Battle Creek public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Police & Fire Pension
The Board accepted the November financial reports, which showed a portfolio market value of $161,144,495.02. Members also approved grammatical revisions to the Service Retirement Policy. The meeting included an investment update reflecting a new portfolio allocation of 65% stock and 35% bond.
- Approved agenda (voice vote)
- Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
- Accepted November financial reports and quarterly bank summaries (voice vote)
- Approved grammatical revisions to the Service Retirement Policy (voice vote)
Civil Service
The Commission authorized the start of the Training Officer Promotional Testing Process. It also certified five candidates from the 2021 Firefighter Eligibility List.
- Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Authorized City Clerk to initiate Training Officer Promotional Testing Process
- Certified candidates #16 through #20 on the 2021 Firefighter Eligibility List (Cody Richardson, Jason Alvarez, Collin Demanskowski, Tristan Devries and James Hickey)
Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners
The group approved the 2023 budget and the minutes from September 22, 2022. Members discussed chloride monitoring on the Battle Creek River and the need to revise the Federal Center agreement for the 2023 EGLE permit audit.
- Approved December 15, 2022 Agenda
- Approved September 22, 2022 Minutes
- Approved 2023 Budget
Sustainable BC Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting and established a new meeting schedule for 2023. Members discussed updates and ideas for the 2023 Sustainability Plan.
- Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (All yes)
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule: 4th Monday of even months at 1:30 pm, except December (3rd Monday) (All yes)
Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale
The meeting was held without a quorum, and no official business was conducted. Members received reports from the police and animal control services and discussed membership requirements.
Goguac Lake Board
The Board approved the 2023 aquatic plant treatment proposal from PLM Lake and Land Management and a $12,500 professional lake services proposal from Progressive AE. The 2022 year-to-date financial report was also approved. The Board discussed potential weed collection services and goose population management.
- Approved September 8, 2022 minutes (All yes)
- Approved 2022 year-to-date financial report (All yes)
- Approved 2023 aquatic plant treatment proposal from PLM Lake and Land Management (All approved)
- Approved Progressive AE 2023 proposal for Professional Lake Services for $12,500 (All approved)
Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central
The council did not approve previous minutes due to a lack of quorum. City staff provided reports on code enforcement and the demolition process for two properties. No new business was decided.
- Approval of November 10, 2022 minutes not done (no quorum)
- Beautiful Battle Creek Award given to One Nation at 544 W. Columbia Ave
Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin
The council approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting and recommended Station #3 for the Beautiful Battle Creek Award. Members discussed future goals regarding affordable housing, tiny homes, and economic development.
- Approved November 3 meeting minutes
- Recommended Station #3 for Beautiful Battle Creek Award
Police & Fire Pension
The Board approved a new Investment Policy Statement with updated asset allocation ranges. It also voted to replace the Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value manager with Allspring Special Small Cap Value. Additionally, the Board approved DROP applications for two police officers.
- Approved DROP application for William T. Gensch ($10,682.74 monthly benefit)
- Approved DROP application for James A. Blocker ($7,596.87 monthly benefit)
- Approved new Investment Policy with 3% Cash, 32% Fixed Income, and 65% Equities allocation
- Approved replacing Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value manager with Allspring Special Small Cap Value
- Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule (third Monday of each month)
- Accepted October financial reports and quarterly bank summaries
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals held show cause hearings for five residential properties. In each case, the board voted to affirm the Dangerous Building Official's designation of the properties as dangerous buildings.
- Affirmed 396 Upton as a Dangerous Building
- Affirmed 144 Wilds as a Dangerous Building
- Affirmed 64 Euclid as a Dangerous Building
- Affirmed 38 Margaret as a Dangerous Building
- Affirmed 231 South Ave as a Dangerous Building
- Approved October 19, 2022 minutes
Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale
The Council elected Kathy Antaya as President, Katherine LaValley as Vice-President, and Kristin Blood as Secretary. The Council also approved meeting minutes from February 10, 2020, September 12, 2022, and October 10, 2022.
- Elected Kathy Antaya as President
- Elected Katherine LaValley as Vice-President
- Elected Kristin Blood as Secretary
- Approved minutes from 02/10/2020
- Approved minutes from 09/12/2022
- Approved minutes from 10/10/2022
Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central
The council approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting. City staff provided reports on police activity, code enforcement, and fire department updates. No new business was decided during the meeting.
- Approved October 13, 2022 minutes
- Awarded Beautiful Battle Creek Award to R-166 Fairhome Ave
Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin
The council elected a new chair, vice chair, and secretary, with terms beginning in January. Members approved a nomination for the Beautiful Battle Creek award and submitted four names for City Commission approval to renew membership terms.
- Approved September 1 and October 13 meeting minutes as corrected
- Nominated 208 Cliff Street for Beautiful Battle Creek award
- Approved submission of Kjersten Sullivan, Pat Shellenberger, Pam Gelaff, and Faye Washington for Commission approval
- Elected James Moreno as chair
- Elected Andre Hoaglin-Jackson as Vice Chair
- Elected Kjersten Sullivan as secretary
- Decided meetings will remain on the first Thursday of the month through December 2023
Election Commission
The Battle Creek Election Commission will meet to appoint election inspectors for the November 8, 2022 general election, including 145 precinct inspectors, 11 AV pre-processing inspectors, 15 AVCB inspectors, and 12 receiving board members. The meeting also includes public accuracy testing, public comments, and approval of previous minutes.
- Appointment of 145 precinct election inspectors for the November 8, 2022 general election
- Appointment of 11 AV pre-processing inspectors
- Appointment of 15 AVCB inspectors
- Appointment of 12 receiving board members
- Public accuracy testing of election equipment
Election Commission
The Commission will meet to approve the minutes from July 7, 2022. The agenda includes approval to pre-process absent voter ballots on November 7, 2022, at the Battle Creek City Commission Chambers.
- Approval of July 7, 2022, minutes
- Pre-processing of absent voter ballots on November 7, 2022
- Appointment of election inspectors for the November 8, 2022, General Election
Election Commission
The Battle Creek City Election Commission is meeting to appoint election inspectors for the August 2, 2022 Primary Election. The body will also conduct public accuracy testing.
- Appointment of 112 Precinct Inspectors
- Appointment of 20 AVCB Inspectors
- Appointment of 10 Receiving Board members
- Public Accuracy Testing
Dickman Road BID
The Dickman Road Business Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to adopt the FY 2023 budget and review interim financials. The board will also discuss district maintenance, security, and local project updates.
- Adoption of FY 2023 budget
- Review of interim financial statements through March 31, 2022
- Discussion of security cameras and banner replacement
- Median maintenance and Motor Mile sign updates
- River restoration and Field of Flight updates