Berkley Boards & Commissions

Beautification Advisory Committee

What Is the Beautification Advisory Committee?

If the City of Berkley is a canvas, the Beautification Advisory Committee is the artist that takes a wide-angled view of the community, develops recommendations, and then advises City leaders about various methods to improve the aesthetics of the City. Committee members add value by implementing the proposed beautification plans.

Committee recommendations may also identify a number of initiatives aimed at engaging residents and community groups to keep the city clean and beautiful year-round. Examples of committee activities include the following:
 

  • Planting flower gardens
  • Tree Preservation
  • Blight removal
  • Storefront improvements
  • Open space needs
  • Annual paint up-cleanup-fix up event
  • Beautification projects on municipal property
  • Christmas holiday decorations


 

Who we are:

Beautification Advisory Committee members are appointed by the City Council and serve a three-year term. There's no limit on the number of members, and anyone who's a registered voter or property owner can join.

 *Student Representative Position Available*

Lynne Khadra 

Term Expires July 2027

Anela Mihaescu

Term Expires July 2027

Dan Mihaescu (Chairperson)

Term Expires July 2027

Gary Elrod

Term Expires July 2026

Taylor Beach

Term Expires July 2026

Jennifer Smitterberg

Term Expires July 2027

Stephen Bard

Term Expires July 2026

Jeremy Coan

Term Expires July 2026

Ethan Fogel

Term Expires July 2027

Council Liaison: Greg Patterson
Staff Liaison: Shawn Young

Meeting Time:

6:30pm

When Can You Attend a Meeting?
Meeting Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting Location: 2nd Floor Public Safety Conference Room, 2395 12 Mile Rd.

 

2025 Meeting Dates:

  • April 23
  • May 28
  • June 25
  • July 23
  • August 27
  • September 24
  • October 22
  • November 12
  • December 10

Location:

2nd Floor Public Safety Conference Room, 2395 12 Mile Rd.

All board meetings are open to members of the public to attend.

Click here for agendas & minutes. To view the enabling legislation surrounding the Tree Board, click here. Questions or comments for the board can be directed to DPW Director Shawn Young at syoung@berkleymich.net or 248-658-3490.

Meeting Agendas

& Minutes

Below you will find agendas and minutes for Beautification Advisory Committee meetings from 2020-present. If you are looking for an agenda or minutes from a specific meeting not listed below, please call the City Clerk's Office at 248.658.3310.

BAC meetings are typically held on the 2nd Wednesday bi-month at 6:30 PM.

All meetings are open to the public but are not recorded or televised live on WBRK. 

2025

2024

March 27 - Regular Meeting

April 24 - Regular Meeting

May 22 - Regular Meeting

June 26 - Regular Meeting

July 31 - Regular Meeting

August 28 - Regular Meeting

September 25 - Regular Meeting

October 23 - Regular Meeting

November 6 - Regular Meeting

December 11 - Regular Meeting

2023

July 26- Regular Meeting

June 28- Regular Meeting

May 24- Regular Meeting CANCELLED

April 26- Regular Meeting

April 18 Regular Meeting

2022

2021

2020