Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority 400 Franklin Street SE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49507 March 15, 2023 @ 11:00 AM ICCF Community Center PRESENT: Senita Lenear, Commissioner Nathaniel Moody, Eric Williams (departed 11:48 AM), William DeJong ABSENT: Kristian Grant, Darel Ross, Ruben Ramos, Helen Harp OTHER: Verah Narh Kamara, Tricia Chapman, Chad Buczkowski, Kelsey Liebenow, Richard App, Carlos Calderon (WMEAC) I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 11:14 AM by Chair Senita Lenear II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from February 15, 2023 Correction on the spelling for William DeJong noted. Motion to approve the minutes from February 15, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Eric Williams, Member SECONDER: William DeJonge, Member YEAS: Senita Lenear, Nathaniel Moody, Eric Williams, William DeJong ABSENT: Kristian Grant, Darel Ross, Ruben Ramos, Helen Harp IV. Action Items 1. FY2024 Budget Recommendation for the Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority Verah Narh Kamara presented the FY2024 Budget Recommendation to the board. Motion to approve the proposed budget with modifications to façade improvement and holiday décor line items. Generated 3/17/2023 12:41 PM Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 March 15, 2023 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] SECONDER: Nathaniel Moody, William DeJonge YEAS: Senita Lenear, Nathaniel Moody, Eric Williams, William DeJong ABSENT: Kristian Grant, Darel Ross, Ruben Ramos, Helen Harp 2. Southtown Facade Improvement Program Projects Kelsey Liebenow explained both projects from the agenda packet. Motion to approve the architectural grant Façade Improvement Applications for 1941 Eastern Ave. and 1947 Eastern Ave. in an amount not to exceed $5,000 each. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Eric Williams, Member SECONDER: William DeJonge, Member YEAS: Senita Lenear, Nathaniel Moody, Eric Williams, William DeJong ABSENT: Kristian Grant, Darel Ross, Ruben Ramos, Helen Harp 3. WMEAC Letter of Support- F&E Placemaking Design Funds Carlos Calderon from WMEAC explained the grant they are seeking to activate a greenspace in the corridor. Motion to approve a letter of support for the Franklin Alley project. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Eric Williams, Member SECONDER: William DeJonge, Member YEAS: Senita Lenear, Nathaniel Moody, Eric Williams, William DeJong ABSENT: Kristian Grant, Darel Ross, Ruben Ramos, Helen Harp V. Reports (Eric Williams departed at 11:48 AM) 1. Corridor Manager and Committee Updates Ms. Liebenow gave updates from the Design Committee. VI. Other Business The board would like information at the next meeting about the process/ramifications of expanding the CIA’s borders. Next meeting the board is planning to change regular meetings to the 1st Monday of each month. VII. Public Comment A portion of Eastern Ave. is on the updated Construction Project list still for this year. Start date is unknown. Generated 3/17/2023 12:41 PM Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 March 15, 2023 VIII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 12:01 PM. Generated 3/17/2023 12:41 PM