Beautification Commission

STERLING HEIGHTS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 5, 2012 Chairman Wawrzyniak called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Commissioner’s present: Henrietta Baczewski, Sharon Mason, Aaron Wawrzyniak, Jennifer Abed, Gary Isom, Steve Duncan, Theodora Netza Commissioner’s absent: Jazmine Early, Ruthann Schinzing, Jim Francis, Josh MacKinnon, Darlene MacLeod Other present: Steve Guitar, Community Relations Director Karen Kazmer, Citizen Services Specialist Motion to approve Beautification Commission meeting minutes, as amended, from the September 4, 2012 meeting made by Sharon Mason. Seconded by: Jennifer Abed Ayes: all Nays: none Chairman Wawrzyniak welcomed Theodora Netza to the Beautification Commission. Commission members introduced themselves and reviewed the efforts of the Beautification Commission. Agenda Items: A. Review of 2012 Beautification Awards Chairman Wawrzyniak stated the beautification award ceremony was another success and residents like the recognition given. A thank you was sent to Eckert’s Greenhouse for the donation of gift cards for all award winners. B. Holiday Party Aaron Wawrzyniak will host the holiday party for the Beautification Commission. Saturday, December 1, 2012, 7 p.m.; members are asked to bring a dish to pass. C. Fire Station #5 Landscaping Firefighter Mark from Station 5, contacted Community Relations requesting assistance with "sprucing up" the landscaping in front of Fire Station #5. Sue Giallombardo contacted Beautification Commissioners and Jennifer Abed was able to assist. Jennifer and her husband dug out perennials and delivered to  Station #5. The Commission will invite Firefighter Mark to the plant exchange held in May so that the landscaping can be enhanced further. D. BCSEM Heritage Communities Luncheon Sterling Heights Beautification Commission is joining Utica and Shelby Township’s Beautification Commission to host a BCSEM Luncheon on Thursday, September 19, 2013. It will be the BCSEM’s 50th Anniversary. Representatives from all three communities will once again meet on November 13, 2012 to discuss and plan the luncheon. Commissioner Baczewski will represent the commission and will report with decision. - Luncheon will be catered; a RFP will be made. - Mayors from all three communities will address the attendees. - Topic of discussion to be determined. Old Business: A memorial plaque for Jim Dunlop will be made and placed in front of the tree planted in front of the Library by the Beautification Commission in celebration of Arbor Day. The Library will order the memorial plaque and coordinate a presentation. Family members of Jim Dunlop, along with commission members of the Beautification Committee, will be invited. Motion to adjourn the meeting of the Beautification Commission at 6:45 p.m. made by Jennifer Abed. Seconded by: Steve Duncan Ayes: all Nays: none