South Division-Grandville CIA Regular Meeting

South Division-Grandville CIA 1823 Division Avenue S Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49507 September 14, 2023 @ 9:00 AM Grand Rapids Fire Department PRESENT: Commissioner Drew Robbins, Amy Brower, Mary Dengerink, Leonard Van Drunen, Synia Jordan ABSENT: Marcel Price, Angelica Velazquez, Francis Dalton OTHERS: Chad Buczkowski, Angel Cruz, Yeli Romerro, Richard App, Kristin Bennett I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:03 AM by Chair Amy Brower. II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from August 10, 2023 No comments or corrections were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from August 10, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member SECONDER: Synia Jordan, Member YEAS: Drew Robbins, Amy Brower, Leonard Van Drunen, Synia Jordan ABSENT: Marcel Price, Mary Dengerink, Angelica Velazquez, Frances Dalton IV. Action Items 1. 1944 Division Ave. S Facade Improvement Application Rescindment Motion to rescind May 17, 2022 Façade Improvement Application. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Synia Jordan, Member SECONDER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member YEAS: Drew Robbins, Amy Brower, Leonard Van Drunen, Synia Jordan ABSENT: Marcel Price, Mary Dengerink, Angelica Velazquez, Frances Dalton (Mary Dengerink arrived at 9:06 AM) 2. South Division-Grandville Facade Improvement Program Project Generated 9/15/2023 11:44 AM South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 September 14, 2023 Synia Jordan presented the application and noted she visited the site last week and glad that applicant will get extra support through the new policy changes. Motion to improve the Façade Improvement application for Friends of Four-Star Inc. at 1944 Division S. Ave for an amount not to exceed $20,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member SECONDER: Mary Dengerink, Secretary YEAS: Robbins, Brower, Dengerink, Van Drunen, Jordan ABSENT: Marcel Price, Angelica Velazquez, Frances Dalton 3. Southwest Business Association Event Funding Request - Experience Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Amy Brower introduced the event funding request and further explained the event. Motion to approve the Event Funding Request for a not to exceed $3,500. RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 0] MOVER: Leonard Van Drunen, Member SECONDER: Drew Robbins, Commissioner YEAS: Drew Robbins, Mary Dengerink, Leonard Van Drunen ABSTAIN: Amy Brower, Synia Jordan ABSENT: Marcel Price, Angelica Velazquez, Frances Dalton V. Discussion Items 1. Promotions and Marketing Committee Discussion RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/12/2023 9:00 AM YEAS: Robbins, Brower, Dengerink, Van Drunen, Jordan ABSENT: Marcel Price, Angelica Velazquez, Frances Dalton VI. Reports 1. Committee Reports The design committee has 2 façade grant applications coming forward. VII. Other Business Leonard Van Drunen mentioned the Burton Heights Business Association wants to be involved in the new firehouse reconstruction. Mr Van Drunen encouraged the group to email Jeremiah Gracia to thank him for his service before he departs his position. A new meeting space is forthcoming. Kristin Bennett gave updates on the Oxford Trail connections. Generated 9/15/2023 11:44 AM South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 September 14, 2023 VIII. Public Comment None. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 AM. Generated 9/15/2023 11:44 AM