January Meeting

WESTWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MEETING AGENDA DATE: February 11, 7 :00 pm

Place: Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Road, Lower Level, Theater. Enter North East Doors. Theater is downstairs. ADA entrance is available by calling 269-303-3485 one hour before arrival.

I. Record names of attendees (sign-up sheets)

II. Brief message from outgoing President

III. Brief message from incoming President

IV. Additions or Deletions to Agenda.

V. Agenda items: Please note: We know that attending meetings can be a strain, so we’ve included links for different action items if you want more information.

• Safe      Streets for All: Are you interested in      making Westwood Neighborhood a safer place to be? Are you      concerned about our footprint, literally, in the City's Master Plan for      Safe Streets? The township is covered by the Road Commission of Kalamazoo      County, and they have a program that gets little publicity. Our board has      decided to take this on as a deliverable for our community. However, we      can't do this without you. If you are interested in being on an action      committee to make this happen, please contact  officewestwoodkzoo@gmail.com  We need to have a minimum of three      people on this committee to make this feasible
• https://www.kalamazoocity.org/Community/Projects/2023/Planning/Traffic-Calming-Safe-Streets-for-All
• Asylum      Lake Preservation Association: If you are interested in      being on an action committee, representing the Westwood Neighborhood      Association regarding this matter, please contact Beth van den Hombergh,      at beth.vandenhombergh@gmail.com ALPA Monday, 1/26, 7 pm. City Hall, petition to rezone      https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BiBY2hrMx/  
• Kalamazoo      County Youth Sports Complex update: Address:      1617 N. Drake Rd. (Parcel of Drake Road and 131 by the hotels).  On January 8, the developer, via Discover      Kalamazoo non profit, petitioned the City of Kalamazoo Zoning Board      of Appeals requesting five variances. Two of the variances involved a      repeal of the Natural Features Protection Ordinance. One was to remove      protected slopes (passed), and the second was to eliminate over 85% of the      protected woodlands (failed by one vote)  https://kalamazoomi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1459/overview       (Beth) 
• City      of Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals: Are      you interested in having a front row seat and voice regarding zoning      variance requests, approval, and the appeals process? This is a fantastic      board to work with, and the service that you provide for your community is      invaluable. If you are interested in learning more about the ZBA and/or      filling an upcoming vacancy, please contact Beth van den Hombergh,      at beth.vandenhombergh@gmail.com as      soon as possible.
• Imagine      Kalamazoo 2035 (IK35):  Design Phase meeting for      Arcadia/Westwood neighborhoods is Wednesday, February 11, from 7-8:30 pm,      at Arcadia Elementary cafeteria, 932 Boswell, Lane, Kalamazoo, MI       49006  https://www.kalamazoocity.org/News-articles/Design-It-Will-Turn-Community-Vision-into-Action-Across-Kalamazoo-Neighborhoods 
• Frays      Park:  Adopt-a-Park (WNA), snow removal, butterfly      garden, tree planting & celebration of Arbor Day. If you are      interested in helping with any of Westwood’s parks, city or township,      contact officewestwoodkzoo@gmail.com     and we will put you in contact with the right person(s). 
• Westwood      National Night Out: Save the date: Tuesday,      August 4, Frays Park 6-9 pm. If you are interested in helping with this      fun event, please contact beth.vandenhombergh@gmail.com or janet.l.hay@gmail.com.
• Westwood      Neighborhood Garage Sale: Mark your calendars for May      15-16. it will be here before you know it! If you are interested in      helping with this project, contact officewestwoodkzoo@gmail.com     and we will give you more information.
• Kalamazoo      Township updates: Happenings in the township.  If      you are interested in helping monitor what’s happening in the Charter      Township of Kalamazoo, contact officewestwoodkzoo@gmail.com.      We could also use some help ensuring that we are aware of not only what is      currently happening in Westwood, but also what is proposed and in      development. We would like to have an action committee composed of eagle      eyes and ears to review agendas, decisions, and possibly attend or simply      share concerning news of meetings held by the City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo      Township and possible adjoining areas. If you are interested in helping      provide coverage, please contact beth.vandenhombergh@gmail.com.      I have found this city daily newsletter, delivered via email by 6:30 am,      to be incredibly helpful and succinct. https://nowkalamazoo.org/ 

IV. Public Comments: Chance to bring up issues not discussed - please limit to three minutes unless prior board approval.

Next meeting: March 18, 2026 at 7:00 pm. At this time, it is planned that we will have an in-person meeting at the Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Road. Details later.

Board Members: Beth, Marti, Janet, Penny & Ron.

WESTWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MEETING AGENDA

 DATE: November 19, 2025 7 :00 pm

Place: Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Road, Lower Level, Theater. Enter North East Doors. Theater is downstairs. ADA entrance is available by calling 269-303-3485 one hour before arrival.

I. Record names of attendees (sign-up sheets)

II. Last minute changes to the agenda.

IIL. Agenda: 

A. Committee Reports: Safety: (Police & Committee Update), Fundraising

B. Parks & Recreation: (Frays Park & other green spaces – Possible Angie Memorials)

C. Neighborhood Projects: (Friendship Village & Others).

D. Kalamazoo Township Planning Commission (Notes & Updates).

E. Things upcoming for Westwood (streets & water)

IV. Public Comments: Chance to bring up issues not discussed - please limit to three minutes unless prior board approval.

Next meeting: WNA Annual Meeting January 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm. This meeting business information is shared and any board members who’s terms are expiring, will be up for re-election. At this time, it is planned that we will have an in-person meeting at the Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Road. Details later.