East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Seniors' Commission
The Seniors' Commission is meeting to review the strategic plan and senior summit. The body will also address a vacancy for the position of Vice Chair and discuss AARP.
- Strategic Plan/Senior Summit
- Vice Chair Vacancy
- AARP discussion
Board of Review
The Board of Review processed several requests for tax exemptions and property changes. Most requests for poverty, veteran, and property adjustments were approved, though one poverty exemption was denied.
- Denied poverty exemption Item J-01 (unanimous)
- Approved 50 percent poverty exemption Item J-00.5 (unanimous)
- Approved 100 percent poverty exemption Item J-02 (unanimous)
- Approved veteran’s exemption requests J-03 through J-07 (unanimous)
- Approved miscellaneous real property changes J-08A through J-17B (unanimous)
- Approved miscellaneous personal property changes J-18 through J-24 (unanimous)
- Approved March 2023 Board of Review meeting minutes (unanimous)
Seniors' Commission
The Commission approved a motion to support the renaming of the Prime Time art studio. Members also discussed the city's strategic planning, budget updates, and staffing changes. No other substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved motion to authorize Chair to write a letter to City Council supporting the renaming of the Prime Time art studio for Kelly Arndt
- Approved motion to support the creation of an ad hoc committee to carry out the art studio renaming policy
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved the minutes of the June 5, 2023 meeting
Seniors' Commission
The Commission approved the proposed 2023-2024 budget and passed a resolution to rename the Prime Time Art Studio in honor of Kelly Arndt. Members discussed the development of a strategic plan and potential survey resources from MSU and AARP.
- Approved the agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution in Support of the Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
- Approved resolution to rename the Prime Time Art Studio in honor of Kelly Arndt
Seniors' Commission
The Commission voted to support the proposed 2023-2024 budget for the Department of Senior Programs. It also approved a resolution to rename the Prime Time Art Studio in honor of Kelly Arndt. Members discussed potential survey resources and the development of a strategic plan.
- Approved the agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution in Support of the Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
- Approved resolution to rename the Prime Time Art Studio in honor of Kelly Arndt
Seniors' Commission
The Commission unanimously approved sending a revised letter to the Interim City Manager and City Council requesting that the Prime Time Director be included in Steering Committee meetings. Members discussed potential survey resources for programming interests and the 2024 budget recommendation. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved February 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved sending revised letter to Interim City Manager and Council regarding Prime Time Director's inclusion in Steering Committee meetings (unanimous)
Board of Review
The Board of Review held an appeals session to hear petitions M-065 through M-103. The minutes state the Board acted on all petitions presented, though specific outcomes are contained in separate attached reports not provided in the text.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Heard and acted on petitions M-065 through M-103
Board of Review
The Board of Review held an appeals session to hear petitions M-001 through M-064. The board approved the meeting agenda. No specific outcomes for the individual petitions were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved the agenda (unanimous)
Board of Review
The Board of Review held an organizational session to establish leadership and approve administrative items. The board appointed a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2023 term. The City Assessor presented the 2023 assessment rolls and related studies to the board.
- Approved organizational session agenda (unanimous)
- Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Appointed Scott Schrager as Chair (unanimous)
- Appointed Nancy Nelson Knupfer as Vice Chair (unanimous)