Battle Creek public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale
The meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.
Historic District Commission
The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property owner of 86 Oaklawn Ave to perform various exterior restorations. The approved work includes replacing porch decking, doors, and windows, as well as repairing a basement brick wall.
- Approved August 14, 2023 minutes (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior repairs at 86 Oaklawn Ave (All in favor)
Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central
The council approved the meeting agenda and minutes. Members discussed local crime trends, code enforcement issues regarding weeds and vacant properties, and the need for a future community visioning session.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved minutes with one correction (7-0)
- Elected Jeff Breedlove as secretary (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin
The council approved several addresses for the Beautiful Battle Creek program. Members received police and code enforcement reports and heard presentations from the Neighborhood Investment and Business Corporation (NIBC) regarding housing initiatives.
- Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved Beautiful Battle Creek nominations for 51 and 70 E. Kingman, 104 Grenville, 40 Cliff, and 58 Bennett St