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SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE FEDERAL AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES
COMMITTEE
MEETING – DECEMBER 16, 2014
A meeting of the Federal and Military Communities Committee was held on Tuesday,
December 16, 2014, in the City Manager’s Conference Room of the Dublin Civic Center. The
meeting was called to order at 4:07 PM by Gary Huisingh.
1. Call to Order
PRESENT: Mayor David Haubert
Councilmember Kevin Hart
ABSENT: None
2. Public Comment
SSG Deborah Pare of the 368th Military Battalion stated that their role was geared toward
offering service to the community by implementing a volunteer services agreement with
various City Agencies.
3. Minutes of the Standing Federal and Military Communities Committee special
meeting of September 16, 2014
ACTION: By consensus, the Committee approved the minutes of the September 16, 2014
meeting.
4. City Serve Program – Welcome Bags for New Families at Camp Parks
The Committee received a presentation by Gloria Gregory of City Serve and reported
distribution of 32 welcome bags to new families of Camp Parks during the year. Gloria stated
that donations from businesses such as Nothing Bundt Cakes, Yogurtland and Rigatoni’s were
part of the packages, as well as City Parks and Recreation information and BART schedules.
Dublin Federal Corrections Institute (FCI) Warden, Mr. Matsouvian, stated that employees and
families were not in need of welcome bags because they lived outside of Dublin, however, the
inmates are interested in assisting with community projects.
ACTION: The Committee accepted the presentation and suggested City Serve acquire exact
age ranges of children of the Camp Parks families to ensure appropriate donation items.
5. Local Business Plaque / Stickers – Support for Camp Parks
The Committee received an update from Jim Telfer, (now past) CEO/President of the
Chamber, regarding the business community support for a Military discount or demonstration
of support for the Dublin based Garrison, by placing a logo sticker on the door of businesses
that sell food and services. Gloria Gregory stated that she has access to a graphic designer
that is already working on a draft of the logo sticker which is due back in January. Jim stated
he would present this to the board for approval at that time.
ACTION: The Committee accepted the presentation and would await an update at a future
meeting.
6. Public-Public Partnership
Roger Bradley, Assistant to the City Manager, presented an update on City Council approval
for a Heritage Center and Museum located on Camp Parks' property to display military and
community historical artifacts. Cm Hart expressed interest in having any available artifacts
from the FCI be included in the museum. Warden Matsouvian stated they already have a
museum, however, copies may possibly be provided.
ACTION: The Committee accepted the presentation.
7. Camp Parks Fun Run
Mayor Haubert noted that he attended the Fun Run held on Camp Parks.It was estimated that
300-400 were in attendance and the parking was facilitated by the FCI which alleviated all
traffic concerns. If the Base wants to hold this event in the future, it will be determined by
Camp Parks command staff.
ACTION: The Committee accepted the presentation.
8. Dublin Federal Correction Institution (FCI) – Presentation on Operations and Current
Efforts
The Committee received a presentation from FCI Warden Matevousian. In his presentation
the Warden mentioned that inmates could volunteer to do City projects with the specifics in
writing to the Warden for consideration.
ACTION: The Committee accepted the presentation and wished Warden Matevousian well as
he is moving to the Atwater FCI and no longer be serving in Dublin. The City Manager stated
that Staff will look into options for FCI to provide this volunteer opportunity and coordinate with
the Deputy Wardens and future Warden to be assigned to FCI Dublin.
9. Request for Future Agenda Items
Staff will provide options for FCI inmates to volunteer in future City projects based on the
direction from the City Manager.
Camp Parks 368th MI BN expressed interested in working with the City on potential volunteer
opportunities. Sgt. Pare stated its intention is to give back to the community. The unit would
request acknowledgement from the City of completed volunteer projects, such as a certificate
of appreciation and/or certificate of completion.
Councilmember Hart requested that Staff work with the FCI to see if copies of significant
historical items could be included in the future Camp Parks History Museum.
ACTION: The items will be included on a future agenda.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
5:10 PM.
Minutes prepared by Dora Ramirez, Administrative Aide.
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