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Minutes from Thursday, March 14, 2013
I. Call to Order— 12:08 pm
II. Roll Call of Members—
Present Spenst Cook Richardson Lapointe Brown Allen
Not Present Hayley
Staff Talbert Buentello
III. Approval of Minutes and Absences of February 14, 2013—next meeting
IV. Public Comment
Melissa De La Garza from the American Cancer Society presented the MFC and City Hall a plaque of
recognition for its efforts to promote and host the Cancer Study in February.
Stefany Schade from the Junior League of Corpus Christi introduced the League's efforts to expand its
Kids in the Kitchen Program and create a Fitness Coalition. She asked to be put on the next agenda to
discuss a possible partnership
V. Presentations
The MFC presented checks and certificates to the recipients of the MFC Community Gardens Grant. KIII
was present and the event was featured on the evening and nightly news.
VI. Business for Discussion with Possible Action:
A. Update on MFC 5K Walk and Run (Rodney Brown)
Event scheduled for 9/28. MFC discussed start times and selected 8:30 am to be sensitive to newbies.
Richardson made a motion;Allen second to name the event the Mayor's Fitness Council's 5K
Challenge. Brown will update MFC logo to include 5k Challenge to have consistent branding. At the
next meeting MFC will discuss incentives and awards for participation. Before the next meeting
Talbert will check with Parks Staff to determine what sites have been reserved for the event. Brown
will track down the Coastal bend Community Foundation form so funds can be solicited and banked
under their umbrella. After next meeting Stacie will request Mayor's presence at the event. MFC will
also establish the sponsorship scale and fees for participants.
B. Development of MFC Sponsored Kite Festival
Cook held meeting on 3/7 (see notes submitted). Date set for 11/9 (Cole Park has been reserved).
Cook and Talbert will meet prior to April MFC meeting to discuss logistics of event. MFC determined
to keep this event simple for the first year to avoid scheduling and cost issues.
VII. Chairman's Report
A. Update on Website and Media Sponsorships
Monica Mcloed has submitted a draft for review and collect of additional information. Talbert will
forward to MFC on Monday for their review and comment.
VIII. Staff Liaison's Report
A. MFC Restructuring Initiative—new ordinance taking MFC from a 13 to 9 member board goes to
City Council on 3/19 with a second reading on 3/26; Suggested Peterson to fill in for medical
seat.
B. Community Action Plan Update—reviewed last year's information, need to update by
September; need to consider including objectives regarding mobility plan and bringing
awareness to food desserts
IX. Items for next agenda
MFC5K Challenge—Advertising and sponsorship packages; set fee; Freddy make a presentation on
logistics
Website Review—invite Monica Mcloed to make a presentation
Kite Festival Updates
Junior League of Corpus Christi—potential partnership
Approve minutes for both February and March
X. Adjourn 1:21 Richardson; Allen