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Minutes from Thursday, January 12, 2012
I. Call to Order at 12:11 pm
II. Roll Call of Members
Present
Wade Spenst Rick Hayley Megan Allen
Elizabeth Feeney Ken de Koning Greta McBath
Dr. Charles Campbell
Not Present
Scott Elliff Judy Laponte Venessa Santos Garza
Vacant Seats
Veteran's Wellness Disability Networks (1) At -large
Staff
Stacie Talbert Annette Rodriguez Becky Perrin
III. Approval of Minutes and Absences of October 26, 2011
Not Available will approve at next meeting
IV. Public Comment
Rodney Brown, GM for Malkan Brodcasting; President of Bikes for Kids — interested in serving as
member of MFC. He has submitted his application to the City Secretary's office and is interested
in helping the MFC market its efforts.
V. Business for Discussion with Possible Action:
A. ACHIEVE Grant: Community Action Plan
• Review three goals of plan and established sub committees for each goal
Increase non - motorized transportation infrastructure — Wade, Megan, Elizabeth
Tobacco Free Parks — Rick, Ken, Dr. Campbell, Annette (Health)
Access to Healthy Foods /Community Garden — Dr. Campbell, Elizabeth, Greta, Becky
Stacie will contact members not present to gauge interest in serving on sub committees
Initial meetings with sub - committees will be scheduled prior to February MFC
• Announcement regarding grant award from Scotts Miracle Gro for development of
Lindale Park Community Garden
• Announcement regarding Town Hall Meeting on CC Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility
Plan at Sunrise Mall, 1/24 at 6:00pm
• Announcement regarding the City Council Youth Advisory Council partnership with the
Tobacco Free Park initiative — their next meeting is 1/19 at 6:00 pm at PARD
conference room
• Reviewed Itinerary for National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) staff visit to
monitor grant and CAP development — 1/24
MFC members invited to join staff for lunch at McCampbell House in Heritage Park at
11:30 am
B. Follow Up Process for Sub Grants to Community Organizations
• Elizabeth asked Staff to draft a follow up report for MFC to review prior to distributing
to grantees
• Stacie will contact Venessa for assistance since she oversaw awarding of grants
C. Media Launch Date
• Rick has been in touch with Richard Longoria at KIII TV in attempts to set up a meeting
for him, Wade, Angela and Mayor Joe
• Stacie will link Rick with Kelly Denson to get Mayor Joe's availability
• There was concern expressed by several members and public regarding the
"exclusivity" clause with Kill. Members want to ensure it is just for TV and other media
outlets /industries (newspaper, radio, social media, etc) will still be free for use. Stacie
reiterated that if KIII is too strict with "exclusivity' demands then negotiations will end.
VI. Chairman's Report
• Wade is working with Monica Sawyer and Angela to finalize the web page design and
choose initial elements
VII. Staff Liaison's Report
• Reviewed Spreadsheet of MFC team members information; will share with group
• Three vacancies exist; applications forwarded by city secretary's office will be sent to
MFC prior to Feb meeting for review; encourage others to apply
• Reconfirmed regular meetings will be 2nd Thursday of each month at Noon in Staff
Conference Room on 1st floor; will send an appointment for each meeting; reminder
one week prior with draft agenda
VIII. Identify agenda items to be placed on next agenda
• Update and possible adopt Community Action Plan
• Endorse candidates to fill three vacancies (Veteran's, Disability Network, 1 at- large)
• Update and possible approval of exclusivity television agreement with Kill-TV
• Update on Diabetes Coalition
• Chairman's Report — access to CCISD tennis courts and tracks
IX. Adjourn — 1:17 pm —Greta, Rick; all in favor