Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 21, 2015 4:00 p.m. DeKalb Municipal Building PLEASE NOTE LOCATION Haish Conference Room, Second Floor Our mission statement: We will listen to the community to identify, develop and test initiatives to improve the quality of life. We will develop public/private partnerships to implement sustainable initiatives. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA (ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 2015 regular meeting - August 2015 regular meeting BUSINESS - Yards of Distinction update - Project Liquid Sunshine update - DAAHA historical marker update ADJOURNMENT Assistive services will be provided upon request  MINUTES MEETING OF THE CITIZENS’ COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION CITY OF DEKALB July 20, 2015 The Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) of the City of DeKalb, Illinois held a regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 2015 in the Haish Conference Room of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Roll was recorded by Deputy City Clerk Julie Abraham, and the following members of the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission were present: Chair Susan Johnson, Cohen Barnes, Mike Mooney, Brad Pietens, Lisa Small (arrived at 4:14 p.m.), and Deborah Booth. Absent was Brad Hoey, Bob Boey, and Camyle Tate. Also present were: Management Analyst Lauren Stott, Management Intern Jared Heyn, and Deputy City Clerk Julie Abraham. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Mr. Barnes moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Mr. Pietens. Motion carried on voice vote. Chair Johnson declared the motion approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION Mr. Barnes moved to approve the minutes for April 20, 2015 and June 15, 2015; seconded by Ms. Booth. Motion carried on voice vote. Chair Johnson declared the motion approved. BUSINESS 1. Yards of Distinction Presentation Update Mr. Pietens provided an update and provided a submission deadline for the next Yards of Distinction Awards. Chair Johnson thanked Mr. Pietens for his work on these awards. 2. Historical Marker Proposal Update (DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association) Management Analyst Stott notified members the proposal for an intergovernmental agreement between the City and the Park District is on the July 27, 2015 Council meeting Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission July 20, 2015 Page 2 of 2 agenda. She encouraged members to attend. Mr. Mooney asked for a marker location update. Management Analyst Stott stated it has not been determined. 3. Rainworks Rain-Activated Art Project Update Mr. Barnes provided an update. Discussion ensued regarding cost. Management Analyst Stott stated she will inquire about City funding but cannot make any promises at this time. Ms. Small stated the current proposal only includes the City and not the Park District. The Park District will need a formal proposal to consider this project and she will contact OC Imageworks to adjust the proposal to include both entities. 4. Strategic Plan Community Conversations Management Analyst Stott provided information on the Community Conversations that have taken place. Discussion ensued regarding the meetings, feedback and other questions relating to the meetings. 5. Other Mr. Mooney mentioned he had visitors that commented on how nice the planters and the downtown area looks. Ms. Booth asked for and received background information on the planter project. In order to get the Rainworks project completed by Corn Fest and considering absences known for the next regularly scheduled meeting, members decided to hold the next meeting on August 3, 2015. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Mr. Mooney moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Pietens. Motion carried on voice vote. Chair Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. JULIE ABRAHAM, DEPUTY CITY CLERK  MINUTES MEETING OF THE CITIZENS’ COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION CITY OF DEKALB August 3, 2015 The Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) of the City of DeKalb, Illinois held a regular meeting on Monday, August 3, 2015 in the Haish Conference Room of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. The meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Roll was recorded by Deputy City Clerk Julie Abraham, and the following members of the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission were present: Cohen Barnes, Mike Mooney, Brad Pietens, Lisa Small (arrived at 4:09 p.m.), Bob Boey (arrived at 4:08 p.m.) and Deborah Booth. Absent was Chair Susan Johnson, Brad Hoey, and Camyle Tate. Also present were: Management Analyst Lauren Stott and Deputy City Clerk Julie Abraham. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Mr. Barnes moved to approve the Agenda; seconded by Mr. Pietens. Motion carried on voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None BUSINESS 1. Yards of Distinction Presentation Update A discussion took place whether this award is only for individuals or is inclusive of businesses. Based on prior discussions, it was determined businesses were intended to be part of this award and will continue to be appropriate for submission. Mr. Pietens provided a submission deadline for the next Yards of Distinction Awards. 2. Historical Marker Proposal Update (DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association) Management Analyst Stott stated the proposed intergovernmental agreement with the Park District passed at the July 27, 2015 Council meeting. She thanked Ms. Small for her efforts to expedite the intergovernmental agreement in order to attain the CCEC’s goal to have this completed for Corn Fest. Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission August 3, 2015 Page 2 of 2 3. Rainworks Rain-Activated Art Project Update Going forward this item will be referred to as the Liquid Sunshine Project. Management Analyst Stott stated the City is able to fund $1,500 for this project. The CCEC will need to provide a brief proposal for the Council. Ms. Small stated the Park District can fund $500 but will need a proposal as well. Mr. Barnes will contact OC Imageworks to draft a proposal. Discussion ensued regarding location. Mr. Barnes will provide the suggestions to OC Imageworks but may have to use his discretion to get this done within the timeframe. 4. Strategic Plan Community Conversations Management Analyst Stott provided an update and thanked the CCEC for their efforts in promoting these meetings. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Mr. Mooney moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Barnes. Motion carried on voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 4:44 p.m. JULIE ABRAHAM, DEPUTY CITY CLERK