Beautification Commission

STERLING HEIGHTS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 2, 2016 Chairman Gary Isom called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner’s present: Henrietta Baczewski, Steve Duncan, Stephanie Guran, Gary Isom, Sharon Mason and Ruthann Schinzing Commissioner’s absent: Janis Adams, Darlene MacLeod, Kate Tuttle-Sniecinski and Joyce Tye. Other present: Bridget Doyle, Community Relations Director Sue Giallombardo, Neighborhood Services Specialist Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve Minutes of the March 7, 2016 meeting by Baczewski; Seconded by: Guran. Ayes: all Nays: none Agenda Items: A. Snowman/Snow Sculpture Winner Presentation  Commission members presented two winners of the snowman/snow sculpture contest with $25 gift cards to Target.  Giallombardo took photos and will post them on facebook. B. Tree City USA - Dedication Planting May 17  Doyle stated that the location of the tree planting has not been finalized yet, but will likely take place inside Dodge Park at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, prior to the City Council meeting. The presentation will be filmed by SHTV and city council members will be invited to attend.  Giallombardo will forward final details via e-mail once they are finalized.  Doyle added that the purchase price of new trees will be discounted during the month of May. C. Outdoor Planting/Clean Up  Members walked over to the Children's Library located outside of the Youth section of the library; weeded, pruned and prepared the flowers beds for new planting.  Giallombardo stated that the library staff would be grateful if Beautification members could plant flowers in the large planters in the  garden, and possibly maintain the garden on occasion throughout the summer. Members agreed that this was a great idea. Giallombardo will look into flower donations or available budget funds to purchase flowers. Old Business:  Giallombardo stated that Plant Exchange will take place on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. until noon. Members are encouraged to attend.  Isom stated that the commission will be participating in the parade, and he will bring a supply of water.  Doyle said that the staging will take place inside Dodge Park, due to the construction. The parade will head south on Dodge Park and end at Davis Jr. High; members should park at Davis and take the shuttle to the park. Doyle added that the theme of the parade is "Forget Me Not". Waste Management will not be supplying seed packets this year, Community Relations reached out to Rizzo but did not hear back. New Business:  None Adjournment:  Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.