Beautification Commission

STERLING HEIGHTS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 7, 2012 Chairman Wawrzyniak called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner’s present: Henrietta Baczewski, Sharon Mason, Ruthann Schinzing, Aaron Wawrzyniak, Jennifer Abed, Jazmine Early, Jim Francis, Josh MacKinnon, Gary Isom. Commissioner’s absent: Kathryn Jiles, Steve Duncan Others present: Steve Guitar, Community Relations Director Bill Driskell, Community Relations Motion to approve the minutes from the April 2 meeting Motion made by: Henrietta Baczewski, seconded by Ruthann Schinzing Ayes: All Nays: None Agenda Items: A. Snowman Contest: Commissioners moved to the lobby, where chairman Wawrzyniak presentd a certificate of congratulations and first place prize of $25 to Philip Kukulski and his mother Ruth Kukulski. Photos were also taken. B. E-mail regarding community gardens in Troy A resident recently submitted an e-mail inquiring as to if the city would consider creating community garden sites much like they do in Troy. Board members and Community Relations Director Steve Guitar mentioned that the practice has become common throughout the tri-county area, including churches in Sterling Heights. Some community gardens provide food for the needy. The idea is to make garden sites available to the public at a size of roughly 20 by 20 and provide watering. Chairman Wawrzyniak said he will research the matter and report back to the board as to the feasibility of the commission undertaking such a project. C. E-mail regarding request plants left over  from Plant Exchange The commission received a request from Willow Woods Elementary School’s Ecology Club for any plants left over from the May 12 Plant Exchange. The commission agreed to the request and chairman Wawrzyniak said he will contact the school’s media specialist to make appropriate arrangements. Steve Guitar reminded commissioners to wear their beautification shirts and nametags during the exchange. D. Memorial Day Parade Waste Management will provide 2,000 seed packets to be passed out along the parade route. Attached to the packets will be a two-sided flyer with information on the Beautification Awards and Waste Management’s curbside recycling program. Chairman Wawrzyniak will be driving a PT Cruiser convertible, banners will be used, commissioners will pass out seeds and commissioner Steve Duncan will likely bring a small tractor and trailer. The commission will be in Row C. Old Business: A. Adopt a Road Next Adopt a Road cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. on Dodge Park Road between Metropolitan Parkway and 17 Mile Road. Aaron will send out an e-mail reminder. New Business: A. The commission said it would have no problem with a plaque being placed at the foot of the recently planted Arbor Day tree in front of the library in honor of Jim Dunlop, a longtime elected official who recently passed away. Motion to approve made by chairman Wawrzyniak, seconded by commissioner Francis. Ayes: All Nays: None B. Sterlingfest – Volunteers will be needed for the information booth, located in Dodge Park very close to Utica Road. Sign-ups so far include: Jazmine Early – 10 a.m- 2 p.m. Thursday, July 26 Josh MacKinnon – 12-2 p.m. Saturday, July 28 Gary Isom – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 28 (work schedule permitting) Sharon Mason – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, July 27 & 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday,July 28 Henrietta B. – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, July 27  C. Beautification Awards Commission members are welcome to submit nominations (photo and address). D. Meeting schedule – The commission voted to resume meeting Tuesday, Sept. 4 (day after Labor Day) Motion made by Jim Francis, seconded by Henrietta B. Ayes: All Nays: None Motion to adjourn made by Sharon Mason, seconded by Jennifer Abed Ayes: All Nays: None