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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Sister City Committee - 02/03/2014 SISTER CITY COMMITTEE Regular Meeting, February 3, 2014, 6:00 pm 6t" Floor Conference Room, City Hall 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 MEMBERS P A MEMBERS P A STAFF 1. Kevin Aguilar- X 9. Evan Paret X Reba George Ferrari 2. Mark Bradsher X 10. Donald Russell X Tess Allan 3. Yvonne Fernandez X 11. John Sloan X .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4. Westi Horn X 12. Alan Thornburg X .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5. Wan Sun Kim X 13. Vacant X .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6. Hailey Kimball X 14. Vacant X .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7. Kelly Kimball X 15. Vacant X .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8. Heather Moretzsohn X Total: 9 6 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... I. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Sister City Committee was called to order by Heather Moretzsohn at 6:01 pm. II. ROLL CALL: Tess Allan called roll. A quorum was met with 9 members present. Heather Moretzsohn announced that Kelly Kimball resigned from the Committee. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Alan Thornburg requested an amendment to the minutes. Donald Russell moved to accept the minutes as amended. Westi Horn Seconded. Minutes were approved. IV. FINANCIAL REPORT: Current Available Funds is $7,949.60 V. PUBLIC COMMENT: John Maldonado introduced himself and expressed an interest in joining the Sister City Committee. VI. NEW BUSINESS: Sister City Status with Monterrey, Mexico Discussion centered on whether to take action in determining the official status of the Sister City Relationship with Monterrey. Kevin Aguilar-Ferrari suggested tabling the discussion until the Committee has determined their future direction. After continued discussion chair, Heather Moretzsohn, proposed tabling the discussion until the Committee determines their future direction. Kevin Aguilar-Ferrari seconded, Alan Thornburg, opposed; motion passed. Kevin Aguilar-Ferrari moved to remove all inactive cities from the Liaison Reports on the monthly Agenda until the Committee starts actively looking at new Sister Cities. Evan Paret, Seconded. Motion passed. Student Selection Alan Thornburg announced the names of the four students who have applied for the 2014 student exchange to determine any conflicts of interest for Committee members interested in being on the selection panel. Student interviews will be held on Saturday, February 15th beginning at 9:30 am. After the March 3rd SCC meeting there will be a public announcement letting the selected students know which country they will travel to. Committee Member Recruitment Tess Allan announced that the City Secretary's Office has requested that the Committee members begin recruiting for potential new Committee members to fill the 4 current vacant seats. VII. OLD BUSINESS: Whataburger Matching Grant With Kelly Kimball's resignation there was no update or business to discuss. Del Mar Small Business Development Council/Global Trade Section Heather Moretzsohn will meet with Kevin Aguilar-Ferrari, John Sloan, Evan Paret and Donald Russell at 10:00 am on Friday, February 14th at Sandy's Diner to discuss the Expo. Goal Setting Reba George reminded the Committee of the items discussed at the last meeting and suggested that the Committee continue to do the excellent work it is currently doing. Continued discussion focused on the possibility of finding a better fit with another City Department, partnering with other outside organizations to build the Sister City Program, and educating the Committee on its current Sister Cities. Reba George suggested bringing guest speakers from our Sister Cities in to discuss future opportunities for the Committee and volunteered to help find them. Item tabled until the next meeting. VIII. Liaison Reports A. Yokosuka, Japan — None B. Agen, France — Chair, Kelly Kimball, has resigned will need to find a replacement. City Staff will send out a revised Committee Appointment list and Roster. C. Keelung, Taiwan — None D. Monterrey, Mexico — none E. Toledo, Spain — None F. Playa del Carmen — Heather Moretzsohn drafted a letter for our local Police and Fire Chiefs informing them of the desire to have an exchange. Kevin Aguilar-Ferrari thanked John Sloan for his initiative and work developing a ground breaking type of template that could potentially shape future Sister City exchanges. IX. Task Manager Reports A. Publicity Reports — None B. Curriculum/Training — Alan Thornburg will contact Yvonne regarding the student test information that will need to go out once the students are selected. C. Fundraising — None D. New Sister City Evaluation — None E. Activities — None F. Selection — Previously discussed under new business. G. Pen Pal — None H. Student Service —John Sloan will meet with Tim Dowling. I. Historian — None X. Updates XI. Identify Items to be Placed on Next Agenda • Goal Setting • Del Mar Small Business Development Council/Global Trade Section Expo • Sister City Status with Monterrey, Mexico XII. ADJOURNMENT: Donald Russell moved to adjourn the meeting. Westi Horn Seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 pm. Tess Allan Parks & Recreation Department