Beautification Commission

STERLING HEIGHTS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 2, 2012 Chairman Wawrzyniak called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commissioner’s present: Henrietta Baczewski, Steve Duncan, Sharon Mason, Ruthann Schinzing (arrived at 6:45 p.m.), Aaron Wawrzyniak, Jennifer Abed, Darlene MacLeod (arrived at 6:40 p.m.), Jazmine Early (arrived at 6:45 p.m.) Commissioner’s absent: Kathryn Jiles, Gary Isom, Jim Francis, Josh MacKinnon Others present: Steve Guitar, Community Relations Director Bill Driskell, Community Relations Due to a lack of a quorum at the start of the meeting, commissioners agreed to briefly postpone approval of meeting minutes from the Jan. 3, 2012 and March 5, 2012 meetings until a quorum was present. Agenda Items: A. Snowman Contest Committee members expressed regret that this year’s winner declined to claim award. The commission then decided to award this year’s prize to the second place entry, Mr. Philip Kukulski from Viceroy. NOTE: Mr. Kukulski and his mother will attend the May 7 meeting to accept their $25 prize. B. Plant Exchange Chairman Wawrzyniak urged as many commissioners as possible to attend the event Saturday, May 12 at the Nature Center. Exchange runs from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. He suggested that commissioners arrive by at least 9:30 a.m. Commissioner MacLeod said 30-40 people/families usually attend the exchange. Several commissioners said they may also bring seeds to pass out to attendees. Commissioners were urged to wear their badges and blue polo shirts.  C. Participation in Memorial Day Parade The commission confirmed that it will march in the parade, most likely with a vehicle and possibly an American made John Deere tractor/trailer driven by Steve Duncan. The hope is to pass out seeds along the parade route. Community Relations plans to mail letters to local nurseries, seeking seed donations. Old Business: A. Commission budget Community Relations Director Steve Guitar told the commission that its 2011/12 budget of $890 now stands at $543, including $479 for supplies. Under the proposed city budget for 2012/13, the commission has a budget of $740, including $650 for supplies. New Business: A. None Motion to approve the meeting minutes for Jan. 3, 2012. Motion made by: Henrietta Baczewski Seconded by: Ruthann Schinzing Ayes: all Nays: none Motion to approve the meeting minutes for March 5, 2012 Motion made by: Sharon Mason Seconded by: Jennifer Abed Ayes: all Nays: none Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:20 p.m. made by Darlene MacLeod Seconded by: Jennifer Abed Ayes: all Nays: none Next Beautification Commission meeting: Monday, May 7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.