Beautification Commission

STERLING HEIGHTS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Chairman Gary Isom called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner’s present: Henrietta Baczewski, Paola Colombini, Steve Duncan, Gary Isom, Darlene MacLeod, Sharon Mason, Ruthann Schinzing and Kate Tuttle-Sniecinski Commissioner’s absent: Janis Adams, Stephanie Guran, Joyce Tye and Ann Williams (Note: Guran and Tye were unaware that they were on the Commission, which was effective September 1, 2015) Other present: Bridget Doyle, Community Relations Director Sue Giallombardo, Neighborhood Services Specialist Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve Minutes of the April 7, 20145 meeting by Tuttle-Sniecinski; Seconded by: Mason Ayes: all Nays: none Agenda Items: A. Approval of 2015/2016 Meeting Dates  MacLeod stated that the regular meeting for October 5 was cancelled due to the Beautification Award presentation taking place at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 6.  Motion to approve 2015/2016 Meeting Dates made by Duncan; Seconded by Mason. Ayes: all Nays: none B. Adopt-a-Road Clean-up - September 12  Isom stated that at least four commission members should be available for the Adopt-a-Road clean up dates.  Schinzing stated that members meet at Walsh Elementary at 9:00 a.m. and clean the roadside between 17 Mile and Metro Parkway.  It was decided that Sept. 12 was not a good day; members will attempt to meet on Sept. 19. Giallombardo will send out a reminder e-mail. C. 2015 Beautification Awards Jurying  Giallombardo stated that over 60 entries were submitted for businesses, churches, multi-family complexes and single family homes. No entries were submitted for schools.   Commission members voted on all of the entries and the award winners are as follows: Businesses: Clinton Valley Shopping Center Churches: St. Jane Francis de Chantal Catholic Church Multi-family: Abderdeen Gardens Single family: 13830 Bathgate Drive  Giallombardo will notify all nominees via letters and will extend an invitation to attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m.. There will be reserved seating for Commission members, in the front row.  Please arrive around 7:00 p.m. to greet guests. There will be light snacks and refreshments in the lobby prior to the start of the meeting. Old Business:  Giallombardo thanked members for planting flowers (Mason, MacLeod and Williams) around the Upton House and for their participation during Sterlingfest at the Information table. New Business:  Doyle stated that the date of the Volunteer/Employee Appreciation Banquet is on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6:00 p.m. at Penna's of Sterling Heights, located at 38400 Van Dyke Avenue. Please call Community Relations with your RSVP if you haven't already.  Doyle added that there will be a 9/11 Ceremony at City Hall on Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. The "Honor Flag" is making a visit in Sterling Heights. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.  Baczewski asked if the city could display a "Tree City USA" flag somewhere. Giallombardo stated that the flag cannot be displayed on a pole alongside the American flag, but added that Community Relations will follow-up with other departments for suggestions. Adjournment: Motion to adjorn the Beautification Commission meeting at 7:15 p.m. made by MacLeod; seconded by Baczewski. Ayes: All Nays: None