 23, 2016 Secretary/Treasurer James W. Butler III made a motion to accept the June 2016 (fiscal year-end 2015—2016) financials (in DRAFT form) for the Lansing City Market, Cooley Law School Stadium and the Lansing Center be received as published and further that the monthly expenses for each entity be accepted. MOTION: Commissioner Butler ACCEPT: Commissioner Barron Motion unanimously carried. 2. July 2016 Financial Statements: a. Lansing City Market: Total Operating Revenue year-to-date is $9,323 compared to the prior year's amount of$8,110. Total Expenses year-to-date is $14,145 compared to the prior year's amount of$18,443. Excess Revenues over Expenses year-to-date is a loss of($2,306) compared to last year's loss amount of($8,317). Balance Sheet: Total Cash is $88,230 compared to last year's amount of$73,065. Accounts Payable is $63,472 compared to the prior year's amount of$86,181. Accounts Receivable is $10,661 compared to the prior year's amount of$40,400. Unreserved Equity is $9,372 compared to the prior year's amount of$5,064. Budget vs. Actual: Total Operating Revenue is behind budget by ($644). Total Operating Expenses is ahead of budget by $2,851. Excess Revenues over Expenses year-to-date is ahead of budget by 2,207 b. Cooley Stadium: Total Operating Revenue year-to-date is $1,308 compared to last year's amount of$1,514. Total Expenses year-to-date is $34,757 compared to the prior year's amount of$31,116. Excess Revenues over Expenses is a loss of($16,329) compared to last year's loss amount of($13,892). Balance Sheet: Total Cash is $290,365 compared to last year's amount of $265,829. Accounts Receivable is $143,029 compared to the prior year's amount of $1,314,307. Accounts Payable is $445,876 compared to last year's amount of $1,592,348. Unreserved Equity year-to-date is $66,140 compared to the prior year's amount of$70,812. Budget vs. Actual: Total Operating Revenue year-to-date is ahead of budget by $108. Total Expenses are behind budget by ($3,025). Excess Revenues over Expenses are behind budget by ($2,917). c. Lansing Center: Total Operating Revenue year-to-date is $172,773 compared to the prior year's amount of$124,822. Total Expenses year-to-date is $430,433 compared to the prior year's amount of$417,224. Excess Revenue over Expenses is a loss of($207,018) compared to the prior year's loss amount of LEPFA Board of Commissioners Meeting Page 4 August 23, 2016 ($249,064). Balance Sheet: Total Cash is $47,160 compared to last year's amount of$43,748. Accounts Receivable is $1,186,085 compared to the prior year's amount of$441,026. Accounts Payable is $237,725 compared to last year's amount of$220,936. Unearned Revenue/Advance Rent is $301,957 compared to the prior year's amount of $327,134. Unreserved Equity year-to-date is $822,193 compared to the prior year's amount of$589,562. Budget vs. Actual: Total Operating Revenue is ahead of budget by$48,539. Total Expenses are ahead of budget by$3,108. Excess Revenue over Expenses is ahead of budget by $51,630. Secretary/Treasurer James W. Butler III made a motion to accept the July 2016 financials for the Lansing City Market, Cooley Law School Stadium and the Lansing Center be received as published and further that the monthly expenses for each entity be accepted. MOTION: Commissioner Butler ACCEPT: Commissioner Janssen Motion unanimously carried. C. PRESIDENT & CEO REPORT: Scott Keith, President& CEO, reported the following: 1. Chairman Kaltenbach: Scott reported Chairman Kaltenbach is absent today because he is escorting MSU foreign exchange students to Mackinac. 2. Crosstown Showdown: This event was cancelled in April and rescheduled for Tuesday, September 61h. The suite is available; if anyone is interested,please let Scott or Shelly know. 3. Common Ground: A meeting will be scheduled to discuss talking points. 4. Roberts Rules of Order: Scott has a complete guide if anyone is interested in learning more about these skills. 5. LEPFA Operating Agreement: Scott will meet with City Attorney, Jim Smiertka and City Director of Finance, Angela Bennett to work on the renewal of this agreement. 6. City Market: Scott commented on the financial information; including budget improvements for the Market. Upcoming events include Jazz on the Grand, Blues on the Grand, Movie Night on the River features "Jaws" and Crafters Market on Saturday. 7. Venue Connect: Scott attended in July and ran into a few former Presidents/CEO's for LEPFA—they all say"hello". 8. Miscellaneous: • Scott will be out of the office next week • Tickets available for the Suite for the 8/31/16 game; please let Scott or Shelly know if interested LEPFA Board of Commissioners Meeting Page 5 August 23, 2016 • Tickets are also available for MMA, Chicken Wing Festival, Lansing Bridal Show. Posters are available to post in your areas for Jazz on the Grand and Blues on the Grand • LEPFA U is scheduled for September 191h; focusing on active shooter safety for front line staff • An article regarding the Dayton Convention Center was distributed for all to review • Looking into replacing the digital reader board for the ball park; a meeting with Daktronics is scheduled the 2°d week of September; as well as digital signage at Lansing Center. • Staff annual evaluations are underway and will be completed by the end of September D. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: No report. E. STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE: A brief meeting was held to discuss the future and the Committee. F. LEPFA/GLCVB AD HOC COMMITTEE: A joint meeting between LEPFA and the CVB Ad Hoc Committee members was held on August 3rd. Updates were provided and a discussion regarding the need for a LEPFA Board member to represent LEPFA on the CVB Board. CVB declined the option and discussed the options of how someone gets appointed to their Board. G. VICE-PRESIDENT/STAFF COMMENTS: 1. Gus Pine: Gus asked Jack Alexander to leave his contact information with him today, before leaving today's meeting. Gus stated human error can also play into the digital reader board not functioning properly. Gus reviewed the PACE Report and discussed several new groups holding events this year at Lansing Center; noting a lot of sporting event groups are booking with Lansing Center. Gus discussed and distributed the completed Sales &Marketing plans for both Lansing Center and the City Market. Work on a new City Market website is underway. 2. Paul Ntoko: Paul stated his department is working on operational processes and menus; as well as hiring staff. 3. Heidi Brown: There is no new information regarding the negotiation process with AMTA and UAW. We have gone 260 days without a worker's compensation claim. Discussions continue with regard to FLSA. The annual Flu Clinic will be held in October. Staff evaluations are underway. A recruiting video is also in the works. Commissioner Bowen asked if job descriptions are being reviewed to coincide with LEPFA Board of Commissioners Meeting Page 6 August 23, 2016 FLSA standards. Scott stated we are preparing those now; a duties test will result in job title changes. VII. COMMISSIONER & STAFF COMMENTS: A. Audrey Tipper: Audrey reviewed this week's City Market events and invited everyone to attend as many as possible. B. Commissioner Janssen: Commissioner Janssen congratulated Audrey on her success at the City Market and the rest of the Staff on a great year. C. Commissioner Mickens: Commissioner Mickens as Tristyn when the Active Shooter training will be held. Tristyn reported the training will be held during LEPFA U, scheduled for Monday, September 191h. Commissioner Janssen asked if the Marketing plans will be posted in the Board Portal on the website. Scott stated we can do that. D. Commissioner Barron: Commissioner Barron stated a first-ever Annual Balloon Festival is planned for September 30t'and October 1"and will be held at Hope Soccer Complex. Commissioner Barron asked why the Dragonboat Race has moved to Hawk Island. Scott stated he would get an answer for that question. E. Commissioner Bowen: Commissioner Bowen asked how many room nights the wrestling event generated for the area. Gus stated there was no projection for this event; but 3,000 rooms were utilized—which equates to 63% occupancy. Commissioner Bowen asked if there is any opportunity to "steal" any business form Dayton. VIII. OLD BUSINESS: None. IX.NEW BUSINESS: None. X. ADJOURNMENT: At 9:01 a.m. the meeting was adjourned. THE NEXT MONTHLY MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR: OCTOBER 25, 2016 LANSING CENTER— HALL B Respectfully Submitted, Shelly Busse, Recording Secretary REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE July 14, 2016 PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Lyndon Babcock, Ron Bloomberg, John Krohn, Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Alfreda Schmidt, and Shirley Rodgers ABSENT: None STAFF: Dean Johnson, and Marty Riel (.(') in VIAVISITORS: None c, s o 1) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Rodgers called the meeting to order at 11:34 a.m., at the Lansing PubliccS'erMe Department Wastewater Treatment Plant. a. Roll Call b. Excused Absences: No Absences 2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as submitted. 3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: June 9, 2016 Mr. Bloomberg moved, Mr. Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for June 9, 2016, as submitted. 4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None 5) ACTION ITEMS: Election of Officers: Chair—Ms. Schmidt nominated Ms. Rodgers, Mr. Anderson seconded; discussion followed about terms. With no other nominations on the floor, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, for Ms. Rodgers as Chair. Vice Chair—Ms. Mahlow nominated Mr. Anderson, Ms. Morgan seconded; with no other nominations on the floor, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY for Mr. Anderson as Vice Chair. Division officers: Operations and Maintenance/CART—Ms. Morgan Property Management—Ms. Schmidt Traffic Engineering—Ms. Mahlow Business, Permits, and Technology—Mr. Bloomberg Public Service Board Page 2 July 14, 2016 Division officers continue: Engineering—Mr. Krohn Wastewater—Mr. Babcock Fleet Services—Mr. Anderson 6) REPORT OF OFFICERS: Engineering Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Johnson gave a brief overview of the report, highlighting some changes and important issues. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. 12:16 p.m. Mr. Johnson left ProppAy Management Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Riel gave a brief overview of the report, which outlined many of the division's responsibilities. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. Ms. Schmidt thanked Mr. Riel and his staff on wonderful job they do, referencing especially the clean-up following Common Ground. 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: None 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 12:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Janette Tate, Recording Secretary BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2016 January 14, 2016 January 28, 2016 Special Meeting (only if needed) February 11, 2016 March 10, 2016 April 14, 2016 Mav 12, 2016 June 9, 2016 July 14, 2016 August 11, 2016 September 8, 2016 October 13, 2016 November 10, 2016 December 8, 2016 All meetings are held at 11:30 a.m., at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 1625 Sunset Avenue, Lansing, Michigan unless otherwise noted. � S1 PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT Wastewater Division � 1625 Sunset Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48917 (517) 483-4404 FAX: (517) 483-4536 1CHI G P� http://publicservice.cityoflansingmi.com/pubwater/ CLEANER Virg Bernero,Mayor s # AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE JANUARY 14,2016, 11:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. LOCATION: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, 1625 SUNSET AVENUE (1) Call to Order: a. Roll Call b. Excused Absences (2) Adjustments/Approval of the Agenda: (3) Approval of Board of Public Service Meeting Minutes: November 12, 2015 (4) Citizen Comments on Agenda Items- Please limit comments to 3 minutes (5) Action Items: a. Review and Approve the Public Service Department Annual Report (6) Reports from Division Officers: a. Business, Permits, & Technology Division Christopher Mumby/Vacant b. Wastewater Treatment Plant Sid Scrimger/Lyndon Babcock (7) Report from the Director of Public Service: (8) Unfinished Business: a. Officer vacancy for Business, Permits, and Technology Division b. Rules of Administrative Procedure—review suggestions (9) New Business: (10) Communications and Information Items: a. Topics for future meetings i. Sidewalks/Skywalks ii. Procedure for Projects that Qualify for Multiple Funding Sources iii. Local Street Improvement iv. Wet Weather Project V. Update of City Works vi. Bicycling and CATA Buses (11) Items for the Suspension of the Rules: (12) Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items—Please limit comments to 3 minutes (13) Adj ournment NOTE TO MEMBERS: IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING PLEASE CALL Janette Tate @ 483-4406 or E-Mail. Janette.Tate(a)Jansingini.aov PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT b 732 City Hall _ ;, 124 West Michigan Avenue z Lansing, Michigan 48933 / (517)483-4455 FAX:(517)483-6082 \ http://publicservice.cityoflansingmi.com Virg Bernero, Mayor June 10, 2016 Mr. Chris Swope City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan RE: Board of Public Service: Approved Minutes Dear Mr. Swope: Attached are approved minutes from the Board of Public Service meeting held May 12, 2016. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, > o Janette Tate Recording Secretary Attachment ,< x n C+ r .; m N :t3 W "Equal Opportunity Employer" REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE May 12, 2016 PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Lyndon Babcock,Ron Bloomberg, John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, and Shirley Rodgers ABSENT: Alfreda Schmidt STAFF: Andrew Kilpatrick and Christopher Mumby VISITORS: None 1) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Rodgers called the meeting to order at 11:39 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service Department Wastewater Treatment Plant. a. Roll Call b. Excused Absences: Alfreda Schmidt 2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Chair Rodgers requested approval of the agenda, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,to approve the agenda, as submitted. 3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: April 14, 2016 Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for April 14, 2016, as submitted. a 4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None 5) ACTION ITEMS: None C 6) REPORT OF OFFICERS: � o Transportation Engineering Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of the report. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. 11:50 a.m. Mr. Krohn arrived Business, Permits, and Technology Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Mumby gave a brief overview of the report. Questions, answers, and discussion followed. Public Service Board Page 2 May 12, 2016 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: In the Director's absence, Mr. Mumby, Interim Deputy Director invited the board members to an appreciation outing, at the Cooley Law School Stadium. 8) NEW BUSINESS: 12:31 p.m. Ms. Morgan left The board discussed their FY 17/18 resolutions. 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 1:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Janette Tate, Recording Secretary S r PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT 732 City Hall 124 West Michigan Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933 (517)483-4455 FAX: (517)483-6082 S f � http://publicservice.cityoflansingmi.com Virg Bernero, Mayor April 22, 2016 Mr. Chris Swope City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan RE: Board of Public Service: Approved Minutes Dear Mr. Swope: Attached are approved minutes from the Board of Public Service meeting held March 10, 2016. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, Janette Tate Recording Secretary Attachment "Equal Opportunity.Employer" REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE March 10, 2016 PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Lyndon Babcock, Ron Bloomberg, John Krohn,Nancy;Mlowa Samara Morgan, and Shirley Rodgers <, ABSENT: Alfreda Schmidt STAFF: Chad Gamble, Marty Riel, and Victor Rose VISITORS: Deborah E. Mikula and Harold Leeman 1) CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 11:42 a.m., at the Lansing Public Service Department Wastewater Treatment Plant. a. Roll Call b. Excused Absences: Alfreda Schmidt 2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Vice Chair Anderson requested approval of the agenda, Mr. Bloomberg moved, Ms. Mahlow seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as submitted. Vice Chair Anderson welcomed Deborah Mikula 11:47 a.m. Ms. Rodgers arrived 3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 11, 2016 Mr. Bloomberg requested amendments to the minutes. Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Krohn seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for February 11, 2016, as amended. 4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None 5) ACTION ITEMS: Arts Impact Project Presentation given by Deborah E. Mikula, Executive Director at the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. Discussion and questions followed. Mr. Krohn moved to support the project, Ms. Mahlow seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7-0). 12:03 p.m. Mr. Gamble Arrived 12: 04 p.m. Ms. Mikula left Public Service Board Page 2 March 10, 2016 6) REPORT OF OFFICERS: Operations and Maintenance/ CART Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Rose gave a brief overview of the report. He provided the new Greensheet and information on the 2016 Recycle Rama. Discussion followed. Property Management Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Riel gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion followed. 12:19 p.m. Mr. Bloomberg left 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Gamble informed the board the parts crib service at the Fleet Service Division has been contracted out to NAPA Auto Parts. The two city employees that worked in that area have been moved to a different location within the city. This move will be a cost savings to the city. 12:27 p.m. Harold Leeman arrived Mr. Gamble gave updated information on the city's plans to work with CATA during their Bus Rapid Transit project to be more efficient in street rebuild. 12:30 p.m. Ms. Morgan left Ms.Rodgers opened up discussion on where to spend the additional two (2) million more in Act 51 monies that was brought to their attention last meeting. After further discussion,the member's agreed on local streets. 12:46 p.m. Mr. Anderson Left 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 12:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Janette Tate, Recording Secretary S1 PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT 732 City Hall 3 124 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48933 j (517)483-4455 1 FAX: (517)483-6082 http://publicservice.cityoflansingmi.com F :57- Virg Bernero, Mayor C— March 14, 2016 Mr. Chris Swope City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan RE: Board of Public Service: Approved Minutes Dear Mr. Swope: Attached are approved minutes from the Board of Public Service meeting held February 11, 2016. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, Janette Tate Recording Secretary Attachment "Equal Opportunity Employer" REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE February 11, 2016 PRESENT: Lyndon Babcock, Ron Bloomberg, John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Shirley Rodgers, and Alfreda Schmidt c.._. ABSENT: Cleo Anderson, and Samara Morgan STAFF: Chad Gamble, Eric Hassett, and Andrew Kilpatrick VISITORS: Pat Nieder =� r•-= c_0 — 1) CALL TO ORDER: ' -" Chair Rodgers 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: Cleo Anderson, and Samara Morgan 2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Chair Rodgers requested an addition under Communications, Mr. Bloomberg moved, Ms. Schmidt seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as amended. 3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: January 14, 2016 Mr. Babcock, Ms. Rodgers, and Mr. Bloomberg requested amendments to the minutes. Mr. Bloomberg moved, Mr. Krohn seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for January 14, 2016, as amended. 4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None 5) ACTION ITEMS: None 6) REPORT OF OFFICERS: 11:42 a.m. Ms. Mahlow arrived Traffic Engineering Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Kilpatrick gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion followed. 11:55 a.m. Mr. Gamble arrived Public Service Board Page 2 February 11, 2016 Traffic Requests: 415-008 Traffic and Parking Regulation Change Request: Wexford Elementary School— Based on the request from the staff at Wexford School,the Transportation and Non- Motorized Section recommends that parking be prohibited along the east side of Wexford Road from 285 feet north of Viola Drive to 355 feet north of Viola Drive (at the southern driveway of the school) and from 615 feet north of Viola Drive to 720 feet north of Viola Drive (at the northern driveway of the school). Furthermore, that all vehicular traffic on Wexford Road between Viola Drive and Jolly Road be required to travel one-way northbound school days during morning drop off and afternoon pick up times. After discussions, Ms. Mahlow moved to approve the recommendation, Ms. Schmidt seconded, MOTION CARRIED (6-0). Fleet Services Division: No written report was distributed. Mr. Hassett gave a brief verbal report. Ms. Rodgers requested a report on staffing at the next meeting. Mr. Gamble gave a brief overview of the current staffing in the division. Discussion followed. 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Gamble announced the department is projected to get about two (2) million more in Act 51 Monies. He is requesting the board advise them on where the extra money should go. Questions, answers and discussion followed. With the board's main priorities being City Streets and Safety (Sidewalk Gap closure),they requested information from the city, in those two areas before giving their recommendation. 8) NEW BUSINESS: None 9) COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: Mr. Krohn announced that through his employer, Ingham County Land Bank, he has been collaborating with the City of Lansing Planning and Emergency Management Department's to vision and scope an idea near the Baker-Donora Neighborhood that involves the riverfront. If approved,the project will be funded by a Federal grant, and will improve the environment and give back to the residents by, updating the storm sewer design, slowing down floodwater,providing more of a natural slope to the bank, creating walking paths, and maybe a fishing dock. Mr. Krohn would like the support of the Engineering Department and the Public Service Board on this project. Ms. Rodgers requested more information as it progresses. Ms. Rodgers informed the members that on May 14, 2014 the City Council passed a resolution to adopt a Public Art and Memorial policy for the placement of public art and memorials in public places that will strengthen civic identity, promote community pride and create a cultural economy. At that time the Council also listed the Public Service Board as one of two boards that will review and give recommendations to their corresponding city departments. Public Service Board Page 3 February 11, 2016 Ms. Rodgers then announced that the Executive Director at the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Deborah E. Mikula, requested to give a presentation at the March 10, 2016 meeting. She will be presenting on the Arts Impact Project, for the board's review and support, and was kind enough to send information to us in advance, which was included in this month meeting packet. 10)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None 11)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None 12)ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Janette Tate, Recording Secretary l /`> PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT 732 City Hall 124 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517)483-4455 FAX:(517)483-6082 http://publicservice.cityoflansingmi.com Virg Bernero, Mayor February 23, 2016 pia j 17) Mr. Chris Swope City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan c RE: Board of Public Service: Approved Minutes Dear Mr. Swope: Attached are approved minutes from the Board of Public Service meeting held January 14, 2016. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, Janette Tate Recording Secretary Attachment "Equal Opportunity Employer" REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE January 14, 2016 PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Lyndon Babcock, Ron Bloomberg, John Krohn,Nancy Mahlow, Samara Morgan, Shirley Rodgers, and Alfreda Schmidt ABSENT: None L; STAFF: Chad Gamble, Christopher Mumby, and Sid Scrimger c. =; j VISITORS: Pat Nieder '' 1) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Rodgers 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: 2) ADJUSTMENTS/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: With no adjustments to the agenda, Ms. Mahlow moved, Mr. Krohn seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, to approve the agenda, as submitted. 3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: November 12, 2015 Mr. Bloomberg requested amendments to the minutes. Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Schmidt seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the minutes for November 12, 2015, as amended. 4) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None 5) ACTION ITEMS: 11:40 a.m. Mr. Mumby arrived Review and approve the Draft Public Service Department Calendar Year 2015 Annual Report - Mr. Gamble gave a brief overview of the report. Questions, suggestions, and discussion followed. Ms. Mahlow moved, Ms. Morgan seconded, to approve the Draft Public Service Department Calendar Year 2015 Annual Report with the suggested corrections, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 12:26 p.m. Mr. Anderson left Public Service Board Page 2 January 14, 2016 6) REPORT OF OFFICERS: Business, Permits, &Technology Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Mumby gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion followed. Wastewater Division: A written report was distributed. Mr. Scrimger gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion followed. Mr. Babcock reported that during the plant tour he was impressed that the large installation seemed to be running very well even though very few employees were in evidence. He questioned how the existing staff responded during emergency situations. Mr. Scrimger responded that the existing staff have been trained beyond their routine responsibilities. He further stated that the present situation is not ideal, and he is hopeful that staffing will increase this year. 7) DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Was given under Action Items, review of the Draft Public Service Department Calendar Year 2015 Annual Report 8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Rules of Administrative Procedure—After reviewing the changes provided by Mr. Bloomberg, the member's agreed to move the rules forward for review and approval as to form,by the Attorney's Office. Chair Rodgers informed of an officer vacancy for the Business, Permits and Technology Division. Mr. Krohn,the newest member, expressed his interest in the Engineering Division. Mr. Bloomberg, current officer of Engineering agreed to oversee the Business, Permits and Technology Division, allowing Mr. Krohn to oversee the Engineering Division. 9) NEW BUSINESS: None 10)COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ITEMS: The board discussed Flint's water crisis and how the Lansing community is and/or can help give support. 11)ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: None 12)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None 13)ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 12:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Public Service Board Page 3 January 14, 2016 Janette Tate, Recording Secretary