Battle Creek public meetings in 2024

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

This is a procedural meeting of the Lakeview East Neighborhood Planning Council 11. The agenda contains standard items such as call to order, approval of previous minutes, committee and staff reports, and public comments. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• No specific items of consequence are listed on the agenda.

Sustainable BC Committee

The committee is meeting to review city energy efficiency activities and environmental program updates. Members will discuss the completed Greenhouse Gas Report and plan 2025 goals and projects.

• Review of completed Greenhouse Gas Report
• Discussion of 2025 Calhoun County HHW and Electronic Event dates
• Forest to MIFaucets tree grant through Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
• Collaborative indoor and outdoor tree exhibit with Kingman Museum and Leila Arboretum from Feb to Oct 2025
• Establishment of 2025 meeting schedule

The Sustainable BC Committee met via Zoom on December 23, 2024, but lacked quorum, so the October 28, 2024 minutes were tabled. No formal decisions were made; members discussed upcoming 2025 events, goals for energy, water, and transportation, and agreed on a draft 2025 meeting schedule (to be voted on at the next meeting). The committee also heard a public comment about a tree-related exhibit at Kingman Museum.

• Tabled approval of October 28, 2024 minutes (no quorum)
• Agreed on 2025 meeting dates (Feb 24, Apr 28, Jun 23, Aug 25, Oct 27, Dec 22) — vote to be held next meeting

Police & Fire Pension

The Police & Fire Pension Board will consider updates to the Disability Retirement Policy and conduct the annual review of the Service Retirement Policy. Board members will also receive the June 30, 2024 actuarial valuation report and hear a presentation from CAPTRUST. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, financial reports, and public comment.

• Discussion of Disability Retirement Policy
• Annual Policy Review – Service Retirement Policy
• Receipt and presentation of 6/30/24 Actuarial Valuation from GRS
• CAPTRUST presentation
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2024 regular meeting

The Battle Creek Police & Fire Pension Board approved the annual review of the Service Retirement Policy with no changes. The board also accepted November financial reports, noting a portfolio market value of $197.4 million. A disability retirement policy discussion was tabled pending attorney updates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved November 25, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted November financial reports and bank summaries (voice vote)
• Approved annual Service Retirement Policy review with no changes (voice vote)
• Tabled disability retirement policy discussion

Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners

The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners will vote on the 2025 budget and meeting dates, review minutes, and discuss ongoing projects including the Kalamazoo River Restoration, tree plantings, and storm pond monitoring. Several grants are reported as received, including a $118,280 energy efficiency grant and a $6,386 wellhead protection grant.

• Approval of 2025 budget
• Kalamazoo River Restoration Project update
• Received Forests to MiFaucets Grant via Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
• Received $118,280 EECBG Grant for energy efficient lighting upgrades
• Discussion of 2025 Children's Water Festival

The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners approved their 2025 budget and meeting dates, along with the agenda and prior minutes. They received several grants, including a $118,280 energy efficiency grant and a $50,000 habitat grant, and discussed ongoing projects like the Kalamazoo River Restoration and Children's Water Festival.

• Approved 2025 budget (all in favor)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates (all in favor)
• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved September 25, 2024 minutes (all in favor)

Board of Appeals

The Battle Creek Board of Appeals is conducting show cause hearings on December 18, 2024, for two properties deemed dangerous buildings: 1003 Highland Blvd and 229 Michigan E. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the previous month and public comments.

• Show cause hearing for dangerous building at 1003 Highland Blvd
• Show cause hearing for dangerous building at 229 Michigan E
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024 meeting

The Board of Appeals affirmed both properties on the agenda as Dangerous Buildings. The first, at 1003 Highland Blvd., was affirmed unanimously. The second, at 229 E Michigan, was affirmed with a 2-1 vote, with Ms. Ackley voting no. No other business was conducted.

• Affirmed 1003 Highland Blvd. as a Dangerous Building (unanimous)
• Affirmed 229 E Michigan as a Dangerous Building (2-1, Ackley no)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The agenda for the December 18, 2024, meeting of the Northeast Planning Council #4 is marked as 'NO MEETING'. The document contains only procedural boilerplate.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for a marihuana retail facility and the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-2031. The body will also discuss appointments to a housing steering committee and 2025 meeting dates.

• Special Use Permit #PSUP24-0004 for an Adult Use Marihuana Retail Facility at 492 Capital Avenue SW
• Public hearing for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2026-2031
• Appointment to the Housing and Community Development Steering Committee
• Establishment of 2025 Planning Commission meeting dates and petition deadlines

The Battle Creek Planning Commission denied Special Use Permit #PSUP24-0004 for an adult-use marijuana retail facility at 492 Capital Ave SW, with a 3-2 roll-call vote. The denial was based on concerns about the location's proximity to a school and church and the neighborhood's character. The commission also recommended approval of the FY25-FY30 Capital Improvement Program to the City Commission, and approved the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Denied Special Use Permit PSUP24-0004 for adult-use marijuana retail at 492 Capital Ave SW (3-2)
• Recommended approval of Capital Improvement Program FY25-FY30 to City Commission (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Planning Commission meeting dates and deadlines (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Godfrey to Housing and Community Development Steering Committee
• Approved September 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Goguac Lake Board

The Goguac Lake Board approved meeting minutes and financial reports, reviewed 2024 vegetation management results with good water quality, and discussed a new USDA pilot program for goose control in 2025 involving permits and hunters. Details on funding and potential involvement of the Goguac Lake Association remain to be worked out.

• Approved September 12, 2024 minutes and December 12, 2024 financials
• Vegetation management results: four surveys, seven treatments; EGLE permits now allow 40'x40' lily pad treatments per developed shoreline property
• Water quality good; low chloride and phosphorus levels attributed to Columbia Avenue stormwater diversion and phosphorus fertilizer ban
• Discussed USDA pilot program for goose control in 2025; $100 permit fee plus hunter costs, details pending
• Board approved 2025 meeting dates: March 13, June 12, September 11, December 11

The Goguac Lake Board met on December 12, 2024, and approved the minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting. The board received quarterly financial reports and discussed Progressive AE's 2024 and 2025 monitoring and vegetation treatment activities, including plant surveys and water quality monitoring. The board set its 2025 meeting dates: March 13, June 12, September 11, and December 11, all at 4 pm at the DPW. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Set 2025 meeting dates: March 13, June 12, September 11, December 11

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda for the December 12, 2024 meeting of NPC 3 states 'NO MEETING'. No business will be conducted.

Dangerous Buildings

The Battle Creek Dangerous Buildings Board will hold a hearing to consider three properties: 79 Clark St (fire-damaged house), 84 Somerset Ave (police call issue), and 123 Greenwood Ave (vacant building). The board may decide on abatement or demolition actions.

• 79 Clark St (House) – Issue #EN24-08372, Fire, Building Inspector Don Wilkinson
• 84 Somerset Ave (House) – Issue #EN24-04498, PD Call, Building Inspector Don Wilkinson
• 123 Greenwood Ave – Issue #EN14-24661, Vacant, Building Inspector Don Wilkinson

The Dangerous Buildings Hearing Officer affirmed three properties as dangerous buildings and granted each owner 30 days to bring the property into compliance. The properties are 79 Clark St, 84 Somerset, and 123 Greenwood Ave. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 1:04 pm.

• Affirmed 79 Clark St as dangerous building, 30 days to comply
• Affirmed 84 Somerset as dangerous building, 30 days to comply
• Affirmed 123 Greenwood Ave as dangerous building, 30 days to comply

Airport Advisory Board

This meeting consists of approving previous minutes, receiving an airport staff update including a centennial recap, and discussing possible dates for the next meeting. Public comment and member comments are also on the agenda. No decisions on funding, policy changes, or specific projects are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Airport staff update
• Centennial recap
• Discussion of next meeting date (March 4 or March 11, 2025)
• Public comment period

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board will discuss and likely approve its 2025 meeting dates and petition deadlines, review a Robert's Rules reference guide, and approve minutes from its June 11, 2024 meeting. No variance requests or other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule and petition deadlines (12 meetings, second Tuesday each month at 4:00 PM)
• Discussion of Robert's Rules of Order reference guide for meeting conduct
• Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting

The Battle Creek Zoning Board of Appeals approved the 2025 calendar dates and petition deadlines. The board also approved the minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting. A presentation on Robert's Rules of Order was given for informational purposes only, with no vote taken.

• Approved 2025 calendar dates and petition deadlines (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

This meeting is the reinstatement session for Neighborhood Planning Council 10 (Lakeview West). The body will review steps to reactivate, including recruiting a minimum of 9 members, passing a membership resolution, and establishing a regular meeting schedule. Staff will facilitate the first three meetings, which cover charter review, open meetings training, and officer elections.

• Minimum 9 members required for reactivation
• Membership resolution for appointment to be considered
• Establish meeting date, time, and location for future sessions
• First meeting: review NPC Charter, Boundary, By-laws, and Dissolution/Reinstatement Policy
• Second meeting: Open Meetings Act training, Roberts Rules, and election of officers

The Westlake/Prairieview Neighborhood Planning Council #10 met on December 10, 2024, with limited attendance and no prior minutes or police report. The main decision was to change the monthly meeting time from 7 PM to 6 PM moving forward. The council also discussed reactivation steps, including minimum membership, officer elections, and a three-meeting facilitation plan.

• Changed monthly meeting time to 6 PM (approved by attendees)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 14, 2024, at 6 PM at Lakeview Assisted Living Community

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will decide on three Certificate of Appropriateness petitions for properties in the Central Business District. Items include removing cupolas at 34 W Jackson St, adding a second and third floor with rooftop deck at 99 W Michigan Ave, and enclosing a storefront at 50 W Jackson St. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness H21-24: Remove two cupolas at 34 W Jackson St and cap with blue metal roof (Battle Creek Community Foundation property)
• Certificate of Appropriateness H22-24: Add second floor with residential units and third floor with rooftop deck at 99 W Michigan Ave
• Certificate of Appropriateness H23-24: Enclose existing cutout with new storefront and patch/paint EIFS at 50 W Jackson St
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2024 meeting

The Battle Creek Historic District Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for 99 W Michigan Ave and 238 NE Capital Ave, and postponed a decision on 252 Chestnut St until the next meeting. The commission also approved minutes and set a steering committee meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness H22-24 for 99 W Michigan Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness H01-25 for 238 NE Capital Ave (unanimous)
• Postponed Certificate of Appropriateness H02-25 for 252 W Chestnut St until January meeting (unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved steering committee meeting for January 13th (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

This meeting of the North Central Neighborhood Planning Council #2 was cancelled; no business was conducted. The agenda lists only standard procedural items with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• No meeting held – agenda consists solely of routine items (call to order, minutes, reports) with no substantive action

Police & Fire Pension

The Police & Fire Pension Board is meeting to approve October minutes and financial reports, receive board member reports, and set the 2025 meeting schedule. A closed session is planned to discuss a disability retirement recap. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial commitments listed.

• Approval of October 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of October bank summary of assets and expense reports
• Calendar year 2025 meeting schedule to be set
• CAPTRUST (consultant/investment advisor) on new business
• Closed session to discuss disability retirement recap

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission will discuss authorizing the Human Resource Department to begin the 2024-3 Battalion Chief Testing Process. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; other items include approval of previous minutes and routine reports.

• Authorize HR to initiate the 2024-3 Battalion Chief Testing Process

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Minges Brook/Riverside Neighborhood Planning Council 11. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as approval of minutes, committee reports (police, planning, schools), and public comment. No specific rezonings, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold show cause hearings for seven properties cited as dangerous buildings: 314 Parish St, 119 Seedorf St, 55 South Ave, 231 Kendall St S, 204 Hunter St, 41-47 22nd St S, and 23 Kellogg St. The board will also consider approval of minutes from July 17, 2024, and accept public comments. No other new business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Show cause hearing for 314 Parish St
• Show cause hearing for 119 Seedorf St
• Show cause hearing for 55 South Ave
• Show cause hearing for 231 Kendall St S
• Show cause hearing for 41-47 22nd St S

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The Northeast Planning Council #4 will conduct its regular monthly meeting, featuring reports from the Police Department, Code Compliance, Battle Creek Area Transportation Study, and Calhoun County Land Bank. The agenda also includes updates from city commissioners, external boards, and committees. No specific votes or proposals are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural with time allocated for public comments.

• Police Department report (officers arrive at 8pm)
• Code Compliance and Community Development update
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) report
• Calhoun County Land Bank update
• Reports from City Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, and Housing Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 3). The agenda consists of standard reports from city staff (Police, Code) and committees (Commissioner, Schools, Membership, Beautiful Battle Creek Award, Businesses, Place Making), approval of minutes, and public comment periods. No specific action items or substantive proposals are listed; the meeting is entirely procedural.

• Agenda is entirely procedural with no concrete action items, rezonings, contracts, or budget items

Dangerous Buildings

The Dangerous Buildings board will meet to discuss two specific properties. The board will review issues related to these locations as reported by the building inspector.

• Review of 229 Michigan Ave E (3 Unit), Issue #EN 2 4 -0 8024
• Review of 1003 Highland Blvd W (House), Issue #EN19-06679 Vacant

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will consider approval of August meeting minutes and receive updates on pump station improvements, capital projects at Edgebrook and Minges Creek, and jurisdictional reports. The committee will also finalize the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (action required)
• Pump station update
• O-2 Edgebrook capital improvement
• O-15 Minges Creek capital improvement
• 2025 meeting schedule discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The November 12, 2024, meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled because no petitions were submitted for review.

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

This is a routine meeting of the North Central Neighborhood Planning Council. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, committee reports, and public comments. No specific proposals, ordinances, or financial items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Police/Fire Department committee report
• Elected Officials report
• Neighborhood Services report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award update
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

Dickman Road BID

The Dickman Road Business Improvement District Board will vote on a sponsorship request for the Springfield car show and hear an introduction of a new downtown public safety officer. They will also review interim and preliminary year-end financials, discuss alternative property insurance coverage, and address right-of-way cleanup and banner maintenance.

• Springfield car show sponsorship request (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
• Discussion of alternative property insurance coverage
• Update on Dickman Road right-of-way cleanup
• Introduction of new downtown public safety officer
• Banner maintenance discussion

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider two petitions for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding property modifications. The body will also discuss administrative memos and the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Petition for a fence and gate installation at 45 Walter Ave
• Petition for window and trimming replacement at 162 Oaklawn Ave
• Discussion of Historic District Boundary Study Memo
• Discussion of Outside Meetings with Applicants Memo
• Review of 3rd Quarter Administrative Approvals Report

The Battle Creek Historic District Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for a fence and gate at 45 Walter Ave and one for a window replacement and trimming at 162 Oaklawn Ave. Both were approved unanimously. The commission also set the first steering committee meeting for December 2 at 4:00 pm and approved the 2025 meeting calendar. Several items were discussed without action, including a duties memo and a boundary study.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness H19-24 for fence and gate at 45 Walter Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness H20-24 for window replacement and trimming at 162 Oaklawn Ave (unanimous)
• Set first HDC Steering Committee meeting for December 2 at 4:00 pm (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Historic District Commission meeting calendar (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

This is a standard procedural meeting of the Minges Brook/Riverside Neighborhood Planning Council. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The council will hear reports from the police department, planning staff, and other committees.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award update
• Membership renewals and new members

Police & Fire Pension

The Battle Creek Police & Fire Pension Board will consider approval of retirement resolutions for Stuart Bell, Stephanie Estree, and Todd Elliott DROP, along with the monthly financial reports and bank summaries. The board will also conduct an annual policy review of the Education and Travel policy and receive a report from CAPTRUST.

• Stuart Bell Retirement Resolution
• Stephanie Estree Retirement Resolution
• Todd Elliott DROP Resolution
• Annual Policy Review – Education and Travel policy
• Bank Summary of Assets & Expense Reports – September

Sustainable BC Committee

The committee is discussing city energy efficiency and environmental program updates. Members are reviewing the status of various grants and the potential postponement of the 2025 Children’s Water Festival.

• Five Star and Urban Waters Grant awarded for Jackson St. tree planting and outreach
• Wellhead Protection Grant awarded $6,000 of $35,000 requested
• Michigan Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant pending for Fell Park
• Report of 990 lbs of Polystyrene #6 collected at DPW on September 4
• Proposed 9-month collaborative tree exhibit at Kingman Museum from February to October 2025

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is reviewing lease obligations for 80 W. Michigan and the disposition of 34 E. Michigan. The board is also discussing funding for parking structure repairs and downtown tree lighting.

• Proposed waiver of $19,366.62 in back rent for the tenant at 80 W. Michigan
• Proposed allocation of $107,000 for Hamblin Ave. parking structure striping and stairwell repairs
• Proposed repurposing of $50,000 from the S.W. Capital corridor study and K2 lateral for tree lighting
• Action required on the disposition of the 34 E. Michigan building
• Updates on New Level Sport Ministries environmental remediation at 410 Michigan Avenue W

Planning Commission

The October 23, 2024 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will take place on November 20, 2024. No items were discussed or decided.

Lakeview Downtown Development Authority

The Lakeview Downtown Development Authority will vote on approving the minutes from its April 23, 2024 meeting and receive project updates on the Beckley Road Corridor Study, mall development (including Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse), and a weed control project. Public comments and board member comments will also be taken.

• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2024 (action required)
• Update on Beckley Road Corridor Study, including redevelopment scenarios and community engagement
• Mall development update: City working with Olive Garden on site approval; Texas Roadhouse project on hold
• Weed control project update: City seeking contractor; LDDA to fund portion from Dickman to Columbia and LDDA boundaries to Beckley Road
• Next meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Northeast Planning Council #4, a citizen advisory body. The agenda includes standard procedural items and reports from city departments, elected officials, and committees. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting primarily consists of updates and discussions.

• Police Department report scheduled for 8pm
• Code Compliance and Community Development report
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) update
• Calhoun County Land Bank report
• Reports from City Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, and Housing Board of Appeals

Historic District Commission

The commission is considering several Certificates of Appropriateness for property modifications in historic districts. This includes a follow-up discussion on a previously denied carport and requests for window and eavestrough replacements.

• 170 Oaklawn Ave: Petition for construction of a carport
• 162 Oaklawn Ave: Petition to replace one window
• 95 Oaklawn Ave: Petition to replace 16 windows
• 196 NE Capital Ave: Petition for eavestroughing replacement

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The North Central Neighborhood Planning Council #2 is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine procedural items such as approval of minutes, committee reports, and public comments. No specific policy decisions, rezonings, or financial actions are listed for discussion or decision.

• Agenda includes only standard procedural items; no concrete proposals or financial matters

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

This is a standard monthly meeting of the Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 3). The agenda consists of routine items: city staff reports (police, code), committee updates, public comments, and approval of previous minutes. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Police department report
• Code enforcement report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award nominations
• Place Making Committee update
• School district updates from Battle Creek Public Schools and Lakeview

Dangerous Buildings

The Battle Creek Dangerous Buildings Board will hold a public hearing to review seven properties cited as dangerous or vacant, including houses and a quadplex. The board may order repairs, demolition, or other corrective actions based on the evidence presented.

• 314 Parish St (vacant house, Issue EN24-06669)
• 119 Seedorf St (vacant house, Issue EN13-01366)
• 55 South Ave (vacant house, Issue EN24-02945)
• 204 Hunter St (fire damage, Issue EN24-06676)
• 41-47 S 22nd St (quadplex, fire damage, Issue EN20-00496)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on October 8, 2024 is cancelled because no petitions were submitted for review. The next scheduled meeting is November 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

Election Commission

The Battle Creek City Election Commission is meeting to appoint personnel for the November 5, 2024 General Election. This includes staffing for the Early Voting Center, the Absent Voter Counting Board, and precinct locations. The commission will also address public accuracy testing for tabulators.

• Establishment of Absent Voter Counting Board for the Saturday and Sunday prior to the general election
• Appointment of up to 200 Election Day Precinct Inspectors
• Appointment of up to 90 Early Voting Center Precinct Inspectors
• Appointment of 20 Receiving Board Inspectors
• Public accuracy testing for precinct and early voting tabulators

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission will vote on certifying the 2024 Fire Captain Eligibility List and the 2024 Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List. The lists include one candidate for Fire Captain and five candidates for Fire Lieutenant.

• Certification of the 2024 Fire Captain Eligibility List, candidate: Justin Coffey
• Certification of the 2024 Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List, candidates: Zach Mueller, Shaun Hughes, Kurt Hoeksema, Kevin Lohrke, Josh Hagen

Police & Fire Pension

The Battle Creek Police & Fire Pension Board will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items and two annual policy reviews. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a disability retirement application.

• Annual policy review of re-employment of a retiree policy
• Annual policy review of election policy
• CAPTRUST presentation or report (listed under new business)
• Closed session to discuss a disability retirement application
• Bank summary and quarterly bank statement for August

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The council will meet to receive reports from the Police and Planning departments. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and member comments.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award discussion
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners

The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners will review project updates including the Kalamazoo River Restoration Project, greenhouse gas inventory, and river cleanup results. The group also discusses several grants: pending MDNR forestry grant ($89,892) and wellhead protection grant ($35,000), and received grants from MiCorp ($2,878), Department of Energy ($118,280) for lighting upgrades, and Five Star & Urban Waters ($50,000) for habitat enhancement.

• Received $118,280 Department of Energy EECBG grant for energy efficient lighting upgrades
• Received $50,000 Five Star and Urban Waters grant for forest/habitat enhancement on Jackson Street
• Pending $89,892 MDNR Forestry Grant for Fell Park forest management/outreach
• Pending $35,000 EGLE Wellhead Protection Grant for outreach and risk assessment
• Report on Polystyrene #6 collection: 930 lbs from 133 recyclers on Sept. 3

Civil Service

The Battle Creek Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from August, certify the 2024 Fire Captain Eligibility List (one candidate) and the 2024 Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List (five candidates), consider a rule change to move regular meetings to 4:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday, and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. Public comments will be heard.

• Certify 2024 Fire Captain Eligibility List and candidate Justin Coffey
• Certify 2024 Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List and candidates Zach Mueller, Shaun Hughes, Kurt Hoeksema, Kevin Lohrke, and Josh Hagen
• Consider rule change to Rule 1 – General, section 3(a) moving regular meetings to 4:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday
• Approve 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting schedule

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The body will discuss potential new projects to forward to city departments for consideration in the FY 2025-2026 cycle.

• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) FY25-FY30

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Northeast Planning Council #4. The agenda consists largely of routine reports from city departments (police, code compliance, transportation) and external commissions (zoning, planning, historic district, housing). No specific proposals or votes are listed.

• Police Department report scheduled for 8pm
• Code Compliance and Community Development report
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) report
• Calhoun County Land Bank report
• Reports from Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, Housing Board of Appeals

Goguac Lake Board

The Goguac Lake Board will review quarterly financial reports, receive an update on Progressive AE monitoring and vegetation treatment activities, and discuss the need for legal counsel (Nelson Karre) to attend future quarterly meetings. The board will also consider approval of June 13 minutes and hear public comment.

• Approval of June 13, 2024 minutes
• Quarterly financial reports
• Progressive AE monitoring/vegetation treatment 2024 activities including plant surveys and water quality monitoring
• Discussion on need for legal counsel (Nelson Karre) at quarterly meetings
• Public comment period

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting, receive updates from staff on airport operations and projects, and discuss potential dates for the next meeting. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Airport operations update
• Centennial project update
• Airport Layout Plan (ALP) presentation by Mead and Hunt

Zoning Board of Appeals

The September 10, 2024 meeting of the Battle Creek Zoning Board of Appeals has been canceled because no petitions were submitted for review. The next scheduled meeting will take place on October 8, 2024.

• Meeting canceled due to no petitions submitted for review
• Next meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024

Historic District Commission

The Commission is reviewing a proposed policy to codify the approval process for projects facing economic or technical challenges. Members will also discuss scheduling work sessions to prioritize actions for a 2025 State Historic Preservation Office grant application.

• Proposed policy for Economic and Technical Feasibility, Undue Financial Hardship, and Economically Feasible Plans
• Discussion of Local Historic District Boundary Study
• Planning for 2025 State Historic Preservation Office grant application

Historic District Commission

The commission will continue discussion on a Notice to Proceed for demolition at 111 W Manchester Street, which was adjourned from August, and consider a new demolition request at 29 Orin Street filed by the city. Also on the agenda are Certificate of Appropriateness applications for a new sign at 32 W Michigan Avenue and a carport at 170 Oaklawn Avenue. A work session will cover design guidelines, economic feasibility, and grant support.

• H10-24: Continued petition for demolition of a residential structure at 111 W Manchester Street (Old Advent Town historic district)
• H15-24: Notice to Proceed to demolish a residential structure at 29 Orin Street, filed by the City of Battle Creek Planning and Zoning Division
• H13-24: Certificate of Appropriateness for a new sign at 32 W Michigan Avenue
• H14-24: Certificate of Appropriateness for a carport at 170 Oaklawn Avenue
• Work session discussion on design guidelines, economic feasibility, historic boundary study, and grant support

The Battle Creek Historic District Commission approved a Notice to Proceed for demolition of the residential structure at 29 Orin Street (6-1). A Certificate of Appropriateness for a carport at 170 Oaklawn Avenue was denied (all opposed). A sign installation at 32 W Michigan Avenue was approved with conditions. An application for demolition at 111 W Manchester Street was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved demolition at 29 Orin Street (6-1)
• Denied carport construction at 170 Oaklawn Avenue (all opposed)
• Approved sign installation at 32 W Michigan Avenue with conditions (all in favor)
• Withdrawn: demolition application at 111 W Manchester Street (no action)

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

This is a standard procedural meeting with no specific decisions or discussions listed. The agenda includes routine reports from police/fire, elected officials, and neighborhood services, along with public comment and approval of minutes.

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Minges Brook/Riverside Neighborhood Planning Council 11. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, committee and staff reports from the Police Department and Planning Department, and updates on the Beautiful Battle Creek Award. No major decisions or proposals are listed for discussion.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services city staff report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award update
• Membership renewals and new members

The Minges Brook/Riverside Neighborhood Planning Council 11 met on August 28, 2024, and approved the minutes from the July 31 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from the police department, code compliance, and committee updates. The next meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2024.

• Approved July 31, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Dave Hawks, seconded by Brad Miller)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Brad Miller, seconded by Dave Hawks)

City Manager Performance Evaluation Committee

The City Attorney Performance Evaluation and Salary Review Committee is meeting to discuss retiree stipends and performance evaluation criteria. The committee will also hold a general discussion and determine next steps.

• Retiree stipend discussion
• Review of performance evaluation criteria

The committee approved the June 17, 2024 minutes and discussed next steps for the city manager retirement search. They recommended a 30-day response period for the RFP to select a search firm, and decided the RFP does not need to return to this committee before posting. City Manager Fleury will work with Purchasing to draft the RFP and share it with all commissioners, with posting expected after Labor Day.

• Approved June 17, 2024 committee minutes (all in favor)
• Recommended 30-day RFP response period for search firm proposals
• Decided RFP does not need committee review before posting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Special Use Permit for Walters Dimmick Petroleum to expand the gas station at 1439 W. Michigan Avenue. The proposal includes demolishing the existing convenience store and coffee shop, consolidating two parcels, and building a larger convenience store, a Subway restaurant, and doubling the fuel pumps from eight to sixteen. The Commission will vote on whether to approve the permit, which also requires City Commission approval.

• Special Use Permit #PSUP24-0002 for expansion of an Automobile Service Station at 1439 W. Michigan Avenue (zoned B-1 Corridor Commercial).
• Proposal to increase gas pumps from 8 to 16, replace underground fuel storage tanks, and demolish existing convenience store and coffee shop.
• Construction of a new 5,454 sq. ft. convenience store and 1,246 sq. ft. Subway restaurant.
• Parcel combination of 1439 W. Michigan Avenue and 1423 W. Michigan Avenue into a single parcel (new ID #0135-25-000-0).
• Expected increase in employees from 10-15 to 16-21.

The Battle Creek Planning Commission approved Special Use Permit PSUP 24-0002 for Walters Dimmick Petroleum to modify an existing automobile service station at 1439 W. Michigan Avenue. The motion passed unanimously with all present commissioners voting in favor. The permit will proceed to the September 17th City Commission meeting for final consideration.

• Approved Special Use Permit PSUP 24-0002 for Walters Dimmick Petroleum (unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Attorney Performance Evaluation Committee

The City Attorney Performance Evaluation and Salary Review Committee is meeting to discuss retiree stipends and review performance evaluation criteria. The body will also hold a general committee discussion and determine next steps.

• Retiree stipend discussion
• Review of performance evaluation criteria

Sustainable BC Committee

The Sustainable BC Committee will hear a presentation from Consumers Energy on its Renewable Energy Program. The committee will receive updates on city energy efficiency, environmental programs including the Greenhouse Gas Report and the Kanoe the Kazoo river cleanup, and pending grants for tree planting and forestry. No binding decisions are expected; the committee advises the City Commission.

• Consumers Energy presentation on Renewable Energy Program
• Finalizing the Greenhouse Gas Report with ICLEI
• Pending Five Star and Urban Waters Grant for Jackson Street tree planting
• Pending Michigan Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant for Fell Park
• Upcoming Polystyrene #6 recycling event and hazardous waste collections

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Northeast Planning Council #4. Items include governmental reports from the Police Department, Code Compliance, BCATS (transportation), and the Calhoun County Land Bank, as well as reports from elected officials and external commissions. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is procedural with reports and updates.

• Police Department report (officers arrive at 8pm)
• Code Compliance and Community Development report
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) report
• Calhoun County Land Bank report
• Reports from City Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, and other bodies

Civil Service

The Battle Creek Civil Service Commission will consider certifying the 2024 Battalion Chief Eligibility List and two candidates, Andre Doser and Cody Titus. This is a routine personnel action for fire department promotions.

• Certification of the 2024 Battalion Chief Eligibility List
• Certification of candidates Andre Doser and Cody Titus on the eligibility list

The Battle Creek Civil Service Commission met briefly and approved two items: certifying the 2024 Battalion Chief Eligibility List and certifying candidates Andre Doser and Cody Titus on that list. Both motions passed unanimously. No other business was conducted.

• Approved 2024 Battalion Chief Eligibility List (2-0)
• Certified Andre Doser and Cody Titus on Battalion Chief Eligibility List (2-0)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will meet to discuss updates on wastewater pump stations and capital improvement projects at Edgebrook and Minges Creek. The committee will also approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and receive a contributing jurisdiction report. The meeting is primarily procedural with updates from members.

• Approval of 5/14/2024 minutes (action required)
• Pump Station Update
• O-2 Edgebrook Capital Improvement
• O-15 Minges Creek Capital Improvement
• Contributing Jurisdiction Report

The Technical Review Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 14, 2024, with no opposition. Members received updates on two pump station projects: O-2 Edgebrook is nearing substantial completion with electrical work ongoing and a generator delivery expected in 2025, while O-15 Minges Creek has been energized and is in final testing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 5/14/2024 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The August 13, 2024 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled because no petitions were submitted for review. The next scheduled meeting is September 10, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• No petitions submitted for review
• Next meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024

Police & Fire Pension

The Battle Creek Police & Fire Pension Board will consider a resolution for retiree Martin Brown, discuss whether to use a 6.25% or 5.25% interest assumption for retirement plan factors, and review proposed fees from GRS for fiscal year 2024-25. The board will also vote on updated policies for military time purchases and disability retirement, and approve the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

• DRO resolution for retiree Martin Brown
• Discuss using 6.25% or 5.25% interest assumption for GRS option factors
• Review GRS proposed fees for FY 2024-25
• Changes to Purchase of Military Time Policy and Disability Retirement Policy
• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget approval

The Police & Fire Pension Board approved the GRS proposed updated assumptions for optional forms of benefit calculations, which include a 6.25% interest assumption, the PubS-2010 mortality table, and a unisex mix of 100% male and 0% female. The board also accepted the GRS fee schedule for fiscal year 2025, approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, and made policy changes to the Military Time and Disability Retirement policies. Financial reports for May, June, and July were accepted, and a DRO resolution for retiree Martin Brown was approved.

• Approved GRS updated assumptions for optional benefit calculations with 6.25% interest (voice vote)
• Accepted GRS proposed fee schedule for fiscal year 7/1/24-6/30/25 (voice vote)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 budget (voice vote)
• Approved change to Military Time Policy wording on actuarial charges (voice vote)
• Approved change to Disability Retirement Policy to match application wording (voice vote)
• Approved DRO resolution for retiree Martin Brown and alternate payee Michelle Lynn Brown (voice vote)
• Accepted financial reports and bank summaries for May, June, and July (voice vote)

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Historic District Commission

The Battle Creek Historic District Commission will review five petitions at its August 12 meeting, including a demolition request, a carport addition, window replacement, brow feature reconstruction, and a postponed carport roof redesign. The commission will also approve minutes from July 8 and discuss correspondence. All items involve properties in local historic districts.

• H10-24: Petition for Notice to Proceed to demolish a residential structure at 111 W Manchester St (Old Advent Town district).
• H09-24: Continued Certificate of Appropriateness for carport roof addition at 29 Woodmer Lane (Merritt’s Woods district).
• H11-24: Certificate of Appropriateness to replace a window at 51 N Wood St (Old Advent Town district).
• H12-24: Certificate of Appropriateness to reconstruct a previously removed brow feature at 51 N Wood St (Old Advent Town district).
• H08-24 (from July minutes): Related unpermitted work at 51 N Wood St—window deletion and brow feature change were denied; new applications submitted.

The Battle Creek Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a carport addition at 29 Woodmer Lane, a window replacement at 51 N Wood Street, and a reconstruction of a removed brow feature at the same address. The commission tabled a demolition request for 111 W Manchester Street until September 9, 2024, to allow the homeowner to explore restoration grants. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness H09-24 for carport addition at 29 Woodmer Lane (unanimous)
• Tabled demolition request H10-24 for 111 W Manchester Street until September 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved window replacement H11-24 at 51 N Wood Street (unanimous)
• Approved reconstruction of removed brow feature H12-24 at 51 N Wood Street (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda for the August 8, 2024 meeting of the Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 3) is entirely procedural, containing only standard reports from city staff, committees, and officers. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

• Police department and code enforcement reports
• Commissioner, schools, and membership updates
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award presentation
• Business and Place Making Committee reports

The Central Neighborhood Planning Council approved the June 20, 2024 minutes and heard reports from police and code enforcement. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes (motion by Tim Cole, second by Bob Kist, carried)

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Minges Brook/Riverside Neighborhood Planning Council 11. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, committee and staff reports from the Police Department and Planning Department, and updates on the Beautiful Battle Creek Award and school matters. No specific old or new business items are listed, making this a procedural meeting.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award update
• Membership renewals and new members
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The Minges Brook/Riverside Neighborhood Planning Council 11 meeting on July 31, 2024, was primarily informational. The council approved the previous meeting's minutes. City staff provided updates on crime statistics, code compliance issues, and the Beckley Road project study. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (full vote, motion by Bard Miller, second by Jan Frantz)

Sustainable BC Committee

The committee will discuss the draft Greenhouse Gas Report and provide guidance on the next steps for developing a Climate Action Plan, including recommended targets and an executive summary for the Mayor. No formal votes or decisions are expected at this working session.

• Review of Greenhouse Gas Report with discussion on executive summary/letter from Mayor
• Guidance needed on 'science based targets' for Climate Action Plan (page 20)
• Tree analysis on page 17 with suggestion to 'Add Reducing our use'
• Discussion of updates to Sustainability Plan following GHG inventory results

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and deliberation on a Special Use Permit (PSUP24-0001) for a seasonal farmers market at 14005 S. Helmer Road. The applicant proposes a pavilion and parking area for an annual flower sale from May 1 to June 15. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 26 meeting and handle correspondence.

• Special Use Permit #PSUP24-0001 for a seasonal farmers market at 14005 S. Helmer Road
• Property zoned AG Agricultural District
• Proposed pavilion and crushed asphalt parking area
• Annual flower sale from May 1 to June 15, with specified operating hours
• Public hearing notice published July 4, 2024; no correspondence received as of July 17

The Battle Creek Planning Commission approved Special Use Permit #PSUP24-0001 for a farmers market at 14005 S. Helmer Road, zoned AG-Agricultural District. The motion passed unanimously. The item will proceed to the August 13th City Commission meeting.

• Approved Special Use Permit #PSUP24-0001 for a farmers market at 14005 S. Helmer Road (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will vote on approving April meeting minutes, review preliminary FY2024 financials, and hear project updates including a funding request from the Brass Band of Battle Creek and Battle Creek Symphony for up to $500,000 annually.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024
• Review of preliminary year-end financials for FY2024 (no action required)
• Update on hotel project
• Update on 34 E. Michigan project
• Discussion of funding request from Brass Band of Battle Creek (up to $500,000 annually)

The Battle Creek Downtown Development Authority met July 22, 2024, and approved the April 22, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. No formal action was taken on any other items; the board received updates on the hotel project, 80 West Michigan tenant rent issues, and a Brass Band funding request that was for information only. The meeting was informational and procedural, with no substantive decisions made beyond approving the prior minutes.

• Approved April 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on Brass Band funding request — information only
• No action taken on 80 West Michigan tenant rent situation — under discussion
• No action taken on hotel project — Certificate of Occupancy expected by August 5

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission will consider certification of the 2024 Fire Marshal and Fire Inspector eligibility lists and the candidates on those lists. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, and other routine business.

• Certification of the 2024 Fire Marshal Eligibility List
• Certification of candidates on the 2024 Fire Marshal Eligibility List
• Certification of the 2024 Fire Inspector Eligibility List
• Certification of candidates on the 2024 Fire Inspector Eligibility List

The Battle Creek Civil Service Commission certified the 2024 Fire Marshal and Fire Inspector eligibility lists, and approved the candidates Patrick Cleland and William Payne on those lists. All motions passed unanimously. The commission also discussed a potential Fire Department Cadet or Explorer program with local non-profits, but took no action.

• Certified 2024 Fire Marshal Eligibility List (2-0)
• Certified Patrick Cleland on Fire Marshal Eligibility List (2-0)
• Certified 2024 Fire Inspector Eligibility List (2-0)
• Certified William Payne on Fire Inspector Eligibility List (2-0)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will conduct show cause hearings regarding dangerous buildings at six specific addresses. The board will also address new business items for three additional properties.

• Dangerous building hearings: 132 22nd St N, 50 Knapp Dr, 679 Capital Ave NE, 7 South Pl, 52 Annapolis, and 129 Fox Ave
• New business: 165 Redner Ave
• New business: 199 Barney Blvd
• New business: 26 Byron St

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

This meeting of the Northeast Planning Council #4 is cancelled; the agenda states 'NO MEETING.' No items will be discussed or decided.

Election Commission

The Battle Creek Election Commission will vote to establish an Absent Voter Counting Board to process absentee ballots the Saturday before state/federal elections. They will also appoint election inspectors for the August 6 State Primary, including precinct, early voting, and counting board inspectors. Public accuracy testing of tabulators is scheduled.

• Authorize Absent Voter Counting Board for Saturday before elections, 10 am to 4 pm
• Appoint 8 inspectors for August 6 Primary Absentee Voter Counting Board Pre-Processing Team
• Appoint up to 9 inspectors/day for Early Voting Center (68 total), 125 Election Day precinct inspectors, and others
• Conduct Public Accuracy Testing for precinct and early voting tabulators

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda for the July 11, 2024, Central Neighborhood Planning Council indicates that no meeting was held. The document contains only standard procedural templates and boilerplate information.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The July 9, 2024, meeting of the Battle Creek Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled because no petitions were submitted for review. The next scheduled meeting will take place on August 13, 2024.

Historic District Commission

The Battle Creek Historic District Commission will consider two petitions for property alterations. One request involves removing a window and changing roof cornice dimensions at 51 N Wood St. Another petition proposes adjusting the pitch of a carport at 29 Woodmer Lane.

• Petition to remove one window and change roof cornice dimensions at 51 N Wood St
• Petition to adjust the pitch of a carport at 29 Woodmer Lane
• Review of the 2nd Quarterly Administrative Approval Report

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

This agenda consists of routine procedural steps and scheduled staff reports. No specific projects, rezonings, or new business items are listed for this session.

• No specific ordinances or contracts are listed.

City Attorney Performance Evaluation Committee

The committee will review survey responses from senior staff and the City Commission. Members will discuss and finalize recommendations regarding Attorney Steele’s performance.

• Review of Senior Staff Survey Responses
• Review of City Commission Survey Responses
• Finalization of recommendations regarding Attorney Steele's performance

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The agenda contains only procedural items and staff reports, including updates from the Police Department and Planning Department. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in this document.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing proposed amendments to the city's zoning code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and sign regulations. The proposal clarifies when ADUs can be detached from primary homes and removes height restrictions for wall signs in certain commercial districts. The commission will also consider removing agri-tourism as a special use in Green and R-1R districts.

• Clarification of attached vs. detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
• Removal of 'Agri-Tourism' from Green and R-1R districts
• Removal of maximum height requirements for wall signs in T-4 and T-5 districts
• Changes to maximum area requirements for wall signs in commercial districts

Civil Service

The commission will consider authorizing promotional testing for Fire Captains and Lieutenants. One proposal allows current BCFD Captains to participate in testing regardless of their time in rank. This follows the opening of two Battalion Chief positions.

• Authorization of Fire Captain promotional testing
• Authorization of Fire Lieutenant promotional testing
• Allowing BCFD Captains to test regardless of time in rank
• Two open Battalion Chief positions

Sustainable BC Committee

The committee will hold a working session regarding the Greenhouse Gas Inventory. The agenda also includes updates on environmental programs and upcoming river cleanup activities.

• $118,280 Department of Energy grant awarded for new lighting
• ~$3,000 MiCorps River Cleanup grant awarded
• Greenhouse Gas Inventory working session
• July 13 Kalamazoo River cleanup event
• Pending National Fish & Wildlife Federation grants

Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners

The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners are reviewing updates on local environmental projects and recycling efforts. The meeting also covers the status of pending and received grants for habitat enhancement and wellhead protection.

• $118,280 Department of Energy EECBG Grant for energy efficient lighting upgrades
• Pending $50,000 grant for Jackson St. forest/habitat enhancement project
• Pending $35,000 Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Wellhead Protection Grant
• Collection of 1,287 scrap tires and 19,496 lbs of electronics
• $2,878 MiCorp River Cleanup Grant for in-river cleanup supplies

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

This agenda consists of procedural items and departmental reports. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Police Department report
• Code Compliance and Community Development report
• Reports from Zoning, Planning, and Historic District commissions

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will conduct show cause hearings for three properties. These hearings address potential dangerous building designations at 201 Morgan Ave W, 262 Spaulding Ave W, and 315 Columbia Ave W.

• Dangerous building show cause hearing: 201 Morgan Ave W
• Dangerous building show cause hearing: 262 Spaulding Ave W
• Dangerous building show cause hearing: 315 Columbia Ave W

City Manager Performance Evaluation Committee

The committee will review the 2022/2023 and 2024/2025 work plans. This includes a review of the City Manager 2024 Work Plan, an ARPA staff report, and the agenda tracker.

• Review of 2022/2023 Work Plan
• Review of 2024/2025 Work Plan
• City Manager 2024 Work Plan review
• ARPA staff report
• Approval of February 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Goguac Lake Board

The Goguac Lake Board will hold its quarterly meeting on June 13, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The provided agenda contains only procedural items and standard staff reports. No specific new business, rezonings, or contracts are listed for this meeting.

Dangerous Buildings

The Dangerous Buildings committee will review six residential and commercial properties in Battle Creek. The hearing addresses issues including fire hazards, vacancies, and police calls.

• 132 22 nd St N (House) fire issue
• 50 Knapp Dr (Comm) vacant building issue
• 679 Capital Ave NE (House) fire issue
• 7 South Pl (House) fire issue
• 52 Annapolis (House) vacant building issue

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a motion to revisit a previous denial regarding a use variance for 60 Sherman Road. This follows claims by the applicant that they did not receive proper notice for the May 14, 2024 meeting. If approved, the board will allow the applicant to present their case before conducting a new vote.

• Reconsideration of use variance Z02-24 for 60 Sherman Road
• Request to expand a 6-unit building into an 8-unit dwelling
• Review of meeting notice and agenda delivery for the May 14, 2024 meeting

Historic District Commission

The commission will consider several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding new fences. This includes a follow-up on a wood privacy fence at 265 Capital Ave NE and two new proposals for chain link fencing.

• 6-foot wood privacy fence petition for 265 Capital Ave NE
• 6-foot black chain link fence petition for 130 Frelinghysen Ave
• 4-foot chain link fence petition for 43 Howland St

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

This meeting agenda consists only of procedural boilerplate and standard staff reports. No specific projects, rezonings, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

• Police/Fire Department reports
• Neighborhood Services reports
• Battle Creek Public Schools updates

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will receive updates from airport staff regarding an FAA grant for Air Traffic Control Tower rehabilitation and the BC Field of Flight Air Show. The Centennial Committee will also present information about the September 21 celebration.

• FAA Grant for Air Traffic Control Tower Rehab update
• BC Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival update
• Centennial Celebration (September 21) update
• Approval of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Police & Fire Pension

The board will discuss updating GRS option factors and review DROP resolutions for H. Vansickle and M. Hughey. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a disability retirement application.

• Discussion on updating GRS option factors
• H. Vansickle DROP Resolution
• M. Hughey DROP Resolution
• CAPTRUST new business
• Closed session for disability retirement application

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. The body will receive reports from the Police Department, Planning Department, and Battle Creek Public Schools.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

Civil Service

The commission will meet to certify the 2024 Battalion Chief Eligibility List and its top candidate. The body will also consider the removal of two candidates from the 2023 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List.

• Certification of the 2024 Battalion Chief Eligibility List
• Certification of Eric Haines as the top candidate on the 2024 Battalion Chief Eligibility List
• Removal of Michael Healey from the 2023 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List
• Removal of Eric Mousseau from the 2023 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List
• Public hearing regarding the appeal of Eric Mousseau

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a petition from the City of Battle Creek to rezone 42 properties from Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) to Neighborhood Commercial (T-3). The change aims to allow for higher density housing and commercial investments, including a proposed private club at 708 E. Michigan Ave.

• Zoning Map Amendment #R1-24: Rezoning 42 parcels along E. Michigan Avenue, between Caine Street and Stiles Street
• Proposed change from R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District to T-3 Neighborhood Commercial District
• Discussion of Michigan Open Meetings Act

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will conduct show cause hearings for dangerous buildings and review new business regarding code violations at seven specific properties.

• Dangerous Buildings Show Cause Hearings: 68 Upton
• Dangerous Buildings Show Cause Hearings: 23 Bidwell St E
• Code review: 115 Winter St
• Code review: 39 Emerald Ave
• Code review: 143 Jordan St, 215 Calhoun St, and 71 Latta St

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The council will hear reports from the Police Department, Code Compliance, and various external commissions. The agenda includes updates on transportation, land bank activities, and city commission reports.

• Police Department Report
• Code Compliance and Community Development Report
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) report
• Calhoun County Land Bank report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two variance requests. One involves converting a 6-unit dwelling to an 8-unit dwelling, while the other concerns a rear-yard setback for a home addition.

• Z02-24: Use variance request for 60 Sherman Rd. to increase a multiple-family dwelling from 6 to 8 units
• Z03-24: Dimensional variance request for 270 Bradley Street to allow a 20’ x 24’ addition within the 35-foot rear-yard setback
• Election of Officers

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from February 13, 2024, and receive updates on pump station capital improvements at Edgebrook and Minges Creek. A contributing jurisdiction report and member updates are also scheduled.

• Approval of February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Pump station update: O-2 Edgebrook Capital Improvement
• Pump station update: O-15 Minges Creek
• Contributing Jurisdiction Report by Rodney Clifton
• Review of member contact list and 2024 meeting schedule

Police & Fire Pension

The board will consider retirement resolutions for A. Horn, A. Smith, and T. Gilleylen, and a DRO resolution for M. Bradley. Members will also review the policy for correction of errors regarding over or under payments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a disability retirement re-examination.

• Retirement resolutions for A. Horn, A. Smith, and T. Gilleylen
• DRO resolution for M. Bradley
• Policy review for Correction of Errors, Over or Under Payments
• CAPTRUST discussion
• Closed session for Disability Retirement re-exam

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a petition from Joe Rocha for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The request involves installing a new 6 ft privacy fence and repairing or replacing 4 ft sections of wrought iron fencing at 265 Capital Ave NE.

• Petition H05-24: Request for 6 ft privacy fence and wrought iron fence repair at 265 Capital Ave NE

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a neighborhood planning meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The Neighborhood Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items including approval of minutes, city staff reports, and committee updates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed for discussion or action.

• Police Department and code enforcement reports are scheduled
• Updates from Battle Creek Public Schools and Lakeview School Districts
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award nominations for residential and/or business categories
• Place Making Committee report
• Public and guest comments are invited

City Attorney Performance Evaluation Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the performance evaluation and salary review of the City Attorney. The agenda includes a review of the timeline and committee discussion.

• City Attorney performance evaluation
• City Attorney salary review

Dickman Road BID

The Dickman Road Business Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to approve the FY 2025 budget and review interim financials. The board will also discuss property demolition, right-of-way cleanup, and insurance coverage.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 budget with projected total revenue of $62,111
• Discussion of gas station demolition
• Dickman Road right-of-way (ROW) cleanup
• Review of property coverage insurance policy
• Airshow dealership support

Sustainable BC Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on city energy efficiency and environmental programs. Discussions include the status of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and various grant applications for city projects.

• Kalamazoo River Watershed Photo Contest ongoing until end of July
• Tree plantings along Jackson Street on April 20
• Water System Advisory Council grant awarded for lead service line replacement outreach
• Pending grants from National Fish & Wildlife Federation and MiCorps River Cleanup
• Japanese knotweed treatments at Linear Path and Willard Beach

Water System Advisory Council (WSAC)

The Water System Advisory Council will meet to receive updates on lead service line grants and the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. The body will also discuss an invitation from the State of Michigan.

• Lead Service Line Grant update
• Drinking Water State Revolving Funds discussion
• Invitation from State of Michigan

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The council will meet to receive reports from the Police Department, Planning Department, and Battle Creek Public Schools. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and staff reports.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request from A & B Health Enterprises LLC to operate a transitional and supportive home for more than six persons at 5470 Glen Cross Road. The facility would provide inpatient and outpatient care for patients with substance abuse disorders.

• Special Use Permit #SUP 24-0001 for a treatment center at 5470 Glen Cross Road
• Proposed capacity of 10 rooms for up to 20 inpatient residents
• Staff report indicates the property is zoned MFR High Density Multiple Family Residential District

Lakeview Downtown Development Authority

The Board will consider the approval of the FY 2023 Annual Audit and Annual Report. The meeting also includes a discussion of interim financials through March 31, 2024, and the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.

• Approval of FY 2023 Annual Audit
• Approval of FY 2023 Annual Report
• Review of interim financials through March 31, 2024
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Beckley Rd. corridor study update

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss and authorize testing processes for several fire department positions. The body will also elect a chairperson and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Authorization of Fire Marshal promotional testing
• Authorization of Fire Inspector promotional testing
• Authorization of entry-level Fire Fighter testing process
• Election of Commission President/Chairperson

Downtown Development Authority

The Board of Directors will discuss the proposed FY 2025 budget, which includes a requested $400,000 for district special projects. The body will also receive updates on the Hollander Blue Light development, river restoration, and a retail incubator.

• Proposed FY 2025 budget with $400,000 for special projects including $100,000 for parking structure security
• Proposed $350,000 for Kellogg Arena support in FY 2025
• Proposed $972,789 for downtown maintenance team in FY 2025
• Project updates on Hollander Blue Light development and River Restoration
• Update on retail incubator tenant at 80 W. Michigan

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will conduct a show cause hearing regarding a dangerous building. The board will also review new business items related to code enforcement at three specific locations.

• Dangerous Buildings Show Cause Hearing: 27 Bidwell St E
• Code review: Beckley Rd
• Code review: 105 Wabash Ave N
• Code review: 126 Union St N

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The council will meet to receive reports from city departments and elected officials. The agenda consists of standing procedural items and departmental updates.

• Police Department report
• Code Compliance and Community Development report
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) report
• Calhoun County Land Bank report

Police & Fire Pension

The Police & Fire Pension Board will review bank asset summaries and expense reports from March. The board will also address new business regarding CAPTRUST.

• Review of March Bank Summary of Assets & Expense Reports
• Review of March Quarterly Bank Statement Summary
• Discussion of CAPTRUST under new business

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a neighborhood planning council meeting. It includes standing reports from the Police Department and various committees.

• Police Department staff report
• Code reports
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award discussion
• Place Making Committee report

Dangerous Buildings

The Dangerous Buildings board is meeting to discuss fire-related issues at two specific properties. The body will review reports from Building Inspector Don Wilkinson regarding these locations.

• Review of 68 Upton (Comm) regarding Issue #EN24-00562 Fire
• Review of 23 Bidwell St E (House) regarding Issue #EN24-01363 Fire

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to elect officers and review a request to build a detached garage in a front yard. Staff recommends approving the request based on the property's unique layout and proximity to the Battle Creek Country Club.

• Z01-24: Variance request for Michael Oursler at 83 Hickory Lane to construct a detached garage in the front yard
• Election of Officers

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a petition for a new privacy fence and fence replacement at 265 Capital Ave NE. The body will also discuss a proposed policy regarding economic and technical feasibility and financial hardship for historic preservation projects.

• Petition H04-24: New privacy fence and replacement of 4 ft fencing at 265 Capital Ave NE
• Discussion of proposed Economic and Technical Feasibility, Undue Financial Hardship, Economic Hardship and Economically Feasible Plans policy
• 2024 1st Quarter Administrative Approval Report

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a neighborhood planning meeting. No specific decisions, projects, or legislative items are listed for this session.

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The council will meet to receive reports from the Police and Planning departments. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

City Attorney Performance Evaluation Committee

The committee will meet virtually to discuss the performance evaluation and salary review of the City Attorney. The agenda includes a review of minutes from a February 18, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of February 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Committee discussion regarding City Attorney evaluation and salary

Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners

The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners will approve December minutes, confirm a renewed MS4 stormwater permit, and review grant statuses for local environmental work. Members will discuss received funding of $8,200 for lead service line replacement education and pending applications totaling $52,878 for Jackson St. habitat enhancement and river cleanup supplies. These updates affect local drainage management, drinking water safety education, and community access to park and river cleanups in Battle Creek.

• Renewal of MS4 stormwater permit
• $8,200 Water System Advisory Grant received for lead service line replacement education
• Pending $50,000 Five Star and Urban Waters grant for Jackson St. forest/habitat enhancement
• Pending $2,878 MiCorp River Cleanup Grant for river cleanup supplies
• Dart grant awarded for storm inlet filters

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The council will meet to receive reports from city departments and elected officials. The agenda consists of standing procedural items and departmental updates.

• Police Department report
• Code Compliance and Community Development report
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) report
• Calhoun County Land Bank report

Election Commission

The Battle Creek City Election Commission is meeting to discuss the consolidation of several election precincts and changes to polling locations. The body will also consider the approval of revised legal descriptions for each precinct.

• Proposed consolidation of Precincts 22 & 23 (4,230 active voters)
• Proposed consolidation of Precincts 2 & 13 (3,372 active voters)
• Proposed consolidation of Precincts 5 & 20 (3,741 active voters)
• Polling location change for Precinct 22/23 to Westlake Presbyterian Church, 415 S. 28th Street
• Polling location changes for Precinct 2 (10 W. Bidwell Street) and Precinct 3 (14425 Helmer Road South)

Police & Fire Pension

The Police & Fire Pension Board will receive a presentation from GRS regarding the actuarial valuation dated 6/30/23. The board will also review the policy for the purchase of military time and discuss CAPTRUST.

• GRS presentation on Actuarial Valuation dated 6/30/23
• Policy review regarding Purchase of Military Time
• Discussion of CAPTRUST
• Review of February bank summary of assets and expense reports

Historic District Commission

The Commission will consider a petition for the demolition of a home at 178 Manchester St and a request to install a hot tub at 28 Woodmer Lane. The body is also scheduled to take action on proposed amendments to its bylaws.

• Demolition petition for a single family home at 178 Manchester St filed by Calhoun County Land Bank Authority
• Certificate of Appropriateness petition for a hot tub/spa at 28 Woodmer Lane filed by Mark Thomas
• Proposed Historic District Commission Bylaws amendments, including the elimination of term limits

Goguac Lake Board

The Goguac Lake Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and 2024 meeting dates. The board will review quarterly financial reports and receive updates on vegetation treatment and water quality monitoring from Progressive AE.

• Approval of September 14, 2023 minutes
• Approval of 2024 meeting dates
• Quarterly financial reports
• Progressive AE monitoring and vegetation treatment updates
• Plant surveys and water quality monitoring

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

Dangerous Buildings

The Dangerous Buildings board is meeting to discuss fire-related issues at two residential properties. The board will review reports from Building Inspector Don Wilkinson regarding these locations.

• Review of 134 Pleasant Ave (House) regarding Issue #EN 23-0 8701 Fire
• Review of 27 Bidwell St E (House) regarding Issue # EN2 3-0706 Fire

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to review staff updates regarding the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) provided by Mead and Hunt. The board will also discuss Centennial Committee books, events, and community engagement.

• ALP Update provided by Mead and Hunt
• Centennial Committee update on books, events, and community engagement
• Approval of September 26, 2023 and December 5, 2023 meeting minutes

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding property alterations. The body will also discuss amendments to its bylaws and policies regarding economic hardship.

• Demolition petition for a single family home at 178 Manchester St
• Petition for a hot tub/spa installation at 28 Woodmer Lane
• Discussion of Historic District Commission Bylaws Amendment
• Discussion of Economic and Technical Feasibility and Hardship policies

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central meeting scheduled for March 11, 2024, has been cancelled.

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. The council will receive reports from the Police Department, Planning Department, and Battle Creek Public Schools.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award discussion
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will deliberate on two zoning map amendments to rezone properties along E. Michigan Avenue, W. Vanburen Street, W. Michigan Avenue, and W. Jackson Street. The body will also consider amendments to the zoning code regarding accessory structures, drive-thru businesses, and lot widths.

• Zoning Map Amendment #R1-24: Rezone 42 parcels along E. Michigan Avenue from R-3 and R1-B to T-3 Neighborhood Commercial District
• Zoning Map Amendment #R2-24: Rezone properties along W. Vanburen Street, W. Michigan Avenue, and W. Jackson Street to T-3 and T-4 districts
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment #A1-24: Proposed changes to accessory structure size/height, drive-thru provisions, and minimum lot widths
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment #A1-24: Addition of 'Vehicle Repair Minor' to permitted uses in I2
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment #A1-24: Implementation of a 6-month expiration for incomplete site plan applications

Sustainable BC Committee

The committee is meeting to receive a presentation on a Greenhouse Gas Report from the City of Kalamazoo Sustainability Planner. Members will discuss updates to the Sustainability Plan and review various city environmental programs and pending grants.

• Greenhouse Gas Report presentation by Justin Gish
• Tree plantings along Jackson Street scheduled for April 20
• Pending National Fish & Wildlife Federation 5-Star and Urban Waters grant
• Pending Water System Advisory Council grant for lead service line replacement outreach
• Japanese knotweed treatments at Linear Path and Willard Beach

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The council will meet to receive reports from city departments and elected officials. The agenda consists of standing procedural items and reports from various boards and commissions.

• Police Department report
• Code Compliance and Community Development report
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) report
• Calhoun County Land Bank report
• Reports from Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, and Historic District Commission

Police & Fire Pension

The Police & Fire Pension Board will conduct a six-month budget review and evaluate the P&F Pension Handbook and Domestic Relations Order policies. The board will also discuss CAPTRUST and hold a closed session regarding a disability retirement re-exam.

• 6-month budget review
• Policy review of P&F Pension Handbook
• Policy review of Domestic Relations Order
• Discussion of CAPTRUST
• Closed session for disability retirement re-exam

City Manager Performance Evaluation Committee

The City Manager Performance Evaluation Committee is meeting to share a draft of the 2024-2026 Two Year Work Plan. Members will discuss the process for Commission approval of the plan and set the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Sharing of the 2024-2026 Two Year Work Plan Draft
• Discussion on process for Commission approval of Two Year Work Plan
• Setting the 2024 meeting schedule

Zoning Board of Appeals

The February 13, 2024, meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled because no petitions were submitted for review.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a request to replace 22 windows at 55 Merwood Dr with composite materials. The body will also discuss amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance and commission bylaws.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 22 window replacements at 55 Merwood Dr
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 1470 (Historic Preservation Ordinance)
• Proposed amendments to Historic District Commission Bylaws
• Review of Minor Class of Work Amendment
• Election of Officers

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a neighborhood planning council meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or projects are listed for this session.

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The Central Neighborhood Planning Council is meeting to receive staff reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific projects or votes listed.

Dickman Road BID

The Dickman Road Business Improvement District Board is meeting to review interim financials and a special assessment renewal. The board will also discuss a sub area plan and the potential for moving utilities underground.

• Special Assessment Roll No. I-024 totaling $310,555 for the 2025-2029 term
• Proposed special assessment rate of .0125 cents per square foot for commercial properties
• Discussion of I-194 PEL Study commission resolution
• Review of interim financials through 6 months
• Discussion on underground utilities and a sub area plan

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The council will receive reports from the Police Department, Planning Department, and Battle Creek Public Schools.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

Election Commission

The Battle Creek City Election Commission is meeting to appoint election inspectors for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary. The body will also conduct public accuracy testing for precinct and early voting tabulators.

• Appointment of Absentee Voter Counting Board Pre-Processing Team
• Appointment of 125 Election Day Precinct Inspectors
• Appointment of up to 26 Early Voting Center Precinct Inspectors per day
• Appointment of 11 AVCB Inspectors
• Public accuracy testing for precinct and early voting tabulators

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 24, 2024, was cancelled. The notice states that no petitions were submitted for review.

Police & Fire Pension

The board will review December asset and expense reports and a quarterly bank statement summary. The meeting includes a resolution regarding Bradley J. Barney's DROP and a discussion on CAPTRUST.

• Bradley J. Barney DROP Resolution
• December Bank Summary of Assets & Expense Reports
• Quarterly Bank Statement Summary for December
• CAPTRUST discussion

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The Northeast Planning Council #4 will meet to receive reports from city departments and elected officials. The agenda consists of standing procedural items and departmental updates.

• Police Department Report
• Code Compliance and Community Development Report
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) report
• Calhoun County Land Bank report

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. It includes standing items for city staff reports, committee updates, and public comment.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The January 9, 2024 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled because no petitions were submitted for review. The next scheduled meeting is February 13, 2024.

Historic District Commission

The meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024, was cancelled because no petitions were submitted for review. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2024.

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular neighborhood planning meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.