City of Kalamazoo - February 24, 2026 Natural Features Protection Review Board Meeting

Updated 3 days ago

Tthe board elects new officers, with Director Fredrickson as chair and Director Stemple as vice chair. The board also discusses the formation of the NFP nominating subcommittee, with Stemple and Bassett selected to participate. Additionally, Nolan provides an update on the NFP annual report, highlighting the progress and implementation of natural features protection in site development. The meeting covers topics related to the board's role in reviewing projects and the importance of balancing development with natural feature preservation.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:01:29)
The chair called the meeting of the NFB Review Board to order.

The meeting was officially called to order by the chair.
Roll Call (00:01:42)
Roll call was conducted and board members Hollander, Fredrickson, Meia, Bassett, and Temple were present.

A roll call was conducted to establish the presence of board members. Hollander, Fredrickson, Meia, Bassett, and Temple confirmed their attendance.
Excuse Absent Members (00:01:59)
A motion was made to excuse absent members of the board, which was supported and approved without opposition.

A motion was proposed and supported to excuse absent members from the meeting. The motion passed with all present members in favor and none opposed.
Adoption of Agenda (00:02:11)
The agenda for the meeting was presented, moved for approval, supported, and adopted unanimously.

The agenda for the board meeting was presented. A motion was made to approve the agenda as presented, which was supported and passed with unanimous consent from the board members.
Approval of Minutes (00:02:37)
The minutes from the previous meeting were presented for approval and were approved without amendments or opposition.

The minutes from the last meeting of the Natural Features Protection Review were presented. No amendments or comments were made, and a motion to approve the minutes was passed unanimously.
Public Comments (00:03:23)
The chair opened the floor for public comments, but no members of the public were present to speak.

A period was opened for public comments where members of the public could address the board. No in-person or call-in comments were received, and the session was closed without public input.
Board Member Comments (00:03:57)
The chair invited comments from board members. No comments were made.

The chair asked if there were any comments from the board members. No board members offered comments during this agenda item.
New Business: Board Officers (00:04:16)
Discussion and election of new board officers took place. Director Fredrickson was elected as chair and Director Stimple as vice chair.

The board discussed the election of new officers. It was noted that the positions of chair and vice chair need to be filled annually. Director Fredrickson was nominated and elected as the new chair, while Director Stimple was elected as vice chair. The election process included nominations, motions, and a roll call vote.
New Business: NFP Nominating Subcommittee (00:10:04)
A subcommittee was formed to handle NFP board nominations, with board members Martin, Stimple, and Bassett appointed.

The board discussed the formation of a nominating subcommittee to handle board applications for the NFP. Members Martin, Stimple, and Bassett were appointed to the subcommittee. The process involves conducting interviews and making recommendations for board appointments. The motion to form the subcommittee was made and approved with a roll call vote.
Unfinished Business (00:15:58)
There was no unfinished business to address at this meeting.

The agenda item for unfinished business was acknowledged, but there were no items to discuss under unfinished business.
Staff Reports and Updates (00:16:04)
Nolan provided updates on the NFP annual report and other relevant board activities.

Nolan presented an update on the NFP annual report and related board activities. The presentation included an overview of the Natural Features Protection (NFP) program, its goals, and the role of the board members. Nolan explained the administrative processes, site plan reviews, and the importance of balancing development with natural feature preservation. The session was detailed, providing insights into the board's operations and future plans.