Westside Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Westside Corridor Improvement Authority 415 Leonard Street NW Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49504 August 4, 2023 @ 9:00 AM 415 Leonard Street NW PRESENT: Dave Shaffer, Commissioner Jon O’Connor, Aaron Jenks, Daniel Grinwis, Brent Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann OTHERS: Verah Narh Kamara, Chad Buczkowski, John Bartlett (MobileGR), Chris Andrus, Paula Veneklase, Ken Miguel Cipriano (WMCAT) I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Chair Dave Shaffer II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from April 21, 2023 No comments or corrections were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from April 21, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Grinwis, Member SECONDER: Jon O’Connor, Commissioner YEAS: Shaffer, O’Connor, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann IV. Financial Statements 1. Preliminary Interim Financial Statements as of June 30, 2023 Verah Narh Kamara presented the financial statements. Motion to accept Financial Statement C. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Commissioner SECONDER: Daniel Grinwis, Member YEAS: Shaffer, O’Connor, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann 2. Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Adoption Generated 8/7/2023 04:07 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 August 4, 2023 Ms. Kamara presented the City Commission approved budget. Motion to approve the FY2024 budget. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Commissioner SECONDER: Daniel Grinwis, Member YEAS: Shaffer, O’Connor, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann V. Action Items 1. Business Improvement Program Applications Ms. Kamara invited Chris Andrus and Paula Veneklase to speak about their Façade projects. Motion to approve the façade grant application for 540 Leonard Ste A, 540 Leonard Ste B, and 705 Bridge St for a total of $17,175. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Grinwis, Member SECONDER: Jon O’Connor, Commissioner YEAS: Shaffer, O’Connor, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann 2. Leonard Street Underpass Beautification Budget Request Dave Shaffer will send an invite out to the group when they meet with the architect in- person on Leonard street. The Engineering department will have to decide if the project needs to be re-bid or not. Motion to approve the budget request for preliminary design work in an amount not to exceed $2,000 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Commissioner SECONDER: Daniel Grinwis, Member YEAS: Shaffer, O’Connor, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann VI. Reports Daniel Grinwis mentioned Miera’s Shoes. 1. Add 841 Leonard to Meeting Agenda Motion to add 841 Leonard to the Agenda. Generated 8/7/2023 04:07 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 August 4, 2023 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Grinwis, Member SECONDER: Brent Gibson YEAS: Shaffer, OConnor, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann 2. Facade Improvement Program Grant to 841 Leonard Motion to approve the façade grant application for 841 Leonard in a not-to- exceed amount of $5,060 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon OConnor, Commissioner YEAS: Shaffer, OConnor, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann Mr. Grinwis asked about the Leonard street mural. Ms. Kamara noted there is $10,000 in the FY2024 budget for art. VII. Other Business None. VIII. Public Comment Ken Miguel Cipriano asked if non-profits are able to receive façade grant money. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 AM. Generated 8/7/2023 04:07 PM