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Commission approves parade, two appointments and park maintenance by local sorority
Summary
The Benton Harbor commission approved routine consent items including the reappointment of Jerry Edwards and the appointment of Barbara Robbins, authorized the annual Blossom Time parade, and approved a maintenance/beautification agreement with the Alpha Alpha Sorority chapter to adopt High Tower (Children’s) Park.
The commission approved multiple consent items during its March 16 meeting.
Appointments: On roll call the commission reappointed Jerry Edwards to the Economic Development and Parks & Recreation committee and appointed Barbara Robbins to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Both motions passed unanimously.
Events and parks: Commissioners approved continued authorization for the Blossom Time parade (the city clerk will clarify whether the resolution reads “annual” or “continuing” and will harmonize language with prior precedent). The commission also approved a resolution authorizing the Alpha Alpha Sorority (Iota Iota Omega chapter) to provide maintenance and beautification of High Tower (formerly Children’s) Park from April through November under a volunteer/adopt‑a‑park arrangement. Ruby Patterson and chapter members described a grant that funds biweekly mowing and cleanup and asked the city to assist with occasional trash pick-up on off‑weeks; commissioners praised the group’s work and approved the request.
Process item referred: Commissioner Dedra Fields presented a resolution seeking earlier distribution of agenda materials (proposed by‑Wednesday distribution prior to meetings). Staff and commissioners explained current practice (supporting documents to the manager by Thursday at noon; packet distribution at least 48 hours prior) and said the proposal must be referred to the legislative committee for consideration and possible rules changes.
