Beautification Commission

STERLING HEIGHTS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 6, 2013 Chairman Aaron Wawrzyniak called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner’s present: Henrietta Baczewski, Steve Duncan, Jim Francis, Gary Isom, Josh MacKinnon, Darlene MacLeod, Sharon Mason, Theodora Netza, Ruthann Schinzing and Aaron Wawrzyniak. Commissioner’s absent: Jennifer Abed and Jazmine Early Other present: Steve Guitar, Community Relations Director Sue Giallombardo, Neighborhood Services Specialist Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve Beautification Commission meeting minutes from the April 1, 2013 meeting made by Francis. Seconded by: Duncan Ayes: all Nays: none Agenda Items: A. Memorial Day Parade – Final wrap-up · Wawrzyniak reported that the donated seed packets were delivered from Waste Management; committee members were asked to take packets home and staple them to the Beautification nomination flyers. · Giallombardo stated that new aprons were ordered and are available if members would like one to wear to the plant exchange, parade, etc. · Giallombardo added that there are also navy polo shirts available for the parade, Sterlingfest, etc. · Wawrzyniak said that he will be driving his red PT Cruiser, members are invited to ride along or walk the parade route. · Giallombardo will bring the banner outside the morning of the parade. B. Sterlingfest Participation · Wawrzyniak stated that commission members are encouraged to volunteer a few hours at the Information Booth during Sterlingfest, to answer questions for visitors and pass out brochures & surveys. · Giallombardo passed the schedule around for sign-up. Please e-mail her your availability as soon as possible. Giallombardo will e-mail information and updates as Sterlingfest approaches. C. Adopt-a-Road Schedule · Wawrzyniak said that he would like four commission members at each clean-up. He added that the group starts at 9:00 a.m. and meets at 17 Mile and Dodge Park Roads, and will then meet for lunch afterward. · Send Giallombardo the dates that you are available. Below are the dates and who has signed up, as of tonight’s meeting: 1. Sunday, June 2 – Netza 2. Saturday, July 13 – Mason, Wawrzyniak 3. Sunday, August 18 - Netza 4. Saturday, September 28 – Early, Mason, Wawrzyniak · Forward any changes to Giallombardo. Old Business: · Wawrzyniak stated that he spoke with Eric Czarnik, reporter for the Sentry, and gave him the information on the Plant Exchange on May 11th. He added that potted plants will be accepted, the event starts at 10:00 a.m. · Wawrzyniak asked members to show up a little early and be sure to promote the Beautification awards. · Baczewski stated that plans are moving forward with the BCSEM Luncheon that Sterling Heights will be hosting on September 26th. She added that each city/township will show a short video, Sheriff Hackel and Gerry Santoro have been invited and will likely be the guest speakers and will talk about the Clinton River Blue Water Initiative. · Community Relations staff will work on invitations and securing donations for centerpieces, door prizes, etc. New Business: · Guitar stated that Sterling Heights was recently in the news re. Arbor Day and the 26 consecutive Tree City Awards. Guitar added that DPW hasn’t received new trees yet, once they are delivered, one will be planted on behalf of the Beautification Commission. Giallombardo will notify commission members via e-mail. · Duncan stated that he attended the Beautification luncheon in Chesterfield, and said that they recently received a Tree City award for the first time. They stated that it was a lot of work and quite an accomplishment. · Francis noted that the trees on his street were recently trimmed  and said that the tree trimmers did an excellent job with trimming and clean-up. · There will be no meeting in June. Next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment: Motion to adjorn the Beautification Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. made by Mason; seconded by Duncan. Ayes: All Nays: None