South Division-Grandville CIA Regular Meeting

South Division-Grandville CIA 1823 Division Avenue S Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49507 July 13, 2023 @ 9:00 AM Grand Rapids Fire Department PRESENT: Marcel Price, Mary Dengerink, Angelica Velazquez, Leonard Van Drunen, Frances Dalton ABSENT: Commissioner Drew Robbins, Amy Brower, Synia Jordan OTHERS: Chad Buczkowski, Kristin Bennett, Yely Meurry Romero, Sheny Cifuentes Santos I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:01 AM by Vice-chair Marcel Price II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from June 8, 2023 No corrections or comments were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from June 8, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member SECONDER: Mary Dengerink, Secretary YEAS: Marcel Price, Mary Dengerink, Angelica Velazquez, Leonard Van Drunen ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Amy Brower, Frances Dalton, Synia Jordan IV. Financials 1. Preliminary Interim Financial Statements as of June 30, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Frances Dalton, Member SECONDER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member YEAS: Price, Dengerink, Velazquez, Van Drunen, Dalton ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Amy Brower, Synia Jordan V. Action Items Generated 7/17/2023 11:55 AM South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 July 13, 2023 1. South Division-Grandville Facade Improvement Program Project Angelica Velazquez introduced Owner Sheny Cifuentes Santos. Ebenezer Bakery is a local business that has been around for quite some time. Motion to approve the Façade Improvement grant of $10,000 for 2046 Division Ave S. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member SECONDER: Mary Dengerink, Secretary YEAS: Price, Dengerink, Velazquez, Van Drunen, Dalton ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Amy Brower, Synia Jordan 2. Southwest Business Association Business Manager Recommendation and Service Agreement Approval There was no one present to represent the Southwest Business Association (SWBA), but Leonard Van Drunen spoke about how it is nearly identical to the next action item which he then explained. Mary Dengerink thanked Yely for the work she has done. Motion to approve the Business Manager Recommendation and Service Agreement in an amount not to exceed $16,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Dengerink, Secretary SECONDER: Angelica Velazquez, Member YEAS: Price, Dengerink, Velazquez, Van Drunen, Dalton ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Amy Brower, Synia Jordan 3. Burton Heights Business Association (BHBA) Business Manager Recommendation and Service Agreement Approval Mrs. Velazquez thanked Angel Cruz for his work. Motion to approve the Business Manager Recommendation and Service Agreement in an amount not to exceed $16,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Dengerink, Secretary SECONDER: Angelica Velazquez, Member YEAS: Price, Dengerink, Velazquez, Van Drunen, Dalton ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Amy Brower, Synia Jordan 4. South Division- Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority - Business Associations Memorandum of Understanding The Board recognized that only the SWBA provided a year-end report and is asking for the funds. Mr. Van Drunen said the BHBA plans to ask for the funds next month. Generated 7/17/2023 11:55 AM South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 July 13, 2023 Motion to approve the Southwest Business Association MOU and table the Burton Heights Business Association MOU to the next meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Frances Dalton, Member SECONDER: Mary Dengerink, Secretary YEAS: Price, Dengerink, Velazquez, Van Drunen, Dalton ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Amy Brower, Synia Jordan 5. Business Association Funding Request-Southwest Business Association Motion to approve the Business Association funding request in the amount of $8,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Dengerink, Secretary SECONDER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member YEAS: Price, Dengerink, Velazquez, Van Drunen, Dalton ABSENT: Drew Robbins, Amy Brower, Synia Jordan VI. Reports 1. Committee Reports Some business owners are having trouble accessing capital for home repairs and business building repairs before they can ever get reimbursed for the improvement grants. VII. Other Business Further discussion is needed about the proposed Promotion/Marketing Committee. Can the property developing across from San Clemente Park be integrated into our CIA? Kristin Bennett (MobileGR) answered questions about the new traffic installations coming in this new fiscal year. VIII. Public Comment None. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 AM. Generated 7/17/2023 11:55 AM