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March 27,2015
Meeting Minutes
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY PRIDE
Friday, March 27, 2015 4:00 pm
Solid Waste Operations 12525 Hygeia Corpus Christi,Texas 78415
I. Call to Order Time: @4:14pm
II. Roll Call of Members
Present Absent Notification Notes
1. Bob Copes X Notified he'd be out of town
2. Laurie Turner X
3. Mike Munoz X
4. Lily Gonzalez X
5. Paul Gottemoller X
6. Christina Hernandez X
7. Bill Hoelscher X
8. Criselda Carrasco X
9. Brittney Richerson X Notified she would be out
10. Eric Newman X
11. Vacant
Other City Staff present: Celina Pulcher
III. Public Comment: No public comment at this time
IV. Approval of Minutes: Minutes from February 27, 2015
Eric Newman made the motion to approve the minutes, Criselda Carrasco, seconded,
minutes were approved as written
V. With Chair, Bob Copes, away, Laurie Turner conducted the meeting. She made some
adjustments to the schedule and moved some items around.
A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Recognition Subcommittee
Paul Gottemoller spoke on behalf of the subcommittee and presented a draft outline
of the recognition program. The group spoke about wanting to incorporate more
green initiatives to make the award ecofriendly. They would like to conduct a
luncheon once a year that honors the groups.There was discussion about having the
nominations in by December 3111 and the awards program conducted end of January
or February. Eric Newman spoke about the media aspects of having an annual award
presentation as opposed to quarterly awards at City Council. The project would lend
itself for more exposure of the committee. They discussed that there were still some
details that they were ironing out. Criselda Carrasco made the motion to accept the
annual recognition program as written, Christina Hernandez seconded, all were in
favor and motion was passed.
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B. Discussion and possible action regarding the Tobacco Prevention and Control
Coalition Initiative
The group discussed the presentation that was given by Melissa Hofstetter at the last
meeting and explained to everyone the anti-smoking ban in the parks initiative. The
committee expressed the importance of this ban in parks and the amount of litter
that smoking causes. Paul Gottemoller made a motion to endorse the initiative and
support the banning of smoking in the parks. Eric Newman seconded, all were in
favor and the motion passed. A letter of support will be written for the next meeting
in which everyone can sign and it will be forward to the coalition.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding upcoming community events.
1. Earth Day— Bay Day - Laurie Turner discussed the event and the need for
workers to come out to the event to help. She stated Britteny Richerson was
putting together a survey and they would do the same this year.The event is
from 10am —5pm. Stickers and pencils will be ordered along with other items
that Solid Waste Ops has available. The committee stated they would be
promoting the Picky Pete program. Laurie mentioned that if there were any
specific suggestions to the survey to please email her. Bill Hoelscher mentioned
that his organization may have a prize wheel available for the day.
2. Cinco De Mayo— Laurie discussed that this event would be held on May 11t by
the Westside Business Association. She asked if the committee would like to
work a booth for the event, which they agreed they would. Eric Newman
suggested setting up a recycling bin for the event. Laurie stated she would call to
see about inclusion in the event.
D. Updates from Subcommittees:
1. Picky Pete—the committee commented they would meet after the meeting and
catch-up on items. A report would be forthcoming.
2. Community Outreach — Laurie discussed they had not had a chance to meet but
the group would be ready for the community events.
3. RePridelization —Criselda Carrasco stated she was not sure where the
subcommittee stood. They had not been able to meet and they had no
information to follow-up on. There was some discussion as to their initiatives and
some of the events that were needing follow-up.
E. Identify Agenda Items for April
Paul requested for the next agenda a discussion and possible action on a name
change for the committee. Laurie requested a follow-up on the Cinco De Mayo
event.
IV. Meeting Adjourned: Eric Newman made the motion to adjourn, Paul Gottemoller
seconded. Meeting adjourned at 4:58pm
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March 27,2015
Approved / Disapproved
Chair, Bob Copes Date