CBC_07 22 2021LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held a planned meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22,
2021, at Little Rock City Hall, 2nd Floor, Board of Directors Chambers, 500 West Markham St.
Simultaneously the meeting was virtually held online using the WebEx format. Chairman,
Sanders-Woods called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT:BJ Sanders-Woods Suzanne Peyton
PHYSICAL LOCATION Troy Laha Kenny A. Stephens
Shelby Linck Bob Winchester
MEMBERS PRESENT: Louise Miller
WEBEX (VIRTUAL – Robert Walker
ONLINE)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Phillis Anderson
Steve Homeyer
One Open Position
ALSO, PRESENT: Beth Carpenter, City Attorney’s Office
Jamie Collins, Department Director, Department of Planning and
Development
D. Tracy Spillman, Plans Development Administrator, Department
of Planning and Development, City of Little Rock.
Torrence Thrower, Development Specialist, Department of
Planning and Development
Romie Price, Development Specialist, Department of Planning and
Development
APPROVAL OF THE MARCH MEETING MINUTES:
Chairman Sanders-Woods entertained a motion to approve the October 2020 Minutes.
Motion: Commissioner Peyton made a motion that the October 01, 2021, Minutes be approved.
Second:Commissioner Laha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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TREASURER’S REPORT:
Expense Report:
Former Commissioner and CBC Treasurer, Bobby Cushman has resigned his position with the
CBC since the last meeting and there was no new report.
Chairman Sanders-Woods asked the commissioners if anyone would be interested if filling the
position. After discussion with Staff concerning the responsibilities, Commissioner Peyton
volunteered to fill the post.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, UPDATES:
Community Projects
Public Relations
Commissioner Miller requested a list of the completed T.R.E.E. Fund projects and suggested that
photos of these be posted to the CBC Facebook page.
Chairman Sanders-Woods inquired if photos of the Adopt-A-Street cleanups could be posted on
the social media page. Commissioner Miller agreed that this would be good content and would
investigate further.
KLRB:
Chairman Sanders-Woods stated that KLRB has several projects developing and has requested
that any available CBC commissioners volunteer and assist if possible.
The first of these projects is the Rainbow Bridge. KLRB has partnered with Little Rock Parks and
Recreation, and the Bowman School of Law to provide labor for the development of this project
in MacArthur Park on August 14, 2021. Chairman Sanders-Woods requested volunteers to help
supervise the project efforts. Chairman Sander-Woods read the correspondence that described the
project in further detail.
Chairman Sanders-Woods also described the upcoming KLRB litter survey planed for August 13
between 1:00pm – 3:30pm and requested volunteers.
Adopt-A-Street:
Commissioner Winchester stated that there have been three pickups since the last meeting and
asked if the approved schedule should be changed since the CBC is back on regularly scheduled
meetings.
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After discussing the commissioners decided to keep the schedule that was approved in October of
2020. This was indicated that pickups will continue every other month on the second Saturday of
the month until the end of the year. It was also stated that the next pick-up will be held in
September.
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion that the CBC approved Adopt-A-Street pick-
up schedule be retained.
Second: Commissioner Laha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Eye of the Beholder:
Chairman Sanders-Woods stated that there was nothing new to report. The chairman then
described this committee for the benefit of the new commissioner and requested that the
commissioners make nominations.
T.R.E.E Fund:
Planning Director Collins addressed the CBC and encouraged the commissioners to direct their
efforts in finding new projects. The Director also went on to discuss the changes in the landscape
code, how these funds may be appropriated, and the processes involved.
Landscape Awards:
Staff stated that the Landscape Award nomination period will close at the end of August and
encouraged the commissioners to make nominations. Staff further described the awards for the
benefit of the new commissioner.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairman Sanders-Woods asked the commissioners if they have reviewed the proposed schedule
for the remainder of remainder of the year.
Commissioner Winchester inquired about the reasons for time and date changes of the regular
schedule meetings. Director Collins addressed the commission and explained the revisions in the
schedule and additional staff that will be required
Chairman Sanders-Woods entertained a motion to approve the calendar for the remainder of the
2021 year.
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion that the calendar for the remainder of the
2021 year be approved.
Second: Commissioner Stephens seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Attorney Carpenter noted that if the schedule is to remain the same as voted upon that the CBC
by-laws will need to be amended. Attorney Carpenter then elaborated on the process.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
There were no new announcements.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Sanders-Woods entertained a motion to adjourn.
Motion: Commissioner Laha made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Commissioner Stephens seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:41pm.
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PHONE: 501 371-4864, E-MAIL: DSPILLMAN@LITTLEROCK.GOV