South Division-Grandville CIA Regular Meeting

South Division-Grandville CIA 1823 Division Avenue S Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49507 April 13, 2023 @ 9:00 AM Grand Rapids Fire Department PRESENT: Amy Brower, Mary Dengerink, Angelica Velazquez, Leonard Van Drunen, Synia Jordan ABSENT: Commissioner Drew Robbins, Marcel Price, Frances Dalton OTHERS: Tricia Chapman, Chad Buczkowski, Julie Tamm (1303 Division Ave), Yeli Meurry Romero, Gilma DeLaCruz (1523 Cesar Ave.), Nulkia Madera (1523 Cesar Ave.), Richard App I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Chair Amy Brower. II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from February 9, 2023 No comments or corrections noted. Motion to approve the minutes from February 9, 2023. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Angelica Velazquez, Member SECONDER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member YEAS: Brower, Dengerink, Velazquez, Van Drunen, Jordan ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Marcel Price, Frances Dalton IV. Financials 1. Interim Financial Statements as of March 31, 2023 Tricia Chapman presented the financials and answered questions. Motion to accept Financial Statement C with the changes and inquiries indicated, and a revised statement at the next meeting. Generated 4/17/2023 09:29 AM South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 April 13, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member SECONDER: Angelica Velazquez, Member YEAS: Brower, Dengerink, Velazquez, Van Drunen, Jordan ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Marcel Price, Frances Dalton V. Action Items 1. FY2024 Budget Recommendation for the South Division-Grandville CIA Amy Brower presented the FY2024 Budget Recommendation and answered questions. Motion to approve the FY2024 Budget Recommendation. RESULT: APROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Synia Jordan, Member SECONDER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member YEAS: Brower, Dengerink, Velazquez, Van Drunen, Jordan ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Marcel Price, Frances Dalton 2. Southwest Business Association Farmers Market Kickoff Event Funding Request Mrs. Brower presented the event support request. Motion to approve the Kickoff Event Funding Request for a not to exceed amount of $2,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member SECONDER: Angelica Velazquez, Member YEAS: Brower, Dengerink, Velazquez, Van Drunen, Jordan ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Marcel Price, Frances Dalton 3. South Division-Grandville Facade Improvement Program Project Mrs. Brower introduced Julie Tamm, and Gilma DeLaCruz to talk about their façade applications. Motion to approve the façade applications for 1523 Cesar Chavez Ave. and 1303 Division Ave for a total of $31,362. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Dengerink, Secretary SECONDER: Synia Jordan, Member YEAS: Brower, Dengerink, Velazquez, Van Drunen, Jordan ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Marcel Price, Frances Dalton VI. Discussion Items 1. South Division Grandville CIA Committee Structure Generated 4/17/2023 09:29 AM South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 April 13, 2023 Mrs. Brower asked for any comments and feedback about existing committees and a possible Promotion & Marketing Committee for next fiscal year. VII. Reports 1. Committee Reports Events sponsored by various business and neighborhood associations were mentioned. VIII. Other Business Synia Jordan urged everyone to participate in the City’s Master Plan Neighborhood Summit on May 18th, 2023. IX. Public Comment Julie Tamm asked about neighborhood watch groups and safety strategies. X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 AM. Generated 4/17/2023 09:29 AM