Westside Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Westside Corridor Improvement Authority 415 Leonard Street NW Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49504 December 1, 2023 @ 9:00 AM 415 Leonard Street NW PRESENT: Dave Shaffer, Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann, Commissioner Jon O’Connor, Daniel Grinwis, Brent Gibson ABSENT: Aaron Jenks OTHERS: Verah Narh Kamara, Chad Buczkowski, I. Call to Order - Informational Meeting The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Chair Dave Shaffer. 1. Informational Meeting - West Side CIA Calendar Year 2023 Overview Verah Narh Kamara presented the 2023 Overview slides and answered questions. 2. Public Comment on 2023 Overview None. II. Adjournment - Informational Meeting The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 AM. III. Call to Order - Regular Meeting The meeting was called to order at 9:03 AM. IV. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. V. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from August 4, 2023 No corrections or comments were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from August 4, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Grinwis, Member SECONDER: Jon O’Connor, Commissioner YEAS: Shaffer, Haynes, Brann, O’Connor, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Aaron Jenks VI. Financial Statements 1. Interim Financial Statements as of October 31, 2023 Generated 12/4/2023 03:11 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 December 1, 2023 Ms. Kamara presented the financial statements and answered questions. Motion to accept Financial Statement C. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Commissioner SECONDER: Johnny Brann, Secretary YEAS: Shaffer, Haynes, Brann, O’Connor, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Aaron Jenks VII. Action Items 1. Banner Maintenance Approval The board discussed future repairs not being held up due to funding approval. Motion to approve up to $10,000 for banner maintenance. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Commissioner SECONDER: Johnny Brann, Secretary YEAS: Shaffer, Haynes, Brann, O’Connor, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Aaron Jenks 2. Business Improvement Grant Program Application Ms. Kamara explained the 3 project applications. Motion to approve the Facade Improvement Grant applications of 957 W. Fulton for $8367, 1232 Bridge St. for $30,000 and 422 Leonard for $30,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Commissioner SECONDER: Johnny Brann, Secretary YEAS: Shaffer, Haynes, Brann, O’Connor, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Aaron Jenks 3. Approval of the 2024 Meeting Schedule Mr. Shaffer noted the change of meeting times from 9am to NOON. Motion to approve the 2024 meeting schedule with a 12pm meet time. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Commissioner SECONDER: Lisa Haynes, Vice-Chair YEAS: Shaffer, Haynes, Brann, O’Connor, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Aaron Jenks 4. Electing Board Officers for Calendar Year 2024 Generated 12/4/2023 03:11 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 December 1, 2023 Nominations for officers were Dave Shaffer – Chair, Johnny Brann – Vice Chair, Brent Gibson – Secretary. Motion to approve the slate of nominations. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon Oconnor, Commisioner SECONDER: Lisa Haynes, Vice-Chair YEAS: Shaffer, Haynes, Brann, O’Connor, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Aaron Jenks VIII. Reports The Design Committee is finalizing Gateway Signage with City Engineering for a Spring execution. The group is also continuing to work on pedestrian safety. IX. Other Business Ms. Kamara noted that Aaron Jenks will not be on the board next year. X. Public Comment A question was asked if GVSU is participating in the Butterworth Area Specific Plan. Lisa Haynes will find out who to connect to. XI. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 AM. Generated 12/4/2023 03:11 PM