Neighborhood Improvement Authority
Monday, March 20, 2017
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order by Mayor Keane at 6:30 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Keane, Zorn, Palinsky, Tabazewski, Bira, Smith
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Bira, supported by Tabaszewski to approve the agenda as presented.
Unanimously carried.
ELECTION OF NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON
Motion by Tabaszewski, supported by Smith to nominate Cliff Bira as chairperson of the Neighborhood Improvement Authority. Unanimously carried.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
There were no comments made by the public.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Expenses Owed to the Flushing General Fund as of January 5, 2017
2. Monthly Expense Report – None
Motion by Palinsky, supported by Tabazewski to approve the consent agenda.
Unanimously carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Neighborhood Improvement Authority 2017 Meeting Schedule
2. Communication (December 5, 2016) from A. Bailey
Motion by Keane, supported by Tabazewski to receive and file communications.
Unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1.Appointment of the city treasurer as the treasurer of the Neighborhood Improvement Authority (MCL 125.2918 (2))
Motion by Keane, supported by Takazewski to appoint the city treasurer as treasurer of the NIA. Unanimously carried.
2.Appointment of the city manager as the secretary of the Neighborhood Improvement Authority (MCL 125.2918 (3))
Motion by Keane, supported by Smith to appoint the city manager as secretary of the NIA. Unanimously carried.
- Appointment of the city manager as the director of the Neighborhood Improvement
Authority (MCL 125.2918 (1))
Motion by Zorn, supported by Palinsky to appoint city manager as director of the NIA. Unanimously carried.
4. Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Neighborhood Improvement Authority Budget (MCL 125.2930)
Motion by Palinsky, supported by Smith to approve the FY 2017-2018 Budget (Revenue $4,942 and Expenses $1,371) and submit to the Flushing City Council.
Roll Call:
Yea: Zorn, Palinksy, Tabaszewski, Bira, Smith, Keane
Nay: None
5.ROWE Professional Services Proposal – Feasibility Study
Discussion was held regarding the cost to complete a feasibility study for the Woodland Ponds Property owned by the City of Flushing. No action was taken.
6. Creating and adopting rules governing the Neighborhood Improvement Authority
procedures and the holding of regular meetings, subject to the approval of the Flushing City Council (MCL 125.2917 (3))
The East Pierson Road Corridor Improvement Authority’s bylaws were presented for discussion and review to assist in the creation of such bylaws for the NIA.
Motion by Zorn, supported by Smith to postpone this item and place on the agenda of the next regular meeting of the NIA. Unanimously carried.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business.
NIA MEMBER COMMENTS
The water tower and Andrew Carl Trail (Woodland Ponds to Waterworks Park) were discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Zorn, supported by Tabaszewski to adjourn at 7:20 pm. Unanimously carried.