HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 07/01/2013 SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting, July 1, 2013, 6:00 pm
6th Floor Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
MEMBERS P A MEMBERS P A STAFF
1. Kevin Aguilar-Ferrari X 9. Kelly Kimball X Reba George
2. Mark Bradsher X 10. Heather Moretzsohn X Tess Allan
3. Tim Dowling X 11. Judith Prewitt X
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4. Yvonne Fernandez X 12. Donald Russell X
5. Westi Horn X 13. JR Seaman X
6. Chris Kailas X 14. John Sloan X
7. Wan Sun Kim X 15. Alan Thornburg X
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8. Hailey Kimball X
Total: 12 3
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I. CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Sister City Committee was called to order by Heather Moretzsohn at
6:05 pm.
II. ROLL CALL: Tess Allan called roll. A quorum was met with 12 members present. The
Committee welcomed two new members, Kevin Aguilar-Ferrari and Mark Bradsher.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Kelly Kimball made a Motion to accept the June 3, 2013 minutes,
John Sloan Seconded. Minutes were approved.
IV. TREASURER'S REPORT: As of June 30, 2013 the account balance is $7,631.73.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
VI. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
Historian
Heather Moretzsohn gave a brief overview of the purpose for having a Historian. Kelly Kimball
made a Motion to add Historian to the Task Manager Sub-committees to be assigned a chair at
a later date. Westi Horn Seconded. Motion was approved.
Committee Member to Track Account
Kelly Kimball made a Motion that Chris Kallas be appointed to keep itemized records of the
Sister City Accounts. JR Seaman Seconded. Motion was approved.
Website Fees
Alan Thornburg made a Motion to pay both the $14.95 Renewal Fee and the $12.00 Privacy
Fee for the Sister City website. Chris Kallas Seconded. Motion was approved. JR Seaman
will work on the Sister City website code to have it back online within the next two to 4 weeks.
Once the Sister City site is back on-line City Staff will provide a link to the Sister City site from
the City website.
Mission and Focus of SCC
Heather Moretzsohn gave a brief overview of meetings with the Mayor and Judge Neal and
suggested that the SCC call a special meeting to discuss the future scope and focus of the
Committee at length. Through General Consensus it was determined that the SCC will have a
Special Called meeting on Friday, July 191h at 5:30 in the 6th Floor Conference Room of City
Hall.
Membership Recruiting
In August five members will have completed their current term: Tim Dowling, Heather
Moretzsohn, Wan Sum Kim, Donald Russell and JR Seaman. Tim Dowling and JR Seaman will
not be returning for another term, therefore, as of September there will be two known vacancies.
Committee members were asked to recruit others that may be interested in joining the SCC.
Heather Moretzsohn provided City Staff with the name of Marie Carrales as a potential
applicant.
VII. Liaison Reports
A. Yokosuka, Japan —Westi Horn reported a flight change for Madison.
B. Agen, France — JR Seaman reported that our students have arrived in Agen and that
everything is going very well so far. Regarding a return letter to Agen, he is waiting for
the discussion of the July 19th meeting to determine how to respond to Agen.
C. Keelung, Taiwan —Alan Thornburg stated that our student will leave on July 51h
D. Monterrey, Mexico — Judith Prewitt suggested that since we are unable to safely travel
to Monterrey, port and business should become the focus of Sister City Relations with
them.
E. Toledo, Spain — Judith Prewitt suggested a filmed `walk through the city' might be a
good way to exchange with Toledo.
F. Playa del Carmen — John Sloan will not be traveling to Playa del Carmen in July, but
will be there November 1s'— 16th and requested information for a contact person as well
as a letter or document to deliver to the Sister City officials during his visit. Heather
Moretzsohn will search her documents to see if we still have a viable contact.
VIII. Task Manager Reports
A. Publicity Reports —Yvonne Fernandez reported that the press is set for the Stripes Press
Conference and asked the Committee to give her information for upcoming activities that
could be covered by the news.
B. Curriculum/Training — No Report
C. Fundraising — Chris Kallas distributed a document for committee review and further
discussion at the special called meeting July 19th
D. New Sister City Evaluation — No Report.
E. Activities — Westi Horn distributed the Activities Schedule and a signup sheet for
volunteers to help chaperone each event. Committee members were encouraged to
attend the Press Conference on Tuesday, July 23rd. Kevin Aguilar-Ferrari will look into
some additional VIP treatment at the Hooks game on July 24th. Kelly Kimball was able
to get the Aurora Playhouse to donate tickets to their show on August 2nd. John Sloan
has a security clearance card and will be one of the volunteers for the Port tour but
space is limited.
F. Selection — No Report
G. Pen Pal — No Report
H. Student Service — Alan Thornburg announced that the net profit from the student
carwash was $659.00. Three of the students from last year have fulfilled their
commitment and will therefore be refunded their $150 deposit. One student did not and
his family has already been informed that their deposit will not be refunded.
IX. Updates
None
X. Identify Items to be Placed on Next Agenda
None
XI. ADJOURNMENT: JR Seaman made a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Kelly Kimball
Seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm.
Tess Allan
Parks & Recreation Department