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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 10TH FLOOR LANSING

CITY HALL 124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE AGENDA FOR JULY 18, 2011

TO THE HON. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL: The following items were listed on the agenda in the City Clerk's Office by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2011, in accordance with Section 3-103(2) of the City Charter and will be ready for your consideration at the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 10th Floor, City Hall.
I. II. III. ROLL CALL MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Approval of the Printed Council Proceedings of July 7, 2011


IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS

(Suspension of Council Rule #9 is needed to allow consideration of late items. Late items will be considered as part of the regular portion of the meeting to which they relate.)
TABLED ITEMS SPECIAL CEREMONIES

V. VI.

1.
VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII.

Tribute; In recognition of the Capital City African American Cultural Association

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY CLERK COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Time, place, purpose, or definition of

event 1 minute limit)


SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS MAYORS COMMENTS SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (Legislative matters consist of the

following items on the agenda: public hearings, resolutions, ordinances for introduction, and ordinances for passage. The public may comment for up to three minutes. Speakers must sign up on white form.)

A.

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.
XIII.

In consideration of Snow and Ice Removal Assessment for Winter 2010-11

COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS A. B. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CONSENT AGENDA

1.

BY COUNCIL MEMBER CAROL WOOD a. Tribute; In recognition of the Capital City African American Cultural Association

2.

BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING a. ACT-3-2011; AT&T Easement, Riverfront Park south of Saginaw St.

C. D. E. F. XIV. XV.

RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public Hearings ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE

SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS; COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS; AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS (Motion that all items be

considered as being read in full and that the proper referrals be made by the President)
1. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS

a.

Letters from the City Clerk: i. Providing notice of the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commissions issuance of a permit authorizing the sale of spirits, mixed spirit drink and/or beer and wine on Sunday morning to: Ravneet, Inc. dba R & K Market located at 4013 Aurelius Rd. Country Club of Lansing located at 2200 Moores River Dr. ii. Submitting Minutes of Boards and Authorities placed on file in the City Clerks Office 2

2.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS, AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS

a.
XVI.

Letter from Judy Schmania of 4901 Sierra Dr., Howell, regarding medical marihuana dispensaries

MOTION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE

XVII. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS XVIII. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT XIX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS (City government

related matters are issues or topics relevant to the operation or governance of the city. The public may comment for up to three minutes. Speakers must sign up on yellow form.)
XX. ADJOURNMENT

CHRIS SWOPE, CITY CLERK

Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerks Office at (517) 483-4131 (TDD (517) 483-4479). 24 hour notice may be needed for certain accommodations. An attempt will be made to grant all reasonable accommodation requests.

CITY OF LANSING NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, 10th Floor, on July 18, 2011, at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of considering special assessment roll #SR-001 for snow and ice removal in winter 2010-11, pursuant to Sectionl 020.06 and Section 1026.06(c) of the Code of Ordinances. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL ASSESSMENT ROLL WINTER-2010Assessment Roll Assessable to Number SR-001 Property Owner(s) Total $21, 337.38 PROPERTIES TO BE ASSESSED PARCEL NUMBER 23-50-80-01-481-021 33-01-01-03-303-012 33-01-01-03-303-022 33-01-01-04-126-031 33-01-01-04-126-071 33-01-01-05-301-311 33-01-01-08-176-461 33-01-01-08-201-431 33-01-01-08-203-011 33-01-01-08-230-071 33-01-01-08-251-101 33-01-01-08-251-111 33-01-01-08-251-551 33-01-01-08-377-091 33-01-01-08-377-101 33-01-01-08-483-001 33-01-01-09-281-011 33-01-01-09-281-011 33-01-01-09-281-162 33-01-01-09-281-162 33-01-01-09-356-051 33-01-01-09-356-051 33-01-01-09-356-111 33-01-01-09-356-111 33-01-01-09-356-111 33-01-01-09-356-121 33-01-01-09-383-161 33-01-01-09-383-171 33-01-01-09-404-022 PROPERTY ADDRESS 3925 TRUXTON LANE 2706 N EAST ST 2700 N EAST ST 3414 TURNER ST 3322 TURNER ST N GRAND RIVER AVE 1517 REDWOOD ST 1629 ROBERTSON AVE 1520 N JENISON AVE 1524 KNOLLWOOD AVE 1348 N JENISON AVE 1342 N JENISON AVE 1419 REDWOOD ST 830 CAWOOD ST 826 CAWOOD ST 758 CHICAGO AVE N LARCH ST N LARCH ST 611 E GRAND RIVER AVE 611 E GRAND RIVER AVE 836 N SYCAMORE ST 836 N SYCAMORE ST N PINE ST N PINE ST N PINE ST 901 N PINE ST 217 W MADISON ST 219 W MADISON ST 314 E GRAND RIVER AVE PARCEL NUMBER 33-01-01-29-155-131 33-01-01-29-156-021 33-01-01-29-158-131 33-01-01-29-176-281 33-01-01-29-176-281 33-01-01-29-177-201 33-01-01-29-232-141 33-01-01-29-233-001 33-01-01-29-235-081 33-01-01-29-252-071 33-01-01-29-253-031 33-01-01-29-257-061 33-01-01-29-258-131 33-01-01-29-280-263 33-01-01-29-304-021 33-01-01-29-304-021 33-01-01-29-327-251 33-01-01-29-329-041 33-01-01-29-376-112 33-01-01-29-376-122 33-01-01-29-376-141 33-01-01-30-178-261 33-01-01-30-277-461 33-01-01-30-278-101 33-01-01-30-278-172 33-01-01-31-131-211 33-01-01-31-131-291 33-01-01-31-176-371 33-01-01-31-176-371 PROPERTY ADDRESS 1822 LORAINE AVE 2615 FAIRFAX RD 1816 VICTOR AVE 2518 PATTENGILL AVE 2518 PATTENGILL AVE 2608 PATTENGILL AVE 2212 STIRLING AVE 2201 STIRLING AVE 818 WOODBINE AVE 1128 KELSEY AVE 1414 LORAINE AVE 1400 VICTOR AVE 1117 W RUNDLE AVE 2701 S M L KING JR BLVD 2038 PEGGY PLACE 2038 PEGGY PLACE 1605 PEGGY PLACE 1600 HOLLY WAY W HOLMES RD W HOLMES RD 1618 W HOLMES RD 2600 DEERFIELD AVE 2811 WOODVIEW DR 2717 HAMPDEN DR 2211 COLONIAL PLAZA 4001 STRATFORD AVE 3912 WAINWRIGHT AVE 3812 STILLWELL AVE 3812 STILLWELL AVE

33-01-01-09-408-051 33-01-01-09-408-061 33-01-01-10-181-001 33-01-01-10-181-181 33-01-01-10-181-191 33-01-01-10-252-002 33-01-01-10-327-161 33-01-01-14-104-331 33-01-01-14-126-492 33-01-01-14-308-071 33-01-01-15-302-221 33-01-01-15-310-131 33-01-01-15-334-231 33-01-01-15-359-001 33-01-01-15-432-211 33-01-01-15-432-231 33-01-01-16-110-181 33-01-01-17-135-151 33-01-01-17-177-081 33-01-01-17-382-001 33-01-01-17-403-191 33-01-01-17-451-431 33-01-01-17-451-441 33-01-01-20-480-001 33-01-01-20-480-001 33-01-01-20-480-151 33-01-01-21-430-075 33-01-01-21-430-075 33-01-01-21-462-013 33-01-01-21-462-016 33-01-01-27-129-021 33-01-01-27-137-021 33-01-01-27-137-031 33-01-01-27-137-041 33-01-01-27-137-051 33-01-01-27-155-201 33-01-01-27-155-211 33-01-01-27-177-021 33-01-01-28-102-121 33-01-01-28-106-021 33-01-01-28-203-001 33-01-01-28-204-241 33-01-01-28-404-264

N WASHINGTON AVE 109 E OAKLAND AVE 1436 MASSACHUSETTS AVE 1224 MASSACHUSETTS AVE 1220 MASSACHUSETTS AVE 1408 E NORTH ST 1109 FARRAND ST 527 N HAYFORD AVE 637 N FRANCIS AVE 327 S FAIRVIEW AVE 214 S HOSMER ST 312 S EIGHTH ST 1222 PROSPECT ST 738 E KALAMAZOO ST 331 SHEPARD ST 1715 E KALAMAZOO ST 435 N PINE ST 1705 S GENESEE DR 1618 INVERNESS AVE 1729 W LENAWEE ST 1134 W WASHTENAW ST W KALAMAZOO ST W KALAMAZOO ST 1701 S M L KING JR BLVD 1701 S M L KING JR BLVD 1031 W BARNES AVE 1523 S CEDAR ST 1523 S CEDAR ST 1701 HERBERT ST 408 ISBELL ST 1915 HARDING AVE 2111 HARDING AVE 2115 HARDING AVE 2117 HARDING AVE 2205 HARDING AVE 822 EDISON AVE 816 EDISON AVE 2313 ALPHA ST 1908 OSBAND AVE 2113 S RUNDLE AVE 2017 FOREST AVE 2224 MAPLEWOOD AVE 2832 S CEDAR ST

33-01-01-31-205-071 33-01-01-32-201-223 33-01-01-32-201-223 33-01-01-32-201-223 33-01-01-32-203-244 33-01-01-32-226-532 33-01-01-32-276-057 33-01-01-32-276-063 33-01-01-32-303-072 33-01-01-32-352-481 33-01-01-32-376-350 33-01-01-33-101-001 33-01-01-33-203-275 33-01-01-33-252-123 33-01-01-33-254-142 33-01-01-33-254-181 33-01-01-33-280-091 33-01-01-33-284-111 33-01-01-33-284-121 33-01-01-33-378-261 33-01-01-33-405-021 33-01-01-33-405-041 33-01-01-33-405-152 33-01-01-33-407-201 33-01-01-33-407-245 33-01-01-33-451-191 33-01-01-33-452-020 33-01-01-33-452-020 33-01-01-33-452-020 33-01-01-33-452-030 33-01-01-33-452-030 33-01-01-33-452-030 33-01-01-34-155-001 33-01-05-03-301-401 33-01-05-03-352-411 33-01-05-03-352-615 33-01-05-04-202-042 33-01-05-04-202-042 33-01-05-04-202-042 33-01-05-04-252-051 33-01-05-04-353-051 33-01-05-04-377-152 33-01-05-04-377-152

3713 WAINWRIGHT AVE 3512 S M L KING JR BLVD 3512 S M L KING JR BLVD 3512 S M L KING JR BLVD 3822 S M L KING JR BLVD 905 W HOLMES RD 4211 S M L KING JR BLVD 4221 S M L KING JR BLVD 2028 REO RD 2007 REO RD 1726 W JOLLY RD 721 W HOLMES RD 3630 S CEDAR ST 3820 S CEDAR ST 4000 S CEDAR ST 3900 S CEDAR ST 647 MAPLEHILL. AVE 647 JESSOP AVE 648 FENTON AVE 210W JOLLY RD 309 E POTTER AVE 317 E POTTER AVE 4516 S CEDAR ST 4717 DONALD ST S CEDAR ST 404 E SYRINGA DR 315 E JOLLY RD 315 E JOLLY RD 315 E JOLLY RD 5032 S CEDAR ST 5032 S CEDAR ST 5032 S CEDAR ST 814 MAPLEHILL AVE 5600 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 6021 ORCHARD CT 5700 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE JOLLY CEDAR CT JOLLY CEDAR CT JOLLY CEDAR CT 218 REDNER ST 610 W MILLER RD 238 W MILLER RD 238 W MILLER RD

33-01-01-28-404-272 33-01-01-28-404-282 33-01-01-28-430-011 33-01-01-28-431-023 33-01-01-29-126-011 33-01-01-29-126-011 33-01-01-29-126-011 33-01-01-29-126-111 33-01-05-05-252-011 33-01-05-05-276-021 33-01-05-05-276-021 33-01-05-05-329-246 33-01-05-05-356-162 33-01-05-10-101-091 33-01-05-10-101-091

2820 S CEDAR ST 2800 S CEDAR ST 601 E WILLARD AVE 2827 S CEDAR ST 2011 BOSTON BLVD 2011 BOSTON BLVD 2011 BOSTON BLVD 1506 LENORE AVE 1310 W NORTHRUP ST 5317 S M L KING JR BLVD 5317 S M L KING JR BLVD 5708 HUGHES RD A 6031 S M L KING JR BLVD E MILLER RD E MILLER RD

33-01-05-04-377-152 33-01-05-04-378-121 33-01-05-04-379-021 33-01-05-04-428-311 33-01-05-04-428-311 33-01-05-04-478-057 33-01-05-04-478-082 33-01-05-05-252-001 33-01-05-10-101-091 33-01-05-10-101-101 33-01-05-10-101-101 33-01-05-10-101-101 33-01-05-10-101-111 33-01-05-10-152-042

238 W MILLER RD 116 W MILLER RD 236 RARITAN RD 650 LOUISA ST 650 LOUISA ST 6036 KAYNORTH RD 6004 KAYNORTH RD W NORTHRUP ST E MILLER RD E MILLER RD E MILLER RD E MILLER RD 828 E MILLER RD 6541 S CEDAR ST

Let it be known any person who intends to protest this special assessment must appear and protest at the special assessment hearing or file a written objection thereto which must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the close of the hearing in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Any appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal must be taken within thirty days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll, provided a protest was timely made. The protest of this special assessment must be presented by the property owners, or their representative in person at the Public Hearing or written protest in the manner described. Copies of the Street Addresses, Tax Parcel Numbers and amount assessed to each property owner, respectively, for each of the properties will be posted in the 9th Floor City Clerk's Office; First Floor Lobby of City Hall; and the 10th Floor City Council Chambers. Public Service Department: 517-483-4455. CHRIS SWOPE, LANSING CITY CLERK

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK


LANSING, MICHIGAN June 30, 2011

FROM: Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk SUBJECT: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Re: Special Assessment Roll # SR-001, known as Snow and Ice Removal, the violation of Chapter 1020.06 (a)(b), SNOW AND ICE ORDINANCE. Whereas, failure to comply with Ordinance 1020.06 (a)(b), Snow and Ice, caused the City of Lansing to remove snow or ice from sidewalks in front of and adjacent to the property described below: Parcel Number: Property Address: PROPERTY BENEFITTED-SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
The records of the Lansing City Assessor indicate that you are the owner or a party of interest in the above named property. By Ordinance adopted by the Lansing City Council (Chapter 1020 Section 1020.06 (c)(2), of the Code of Ordinance, the City is directed to provide you with the following information regarding the removal of snow or ice by the City.

YOUR ESTIMATED COST OF THE WORK a:.


Subject to confirmation of the Assessment Roll

SEE OVER FOR MORE INFORMATION

PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION


The City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers on the 10th Floor of City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933 on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. to review, prior to confirmation, said assessment roll, and consider any complaints or objections that there may be with respect to this assessment.

APPEAL INFORMATION
A property owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at this hearing to protest the special assessment or may file his or her appearance by letter delivered to the City Clerk prior to the close of said hearing and his or her personal appearance shall not be required.

A written appeal of the Special Assessment may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, 611 West Ottawa St., P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909. If filed within thirty days after confirmation of the special assessment roll and that special assessment was protested at this hearing. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Minimum Snow Removal Cost (first 20 minutes of removal): Additional Snow Removal Cost (over20minutes) in 20 Minutes increments: TOTAL:

Units

Rates

Amounts

PAYMENT AND PENALTY INFORMATION


The total assessment if due, must be paid within 60 days from billing date to avoid a 5% penalty. INITIAL BILLING WILL BE MAILED BY THE CITY TREASURER WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF THIS ROLL. THE CITY COUNCIL TYPICALLY CONFIRMS AN ASSESSMENT ROLL ONE WEEK AFTER THE HEARING, PROVIDING THERE IS CONCURRENCE. ANY UNPAID SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OR PORTION THEREOF WILL BE INCLUDED ON YOUR SEMI-ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX STATEMENT. If you have questions regarding this project, please contact the following _departments: Contract/work to be done Protests/appeals Public Service Department (see appeal information above) 483-4455

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The City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers on the 10th Floor of City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933 on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. to review, prior to confirmation, said assessment roll, and consider any complaints or objections that there may be with respect to this improvement or the assessment. PARCEL NUMBER
23-50-80-01-481-021 33-01-01-03-303-012 33-01-01-03-303-022 33-01-01-04-126-031 33-01-01-04-126-071 33-01-01-05-301-311 33-01-01-08-176-461 33-01-01-08-201-431 33-01-01-08-203-011 33-01-01-08-230-071 33-01-01-08-251-101 33-01-01-08-251-111 33-01-01-08-251-551 33-01-01-08-377-091 33-01-01-08-377-101 33-01-01-08-483-001 33-01-01-09-281-011 33-01-01-09-281-011 33-01-01-09-281-162 33-01-01-09-281-162 33-01-01-09-356-051 33-01-01-09-356-051 33-01-01-09-356-111 33-01-01-09-356-111 33-01-01-09-356-111 33-01-01-09-356-121 33-01-01-09-383-161 33-01-01-09-383-171 33-01-01-09-404-022 33-01-01-09-408-051 33-01-01-09-408-061 33-01-01-10-181-001 33-01-01-10-181-181 33-01-01-10-181-191 33-01-01-10-252-002 33-01-01-10-327-161 33-01-01-14-104-331 33-01-01-14-126-492 33-01-01-14-308-071 33-01-01-15-302-221

PROPERTY ADDRESS

TAXPAYER NAME

TOTAL OWNER COST


116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 0.00 116.33 0.00 116.33 165.12 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33

UNITY PLUS HOLDINGS L L C 3925 TRUXTON LANE GREGWARE MANAGEMENT L L C 2706 N EAST ST GREGWARE PROPERTIES L L C 2700 N EAST ST FLORIAN RODICA L 3414 TURNER ST STAIN IRIS P & STAIN DENISE L 3322 TURNER ST ALLEN BUCK DEWITT N GRAND RIVER AVE LARSEN ROBERT & RACHELLE 1517 REDWOOD ST AMERIHOME COMPANY 1629 ROBERTSON AVE PERTEET RONALD & QUEEN 1520 N JENISON AVE INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK 1524 KNOLLWOOD AVE ZEINEH EDWAR A 1348 N JENISON AVE NAVARRO ALBERT & ESPERANZA 1342 N JENISON AVE VANATTEN JAMES & MELINDA K 1419 REDWOOD ST KIMMERLY KERSTEN M 830 CAWOOD ST MSHDA 826 CAWOOD ST BJM TRUST 758 CHICAGO AVE CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY N LARCH ST CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY N LARCH ST CZUBAK PAUL E & PAMELA Z 611 E GRAND RIVER AVE CZUBAK PAUL E & PAMELA Z 611 E GRAND RIVER AVE.. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSO 836 N SYCAMORE ST FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSO 836 N SYCAMORE ST BUCHNER ALFRED E N PINE ST BUCHNER ALFRED E N PINE ST BUCHNER ALFRED E N PINE ST NIOWAVE PROPERTIES L L C 901 N PINE ST INGHAM COUNTY TREASURER 217 W MADISON ST INGHAM COUNTY TREASURER 219 W MADISON ST TATE WBC L L C 314 E GRAND RIVER AVE JOHNSON PAULA J N WASHINGTON AVE JOHNSON PAULA J 109E OAKLAND AVE 1436 MASSACHUSETTS A. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO INGHAM COUNTY TREASURER 1224 MASSACHUSETTS A B A C HOME LOANS SERVICING L P 1220 MASSACHUSETTS A ELLIOTT ROBERT CHARLES 1408 E NORTH ST 2051125 ONTARIO INC 1109 FARRAND ST MEEK GARRETT A 527 N HAYFORD AVE ROBINSON THOMAS G 637 N FRANCIS AVE ROSE LESLIE 327 S FAIRVIEW AVE INGHAM COUNTY TREASURER 214 S HOSMER ST

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The City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers on the 10th Floor of City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933 on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. to review, prior to confirmation, said assessment roll, and consider any complaints or objections that there may be with respect to this improvement or the assessment.
PARCEL NUMBER 33-01-01-15-310-131 33-01-01-15-334-231 33-01-01-15-359-001 33-01-01-15-432-211 33-01-01-15-432-231 33-01-01-16-110-181 33-01-01-17-135-151 33-01-01-17-177-081 33-01-01-17-382-001 33-01-01-17-403-191 33-01-01-17-451-431 33-01-01-17-451-441 33-01-01-20-480-001 33-01-01-20-480-001 33-01-01-20-480-151 33-01-01-21-430-075 33-01-01-21-430-075 33-01-01-21-462-013 33-01-01-21-462-016 33-01-01-27-129-021 33-01-01-27-137-021 33-01-01-27-137-031 33-01-01-27-137-041 33-01-01-27-137-051 33-01-01-27-155-201 33-01-01-27-155-211 33-01-01-27-177-021 33-01-01-28-102-121 33-01-01-28-106-021 33-01-01-28-203-001 33-01-01-28-204-241 33-01-01-28-404-264 33-01-01-28-404-272 33-01-01-28-404-282 33-01-01-28-430-011 33-01-01-28-431-023 33-01-01-29-126-011 33-01-01-29-126-011 33-01-01-29-126-011 33-01-01-29-126-111 PROPERTY ADDRESS 312 S EIGHTH ST 1222 PROSPECT ST 738 E KALAMAZOO ST 331 SHEPARD ST 1715 E KALAMAZOO ST 435 N PINE ST 1705 S GENESEE DR 1618 INVERNESS AVE 1729 W LENAWEE ST 1134 W WASHTENAW ST W KALAMAZOO ST W KALAMAZOO ST 1701 S M L KING JR BLVD 1701 S M L KING JR BLVD 1031 W BARNES AVE 1523 S CEDAR ST 1523 S CEDAR ST 1701 HERBERT ST 408 ISBELL ST 1915 HARDING AVE 2111 HARDING AVE 2115 HARDING AVE 2117 HARDING AVE 2205 HARDING AVE 822 EDISON AVE 816 EDISON AVE 2313 ALPHA ST 1908 OSBAND AVE 2113 S RUNDLE AVE 2017 FOREST AVE 2224 MAPLEWOOD AVE 2832 S CEDAR ST 2820 S CEDAR ST 2800 S CEDAR ST 601 E WILLARD AVE 2827 S CEDAR ST 2011 BOSTON BLVD 2011 BOSTON BLVD 2011 BOSTON BLVD 1506 LENORE AVE TAXPAYER NAME TRUDEAU JOSEPH J MOBLEY FRANK & CARMON 738 E KALAMAZOO L L C MTG ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS INGHAM COUNTY TREASURER TRAYNOR STEVEN L PIZZO ROXANN WEATHERBEE ERIK J DEYOUNG JAMES C & JANICE K BARNES JOVI GREEN HOWARD & BRENDA GREEN HOWARD & BRENDA M MOOSE L L C M MOOSE L L C MICK TIMOTHY G HOWRANI F A & C J FAMILY L L C HOWRANI F A & C J FAMILY L L C POORMAN JEFFREY E FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSO WILLIAMS ROLLIN & APRIL CARPENTER CHRISTINE L FISHER RICHARD W KECKEISSEN CINDY HESS CAROL A KILEY KATHRYN M INGHAM COUNTY TREASURER WILKINSON DANIEL J PHILLIPS DAVID E & JENNIFER L MYERS RHONDA JEAN SWEGLES FREDERICK A & SOURI METRI & JACQUELINE & VLAHAKIS JOHN J VLAHAKIS JOHN J B & V PROPERTIES L L C LIPPERT R L & S L KEENA E THOMAS JR & MCGLONE KAT BRANKLIN JOANNE M BRANKLIN JOANNE M BRANKLIN JOANNE M VILLAGE MARKET COMPANY TOTAL OWNER COST 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 213.91 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33

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SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL SR-001 SNOW REMOVAL

The City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers on the 10th Floor of City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933 on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. to review, prior to confirmation, said assessment roll, and consider any complaints or objections that there may be with respect to this improvement or the assessment.
PARCEL NUMBER 33-01-01-29-155-131 33-01-01-29-156-021 33-01-01-29-158-131 33-01-01-29-176-281 33-01-01-29-176-281 33-01-01-29-177-201 33-01-01-29-232-141 33-01-01-29-233-001 33-01-01-29-235-081 33-01-01-29-252-071 33-01-01-29-253-031 33-01-01-29-257-061 33-01-01-29-258-131 33-01-01-29-280-263 33-01-01-29-304-021 33-01-01-29-304-021 33-01-01-29-327-251 33-01-01-29-329-041 33-01-01-29-376-112 33-01-01-29-376-122 33-01-01-29-376-141 33-01-01-30-178-261 33-01-01-30-277-461 33-01-01-30-278-101 33-01-01-30-278-172 33-01-01-31-131-211 33-01-01-31-131-291 33-01-01-31-176-371 33-01-01-31-176-371 33-01-01-31-205-071 33-01-01-32-201-223 33-01-01-32-201-223 33-01-01-32-201-223 33-01-01-32-203-244 33-01-01-32-226-532 33-01-01-32-276-057 33-01-01-32-276-063 33-01-01-32-303-072 33-01-01-32-352-481 33-01-01-32-376-350 PROPERTY ADDRESS 1822 LORAINE AVE 2615 FAIRFAX RD 1816 VICTOR AVE 2518 PATTENGILL AVE 2518 PATTENGILL AVE 2608 PATTENGILL AVE 2212 STIRLING AVE 2201 STIRLING AVE 818 WOODBINE AVE 1128 KELSEY AVE 1414 LORAINE AVE 1400 VICTOR AVE 1117 W RUNDLE AVE 2701 S M L KING JR BLVD 2038 PEGGY PLACE 2038 PEGGY PLACE 1605 PEGGY PLACE 1600 HOLLY WAY W HOLMES RD W HOLMES RD 1618 W HOLMES RD 2600 DEERFIELD AVE 2811 WOODVIEW DR 2717 HAMPDEN DR 2211 COLONIAL PLAZA 4001 STRATFORD AVE 3912 WAINWRIGHT AVE 3812 STILLWELL AVE 3812 STILLWELL AVE 3713 WAINWRIGHT AVE 3512 S M L KING JR BLVD 3512 S M L KING JR BLVD 3512 S M L KING JR BLVD 3822 S M L KING JR BLVD 905 W HOLMES RD 4211 S M L KING JR BLVD 4221 S M L KING JR BLVD 2028 REO RD 2007 REO RD 1726 W JOLLY RD TAXPAYER NAME DUZENBURY MARLENE D FREY KAREN KIT NOT FAR FROM HOME L L C MORAN JAMES N MORAN JAMES N KNOPPS JASON & KELLY INGHAM COUNTY TREASURER WARREN RONNY KUJAWA THOMAS L AGUS THE NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE EL TORREON L L C ASSAF AHMED NAKFOOR JOHN W & NAKFOOR KATHL FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSO FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSO FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CO GONZALEZ RODRIGUEZ ISMAEL CHARTER DEVELOPMENT CO L L C CHARTER DEVELOPMENT CO L L C RAL REALTY L L C WILSON BENITA L FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CO MID MICHIGAN RITE PROPERTIES L L C FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSO JOHNSON PATRICIA A FLAGSTAR BANK ALBRECHT.ROBBY ALBRECHT ROBBY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSO INGHAM COUNTY TREASURER INGHAM COUNTY TREASURER INGHAM COUNTY TREASURER LE THU-HUONG MICHELLE MAXINE VILLAGE LLC BROWN RICHARD L & MICHELLE R BROWNING DONALD R A S D DIVERSIFIED L L C TORCH WAY PROPERTIES L L C NEW COMMUNITY TABERNACLE CHUR TOTAL OWNER COST 165.12 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33

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The City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers on the 10th Floor of City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933 on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. to review, prior to confirmation, said assessment roll, and consider any complaints or objections that there may be with respect to this improvement or the assessment.
PROPERTY PARCEL ADDRESS NUMBER 33-01-01-33-101-001 721 W HOLMES RD 33-01-01-33-203-275 3630 S CEDAR ST 33-01-01-33-252-123 3820 S CEDAR ST 4000 S CEDAR ST 33-01-01-33-254-142 33-01-01-33-254-181 3900 S CEDAR ST 33-01-01-33-280-091 647 MAPLEHILL AVE 33-01-01-33-284-111 647 JESSOP AVE 33-01-01-33-284-121 648 FENTON AVE 33-01-01-33-378-261 210 W JOLLY RD 33-01-01-33-405-021 309 E POTTER AVE 33-01-01-33-405-041 317 E POTTER AVE 33-01-01-33-405-152 4516 S CEDAR ST 33-01-01-33-407-201 4717 DONALD ST 33-01-01-33-407-245 S CEDAR ST 33-01-01-33-451-191 404 E SYRINGA DR 33-01-01-33-452-020 315E JOLLY RD 33-01-01-33-452-020 315 E JOLLY RD 33-01-01-33-452-020 315 E JOLLY RD 33-01-01-33-452-030 5032 S CEDAR ST 33-01-01-33-452-030 5032 S CEDAR ST 33-01-01-33-452-030 5032 S CEDAR ST 33-01-01-34-155-001 814 MAPLEHILL AVE 33-01-05-03-301-401 5600 S PENNSYLVANIA AV 33-01-05-03-352-411 6021 ORCHARD CT 33-01-05-03-352-615 5700 S PENNSYLVANIA AV 33-01-05-04-202-042 JOLLY CEDAR CT 33-01-05-04-202-042 JOLLY CEDAR CT 33-01-05-04-202-042 JOLLY CEDAR CT 33-01-05-04-252-051 218 REDNER ST 33-01-05-04-353-051 610 W MILLER RD 33-01-05-04-377-152 238 W MILLER RD 33-01-05-04-377-152 238 W MILLER RD 33-01-05-04-377-152 238 W MILLER RD 33-01-05-04-378-121 116 W MILLER RD 33-01-05-04-379-021 236 RARITAN RD 33-01-05-04-428-311 650 LOUISA ST 33-01-05-04-428-311 650 LOUISA ST 33-01-05-04-478-057 6036 KAYNORTH RD 33-01-05-04-478-082 6004 KAYNORTH RD 33-01-05-05-252-001 W NORTHRUP ST TAXPAYER NAME TIBBS KENDA E LEVANDOWSKI STANLEY S & PATRICIA D & D LANSING L L C KRAMER CAROLINE J KICLLC ROGGENBECK MICHELLE M DEMAY SUSAN HARRISON AARON C URBAN JAMES WIXSON ALICE GARNO CHRISTOPHER & GARNO MICH DALY PETER J & PATRICIA E CRABTREE COREY RASHID RICHARD WELLS FARGO BANK BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING L L C BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING L L C BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING L L C 5032 CEDAR L L C 5032 CEDAR L L C 5032 CEDAR L L C VILLARREAL JOANN VLAHAKIS JOHN J & SANDRA C SMITH BOEGNER PROPERTIES L L C N. D. DEVELOPMENT L L C THE BROTHERS LAND CO THE BROTHERS LAND CO THE BROTHERS LAND CO HSBC BANK USA N A EVANS CARLTON & DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP HOLMES GREGORY M VANDECAR KYLE & KRISTINE M VANDECAR KYLE & KRISTINE M THORNTON RUSSELL III FREDERICKSON DOROTHY REIBELING JAMES A & ELLEN C TOTAL OWNER COST 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 213.91 213.91 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 116.33

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The City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers on the 10th Floor of City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933 on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. to review, prior to confirmation, said assessment roll, and consider any complaints or objections that there may be with respect to this improvement or the assessment.
PARCEL NUMBER 33-01-05-05-252-011 33-01-05-05-276-021 33-01-05-05-276-021 33-01-05-05-329-246 33-01-05-05-356-162 33-01-05-10-101-091 33-01-05-10-101-091 33-01-05-10-101-091 33-01-05-10-101-101 33-01-05-10-101-101 33-01-05-10-101-101 33-01-05-10-101-111 33-01-05-10-152-042 GRAND TOTALS Count: PROPERTY ADDRESS 1310 W NORTHRUP ST 5317 S M L KING JR BLVD 5317 S M L KING JR BLVD 5708 HUGHES RD A 6031 S M L KING JR BLVD E MILLER RD E MILLER RD E MILLER RD E MILLER RD E MILLER RD E MILLER RD 828 E MILLER RD 6541 S CEDAR ST TAXPAYER NAME REIBELING JAMES A & ELLEN C ANDERSON MARK W & BETHANY J ANDERSON MARK W & BETHANY J FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSO LIFE CHANGERS CHRISTIAN CENTER GOOD WILL CO INC GOOD WILL CO INC GOOD WILL CO INC GOOD WILL CO INC GOOD WILL CO INC GOOD WILL CO INC GOOD WILL CO INC WOLVERINE DEVELOPMENT CORP TOTAL OWNER COST 116.33 116.33 0.00 116.33 165.12 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 116.33 165.12 21,337.38 173

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Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
July 14, 2011 President Robinson and Members of the Lansing City Council 10th Floor City Hall Lansing, MI 48933 Dear President Robinson and Council Members: The State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission has provided notice of the issuance of a permit authorizing the sale of spirits, mixed spirit drink and/or beer and wine on Sunday morning to: Ravneet, Inc. dba R & K Market located at 4013 Aurelius Rd. Country Club of Lansing located at 2200 Moores River Dr.

If I, or my staff, can provide further assistance or information relative to these permits, please contact us at 483-4131. Sincerely, a Chris Swope, CM Lansing City Clerk

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Lansing City Clerk's Office Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695 517-483-4131 517-377-0068 FAX www.lansingmi.gov/clerk clerk@lansingmi.gov

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Lansing City Clerk

July 14, 2011 President Robinson and Members of the Lansing City Council 10th Floor City Hall Lansing, MI 48933 Dear President Robinson and Council Members: The Minutes from the Meetings of the following Boards and Authorities of the City of Lansing were placed on file in the City Clerk's Office and are attached for your information and review. BOARD NAME Board of Ethics Board of Fire Commissioners DATE OF MEETING March 15, 2011 May 11, 2011 April 13, 2011 February 9, 2011 January 19, 2011 May 17, 2011 May 20, 2011 May 2, 2011 April 4, 2011 May 25, 2011 April 27, 2011 March 30, 2011 May 11, 2011

Board of Police Commissioners Election Commission Historic District Commission Lansing Housing Commission Park Board

If my staff or I can provide further assistance or information relative to the filing of these minutes, please contact us at 483-4131. Sipceely,
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Lansing City Clerk's Office Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695 517-483-4131 517-377-0068 FAX www.lansingmi.gov/clerk clerk@lansingmi.gov

APPROVED MINUTES LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 2011 - 5:30 P.M. LPD NORTH PRECINCT CONFERENCE ROOM The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. in the Conference Room, Lansing Police Department North Precinct, Lansing, Michigan. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Grettenberger, PhD, Chairperson Rev. Charles Bicy, Vice-Chairperson Wes Thorp Penny Gardner, PhD Connie Doyle Kirk Hewitt Rev. John Folkers

ABSENT: A QUORUM WAS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT:

Don Kulhanek, Deputy City Attorney Chris Swope, City Clerk Joan Jackson Johnson, HRCS Director There was no public comment Moved by Ms. Gardner to approve the agenda as submitted.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION CARRIED

Approval of Minutes: Moved by Mr. Bicy to approve the minutes SECRETARY'S REPORT: of February 8, 2011 as corrected to note Mr. Bicy's arrival under the Board members present. MOTION CARRIED Communications and Petitions sent and received since the last meetinq: 1. Statement of Financial Interests submitted by Karen Hulett, City Council Legislative Office Manager

The Board reviewed the statement and found no issues to further debate or discuss. Moved by Ms. Gardner to receive and place on file the letter with no further action needed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Report on Complaint #2010-002

Moved by Mr. Bicy to go into closed session to consider a complaint against an employee at the request of the employee pursuant to the Open Meetings Act provisions under MCL 15,268(a) MOTION CARRIED by the following roll call vote Yeas: Ms. Grettenberger, Mr. Bicy, Mr. Thorp, Ms. Gardner, Ms. Doyle, Mr. Hewitt Nays: None

The Board returned to open session. Moved by Ms. Gardner that the Board of Ethics adopt the prepared opinion as Opinion #044 of the Board of Ethics MOTION CARRIED 2. Revision of the Affidavit of Disclosure

No action was taken on this item 3. Revision of the Ethics Ordinance - General Discussion on Ethics

No action was taken on this item NEW BUSINESS: 1. Follow-up on Board Vacancies and Term Expirations

Mr. Swope provided information about several of the Board positions and will provide an information sheet with all term expirations to Board members. ADJOURNED 6:14 P.M.

City of Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners


120 E. Shiawassee Street Lansing MI 48933
(517) 483-4200 Fax (517) 483-4488
Virg Bernero, Mayor Tom Cochran, Fire Chief

www.lansingfire.com

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS REGULAR FIRE BOARD MEETING -play 11, 2'011

The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on May 11, 2011 at 5135 Pleasant Grove Rd. Lansing MI. Fire Commissioner Chairperson Helen Keeney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Present Robert Brown Jr., Louis Vinson, Helen Keeney, Alicia Perez-Banuet, Frank Ferro, Robert Hudson, Yvonne Young McConnell, Jody Washington Commissioners Excused NIA Others Present Fire Chief Tom Cochran, Patti Starnes, Station 6 crew Additions to the Agenda none { Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Perez-Banuet and supported by Commissioner Brown to approve the April minutes as written. Motion carried with a unanimous vote. Communications Thank You letter from an occupant at the Maplewood Manor fire on April 7th Several of residents were very pleased with the property protection. The crews try very hard to salvage items and especially save photos and personal items. Chief Cochran discussed the salvage and overhaul portion of firefighting. Presentations Introductions took place between Captain Hamilton, Station Crew and the Board members. Administrative Comments - Fire Chief Tom Cochran
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Budget $20 million deficit city wide LFD - 20% reduction 25% staff reductions Close .2 stations 48-36 minimum staffing decrease Eliminate 3 B.C.'s and will re-implement the Safety officer at a Captain level Up to 34 FF layoffs Demotions Will affect department as a whole 3 Teamster secretary's Admin Assistant staff from 2 to 1 Training staff from 3-2 Prevention staffing from 4-2 Maintenance staff from 4-2 Emergency Management - most of the positions are grant funded so division will not be affected. 2.5 million deficit Thanks for all who attended and helped with the millage. Chief Cochran is working with the divisions on the core services of what we can provide. Chief Cochran is concerned about injuries. He has also been working closely with the union. Chief Cochran's message is that we will survive. This is the worst crisis we have had and we will make through. If people call 911 we will respond. We need to look at our core functions and make some changes. The Union may vote on concessions. We may get some revenue sharing from the State. Helen Keeney asked when the affected employees will be of the payroll. Chief Cochran reported that they are 4 paychecks away and they get paid every 2 weeks. Chief Cochran asked the Board members to look at the budget and reply back to him with any thoughts and/or questions.

Patriot Flag Ceremony took place last Tuesday May 3 rd . It was a great event. The flag was 30x60 and was carried from Wentworth Park to the State Capital. We will be sending thank you letters to those who participated. Hi Ball Crane company flew the flag at the Capital. Many participated including Police, Fire, Glen Erin band and the public. Commissioner Perez Banuet reported that the Accident Fund employees watched from the windows. Battle for the Blood- Red Cross blood drive between Police and Fire. Basketball game will be held in June and is the kickoff to the event. Bike Rodeo - May 21 10am-2 pm Sinas Dramis bike rodeo at station 8 - Sinas Dramis runs the event and gives away bike helmets, bike raffle and other events. Last year of 600 kids participated. Please stop by if you get a chance. Risk Watch safety program at Averill Elementary school involving several agencies. Sinas Dramis law firm donated bike helmets to the students. LFD Memorial Service May 28th at 11:30 a.m. - if you would like to attend please do. 2

Events - Chief Cochran has been involved in many events including the annual Sikh parade, diversity luncheon, neighborhood groups etc.

Committee Reports None Old Business Commissioner McConnell said hats off to chief for the outstanding job he did at the budget hearings. Chief Cochran thanked her for attending and for her support. New Business none General Order: Commissioner Vinson has flyers for the gateway community services fund raiser. Chief reported that Yvonne was reaffirmed and Jill Rhode has been appointed to the board. She was a former Budget Director for the City of Lansing. Commissioner Perez-Banuet reported that June is her last month and she will be bringing pizza to the meeting. Commissioner Washington asked how much is cut from the budget chief said $5.3 million. Working on the SAFER grant and the Homeland Security grant Trying to get the IAFF 421 layoff clause from 3 to 5 years. Commissioner Young-McConnell asked if we were still looking at regionalization plan. Chief Cochran reported that several regional departments are trying to get a regional study done with a 50 percent match grant. Commissioner Ferro asked about private ambulance companies. Discussion. Chief Cochran reported that Fire Based EMS is the best way to go. Commissioner Washington asked about a hydrant on Rockway and Foster. Hydrant destroyed. Adjournment Ferro / Vinson A motion was made by Commissioner and supported by Commissioner to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Minutes Submitted by: Patti Starnes

on June 8, 2011.

APPROVED

June 8th, 2011

City of Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners


120 E. Shiawassee Street Lansing MI 48933
(517) 483-4200 Fax (517) 483-4488
Virg Bernero, Mayor Tom Cochran, Fire Chief

www.lansinqfire.com

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS REGULAR FIRE BOARD MEETING April 13, 2011

The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on April 13, 2011, at 1821 Todd Ave., Lansing MI 48910. Fire Commissioner Chairperson Helen Keeney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Present Louis Vinson, Helen Keeney, Alicia Perez-Banuet, Frank Ferro, Jody Washington, Robert Hudson, Yvonne Young McConnell Commissioners Excused Robert Brown Jr. Others Present Fire Chief Tom Cochran, Patti Starnes, Station 5 Crew: Additions to the Aqenda None ; Approval of Minutes rn c.n A motion was made by Commissioner Ferro and supported by Commissioner Youn g- .o McConnell to approve the March minutes as written. Motion carried with a unanimocas vote to approve the March minutes as written. Communications Thank you card from a citizen for the special care the crew gave to her husband. Presentations Station 5 Crew introduced themselves to the Board. Captain Thomas, Engineer Martinez, FF Christiansen, (FF Lenoir & FF Wolfhert out on an EMS call) Administrative Comments Fire Chief Tom Cochran Budget hearings started last night. Chief Cochran's budget presentation will be tomorrow at Pattengil on Marshall St. @ 6:30 p.m. He does not have any new

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information at this point. Everyone is aware of the $20 million deficit and the impact it will have on the Lansing Fire Department. Chief Cochran reported that he is very optimistic and hopes that the millage will pass. Chief Cochran has a budget prepared if it does not pass. Commissioner Young-McConnell asked if the board could see the 2 budgets; millage passing and the non- passing version. Yvonne would like a copy up front for reviewed so that they are prepared when they get to the point of voting on the budget. Chief Cochran will provide the documents. May 3rd Patriot Flag tour - The 30-feet-by-55.5-feet flag was donated to the World Memorial, an international non-profit dedicated to healing from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The flag will be flown in every state in the country. The event starts at 9 a.m. at Wentworth Park and includes a march to the Capitol where the flag will fly for a period of time along with a ceremony. LFD will be participating. Chief Cochran has attended several neighborhood organization meetings in the last month. Commissioner Perez-Banuet asked how the meetings went. Chief Cochran thought they went well and he answered a lot of questions about the budget and the fire department. Commissioner Washington reported that Chief Cochran did a great job speaking and answering questions at the Eastside Neighborhood organization was very grateful for his attendance. Mobile Food Pantry at Cristo Rey on Saturday at 9 am. Last week Chief Cochran and his son Dominic participated along with Dr. Joan Johnson Jackson at the Feed the Kids program for our local students on spring break. They delivered lunches to several organizations. Commissioner Hudson informed Chief Cochran that the Touch a Truck is coming up in May. Upcoming Events: o Ingham Regional Medical Center has invited LFD to participate in their Hero gala at the Lansing Country Club. LFD Softball tournament at Cottonwood Campground is coming up.

o Battle for Blood is coming up for the Red Cross. Chief Cochran and Chief Szymanski will be holding a press conference soon. It also involves a basketball game at the Westside YMCA between Police and Fire. Last year we met our goal of close too 800 units of blood. A new kitchen has been installed at station 5. The station received new counters and cupboards.

Saturday Fire Ops at the Training Tower may be canceled due to low participation. Only 3 people signed up. Chris Lake will let everyone know tomorrow. Commissioner Alicia Perez-Banuet's term is up the end of June and she will not be seeking another term. She has appreciated the opportunity to serve. Chief Cochran thanked her for her service to the Lansing Fire Department and the citizens of Lansing. Yvonne Young McConnell's term is up in June and she has sent her letter in for reinstatement. Fire at 2509 Maplewood - received a still alarm, which is an engine company and truck company....prior to arrival crews called for a full alarm. Crews arrived within 4 minutes of the call and fire was extinguished 8 minutes after that. The crews did a great job of cutting vents in the roof...there was a lot of fire. A 58 yr old male perished in the fire. The crews located him and transported him to Sparrow. Fire has been ruled accidental. The Chiefs point is that you can do everything right and still have a bad outcome. The neighbors were very thankful that there was minimal damage to the remaining apartments and many personal items were recovered. FIRE calls - There has been an increase in fires lately. EMS calls - had a number of CPR's lately and several saves. 100 Club organization life saving award ceremony will be held on April 26th at 5:30 p.m. at the Golden Rose on Okemos Rd. The organization assists with scholarships for children of Firefighters and Police Officers who are killed in the line of duty. They are a very active group. LFD has received 2 nominations; 1 for a life saving award and 1 for an excellence award. If anyone is interested in attending let Chief Cochran know. Commissioner Vinson inquired about the Frandor fire. Chief Cochran said it was in Lansing Twp. LFD responded for mutual aid with 2 engines and 1 truck. The store was totaled and it is under investigation and suspicious. The crews along with Lansing Twp and East Lansing did a great job with minimal damage to the surrounding businesses. The surrounding businesses did have smoke and water damage. Chief Cochran explained how quickly fires progress and move through buildings.

Susan G. Komen race is this weekend. Chief Cochran has directed staff to wear their pink shirts this week. 1st annual Capital Area Film Festival runs this weekend Thursday thru Sunday and his son Dominic is co-founder and co-chair. Info is in the City Pulse and the Lansing State Journal.

Committee Reports

Chairperson Keeney reported that the 2010 Fire Commissioner Year End report was submitted to the Mayor and City Council. A copy was included in the April packet.

OldBusiness None NewBusiness Millage - Chief reported that the Keeping Lansing Safe Committee has formed in favor of the millage. They will be doing a phone bank, door to door and yard signs. Discussion followed. Commissioner Washington commented on the stark difference between LFD and the private companies on patient care and response time. LFD crews are professional and quick. She works in a local nursing home and has witnessed the difference first hand. The medic crew introduced themselves. FF Eric Wohlfert and FF Brian Lenoir. FF Lenoir spoke to the Board about his experience as a firefighter. Chief commented that Brian was a former Muskegon FF who was laid off. FF Lenoir commented that he was laid off after 4 years. He found out LFD was hiring and applied, went through the process and interviewed with Chief Cochran and has been with LFD for 4.5 years. He definitely saw the difference from LFD and other departments the he worked in such as townships in that LFD response time is so much faster. Homes are usually saved with minimal damage.

General Order: ^ Commissioner Vinson is working on a fundraiser for Gateway Community Services on June 9th and will send out the info. National Tele-Communicator's Week is this week. Chief Cochran sent a letter to Dispatch thanking them for their work. He will also be taking them pizzas on Friday. They are truly the unsung heroes working behind the scene. Commissioner Washington asked about her new fire commissioner orientation. She would like to be included in the orientation when the new person comes in. Chief Cochran reported that he will certainly include her in the orientation. Robert Hudson is also interested in the orientation. Commissioners can also do a ridealong as well. Chairperson Keeney commented on how interesting and informative the ride-along is. Alicia Perez-Banuet noted corrections in the March minutes on page 2 - New Business - paragraph 3 should read: Commissioner Ferro stated that there are a couple of the Neighborhood Associations that are not on the Neighborhood Association list. Commissioner Washington stated that she will have that list fixed tomorrow at the meeting.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Commissioner Vinson and supported by Commissioner Washington to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

Minutes Submitted by: Patti Starnes May 11 th, 2011 APPROVED

on May 11, 2011.

City of Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners


120 E. Shiawassee Street Lansing MI 48933
(517) 483-4200 Fax (517) 483-4488

wwwlansingfire.com

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR FIRE BOARD 'MEETING February 9. 2011 The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on February 9 th , 2011, at 120 East Shiawassee, Lansing MI. Fire Commissioner Chairperson Helen Keeney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Present Robert Brown Jr., Louis Vinson Yvonne Young McConnell, Helen Keeney, Alicia PerezBanuet?, Commissioners Excused Frank Ferro, Jody Washington, Robert Hudson, Others Present Fire Chief Tom Cochran, Michelle Greko, Dave Keeney Additions to the Aqenda None
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Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Brown and supported by Commissioner Vinson with Commissioner Perez-Banuet abstaining. Motion carried with a unanimous vote. Communications Chief Cochran presented information regarding the Firefighter Assistance Grant that the Department has received and the matching funds. He stated that it will be used to purchase a compressor for the Scott Air bottles, wet/dry suits for Ice Rescue, electric Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans, Descenders for rope rescue. Chairperson Keeney asked if we had the matching funds for this grant. ^ Chief Cochran stated that it is a Capital Improvement Project and that he had been assured that the funds were there and available. Chief Cochran handed out the 2010 Annual Report.

Presentations Chief Cochran gave an updated in depth presentation on the budget and what the Fire Department will be proposing. He stated that this has been a process and we are still not there yet. Chief Cochran discussed areas to raise revenue as part of the budget. Chief Cochran discussed a Safer grant that we will be applying for in August or September and it will allow us to fill firefighter positions that we won't be filling and the grant will pay their wages for 3 years. Chief Cochran spoke about getting an inflatable safety house to use for various events. Administrative Comments - Fire Chief Tom Cochran Chief Cochran spoke about the USAR truck. He said that it is at Station 8 on Marshall Street and the board is welcome to go over there anytime and look at it. Chief Cochran gave a brief description of what the truck's purpose is. Chairperson Keeney stated that she saw it driving down the road and it is huge. Chief Cochran stated that he would have March's meeting moved to Station 8 so that everyone can get a view and tour of the truck. Committee Reports Finance - Commissioner Vinson and Commissioner Ferro met with the Chief and discussed budget issues.

Old Business Commissioner Perez-Banuet spoke about meeting with the neighborhood associations and it looks like it is going to be important with the budget and things. Chief Cochran said that he thought that would be very important to do because of the proposed millage increase. New Business None General Order None Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner Vinson and supported by Commissioner PerezBanuet to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Minutes Submitted by:

on March 9, 2011.

March 9th , 2011 APPROVED

City of Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners


120 E. Shiawassee Street Lansing MI 48933
(517) 483-4200 Fax (517) 483-4488

wwwJansingfire.com

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE LANSING BOARD OF 'FIRE COMMISSIONERS REGULAR FIRE BOARD MEETING March 9, 2011 The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on March 9th , 2011, at 815

Marshall, Lansing Ml. Fire Commissioner Chairperson Helen Keeney called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Commissioners Present Robert Brown Jr., Louis Vinson, Helen Keeney, Alicia Perez-Banuet, Frank Ferro, Jody Washington, Robert Hudson Commissioners Excused Yvonne Young McConnell, Others Present Fire Chief Tom Cochran, Michelle Greko, BC Miller, Captain Kriegbaurn, Engineer Connie Summers, Engineer Carl Pawluk, Engineer Chris Wheeler, Firefighter Adam Ruff, Lt Wade Elton Additions to the Agenda Commissioner Hudson discussed that a group of people are going around with petition's to bring a casino to downtown Lansing. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Vinson and supported by Commissioner Brown. Motion carried with a unanimous vote. Communications None Presentations Captain Kriegbaum and Engineer Summers gave a tour of the USAR Truck beginning at 6:00 p.m. and concluded at 6:40 p.m. Chief Cochran stated that at the back of the board packet there is a list of facts that Captain Kriegbaum put together with regards to the USAR truck.

Commissioner Washington asked if this information was allowed to be shared. Chief Cochran responded yes. Chairperson Keeney stated that it is important for this vehicle to be shown and said that the City did not buy it. Chief Cochran said that if he could take the vehicle out and give the Governor a ride he would, but I do not have the authority to do so. Lt. Elton discussed a pancake breakfast to raise funds to go to Honor Guard School. It is tentatively set for April 16 here at Station 8.

Administrative Comments - Fire Chief Tom Cochran Chief Cochran thanked Captain Kriegbaum and Engineer Summers for the tour of the USAR truck. Chief Cochran stated that City Hall on the Road is starting back up. The first one will be March 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the former South Precinct at the corner of Holmes and Cedar St. Chief Cochran discussed the kick off of a program that Fire Marshal Sabon started this week at Averill School. It is called the Risk Watch Program. It is designed for 2nd grade kids and to help them learn about safety in all areas, i.e Bus Safety, Fire and Water Safety, Gun Safety and Health Safety. It is a pilot program. Chief Cochran discussed grant funding for equipment the crews will use for safety purposes while on a highway rescue. Chief Cochran discussed the upcoming Bike Rodeo that is coming up in May at Station 8 sponsored by Sinas and Dramis Law Firm. Chief Cochran discussed information regarding the up coming millage proposal and the budget. Committee Reports None Old Business None New Business Commissioner Hudson discussed a coalition group called Lansing Jobs Coalition and they are trying to get placed on the ballot for a casino in Downtown Lansing. Stated it would create 1500 post construction full-time jobs and looking at contracting with the City Police and Fire, which could mean more jobs and revenue for the City. He is in support of this as is his neighborhood. Commissioner Washington discussed a concern that she had about comments that have been made about the Fire Department by some very influential people in the City. Commissioner Ferro stated that there are a couple of the Neighborhood Associations that are not on the list. Commissioner Washington stated she will have that fixed tomorrow at the meeting. General Order: None

Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner Vinson and supported by Commissioner Washington to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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on April 13, 2011.

Michelle Greko

APPROVED

City of Lansing Board of Fire Commissioners


120 E. Shiawassee Street Lansing MI 48933
(517) 483-4200 Fax (517) 483-4488

www.lansingfire.com

OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE LANSING BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS REGULAR FIRE BOARD MEETING January 19, 2011

The Lansing Fire Board met in regular session on January 19th , 2011, at 120 East Shiawassee, Lansing M1. Fire Commissioner Vice-Chairperson Louis Vinson called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Commissioners Present Robert Brown Jr., Frank Ferro, Robert Hudson, Jody Washington, Louis Vinson Commissioners Excused Yvonne Young McConnell, Helen Keeney Others Present Fire Chief Tom Cochran, Michelle Greko, Eric Weber, Jerry Ambrose Additions to the Agenda None (7')

Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Hudson and supported by Commissioner : gw: to accept the December minutes as written. Motion carried with a unanimous vole. Communications None Presentations Chief Cochran stated that he e-mailed everyone the information that Jerry Ambrose, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, has submitted to the City Council and this presentation will be based on that. Jerry Ambrose stated that he just wanted to stop by and inform everyone of where we are with the budget. He said that the next several months are going to be contentious because of the circumstances of where we are at. The big picture is that the economy and how it affects the City's revenue has not improved the way we thought it would or

as quickly as we thought it would. We continue to see short falls in our revenues. Our fiscal year budget for 2009 which began July 1 was a $117 million dollar budget for the general fund and of that the Fire Department's portion was around $30 million. When we closed the books for the end of that year we didn't take in $117 million we took in $108 million and that was because our income tax revenues were down because we continued to have fewer and fewer people working. Property tax revenue was down because the state, after we had our budget in place, made some administrative changes to the personal property tax multiplier, cost the City nearly $1.5 million. The State, through an Executive Order, reduced the revenue sharing by $2 million. There were some other things to, but by large we had some things happen revenue wise that affected us badly. We knew some of that early in the year we went through what steps we could to reduce our cost during that year. At the end of the year we didn't spend $117 million which was good, but we did spend about $112 million. So we spent about $4.5 million more than we took in last year, which we were not at all pleased with. Luckily we had the reserves and that is why we don't spend every penny that we have and try to keep a little in the check book. But we spent about half of the reserves, so that is of concern to us. Now we saw all that coming at the time we adopted this year's budget. This year's budget that we are living in now is $109 million and we made a lot of changes. Half our work force is working 36 hr weeks. We've got changes in our labor contracts with Fire and Police and other things to reduce costs. We are all familiar with cut backs to the budget, what can we do with less than we get. Our budget this year is $109 million and as best as we can tell we are on track with our spending over all. Our revenues are about what we expected having said that we have the State of the State address that will be taking place in a few minutes and we are not sure what the State will do in this fiscal year. We do know that we have a lot of property tax appeals under way right now. There are a lot of people not making any money. Businesses are being advised to appeal their assessments and a lot of property owners are appealing their assessments. The decision will come from the Michigan Tax Tribunal and we are at risk of having to pay back taxes to property owners. So we are dealing with a $109 million budget right now. We look forward to next year, the fiscal year begins on July 1 and the Mayor has to present a balanced budget to City Council by March 28. We are spending a lot of time right now trying to figure out what budget the Mayor is going to purpose at the end of March and look forward to what the Council will end up adopting sometime in May. As we look at what our revenues will be for next year we have to consider that property values are going to continue to drop. Our Assessor tells us that over all the property value is down by 8 percent. So that is about $3 million less in revenue that we will get from property tax. Income Tax, good news there, as reported by the State there are more people working today than there was a few months ago. We see that we are collecting income taxes at a better rate than we did last year, but we are nowhere close to what income tax revenue was in 2008. So there is improvement there but not much. We have already heard that the new Governor will not be raising taxes and the word revenue sharing has come up several times and for us that is a significant threat. We get about $14 million in revenue sharing; $ 7 million can not be touched by the legislator without constitutional amendment. That is good news but the bad news is the other $7 million can be touched. As we know from passed experience they didn't feel bad about taking away $2 million, so we need to decide what we think the State is going to do in terms of revenue sharing. So we assume we are going to lose a little bit, we actually 2

think we will be losing a couple of million, but we also know we could lose as much as $7 million. So if you look at property tax revenue, income tax revenue and revenue sharing those are our big 3 revenue sources they also account for about 80 percent of all of the revenue that we get. We are projecting about $103 million to build our budget on next year. So that's a challenge and that would be more workable if it weren't for knowing that our costs are going to go up just to meet the obligations that we need to meet. Half of our work force is working 36 hours a week and we designed that as a temporary measure not a permanent one. So if we look at everything we are doing today and said what is it going to cost us next year to do everything that we are not doing but to work people at 40 hours and not at 36, we came up with a figure of $118 million. So just to do what we are not doing today and to move people back to 40 hour a week, we need $118 million and we have a $103 million in revenue. That is the $15 million that we have talked about. So that is the challenge that we have. As I have said we have been doing this exercise for 4 years going on the 5th year and where the City's work force for employees was over 1300 in 2005 it is now less than 1000. Now we have to find $15 million and reduce expenses to meet the revenues that we expect to come in. So that is the challenge that we are facing and we are well into that process of thinking it through. Every department including the Fire Department has been asked to tell us what they can do with a budget target that is 85 percent what otherwise it would be. Now that is $25 million for a budget roughly for the Fire Department. Now for all the conversations that you may hear about, nothing has been decided and will not be until the Mayor has submitted his budget to the City Council in March. We will probably have budget decisions in our head by the first week in March. But right now we are going to be talking about a lot of things. I know the Chief has been talking with his staff about a lot of different things. We should not confuse those things with decisions that haven't been made. Chief Cochran has been told to tell us what he can do with a $25 million budget as opposed to $30 million. Now we have to see what a Fire budget looks like at $25 million and a Police budget at $30 or $32 million. We have to see what other budgets look like with 15 percent taken out. A lot of departments have already seen significant changes and we are going to look at that and the Mayor is going to look at that and he is going to do what he needs to do to present a budget that he is comfortable with. He has been pretty stead fast from day 1 that public safety is his number 1 priority. He is not going to recommend a budget that is going to compromise public safety being Police or Fire. But that doesn't mean whatever the Police Department and Fire Department wants is going to be what they get. They are going to have to look at some choices. We are going to work with our employees to address some cost saving measures. Over the last 3 to 4 years we have had great success with our employees on coming up with ideas. Our cabinet has been great on coming up with alternatives that we can live with. I think for the most part if you ask someone out in the city if they have seen their services seriously degraded from the City over the last 4 or 5 years, I don't think that they would say that they have. Most people will say oh yeah I didn't know that. They care about if they call 911 they had better get a response and it had better be quick if their house is on fire or if there is someone in their house. They would like their streets occasionally plowed. They want to know if they have concerns with something in their neighborhoods that someone is going to address that. There are a number of things 3

that they expect to get and they have been getting. They expect to have a decent parks system; they just renewed the Parks Mileage. So they value those. So we have done a good job over the last few years, as have many cities. Commissioner Ferro asked if that $15 million cut includes $2 million in revenue sharing. Jerry said yes it is. We have a risk that the Governor will purpose to eliminate all statutory revenue sharing and that would be another 5 so it would be $20 million instead of $15 million. Commissioner Ferro asked if all of the property tax appeals were approved how much of a loss would that be? Jerry responded that it would be $3 million and that would be worse case. We can't control the time frame on it either. Commissioner Brown asked what has been the real affect of the 36 hour weeks. Jerry stated that people have noticed that because it is sometimes a little harder to get a hold of a department. Some offices are closed on Friday's. Planning and Neighborhood Development works four 9 hour days and are closed on Fridays and people had to adjust to that. Treasurer's office is closed every other Friday. Early on we had people coming in and knocking on the door. Interdepartmentally it is probably more complicated. We tried to be flexible with the employees and when you call to talk to someone you find out that they are not there that day. Beyond that we made sure people had the ability to pay their taxes. We had builders that weren't to happy that needed permits only to come down and find out that the office was closed on Friday. We tried to work with that by saying that if you call us in advance we will make the adjustments. It's been ok. But it has been tough internally to schedule more than anything. There have been times that we have had to work people more than 36 hours and then the question comes up who gets to do that? Commissioner Washington asked when is that set to end. Jerry stated that the agreement with the labor contracts was until the end of this fiscal year. We will be talking with our Unions. Commissioner Hudson asked if stepping up our enforcement of collections give you a bigger increase in revenue. Jerry stated that it would some but not a lot. I think you have to look at our population. We have a high number of folks who just can't afford it. We could harass them more but what little we would get would not be worth the harassment. We had this conversation with District Court, District Court creates enough revenue to take care of them selves and that is not the case here. We will be looking at all the fees and charges to see if they are enough and we will be looking at the way we do things as we have always done. I wish there was a silver bullet somewhere but there is not. People have asked about raising taxes and yes it can be done by Council, but if they raise it 4 mil it is only going to give $8 million not $15. The Mayor has been pretty stead fast on living within our means.

Commissioner Hudson asked if they have gone back and looked at possible savings that did not get passed and reviewed those again? Jerry said that they have looked at everything a second time. Commissioner Hudson asked about like another incentive for retiring? Jerry stated that they have offered 2 years in a row a retirement incentive. He said we have worked hard not to lay anyone off and have been successful so far. I am not sure the answer is offering another retirement incentive right now. Commissioner Washington asked if there was any consideration to selling assets. Jerry stated that we are going down an entire list of things. Some things will not happen that quickly. Long term we could look at selling City Hall. We are looking at our entire inventory of Parks. We have 104 Parks in the City about half of them are really considered by the Parks Department as program Parks. Commissioner Vinson stated that the City has a lot of rental property has it been considered to raise the fee for rentals? Jerry said that it is one of the items on the list to look at. Firefighter Weber asked if there was an option to sell the Golf Courses. Jerry said that we only have 1 golf course left open. The rest of them are vacant and they are on the list to look at selling. But some of these things do require the vote of the people to sell them. We have tried to minimize our cost to maintain them only to get weed ordinance violations from the Townships. Commissioner Brown asked if the City Council was being fairly corporative with the Mayor of the budget issues. Jerry stated that they do no know yet. He said you are one of the first groups that we have meet with. At this point we have talked with them but they don't know what we have proposed to Fire and Police. They are concerned; their question is how are you going to do this? Commissioner Ferro asked about regionalization. He asked if that has been looked at as a possibility and what kind of cost savings is there? Jerry stated that it has been talked about and talked about a lot. I think there is not enough pain yet and not enough incentive yet. He stated that in his opinion only that if the State was to say you want revenue sharing than you need to do something specific on regionalism, if that were to happen I think you would see a lot of people jumping. That is a multi million dollar incentive. Then people would begin to pay attention. There are more corporations going on than one sees. The 911 Center for example is regional. They will be moving out to their new location on Jolly Road and Cedar Street by spring 2012 and then we won't be supporting them once that happens. There has been talk and meetings about the Fire Departments. .5

Chief Cochran said that there is a meeting on Friday regarding that. Jerry said it best that there is this perception out there that it is Lansing's problem and Lansing is the one that is hurting and we are not going to come in and solve Lansing's problems. In all fairness there is a lot that we have done, a lot of positive things and I have discussed those with you. Commissioner Hudson asked if there is a priority list of all departments that are funded? As a homeowner I feel Fire and Police are very important and I am all in favor of supporting neighborhoods. If I had to choose between having a community center painted or something for the kids to do during the summer and having patrols on the streets or in the stations I would choose safety. Do you have a list of where the money is going? Jerry stated that all of them are important. The budget that will be presented will reflect the Mayors priorities. Part of what we need to do as a city is grow. We have to have people who want to live here; we need to have businesses that want to locate here. We can't do it if there are holes in the streets and if you wonder if Police and Fire are going to respond. It's not that simple, you can't just go down the list, and we want to do it all. The one thing we do know is that everything we do benefits some people. All you have to do is say that you are taking something away and all of a sudden you have this group of people coming up with reasons not to. This budget will be a getting back to basic budget. For example, to provide basic Fire services, do we need to do everything that we are currently doing, do we need to have all the personnel that we are using? Commissioner Vinson asked when looking at the budget, do you look at it on a 1 year status or a 2 year status? Jerry said that he was glad that this question was asked. He said we like to look at it by multi year. Last year at this time we said it's not only going to be tough this year but over the next 4 years it will be tuff. We predicted that it would be 2015 before we saw growth and revenues would resume before we would see a difference and we have now revised it to be 2016. We are looking financially ahead and there are things that we have got to begin to do now if we are going to try and impact the City finances in the next 2 years. We have to look ahead and know where we are going. So having said this and with all the gloom and doom we are going to continue to invest in the City. We have got to continue to make this City attractive, we have got to aggressively pursue businesses to come here. We will get through it. Chief Cochran stated that we have got to look at the positives, looking right across the street we have the world headquarters for the Accident Fund and bringing jobs to the downtown area. Administrative Comments - Fire Chief Tom Cochran Introduced Michelle Greko. She is a newest staff member here at the office. She is filling in for Patti who is off on leave. Mike Lewis had back surgery and is doing well. We have had some very productive meetings and have some great ideas on building a budget on $25 million. I have brought in my division heads and some administrative assistants and we have been very productive. I am 6

communicating with the unions. The unions are meeting with their boards and are having some very serious discussions. We are about ready to submit our first round of proposals. We have taken delivery of our new Tech Rescue Vehicle. It is at Station 8. That ^ was purchased through grant funds. It is a beautiful rig and there is a lot involved with that like transferring all the equipment. Training is required to operate this vehicle. Would like to see about changing the location of February's meeting to Station 8 so you can see the new vehicle. End of year report is being worked on and needs to be completed. Tri-ad, No Senior with out Christmas. We held the event on December 15 and it was very successful. 270 Christmas baskets were delivered. They were very grateful for the hard work of the Firefighters at the station. It was really great to see the parade of Police and Fire vehicles going through the station picking up baskets and going and delivering them to the seniors. That was a huge positive event. Committee Reports None Old Business None New Business None General Order: Commissioner Washington requested to be excused from February's Meeting for she will be in Cancun for 2 weeks. Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner Ferro and supported by Commissioner Brown to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Minutes Submitted byr VLi.^E ' Michelle Greko

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APPROVED: February 9, 2011

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011

MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Maria Mejorado, Chair Commissioner Linda Sims Commissioner Patty Farhat Commissioner Bob Noordhoek Commissioner Bill Renfrew Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson Commissioner Jan Kolp MEMBERS EXCUSED: Commissioner Clyde Carnegie

OTHERS PRESENT: Chief Teresa Szymanski Bernard Brantley, Commission Investigator Jim DeLine, Secretary Michael Mathis, Legal Advisor MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC/GUESTS: Ellie Renfrew, Wellesley Dr

CALL TO ORDER - Commissioner Mejorado After having established a quorum, Commissioner Mejorado called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Commissioner Kolp led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT - Agenda Items None. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Commissioner Mejorado The minutes of the regular meeting of April 19 were approved as submitted and placed on file. EDUCATION PRESENTATION No education presentation was scheduled for the April meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - Chief Szymanski CD

Chief Szymanski expressed her appreciation to Commissioner Farhat for the hard work she did on the campaign supporting the recent millage proposal. She was also appreciative of Commissioner / Chaplain Carnegie for his attendance at line-up and staff meetings after the millage defeat. She and Captains Hall and Yankowski also attended and offered to be available to employees. The Chief feels that the defeat was not a referendum on the Police Department, but on the economy. Last night, the City Council approved the Mayor's austere budget. Union concessions are still a possibility and could result in decreasing the number of layoffs. She is hopeful on that front. The position of Administrative Assistant to Special Operations has been spared as it will shift from the general fund to

Board of Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2011 Page 2 being financed with forfeiture money. We will now go forward with layoff notices. The layoffs will be effective July 1. Four were already sent out to sergeants who have the option of returning to the nonsupervisory unit of the FOP. A total of approximately fifty LPD employees will receive notices. This means officers with as many as eight years with LPD could be laid off. Morale is low but many officers are still giving their all. Two informational sessions for FOP members have been scheduled with a variety of resource people available including chaplains, Tom Krug, the Chief and Captains plus people from Michigan Works, retirement firms, MCOLES, and MESC. An informational session for Teamsters is planned but no date has been set. In answer to questions from the Board, Chief Szymanski reported that LPD is applying for a grant which could fund as many as eleven officers. The caveat is that we must agree to retain the level of staffing for a year after the grant concludes. Commissioner Sims noted that the Greater Lansing Visitors and Convention Bureau is checking into grants that would help to fund coverage during events. Commissioner Farhat asked about the possibility of Council authorizing a tax increase within its limit to do so. The Chief replied that she is doubtful that would happen. Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson noted that once the public sees the impact of having a smaller police force, they may be more inclined to vote to increase funding. In answer to other questions, the Chief noted that approximately 14% of those laid off are minority. HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON Bernard Brantley reported for Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson that the mobile food pantry is scheduled to be held at Plymouth Congregational Church this weekend. Commissioner Sims reported that a family of five has moved in to a home on Risdale in the One Church / One Family program. She also announced that the Project Homeless Connect will be expanded this year to serve the working poor. It will be named, "Project Community Connect." FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE No representative present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Establishment of a "Flower Fund" - tabled. Update of Commission Investigator Job Description - tabled. CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED Correspondence for the month of April was accepted and placed on file. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson noted a math error in the Detention report (p. 48) and she noted the big jump in calls placed to the 911 center via VOIP (p. 58). Commissioner Renfrew asked for more information on a "Crystal Report" mentioned on page eighteen. The Chief explained that it is a report on crime. Department reports for the month of April were accepted and placed on file. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Gov't / Community Liaison Committee - Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson announced August 23 as the date of the Board's outing in the City suite at Cooley Law School Stadium.

Board of Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2011 Page 3 Awards & Incentives Committee - Commissioner Noordhoek reminded all to attend tomorrow. He is hopeful that the ceremony is upbeat and well attended. Budget Committee - Commissioner Renfrew had nothing to report. Complaint Committee - Commissioner Farhat announced that the committee met last night and had a good meeting. Commission Investigator- had no additional comments. OTHER REPORTS Precinct Consolidation Steering Committee - had no report. Commissioner Farhat asked if this initiative is still being considered and the Chief reported that it was. Ad Hoc Committee on Board Policies and Rules - Commissioner Noordhoek reported that the committee met earlier today and is making progress. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson - reported on her positive experience working on the millage campaign with a firefighter from Station 6. She admires Commissioner Farhat for her tireless hard work on the campaign and is devastated on its defeat. She also congratulated Chief Szymanski on being nominated in the Woman of the Year recognition. It was a good night and fun event. Commissioner Renfrew - apologized to the Board for not being able to assist in the millage campaign as he continues to aide his wife extensively. Board members were completely understanding and supportive of-this effort. In light of the millage's defeat, he suggested several things including the possible use of a closed fire station for police use and the increased importance of a strong Neighborhood Watch program. Commissioner Noordhoek - had no additional comments. Commissioner Farhat expressed her appreciation to all who assisted in the millage campaign and congratulated Commissioner Carnegie on being named Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church. She also discussed the MATS presentation to the public where no one showed up. That reflects positively on the Department as it is a report on racial profiling. Commissioner Kolp - expressed deep sorrow at the defeat of the millage and is glad that people are not giving up on exploring options to more fully fund the Police Department. She noted that many of the officers being laid off will leave and not be available if / when they can be recalled. Commissioner Sims - expressed her appreciation to Commissioner Farhat for putting her "heart and soul" into working on the campaign to pass the millage. The effort was extremely well organized and "everything that could have been done, was done." She also expressed her appreciation to Chief Szymanski for being on her cable television program on election night and to Commissioner Kolp for the follow-up on Board member attendance matters. The ad hoc committee will include this issue as they discuss rules and procedures. She noted that it is always good to see the number of firefighters that assist with the mobile food pantry. She also commended Chief Szymanski on her leadership at this difficult time for many of the officers and she noted the successful Stop the Silence march. Commissioner Mejorado - was glad to be in attendance at the Stop the Silence march and at the public meeting regarding the MATS report. She requested that those present keep people in Louisiana who are affected by the recent flooding in their prayers.

Board of Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2011 Page 4 OTHER BUSINESS I DISCUSSION ITEMS

Commendation for Jim and Pat Heyden - Commissioner Noordhoek moved that the Board commend Jim and Pat Heyden for the work they do with the Lansing Police Historical Preservation Association by presenting them with a certificate of appreciation. The motion passed and Jim DeLine will prepare a draft for the Chair's approval.
PUBLIC COMMENT

None.
ADJOURNMENT - Commissioner Mejorado

There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Mejorado adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Official Proceedings of the City of Lansing Election Commission May 20, 2011 Meeting was called to order by City Clerk Swope at 10:04 a.m. Members Present: Chris Swope, City Clerk Maria Irish, City Assessor

Others Present:

Kevin Reeves, City Clerk's Office Bruce Utter, Election Coordinator Doh Kulhanek, City Attorney's Office Karl Biasi

1. Approval of Minutes

Moved by City Assessor Irish to accept the printed proceedings of the City of Lansing Election Commission Meeting of May 18, 2011. Motion Carried.
11. Public Comment

There was no public comment.


Ill. Ward Redistricting

City Clerk Swope showed City Assessor Irish the changes on the proposed new city ward boundary map. Moved by City Assessor Irish to redistrict the wards. Motion Carried.
IV. Precinct Adjustments

City Clerk Swope presented the precinct adjustments made and the rationale for same. Moved by City Assessor Irish to adopt the redistricting plan. Motion Carried. r - t-.,
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Meeting was adjourned at 10:12 a.m.

IraCITY OF LANSING , 12 p Historic District Commission ^ `^" ivils' k.G 5:30 p.m. Monday, May, 2, 2011 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3 MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m. 1. Philip Mondro, Cassandra Nelson, Mary Toshach, Tom Truscott, Members Present: Nathalie Winans Kara Wood (Excused) Members Absent: Bill Rieske Staff Present: 2. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - It was moved by Mr. Truscott, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0) to approve the agenda as printed. COMMUNICATIONS A Media Advisory form MSHDA regarding 2011 Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation. An e-mail from the National Trust Midwest Office regarding the Michigan Legislature's appropriation for the state historic tax credit. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. STAFF COMMENTS - Mr. Rieske reported that Sandy Allen has been appointed by the Mayor to fill one of the vacancies on the Commission. She is awaiting Council confirmation at this time. PRESENTATIONS - None. 7. BUSINESS SECTION Minutes for approval - March 16, 2011, April 4, 2011 meetings. A. It was moved by Ms. Nelson, seconded by Ms. Winans, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0) to approve the March 16 minutes as corrected. (Commission members had pointed out numerous corrections.) The minutes for the April 4 meetings were not presented for approval. Old Business - DISCUSSION ITEMS HDC Work Program - Master Plan Context. Mr. Rieske completed the a. presentation on the Master Plan, and focused on the Plan's PET (preserve, enhance, transform) analysis. He state that given the resources available, not everything can be preserved to Secretary of the Interior's Standards. The Commission can therefore have an important role in prioritizing resources for preservation. Historic Properties Rating Table. Mr. Rieske presented a table depicting the b. rating systems of Oakland and San Francisco, CA; the Vieux Carre Commission; and the City of New Orleans, and a draft column for Lansing. A discussion ensued regarding the validity of such a rating system, and the data and expertise required for making these determinations. Ms. Toshach reported that the selected communities utilized "The Evaluation of Historic Buildings", by Harold Kalman, as a source for their rating system. Mr. Truscott noted that Jefferson City, MO may be a good resource as well. C. 8.
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Discussion of potential policy regarding the designation of single resource properties that have already pulled building permits for renovation. HDC Guidelines and Review Procedures.

PENDING ITEMS: FUTURE ACTION REQUIRED

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Neighborhood Pattern Book. Historic preservation planning and its relationship to the Master Plan Project: Work Program

COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS - None COMMISSION MEMBER PRESERVATION RECOGNITIONS - None. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

Next regular meeting

5:30 PM, Monday, July 11, 2011, in the PND Conference Room

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5:30 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2011 Planning & Neighborhood Development Conference Room 316 North Capitol Avenue, Suite C3

Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. Members Present: Philip Mondro, Cassandra Nelson, Mary Toshach, Torn Truscott, Nathalie Winans Members Absent: Kara Wood (Excused) Bill Rieske Staff Present: Also Present: Jason Kildea, The Gillespie Group APPROVAL OF AGENDA - It was moved by Mr. Truscott, seconded by Ms. Toshach, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0) to approve the agenda as printed. COMMUNICATIONS - None. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS -- HDC-1-11 - Marshall St. Armory, 330 Marshall St., Free-standing Sign. Public Hearing A. Mr. Kildea reported that the City and Gillespie Group coordinated on closing the end of Elvin Court changing the address from 300 Elvin Court to 330 Marshall. He presented an arched entrance sign that extends across the driveway entrance. The design depicts features such as spires and mounted guns on each side, all to create a distinctive entrance to the property while harkening to the historic character of the building. In this design, a spire reaches upward from the top of the sign, with a circle saying "25" to signify the year built (1925). A smaller sign extends from the bottom of the arch, containing the address "330 Marshall". Removable banners are shown on each of the sign poles. Ms. Toshach suggested a more contemporary design with the spires and the date removed and no "faux history". In the ensuing discussion, Commission members recommended that the full date should be used, and represented in a historical marker rather than on the entrance sign. They recommended that the historical marker and firearms be located in the lawn area in the SE corner of the property. B. Commission Action During the discussion, Nathalie Winans sketched a conceptual design for the sign that depicted the Commission's recommendation. It was moved by Ms. Toshach, seconded by Mr. Truscott, and CARRIED unanimously (5-0) to approve the design concept as depicted in the diagram. The applicant and each of the commissioners initialed the diagram to indicate their concurrence, and the diagram is attached to these minutes to document the decision. 6. 7. 8. STAFF COMMENTS - Mr. Rieske reported that some people were interested in purchasing gg1 E. Hillsdale. PRESENTATIONS - None. BUSINESS SECTION A. Minutes for approval - March 16, 2010 meeting. No minutes were presented for approval. 1 [C^D^ 'i M D

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Old Business - DISCUSSION ITEM - HDC Work Program - Master Plan Context. TABLED - NO ACTION TAKEN. Other Business - None.

PENDING ITEMS: NO ACTION TAKEN A. Discussion of potential policy regarding the designation of single resource properties that have already pulled building permits for renovation. HDC Guidelines and Review Procedures. B. C. Neighborhood Pattern Book. D. Historic preservation planning and its relationship to the Master Plan Project. Work Program E. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Ms. Nelson noted that the Lansing's Historic Districts Ordinance calls for Commission membership to include an architect, if one is available. This prompted a discussion about Barry Wood, an architect who was appointed to the Commission, but not confirmed by City Council. Ms. Toshach suggested that the Planning Board membership include an HDC member. Mr. Rieske stated his belief that this dual membership is not permitted in the Michigan Planning Enabling Act P.A. 33 of 2008). Mr. Truscott noted that 2011 is the sesquicentennial anniversary of the start of the Civil War, and encouraged the celebration of history.

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COMMISSION MEMBER PRESERVATION RECOGNITIONS - None. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

Next regular meeting - 5:30 PM, Monday, May 2, 2011, in the PND Conference Room

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COMMISSION 310 Seymour Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 487-6550 Fax (517) 487-6977

MINUTES OF THE MAY 25, 2011 LANSING HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING PRESENT AT ROLL CALL: President Baltimore Vice-president Bell Commissioner Nelson Commissioner Robbins STAFF: Patricia Baines-Lake Kendra Schmidtman Forrest Babcock Ramiro Salazar David Abood Phil Chajkowski Rhonda Pagel Dona Davenport

President Baltimore called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm. All Commissioners present at roll call with the exception of Commissioner Nelson who arrived at 6:04PM. The Minutes of April 27, 2011 Regular Board Meeting were presented to the Commissioners for approval. Commissioner Bell moved to approve the minutes, it being seconded by Commissioner Robbins. Approved: Unanimously Resolution #1123 -Approval of Resolution #1123 - authorizes the finance division to write off accounts receivable in excess of 90 days. Commissioner Nelson moved to approve Resolution #1123, with Commissioner Bell seconding the motion. Approved: Unanimously Resolution #1124 - Fiscal Year 2010 Audit Finding Plan was presented to the Board by Finance Manager Ramiro Salazar. Commissioner Bell moved to approve the Resolution with a corrected Transmittal for Resolution #1124. Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion. Approved: Unanimously

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Resolution #1125 -Authorization to enter into a Contract with Able Concrete for installation and replacement work Commission wide. Commissioner Nelson moved to authorize entering into this Contract with Commissioner Robbins seconding the motion. Approved: Unanimously Kendra Schmidtman presented the Housing Choice Voucher Report to the Board. There were 40 more applications pulled to try and reach the 200 new lease ups. A 1 month HCV report was presented with the Report. Discussion was held on whether the

Board prefers the 1 month or if they would rather have a 3 month report. The Board
stated they would rather have the 3 month report. Phil Chajkowski, Finance Manager presented the Low income Public Housing and the Central Office Cost Center financial reports.

Forrest Babcock presented the Asset Management Overview and Asset Manager
Parsons' and Mendoza April activities for AMPs 102-104, 107-111 Asset Manager's, Pagel and Abood presented their individual reports on their two AMPS. Mr. Babcock also spoke to doing an extensive study on utility use and contracting with a large company to come in and revamp with the new bells and whistles and us paying back as we save money on electric, gas and water. The Board asked for a report on number of residents paying flat rent. Director Lake spoke to the new design for the Hildebrandt Park office and community

center. The Housing Choice Voucher Department is undergoing a mini-reorganization. There will be no more furlough days as of June 15, 2011. They will be doing a site visit to Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids administers 3000 Housing Choice Vouchers. .
interviews are complete and an individual has been offered the CLC Coordinator position part-time. There has been activity regarding Oliver Towers and the City. We have extended the deadline for the Website RFP to June 2, 2011. No public comment.

There being no further business, Commissioner Nelson moved to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm.

May 25, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes

Patricia Baines Lake, Executive Director and Secretary

May 25, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes

COMMISSION

310 Seymour Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 487-6550 Fax (517) 487-6977

MINUTES OF THE APRIL 27, 2Q11 LANSING HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING PRESENT AT ROLL CALL: President Baltimore Commissioner Nelson Commissioner Robbins ABSENT: STAFF: Vice-president Bell Patricia Baines-Lake Kendra Schmidtman Forrest Babcock Ramiro Salazar Sona Mendoza David Abood Phil Chajkowski Rhonda Pagel Dona Davenport

President Baltimore called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. President Baltimore noted a mistake on the minutes -- he was not present at the meeting to ask for adjournment after noting the correction -he asked for a motion to approve the minutes of March 30, 2011. Commissioner Georgina Nelson responded by moving to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion. Approved: Unanimously President Baltimore requested approval to change the Agenda to include a closed session after the informational part of the meeting. Commissioner Nelson moved and Commissioner Robbins seconded a motion to amend the agenda. Approved: Unanimously Resolution #1122 A proposed Bed Bug Policy was presented to the Board for approval. In addition, the Board was provided a copy of LHC's Bed Bud for approval Standard Operating Procedure for their information. Director Lake described thetraining employees received from the State Health Department and our extermination contractor. After discussion, Commissioner Nelson moved to approve the Policy with Commissioner Robbins seconding the motion. Approved: Unanimously

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Director Lake presented the Capital Fund Report to the Board. This report outlines the work being done with the 2008-2009 and 2010 Capital Funds. Phil Chajkowski, Finance Manager presented the Low Income Public Housing and the Central Office Cost Center financial reports. He noted we have taken over the Management Agent duties for Oliver Gardens. Finance Manager, Ramiro Salazar presented the Housing Choice Voucher Program Financials. He described the value of the increased administrative fee the Housing Choice Voucher Program will earn with the new lease ups. Forrest Babcock presented the Asset Management Overview and Asset Manager Parsons' February activities for AMPs 102-104. Asset Manager's, Pagel, Mendoza and Abood presented their individual reports on their two AMPS. Kendra Schmidtman reported 156 new Housing Choice Vouchers were leased up from the 200 person Housing Choice Voucher Draw which started in November 2010. All quality file audits were done and were 100% accurate. Commissioner Nelson moved and Commissioner Robbins 2"d the motion to go into
Closed Session to discuss litigation. Closed session started at 6:48 pm.

Regular session reconvened at 7:12 pm. Commissioner Nelson moved to approve the settlement terms regarding the litigation as presented. Approved: Unanimously During the closed session Director Lake exempted herself from the discussion of a matter associated with the law suit because of a preexisting relationship with the resident. Commissioner Nelson also made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Director of Asset Management regarding the resident's Transfer request. Approved: Unanimously Director Lake presented her Quarterly Report. Some of the highlights were - LHC has completed the initial draft of a RFP to dispose of Oliver Tower and secure new office space, however, the City of Lansing is completing its review and edit and the RFP for Web Design services is going out May 2. She also provided an overview of the training employees received this quarter. Public Comment: None There being no further business, Commissioner Nelson moved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.

April 27, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes

Patricia aines Lake, Executive Director and Secretary

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April 27, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes

LHC

COMMISSION 310 Seymour Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 487-6550 Fax (517) 487-6977

MINUTES OF THE MARCH 30, 2011


LANSING HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING Bell Commissioner Nelson Commissioner Robbins President Baltimore Patricia Baines-Lake Lisa Krell David Abood Kendra Schmidtman c..n :7,;z em
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Vice President Bell called the meeting to order at 6:07pm. Immediately after roll call Vice president Bell convened the Public Hearing on LHC's 2011-2012 Annual Plan. Forrest Babcock gave a general overview of the annual plan process and provided highlights of the two on site meetings. He provided a pictorial overview of the projects completed by the commission utilizing ARRA funds and Capital Funds. Mr. Babcock then provided a detailed overview of the proposed future capital fund expenditures by
site and in general and proposed policy changes to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan ("ACOP") and the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. The

Vice President asked the members of the public if they had any questions. Mr. Forrest responded to the public's question and then entertained questions from the Board. Both entities asked questions regarding the proposed ACOP changes. After receiving responses to all questions Commissioner Nelson moved and Commissioner Robbins second a motion to submit the Annual Plan as drafted by staff. Resolution #1121 Annual Plan Submission was presented to the Board for consideration. Commissioner Nelson moved to approve the submission to HUD, Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion.
Approved: Unanimously

Vice President Bell asked if the minutes of the February 23, 2011 had been reviewed by the Commissioners. Commissioner Georgina Nelson responded by moving to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion. Approved: Unanimously

Vice President Bell asked if the minutes of the March 10, 2011 had been reviewed by the Commissioners. Commissioner Georgina Nelson responded by moving to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion. Approved: Unanimously Resolution #1120 Annual Certified Audit was presented to the Board for approval. Jeff Cunningham of the Rezick Group provided an overview, by telephone of the changes made since completion of the draft. The Audit includes a finding against the Commission for utilizing Housing Choice Voucher Funds for Public Housing purposes. The auditor indicated Low Income Public Housing had the funds available to correct the finding. He also went over the Commission's response to the finding which he felt was adequate. The Director committed to book a transfer of funds from Low Income Public Housing to Housing Choice Voucher sufficient to correct the Audit Finding within 30 days. After some discussion to better understand the nature of the finding and how to correct the same, Commissioner Nelson moved to approve submitting the audit to HUD, Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion. Approved: Unanimously Ramiro Salazar, Finance Manager presented the Housing Choice Voucher Program financial report, Central Office Cost Center and individual Asset Management Project's financial reports. Forrest Babcock presented Asset Management Overview, Asset Manager Parsons' January activities for AMPs 102-104 and Asset Manager, Pagel's report on Hildebrandt scattered site 105 David Abood reported on S. Washington Park and AMP 112 , and Sona Mendoza reported on activity at LaRoy Froh and AMP 111. Kendra Schmidtman explained the 200 person Housing Choice Voucher Draw which started in November 2010. She indicated a significant result of this effort would be visible in the cumulative increased lease up numbers on next month's report Director Lake indicated the Detroit Field Office Director completed a tour of LHC sites and some of the ARRA improvements. He also now understands 1st hand the need to relocate our Central Office. Members of the public who spoke during the Public Hearing had no additional comments or questions. Vice President Bell asked if there was any other business.

There being no further business, Commissioner Baltimore moved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm.

Patricia Belies Lake, Executive Director and Secretary

PARK BOARD MINUTES Foster Community Center May11,2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Kibbey, Dusty Fancher, Ron Loft, Adam Hussain, Paul Carrier, Pat Murray, Luke Canfora Excused: Patricia Spitzley

MEMBERS ABSENT:

OTHERS PRESENT:

Murdock Jemerson, Parks and Recreation Director; Pat Lindemann, Ingham County Drain Commissioner and 2 representatives; Bob Trezise, EDC; Randy Hannan, Mayor's office; Marti Wheeler; Julie and Phil Mannino; Sue Eareckson, Friends of Bancroft Park; Will Rogers and Marylou Mason, Chavez Commission; Joan Nelson; Kellie Brown, Board Secretary 7:10 p.m.

CALLED TO ORDER:

ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None STATEMENT OF CITIZENS None BOARD MINUTES Motion was made by Pat Murray to accept the April 13, 2011 minutes as submitted, seconded by Dusty Fancher. 7 yeas, 0 nays Motion carried NEW BUSINESS Cesar Chavez Memorial Committee- Presentation Will Rogers, Cesar Chavez Committee, proposed a memorial at Riverfront Park and provided a rendition of the proposed monument. It would be a three sided, polished gray granite monument with bronze plaques on each side depicting the history of Mr. Chavez. Mr. Rogers stated Great Lakes Monument received the project. The monument would be 70 yards north of the Shiawassee Bridge in Riverfront Park. They are proposing the monument would be housed in a 20'x40'x10' pergola. The design of the pergola has not yet been determined. On each side of the monument would be benches engraved with sponsors. Rick Kibbey inquired if this is in the vicinity of the restrooms and playground. Mr. Rogers stated it is not. Kibbey also inquired if it is in the flood line and that would need to be checked and verified. Murdock Jemerson stated he had spoke with Mr. Rogers about the process and this is a preliminary presentation. The committee has been provided the form from the department regarding memorials to complete and return. Luke Canfora inquired if funding has been established. Mr. Rogers indicated the project is almost completely funded. Rick Kibbey suggested the committee meet with the Parks Department's landscape architect to obtain his professional opinion. Red Cedar Renaissance Plan - Presentation &Resolution

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Pat Lindemann, Ingham County Drain Commissioner, stated years ago they were working off of a federal grant to figure out what was wrong with the Red Cedar River. This river is one of the most polluted rivers in the state, which means it exceeds the total daily maximum loading by the EPA regarding quality for human contact. When the study was done there were 236 storm inputs that went into the Red Cedar River and out of all of them the Montgomery Drain was the worst. The Montgomery Drain is the drainage district which encompasses Frandor, the neighborhood to the north, a little bit of Lansing Township and the Red Cedar Golf Course. This watershed is 70% to 80% impervious, which means about 9 out of 10 drops of rain run right into the river. Lindemann reviewed pictures of discharges and pollution which run into the river. Pat Lindemann stated about 5 years ago he contacted the City of Lansing, Mayor Bernero and the Park Board to talk about his plans. He worked with a team from Clean Water Action and some MSU students who put together a survey which encompassed businesses in Frandor and golfers to receive their input about cleaning the river and what they thought of Frandor as a shopping center. The bottom line was almost 100% of people interviewed agreed the situation needed to be repaired. Pat Lindemann stated a couple of years ago they started to work steadily to examine every possibility and there is a huge interest in the economic development possibilities and rebuilding the park. Pat Lindemann stated they would like to use the golf course to take the polluted water and run it off the landscape through a series of interventions, such as rain gardens, wetland systems, etc. The water will run through a series of ponds to make the park a semi-recreational area to interact with the storm water. Lindemann provided and reviewed conceptual drawings of the interactive park, reviewed the economic impact to offer 12 acres along Michigan Avenue as part of an incentive to draw cash from the project. If engineered correctly, this could create 95% clean up of the polluted water. Pat Lindemann stated this is only a vision; it is not a designed, engineered project. Their intent is to go to every neighborhood group, CATA, bicycle clubs, etc to find out what they would like to see in the park and design the best possible project in the end to meet everyone's needs. Paul Carrier stated he remembers a previous presentation and inquired about possible grants. Lindemann stated Bob Trezise will discuss the contamination and Brownfield possibilities. Pat Lindemann stated Phase II of the Clean Water Act which kicked off in March 2003 obligates areas such as this, under Federal Law, be cleaned up. Pat Lindemann asked for a Park Board member to sit in on the monthly project meetings to provide input on the design of this project. Bob Trezise, Lansing Economic Development Corporation, stressed this is the first step of a conceptual vision. There will be a summer full of participation to receive input on what will work and will not, criticisms, and what people would like. Fundamentally they are trying to make a connection between communities, the river front, the environment and jobs. Bob Trezise stated three words describe the Red Cedar Renaissance and those are jobs, environment and recreation. The first step toward devising the Michigan Avenue gateway is to obtain 12 acres of the Red Cedar Golf Course. This will create a new project investment, clean the run water off before it enters the river and provide recreational opportunities. The Red Cedar Renaissance would be located where what was known as the Red Cedar Golf Course and is now known as the Red Cedar Park is located. The Park is owned by the City of Lansing, is deed restricted and can only be sold with consideration by the Park Board and with approval of the people of the City of Lansing in a public vote. That still will not be the end of it, the real decision making process is when City Council would need to consider a purchase/sale or development agreement. Specifically the City is proposing to sell 12 of the 61 acres. The 12 acres run along Michigan Avenue on the eastern edge. This does not include the western corner, which has another set of restrictions. Trezise stated this is a private, mixed use development and in discussions with Michigan State University they are interested in international areas. Forty-nine acres is for the "backyard" of the development for a natural park.

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The Michigan Avenue Gateway is the grand vision and encompasses the Michigan Avenue corridor along the park and Frandor and the area represents a lot of job creation potential. Dusty Fancher inquired about the 12 acre development along Michigan Avenue and would the building allow for an open view to the "backyard" park and where the parking and access to the park would be. She does not want the park to be hidden. Bob Trezise stated the question has come up regarding significant flooding issues at the park. The 12 acres exists in a flood plain, but not a flood way which makes a large difference. Construction in a flood way is difficult to do, but in a flood plain it is fine with the right construction techniques. Bob Trezise stated an environmental study has been done and the soil is badly contaminated from the pesticides and fertilizers used over the years at the golf course. This does make it a Brownfield eligible, but the soils are strong and good for development. A TIF would be placed around the 12 acres and new buildings would create tax revenue. The plan is to capture the money for 10 years or so to pay off development; second proceeds from the sale of the property could be used for amenities; third there should be some attempt in the RFP of how the developer would participate in the "backyard" and fourth would be to utilize EDC, DNR, EPA, etc grants to off set costs. Kibbey is concerned with money from the sale of the land being diverted to something else and not being used for the original intentions for the park. He also inquired what the land is appraised at. Bob Trezise stated the appraisal is about one-half of the way finished. Randy Hannan stated on behalf of Mayor Bernero there is not a problem with using proceeds for capital improvements to the park. The process for selling the 12 acres would be placed on the Council agenda before May 23 for approval in order to be placed on the August ballot for public vote. If the city voters approve the sale, the EDC would do a national RFP, a web site would be created with questions and answers for all developers to view regarding the project. Rick Kibbey inquired if the owners of Frandor are receptive. Pat Lindemann stated yes and no. Randy Hannan stated the objective with the Frandor owners is to push the assessment down as low as possible with Brownfield money to minimize the effect on the tenants. Rick Kibbey inquired if everyone had a chance to review the Committee of the Whole resolution. He stated the one thing that caught his eye is the language which reads "WHEREA AS, any net proceeds from the sale of the Parcel would be exclusively dedicated to capital improvements within the remainder of the park; and". His suggestion was "the idea that 12 acres of dedicated park public park land along Michigan Avenue could be incorporated into a "gateway" project between East Lansing and Lansing. We further agree with the concept presented that the urban portion of the site (the 12 acres along Michigan Avenue) would be developed to urban standards and uses, and that the balance of the site would be an improved and upgraded public park including uses to process storm water from the Montgomery Drain, some recreational uses including trails and naturalized vegetation and habitat consistent with the Red Cedar floodplain. The overall use of the site is to feature low-impact development practices as typified by the Tollgate project by Groesbeck golf course". "Any funds from sale of Red Cedar are not to be used for predevelopment expenses for the project, but to be retained for capital improvements at Red Cedar Park ONLY." "We have been lead to understand this action is for the purpose of allowing the drain commissioner to explore proposals and partners for the project and that no sale of the property will be finalized until the Park Board and the public have an opportunity to review the proposed project. In case the project does not proceed, the parkland will not be sold. We have additionally been told that the Park Board will have voting representation on the committee which reviews the RFP responses. Kibbey stated he wrote this down so that the Board would have a written record of what the understanding of this project was and he would like to see this as an addendum to the resolution. Paul Carrier moved to approve the resolution with the recommended amendment. Fancher supported.

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Pat Murray stated he could support the proposal with the removal of a line in the fifth WHEREAS that states "the redevelopment of the Parcel is in the best interest of the City because". Without the removal of said line, Murray stated he could not support this resolution. He is not against people voting on this, but he cannot support this with people thinking he feels it is in the best interest of the people. Randy Hannan stated it is a matter of procedure and a recommendation can be made to make this change, but it has been submitted to Council and only they can change the resolution. Pat Murray clarified the Park Board does not vote on the resolution, but votes to support the resolution. Murdock Jemerson stated he would like to see the Park Board mentioned in the resolution in some way and what action was taken by the Board in relationship to this resolution. Dusty Fancher called for question. Kibbey stated a question has been called and a vote will be on the resolution as presented with the understandings of what has been on the table. 5 yeas; 1 nay; I abstained Motion carries Ron Loft stated he was going to vote no until he read the last paragraph on the second page which states if the voters approve this is August, there will be a second vote on the plan. His reservation is, in any best case scenario and in the past, plans have not always materialized as first presented, making him reluctant to change any plan. Randy Hannan stated in response to Murdock's comment about having something in Council's resolution about the Park Board's action he will recommend it to the Committee of the Whole and add an additional WHEREAS. Waverly Park Randy Hannan stated on Monday Mayor Bernero proposed to City Council to seek authorization for voters to sell Waverly Park and Michigan Avenue Park in the August primary election. As you know they are adjacent parks to Michigan Avenue and Saginaw. Both parks are outside of the city limits in Lansing Township and total about 100 acres. As is the case with Red Cedar the authorization to sell would be the first step, not the last. Any actual deal would come back to the Park Board for consideration and to City Council for final approval. Randy Hannan clarified that Mayor Bernero is and has always been a strong advocate of the city's park system, however he has a lot of other departments to manage just as well as the City likes to manage the parks. There is an extremely limited amount of resources due to the national recession and the collapse of real estate values; we are challenged to do with less and less revenue. As a result of this, we have to take a hard look at our park system and we have to ask what we can afford to maintain in the manner we all expect in order to meet the standards we have for the park system. Randy inquired if there are too many parks, some would argue there is no such thing; we have over 2000 acres of parks including cemeteries and are adding more parks, such as Hunter's Ridge and Maguire Park and re-opening Crego Park. Over the years the budget challenges have forced the City to put more and more of the Park Millage money into operations and maintenance as opposed to capital improvements. This does not leave much for capital improvements or for matching funds for Trust Fund grants. Administration would like to put on the table and consider selling these parks to generate very much needed money for capital improvements in our parks. That is exactly where the net proceeds from the sale of these properties would go. None of it would be used for operations, because as stated it is never a good idea to sell capital assets and then use the money for annual operating costs, because it is a one-time fix. Randy Hannan stated at this time administration does not know how much the properties are worth. It would clearly be in the millions of dollars. Dusty Fancher stated on the resolution presented to the Board, the third WHEREAS states the net proceeds "can be" dedicated and could a recommendation be made and would the Mayor support the recommendation to change the "can be" to "shall".

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Dusty Fancher moved to support the resolution with the changes discussed with Mr. Hannan. Adam Hussain seconded. Pat Murray stated he has a similar argument; he could support the proposal with the removal of a line in the third WHEREAS that states "the sale of the Property is in the best interest of the City because". Without the removal of said line, Murray stated he could not support this resolution. He would be love to vote on a simple proposal that states the Parks Board believes the proposal to sell the property should be submitted to the clcctivco electors of the City of Lansing for approval, but on a vote to support this whole resolution he would be a no vote. Ron Loft stated he has more reservations probably because this seems vaguer and we are not planning to keep any of this as park land and he is nervous because he feels he was appointed to this Board to try to protect the City's interests in the parks. He appreciates the net proceeds could help with capital improvements, but he is not sure this language would necessarily protect that in future budgetary problems and crisis down the road when money may be needed in other areas outside of the parks. He has strong reservations and would not be supportive. Dusty Fancher stated in her opinion putting this before the Park Board to ask the voters of the City of Lansing if they want to sell this or not is how our charter is designed and extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures and she would have a lot more reservations if this park was in the city. Pat Murray inquired if anyone has spoken to Lansing Everett's Cross Country team. Murdock Jemerson stated he has not spoken to them about the sale of the property. Rick Kibbey called for question. Ron Lott stated when the Park Board states this type of resolution, in some voters' minds it may appear the Park Board encourages a yes vote and he still has reservations. Rick Kibbey clarified the motion was to accept the resolution with the amended language to change "can be dedicated" to "shall be dedicated" 5 yeas; 2 nays Motion Carried Murdock Jemerson asked Randy to make the same recommendation regarding including the Park Board's action to the resolution. OLD BUSINESS Park Metrics Tabled until next month. Naturalization of Parks Rick Kibbey stated last month they had a list of parks they were going to look at and asked for a list of criteria to use in reviewing the parks. The list is not available. Tabled until next month UPDATES Golf RFP

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Murdock Jemerson stated they received six proposals and this Friday the committee will be meeting to review the proposals. Jerry Ambrose, Stephanie Robinson, Doug Kelly, Jason Crocker, Murdock Jemerson, Tom Beavers, Scott Keith, Mr. Baker, and Pat Spitzley. At the first meeting there will be a consultant, Director Richard Singer, from the National Golf Foundation who has reviewed all the proposals and will be providing a synopsis of the companies and the proposals, questions will be entertained from the committee to Mr. Singer and the committee will get the proposals to review to come back with recommendations. Luke Canfora suggested obtaining their OSHA history and their labor violation history. Murdock Jemerson stated that question was not asked in the RFP to provide that information. Cemetery RFP Murdock Jemerson stated only received one RFP and it is back out to bid with a June 2 return date. A similar process will be done to put a committee together and a request for a park board member will be made. Murdock Jemerson stated Pat Spitzley was concerned with doing due diligence in the sale of Waverly and Red Cedar and making sure grant monies were not used in the development of these parks. Murdock provided a list of grant history and neither of these parks were listed as receiving grant money. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted: Kellie Brown, Park Board Secretary Approved June 8, 2011

To:

Lansing City Council 10th Floor City Hall 124 W. Michigan Ave Lansing , MI 48933 (517) 483-4177 (517) 483-7630 fax

Date: From: Regarding:

07/11/11 Judith "Judy" Schmania

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Medical marijuana
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I am not a Lansing resident and I do not live in your city but I :do shop there frequently and outside of Livingston County my dollars are spent primarily in Lansing Michigan. I have attended college in Lansing for years. I continue to attend continuing education programs held at hotels in Lansing. I often list the Radisson Hotel as one of my favorite venue locations for future education programs. My family and I frequently dine out in your city. I wanted to let you know that medical marijuana businesses do not "scare" me away, they do not make me feel "unsafe" and they. don' t " scare my dollars away. " Please listen to all of the people about medical marijuana dispensaries but please don' t be fooled by those who use tactics like saying potential customers for other businesses in the area are "scared away" or "feel unsafe" because a dispensary is located in the area. Michigan voters weren ' t scared when they voted to approve medical marijuana for Michigan residents. I do not believe medical marijuana dispensaries scare people or make them feel unsafe and I certainly don ' t think they taint Lansing with a bad image. Rather just the opposite is true when I think about Lansing. I believe the leadership has forward thinking in

Thomas "Tom" & Judith "judy" Schmania 4901 Sierra Drive, P.O. Box 1169, Howell, Michigan 48844-1169

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regulating dispensaries as a business as well as demonstrates your sound business judgment and your understanding of complex a medical, political and financial issue facing your city regarding dispensaries. I don ' t think medical marijuana dispensaries are evil or run by "evil doers. " I do think medical marijuana is a medication and should be classified as such and dispensed in a manner that all prescribed medications are dispensed. I believe when "Big Pharma " recognizes the potential money-maker of medical marijuana they will be inundating the world with slick media techniques designed to promote getting the medication from a pharmacy near you that you can trust that will guide you to safe and effective use of the drug. Medical marijuana dispensaries should be classified as a business. Medical marijuana should only be dispensed in a business location and not from someone's home in a residential neighborhood. I don ' t ever want to see big neon green marijuana leaves flashing in some residential neighborhood window. I believe a bipartisan team of Reps. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and Ron Paul, R-Texas, has introduced federal legislation that would permit states to legalize, regulate, tax and control marijuana without federal interference. The bill would limit the U.S. government role in marijuana enforcement to interdiction of crossborder or inter-state smuggling. Citizens would be able to legally grow, use or sell cannabis in the states, which have legalized the forbidden weed. Michigan voters voted to allow medical marijuana for medical patients in this state. However there remains a difficult struggle between state and federal law enforcement over interpretation of the law, the growing and dispensing of medical marijuana that has
Thomas "Tom" & Judith "judy" Schmania 4901 Sierra Drive, P.O. Box 1169, Howell, Michigan 48844-1169 2011

become a roadblock for patients to find legal, reliable resources for this medication. Federal laws against possession and sale of marijuana are antiquated, outdated uninformed, clearly demonstrate a lack of education, are roadblocks for medical patients and are far too expensive to waste time, energy and dollars on today. I voted to legalize medical marijuana. As a nurse and a human being I looked into my heart and then I set out on a research quest for information about marijuana, and benefits of medical marijuana before I cast my vote that day. I also talked to patients seeking the medication and to business people interested in this possible new service business. There were stacks of well documented studies that clearly repeatedly demonstrated that medical marijuana is a drug that effectively benefits many diseases and conditions such as relieves chronic pain, aids in nausea relief, stimulates appetites of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and aids in certain eye conditions. However I could find no FDA approval for the drug, but then the FDA couldn ' t legally study a recognized and well-established illegal substance because they would be in defiance of the law and would end up in the legal system and not aiding it. I looked into my heart and felt strongly that I could no longer deny this medication to people who are seeking relief for conditions that medical marijuana benefits. It concerns me that even after that vote passed patients are still struggling to find legal reliable sources, growers and dispensary businesses continue to be raided and charged with illegal activity that is clogging up our courts and justice system. I am not seeking medical marijuana for myself or any family member. I never could inhale regular cigarettes and I am not a

Thomas "Tom" & Judith "judy" Schmania 4901 Sierra Drive, P.O. Box 1169, Howell, Michigan 48844-1169

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smoker. What can I say-me and Bill Clinton-go figure! HaHaHa! I understand law enforcement concerns involving control of the product. However I feel that it is time to recognize the benefits of the drug for medical patients and admit the war on drugs has been a total failure in the country. With all the troubles this county is "quagmired " in these days lets redirect our energy, our resources and our laws to benefit people and move forward with a new approach to drugs. We need decriminalization laws, better drug education techniques and we need a treatment-based drug policy. The Marijuana Policy Project noted that that 2 weeks ago marked the 40th Anniversary of when President Nixon declared that the federal government was at war with marijuana and other drugs. Nixon had rejected recommendations by a presidential panel that the country moves toward decriminalization and an education and treatment-based drug policy. That was way back in 1972! The war on drugs is just another name on a list of wars and police actions we still haven' t won, we never will! It 's time to change strategy, focus and actions. This proposed legislation follows a recent report by the Global Commission on Drug Policy, released early this month that pronounced the War on Drugs a failure and advocated legal regulation of marijuana. Sixteen states and the District of Columbia - including the "Left Coast" of Washington, Oregon and California - have voted to allow medical use of marijuana - with a doctor 's prescription - to relieve pain. But federal laws against possession and sale of marijuana have continued to be enforced. Last November, 46.5 percent of California voters opted in favor of an initiative to legalize marijuana in America 's most populous state.
Thomas "Tom" & Judith "judy" Schmania 4901 Sierra Drive, P.O. Box 1169, Howell, Michigan 48844-1169 2011

It' s time for change. Thanks for your time and attention. Judy

Thomas "Tom" & Judith "judy" Schmania


4901 Sierra Drive, P.O. Box 1169, Howell, Michigan 48844-1169

2011

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