Lewton-Rich Neighborhood Association Minutes

April , 2008

Lewton-Rich Neighborhood Association Minutes
April 17, 2008
 

1. Welcome       
2. Pledge
3. Introductions – 22 People present      
4. Minutes - from February and March were approved by proper motion.
5. Treasurer’s Report - Balance $209.60.  Treasurer Dick Stuckman said he will be happy to take contributions, since this organization does not ask for dues.
6. Lansing Police Department’s Report
          Sgt. Frank Koenigsknecht, came to our meeting even tho’ he was on vacation.  Thanks Sgt!!  He passed out crime maps and the new South Precinct Team list for April.  LPD caught the young men who were responsible for a rash of sling shots/ marble/ball bearing damage to vehicles.  These guys should know better as they were 18-19 years old.
He answered all questions and gave us some interesting tips to go home with, about how to be safe.            
 
GUEST SPEAKER: Marie Irish, Assessor for the City of Lansing gave an informative talk to the group about our assessments.  She said there are 46,000 parcels in the city of Lansing.  There are three commercial appraisers and three residential appraisers.  They appraise 20% of Lansing every year.  7,250 a summer.  She was most patient in answering questions.
 

7.  County Commissioner’s Report – neither Commissioners Vic and Dale were able to be with us this evening.  They were in meetings elsewhere in the city.  Both sent regrets.

8.  Mayor’s Office - no one available as the Mayor’s On the Road meeting was tonight at the same time, different location.

9.  City Council’s Report -

Derrick Quinney, Carol Wood and A’Lynne Robinson were present; Derrick came to the meeting after leaving the picket line of Local 602 UAW and the Allied Workers.  He also mentioned the young boy who suffered personal injuries in the recent boxing accident and said they collecting cans this weekend to help defray medical costs and to also help re-build the family home,  so he can come home.  If you care to donate, it’s the Juan Contreras Fund.
      
Carol and A’Lynne spoke on the budget.  They also spoke on their reasons for the Francis Park vote.  They also touched on the golf courses and answered many questions.  They reminded everyone that the next budget meeting will be on April 22nd, in this room, and encouraged all to attend.
 
A’Lynne also mentioned that her 2nd Saturday of the month meetings are pretty successful and well attended.  The next one is Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 a.m. at Fire Station # 46, 5135 Pleasant Grove Road.
 
10.  Code Compliance Officer’s Report Gregg Scrimger’s report, as usual, was informative.  As has been the case at many recent meetings, the same homes were discussed.  After he answered many of our questions, the group complimented Gregg as there are several homes in the area that are much cleaner looking and you can tell Gregg has done his job well.  Thanks Gregg!                         
11.  Old Business - none
12.  New Business - none 
Patty reminded everyone about the upcoming Garage Sale on Saturday, June 21st and said that the board would be passing out flyers to the entire 500 homes in our area, so everyone that wishes to can participate.  On that flyer is a reminder about the August 21st picnic.
 
She also asked everyone to look at the attachments in their packet for reminders of important and informative events coming up in the city.
 
13.  Good and Welfare - Teresa mentioned that there is a fund raiser at Haw Island Park on May 9th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  There will be another in
      September of 08.                                              
14.  Raffle - held   
15.  Adjourn 9:10 p.m.