2012/06/06 Sister Cities Relations Committee Minutes
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MEETING MINUTES for:
SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Melton called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Holly Melton, Olga Senyk, Tad Kunishi, Tim Wandling, Dennis McCormack
Absent: None
Staff present for the meeting: Guy Miller, Community Services Manager
Unscheduled Public Appearances
Chair Melton stated that in compliance with state law (The Brown Act), citizens wishing
to make a comment may do so at this time (limited to 3–5 minutes per appearance with a
30-minute limit).
Items for Discussion
:
1.Treasurers Report
Treasurer Kinishi passed out the Treasurers report.
2.Student Exchange
Hashimoto has selected a student to send to Rohnert Park.
The stude3nt will arrive August 3 and return August 12. Hashimoto is aware
that we will not reciprocate this year. The Committee agreed that we need to
make sure we do not have a one-way exchange in the future. Holly has
contacted Julie Wood (daughter Emily). They would be happy to spend some
time with the student and host for some of the days. Several of the committee
members volunteered to share the driving since Julie works and would not be
available. Tad volunteered to pick up at the airport and Tim can return the
th
student. Kim can host the 6, 7 & 8. Holly will ask the Woods if they will
take a few days. The Committee feels that have the hosting duties covered.
3.Farmers Market Participation Report
Taiko Drummers can perform Aug
st
17, 24, 31. Will perform for a donation. The Committee reserved the booth
for August 10 when the Taiko Drummers can’t play. The Committee decided
not to ask the drummers to play. Melton to submit booth request.
4.T-Shirts and Logo
The logo was approved. Motion by Senyk to order 100
shirts for give-away and re-sale. Second by Sanderson. Passed 5-0. Wandling
will order once he has the logo.
5.Other Matters
The Committee asked if the City will pay for the membership
to the Sister Cities International. The membership is $510. The City has paid
this in the past. Manager Miller will make this request of the City Manager.
6.
The meeting for June 14, 2012 was cancelled for lack of a quorum. Next
meeting is July 12, 2012.
There being no further business, Chair Melton adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
______________________________ Chairperson
______________________________ Secretary