Ann Novoa

The meeting agenda includes a review of the Recyclepalooza event, encompassing vendor coordination and volunteer instructions. New business items involve determining a monthly tip for the village e-newsletter, reviewing and discussing action items for the Mayor Monarch Pledge, and deciding on the format for upcoming summer meetings.

The commission reviewed the 2026 event calendar and approved the upcoming meeting schedule. Key topics included the planned highlights for Black History Month, focusing on local educators, and preparations for the Lunar New Year event at the public library. The commission also conducted a review of the 11th Annual MLK Day of Service, discussing member participation, potential involvement of the local basketball team, and strategies to increase student and parent engagement in future service projects.

The Commission discussed conservation plans for bronze sculptures, the potential donation and relocation of rotational art pieces, and the review of new art proposals. Additionally, the meeting covered fundraising activities including brick and bench donations and the upcoming Garden Art & More Online Auction. Operational discussions included identifying art pieces in communications, updating the art submission form with honorarium information, planning for future meetings with Village administration, and organizing community outreach events. The Commission also coordinated attendance for upcoming Village events and scheduled a change for the next meeting date.

The commission agenda includes discussions regarding the review of the new resident event and planning for the Pride and Juneteenth parade.

The commission discussed budget allocations for seed library supplies and outdoor project gloves. Agenda items included coordination for upcoming March enewsletter content, planning for Recyclepalooza, including volunteer recruitment and the collection of empty medication bottles for animal shelters. Additionally, the commission explored potential collaborative initiatives with the high school for a pollinator patch redesign and reviewed a sustainability initiative called Fill it Forward to encourage the use of reusable products within the community.