Beautification Commission

STERLING HEIGHTS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 3, 2014 Chairman Aaron Wawrzyniak called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner’s present: Janis Adams, Steve Duncan, Jazmine Early, Gary Isom, Sharon Mason, Ruthann Schinzing, Aaron Wawrzyniak and Ann Williams. Commissioner’s absent: Henrietta Baczewski and Darlene MacLeod. Other present: Sue Giallombardo, Neighborhood Services Specialist Steve Guitar, Community Relations Director Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve Beautification Commission meeting minutes from the January 6, 2014 meeting made by Schinzing. Seconded by: Williams Ayes: all Nays: none Agenda Items: A. Snowman Contest Judging  Giallombardo stated that she received 32 entries for the contest. Members voted to award Julia Ohman as the winner of this year’s contest.  Guitar suggested the $25.00 award be presented to the winner at City Council meeting on April 1, 2014.  Members agreed that this was a nice idea. Giallombardo suggested that the regular meeting scheduled for April 7, 2014 be re- scheduled to April 1, at 6:30 prior to the city council meeting.  Members were in agreeement with this. B. Memorial Day Participation  Wawrzyniak asked members if they would like to once again participate in the parade. He stated that he usually drives a car and members are welcome to ride in the car or walk the parade route.  Mason voluteered to carry the Beautification Commission banner down the route.  Members agreed to participate in the parade.  Wawrzyniak stated that he will try to secure a convertible and asked if Guitar could contact Waste Management and see if they will be able to donate seed packets to pass out.   Wawrzyniak reminded members to park at Heritage Junior High school and take the shuttle to city hall. C. What Makes Sterling Heights Beautiful?  Wawrzyniak stated that he would like the members to think about what makes Sterling Heights beautiful to them.  Isom suggested that once everyone has thought of their response, SHTV could make a public service announcement.  Early suggested that the commission could ask residents the same question, possibly through the city’s website.  Guitar asked the group what they would do with the information.  Isom said it would get the commission some recognition and maybe something could be sent to the media, summarizing people’s responses.  Guitar likes the idea and stated it’s a nice way to promote the city.  Wawrzyniak asked members to write their responses down and have them ready for the April meeting. Old Business:  Giallombardo reminded members that the Spring Pride & SHINE Day is set for Saturday, May 3rd. Anyone wishing to volunteer should let her know. Williams said that she would like to volunteer.  The annual Plant Exchange will be held on Saturday, May 10th, at the Nature Center from 10:00 a.m. – noon. New Business: None Adjournment: Motion to adjorn the Beautification Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. made by Mason; seconded by Adams. Ayes: All Nays: None