Community Building Development Team Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:30 pm (evening) ; Cedar Springs Community Library, Cedar Springs, MI
Misson
The Community Building Development Team (CBDT) exists to BUILD COMMUNITY, construct buildings and spaces where the greater Cedar Springs Community can gather for cultural, educational, recreational, commercial, and family/community events.
Vision
The Vision of the Community Building Development Team (CBDT) is to retain the small-town character of Cedar Springs, incorporate natural features, link neighborhoods and people, enhance characteristics that already define our community and make it easy for families, youth, senior citizens, organizations, schools, and all community members to gather, celebrate and serve each other.
I. Called to Order
2. Roll Call – Perry Hopkins, Patrick Ensley, Duane McIntyre, Sonya Cronkright, Nicole Kozminski, Autumn Mattson, Jake Watson, Sue Wolfe
3. Guests Introduced
4. Agenda Approval
5. Financial Report Approval (Nicole)
6. Review and Amendments to Budget (if needed)
7. Approval of Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Meeting and Thursday, March 5, 2026 Electronic Meeting
8. Assign Who/What/When/Where Recorder
9. Old Business
A. Fountain of Knowledge Update – Duane
B. Maintenance of garden & sculpture areas Proposal – Duane
Matt Spaanns bid $800 as presented to Duane.
C. Park Grills, Benches, and Picnic Tables Update – Perry and Patrick
1. Grill instruction wording:
2. Two new grill locations
3. Two picnic table locations to include slab plan
4. Bench changes and locations (new June Mabie bench & changes)
D. Fishing Line Trail Phase I Update - Patrick
1. Funding Opportunities/Donors (Patrick, John, Sue S.)
2. Review and approval of Proposal
3. Approval of Project
4. Start Date
E. New Projects (Fishing Line Trail) Unveiling/Celebration – date, time, location.
F. Potential New Members Update
1. Dr. Andy Setaputri, DDS
2. Dr. Matthew Black, Optometrist
3. Bonnie Beckwith
4. Jen Kahler
G. Community Cleanup Day Update (Patrick and Autumn)
1. Volunteers
2. Flyer & Promotions
3. Library & City Communication
4. Necessary supplies, water, tools, etc.
H. Cleanup Grant Update (Rebecca & Sue)
I. Any other old business
10. New Business
A. Sign for Fountain (Perry)
B. Sustainability funds for CBDT Projects (Perry)
C. Concession Fund Raiser at Heart of the City Park concerts (Sue)
D. CBDT 5-Year Plan
E. Board Member Terms expiring June 31, 2026 (Duane and Nicole)
F. Election of Officers expiring June 31, 2026
G. Community News - Questions & Updates
1. Red Hawk Hall of Fame Ceremony – Tuesday, May 12
2. CSPS Reunion – Graduates 50+ Years Ago – Monday, June 8
3. Other
H. Any other new business
11. Next Meeting (s): June 9, 2026, 7 am ? and/or others
12. Adjourn