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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-30-09 Meeting of 2010 Census Complete Count Committee minutes City of La Porte Census 2010 Complete Count Committee Minutes of June 30, 2009 Committee Members Present: Herman Berges Charlie Perry Vickie Campise Don Hill Sherry Lowe Jeanne Zemanek T. J. Walker Susan Robinson Paula Swearingen Earl Ehlers Committee Members Absent: Lou Ann Martin Marie Meehan Ernest Escobar Mike Cooksley Manley Boudreaux Sarah Lindeen Others in Attendance: Betty Moore Staff Members Present: Tim Tietjens, Planning Director; Masood Malik, City Planner; and Peggy lee, Office Coordinator, along with Census Bureau Partnership Specialist Yvonne Moore 1. Call to order. Meeting called to order by Planning Director Tim Tietjens at 6:12 p.m. 3. Introduction of committee members and staff. Mr. Tietjens welcomed everyone and presented a brief overview of the 2010 Census. Mr. Tietjens introduced staff members Masood Malik, who will serve as Program Administrator and Peggy Lee, who will help coordinate program activities. Yvonne Moore, Partnership Specialist for the Census Bureau is the City's liaison for the 2010 Census. Committee members provided a brief description of their group affiliations/community connections: Susan Robinson, Census Bureau enumerator TJ. Walker, lives in Lomax area; looking forward to serving on the committee Herman Berges, active with Cemetery Association Vickie Campise, antique business owner Jeanne Zemanek, 2000 Census committee member Sherry Lowe, Community Service Director for Rotary Club, active with Civic Club Paula Swearingen, works with Neighborhood Center Don Hill, involved with Inter-Church Council Earl Ehlers works with Harris County, Precinct 2 Parks Charlie Perry, active with Civic Club 3. Overview of the roles and responsibilities of the Complete Count Committee (CCC). Yvonne Moore showed a brief informational video and slide presentation. Ms. Moore educated the committee on the purpose of the census and spoke on the importance of La Porte obtaining an accurate count of its citizenry/residents. Complete Count Committee Minutes of June 30, 2009 Page 2 of 2 The committee suggested sharing information with the Cities of Shoreacres and Morgan's Point to help get the word out. Members were provided an informational packet along with a census bag containing sample promotional items. It was suggested that stickers be included as one of the handouts. Charlie Perry nominated Don Hill as Chairman; Herman Berges seconded the nomination. All present were in favor; Mr. Hill accepted the role of Chairman. Paula Swearingen nominated Charlie Perry as Vice-Chairman; Don Hill seconded the nomination. All were in favor; Mr. Perry accepted the role of Vice-Chairman. It was suggested the committee set-up a booth at the back-to-school health fair being held at the high school during the month of August. Ms. Moore offered to provide hand-outs for the event, although her supply is limited. Ms. Moore will have a clerical staff person available to help support the Committee as needed. Formation of subcommittees will be discussed at the next meeting. E-mail will be the most efficient method of communication between the City and committee members. 4. Discuss meeting schedule. The committee agreed to convene in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for August 4th. 5. Administrative reports None. 6. Committee comments A. Matters appearing on agenda None. B. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. None. 7. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Prepared by Peggy Lee, Planning Department Office Coordinator CI> -S:! =!:.:::: E E c:::> c....> - s::::::: :::::s c:::> c....> ~ ~ s::::2- E c:::> c....> C5 ===-- ~ ::::2: CL> -= ~ c::::> = c::::> ~ ii>- - c" m ClO ~ ~ ClO = c::> Cf> C:i5 e- co -= C-...:> =-.= = c::::> t::=:l => = -en = c::::> ~ -~ c::5 CL> =- C/::> -g> == = <::::s ~ CJ:> CJ:> CL> = -en = cx:l ~.JJ c::> E E:.: c::::> <-:> ~ CL> ::::2: Cf> = _ c::::> -=> ~ = _ c::> ro c...:> = -.::::::::::0 L.L..J ~ CL> E:.: = ~ c::::> <...9 ~ ~ ~ <:15 ~ -E ~