Ethnic Community Committee

City of Sterling Heights ETHNIC COMMUNITY COMMITTEE Official minutes of the Thursday, May 2, 2013 regular meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: Sharron Allen Ike Cabase Susan Kattula Steve Naumovski Andrew Pulford Betty Rush Iqbal Singh MEMBERS ABSENT: Omie Brooks Doug Najor Linda Preka OFFICIALS PRESENT: Citizen Services Specialist Sue Giallombardo OFFICIALS ABSENT: Community Relations Director Steve Guitar 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda: MOTION by Susan Kattual, SECONDED by Steve Naumovski. Approved 7-0 4. Approval of Minutes: MOTION by Sharron Allen, SECONDED by Andrew Pulford. Approved 7-0 5. Communication from Citizens:  Ann Jerzowski was in attendance. Jerzowski attended the meetings in February and March as a guest and has since submitted her application to be a member of the Ethnic Community Committee; Jerzowski is expected to be appointed to the committee on the June 18 City Council meeting. 6. Communications from the Sterling Heights Police Dept. – Sgt. Jim Selewski  Selewski was not in attendance.  Pulford mentioned that Shelby Twp. police caught the crew that had been robbing churches in the area.  Naumovski stated that he assisted a neighbor who was unable to locate his 20-year old son. There was a language barrier between the neighbor and the Sterling Heights police and Naumovski acted as a translator. 7. Agenda A. 2013 Sterlingfest Participation & Schedule  Giallombardo stated that she has a sign-up sheet for participation in the Sterlingfest July 25, 26 & 27. It is important that all members attempt to contribute some time at the table so that the booth is never unattended.  Cabase stated that members had no way of letting others know if they were unable to make their shift during last year’s Sterlingfest.  Giallombardo will re-distribute an updated contact list for committee members. In the event that a member is unable to make it for his/her shift, please call another member or call Giallombardo so that other arrangements can be made.  Jerzowski asked if she would be able to volunteer even though she is not yet a member.  Giallombardo stated that yes, anyone is welcome to volunteer; it’s greatly appreciated.  The flag display will be at the table again, and members can pass out American flags.  Giallombardo will look into ordering flags from Sister Cities and try to create some type of a display for Sterlingfest. B. Establishment of Committee Member Terms of Office  Giallombardo stated that as discussed at the April meeting and per the Resolution amending the committee’s Mission, Goals and Objective Statement, members will randomly select temporary terms in order to conform to the other boards and commissions within the city, all of which have term expiration dates.  Giallombardo added that all members temporarily resigned, and stated that members will be reappointed at the June 18 City Council meeting. The new term will be effective July 1, 2013 and will end as determined by the results of of the blind draw (either a one-year, two-year or three-year term).  The results of the blind draw are as follows o Sharron Allen - one-year term o Omie Brooks – two-year term o Ike Cabase – one-year term o Susan Kattula – two-year term o Doug Najor – three-year term o Steve Naumovski – three-year term o Linda Preka – one-year term o Andrew Pulford – two-year term o Betty Rush – three-year term o Iqbal Singh – two-year term   Giallombardo reminded members that after the first renewal of the temporary term, all members will then serve three (3) year terms upon reappointment. 8. Receipt of Correspondence - None 9. Old Business:  In regards to the Memorial Day parade, Allen stated that she has heard from one group that will be joining the committee along the parade route.  Giallombardo reminded committee members to bring one or two bags of candy.  Cabase offered to make a CD of mixed songs from different ethnicities to play along the parade route. Cabase has not heard from any members so please let him know if you’d like to add some music to his CD.  Pulford added that members could bring some music the morning of the parade and he could load them onto his i-pod.  Giallombardo stated that the spring Pride & SHINE day is on May 18th. Please let her know if you would like to volunteer. 10. New Business: None 11. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.