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Chick-fil-A drive-thru and outdoor seating, proposed ordinance for unscheduled buses – Village Board agendas 1/16/24

The January 16 Lansing Village Board meetings begin at 6 p.m with the regular board meeting, which is followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting. Meeting take place at the Village Court Complex at 2710 170th Street.

Need an introduction to a Lansing Village Board meeting? We’ve got you covered:

Village Board meeting agenda (6 p.m.)

Many of the items brought before the Village Board at this meeting have been previously discussed in a Committee of the Whole meeting.

  1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM VILLAGE BOARD MEETING ON DECEMBER 19, 2023
  4. MAYOR’S REPORT
    • RESOLUTION # 1382, APPOINTING JASON KLAUSNER TO THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
  5. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
  6. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
  7. FINANCE & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE ABBASY
    • APPROVAL OF BILLS & PAYROLL
    • ORDINANCE # 24-001, REGARDING THE PAID LEAVE FOR ALL WORKERS ACT
  8. AIRPORT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE SMITH
    • RESOLUTION # 1383, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, RELATED TO GOVERNMENT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    • ORDINANCE # 24-002, PROVIDING FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY & REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN AREA AS A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
    • ORDINANCE # 24-003, PROVIDING FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY & REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN AREA AS A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
  9. POLICE & FIRE – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
  10. BUILDINGS & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
    • RESOLUTION # 1384, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FROM ROBINSON ENGINEERING, LTD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO LEVEE TOPOGRAPHY & PROPERTY SURVEYS
  11. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & LNN – TRUSTEE GRADY-PEROVICH
  12. YOUTH CENTER & HRC – TRUSTEE HARDY
  13. PUBLIC COMMENT
  14. OLD BUSINESS
  15. NEW BUSINESS
  16. ADJOURNMENT

Committee of the Whole meeting agenda (following the Board meeting)

These are new items brought to the Board for discussion. Prior to the meeting, Board members receive a Board packet that contains documents and background information relevant to the items on this agenda. They review the Board packet in order to be able to discuss the agenda items.

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF C.O.W. ON DECEMBER 19, 2023
  4. MAYOR’S REPORT
  5. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
    • SPECIAL USE REQUEST FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES – 17558-17601 TORRENCE AVENUE, CHICK-FIL-A
    • SPECIAL USE REQUEST FOR OUTDOOR SEATING ACCESSORY TO PERMITTED EATING USE – 17558-17601 TORRENCE AVENUE, CHICK-FIL-A
    • CLASS 8 TAX INCENTIVE CLASSIFICATION APPLICATION – 17558-17601 TORRENCE AVENUE, CHICK-FIL-A
  6. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
    • PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR UNSCHEDULED INTERCITY BUSES AND DISCHARGE OF PASSENGERS
  7. FINANCE & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE ABBASY
    • RECOMMENDED CHANGE OF BROKER FOR VILLAGE HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES
  8. AIRPORT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE SMITH
    • PRESENTATION OF LANSING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (IGQ) TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) FOR FFY 2025-2029 – KYLE PEABODY, CMT
    • UPDATE OF AIRPORT GRANT FOR SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT (SRE) AND REBID OF SNOWPLOW TRUCK
  9. POLICE & FIRE – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
    • PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR NUISANCE HOTEL/MOTEL REGULATIONS & ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
  10. BUILDINGS & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
  11. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & LNN – TRUSTEE GRADY-PEROVICH
  12. YOUTH CENTER & HRC – TRUSTEE HARDY
  13. PUBLIC COMMENT – REGARDING ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA
  14. OLD BUSINESS
  15. NEW BUSINESS
  16. ADJOURNMENT

Meeting location

Lansing Village Board meetings now begin at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Police and Court Complex (Lansing Police Department), 2710 170th Street, Lansing.

Open Meetings Act

The Open Meetings Act requires that “An agenda for each regular meeting shall be posted at the principal office of the public body and at the location where the meeting is to be held at least 48 hours in advance of the holding of the meeting.” The Village of Lansing posts agendas and minutes from public meetings in the “Documents” section of their website, and copies are usually emailed to The Lansing Journal as well.

Staying informed

Lansing Journal subscribers receive an email each morning with links to Lansing headlines, so they stay informed about items being discussed at Lansing Village Board meetings, as well as news that happens between meetings.

Josh Bootsma
Josh Bootsma
Josh is Managing Editor at The Lansing Journal and believes in the power and purpose of community news. He covers any local topics—from village government to theatre, from business openings to migratory birds.