CBC_10 28 2021LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held a planned meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday,
October 28, 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.
Vice Chairman Homeyer, called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Homeyer Kenny A. Stephens
PHYSICAL LOCATION Shelby Linck Bob Winchester
WEBEX (VIRTUAL Suzanne Peyton
— ONLINE) Robert Walker
MEMBERS ABSENT: BJ Sanders -Woods
Troy Laha
Louise Miller
OPEN POSITIONS: Two
ALSO, PRESENT: Beth Carpenter, City Attorney's Office, via WebEx
Jamie Collins, Department Director, Department of Planning and
Development
D. Tracy Spillman, Plans Development Administrator, Department
of Planning and Development, City of Little Rock.
APPROVAL OF THE MARCH MEETING MINUTES:
Commissioner Homeyer entertained a motion to approve the September Minutes.
Motion: Commissioner Walker made a motion that the September 23, 2021, Minutes be
approved.
Second: Commissioner Winchester seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 723 WEST MARKHAM - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
PHONE: 501 371-4864, E-MAIL: DSPILLMAN@LITTLEROCK.GOV
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Expense Report:
Commissioner Peyton reported on the history of the secondary CBC checking account and stated
that the balance is $39.62. The commissioners discussed the function of this asset and the
advantages/disadvantages of keeping the account. After further discussion the commission decided
to keep the account open.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, UPDATES:
Public Relations
In the absence of Commissioner Miller there was no new report.
KLRB:
In the absence of Chairman Sanders -Woods there was no new report.
Adopt -A -Street:
Commissioner Winchester stated that next pick-up will be November 13 and opened the discussion
of possibly covering a portion of Markham St. Commissioner Winchester stated that in his
observance Markham could benefit from a trash cleanup and encouraged the other
commissioners to attend the cleanup in November.
Eye of the Beholder:
In the absence of Chairman Sanders -Woods there was no new report.
The commissioners generally discussed the award and nominating seasonal displays.
T.R.E.E Fund:
In the absence of Chairman Sanders -Woods there was no new report.
Landscape Awards:
Commissioner Homeyer stated that he has reached out to the three winners of the 2021 Landscape
Awards, and all were excited and appreciate the recognition. Commissioner Homeyer also stated
that he had conveyed the presentation process to the recipients and would inform the recipients
when a date for the award presentation has been set.
LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 723 WEST MARKHAM - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
PHONE: 501 371-4864, E-MAIL: DSPILLMAN@LITTLEROCK.GOV
Staff stated that the posters have been printed and are in the process of being framed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Election of City Beautiful Subcommittee Officers:
Commissioner Homeyer stated that he had been in communication with the City Clerk and was
informed that the Board of Directors would appoint or reappoint commissioners to the CBC at
their next meeting. With this information Commissioner Homeyer inquired if we could possibly
hold the elections at the next meeting.
Staff Attorney, Carpenter explained the bylaws of the commission stating that elections are to be
held in October. With this information the commission went forward with the election.
After some discussion it was decided that the election could be amended with another vote at the
next meeting if anyone not present had an objection or could not serve. Commissioner Homeyer
opened the floor to nominations. The commissioners discussed nominations and agreed the officers
elected for 2021 would continue to serve as the officers for 2022.
Motion: Commissioner Homeyer made a motion nominating BJ Sanders -Woods for Chairman,
Steve Homeyer for Vice Chairman and Suzanne Peyton for Treasurer.
Second: Commissioner Winchester seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The next Adopt -A -Street pickup will be held November 13, at 8:00 am.
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chairman Homeyer entertained a motion to adjourn.
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Commissioner Stephens seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 pm.
LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 723 WEST MARKHAM - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
PHONE: 501 371-4864, E-MAIL: DSPILLMAN@LITTLEROCK.GOV