CBC 10-02-1997CITY BEAUTIFUL
C O M M 1 5 5 1 O N
500 WEST MARKHAM
ROOM 108
Minutes
October 2, 1997
LITI7_E ROCK. AR 72201
Call to Order:
The City Beautiful Commission held its monthly meeting on Thursday,
(501) 371-4770 October 2, 1997, in the Sister City Conference Room. The meeting was
called to order at 8:22 a.m. and chaired by Mr. LaBorde.
Roll Call:
Members Present
Lin Blair
Dottie Funk
James LaBorde
Frank Riggins
David Roberts
Randall Stocks
Pat Torevestad
Molly Satterfield
Carolyn Lawrence
Also Present:
Mark Webre
Approval of Minutes:
❑ Ms. Satterfield was present for August and September meetings
❑ Under Landscape Ordinance Hearing, at end of paragraph, following
"....discussion continued about saving...." insert the word "the"
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES AS CORRECTED; MOTION
PASSED
Polish the Rock:
Ms. Funk suggested CBC recognize young men from Michigan, called the Alert Team, for
their efforts in Little Rock.
MOTION TO AWARD THE ALERT TEAM WITH POLISH THE ROCK;
MOTION PASSED
Fountain:
Ms. Funk noted that Ms. Lawerence has applied to the State Questers Grant; this will be
considered this coming Saturday; discussed commitment form City for their help installing
fountain; Mr. LaBorde will draft letter asking status of commitment and remind Cy
Carney of CBC's commitment; it was noted the Kaleidoscope Show, which is anticipated
to raise $3,000. for fountain relocation to Mt. Holly Cemetery, will probably be held the
first of 1998.
1997 Issues:
❑ Nomination committee, Ms. Satterfield and Ms. Lawerence, will provide slate for
consideration in November's meeting
❑ Commissioner's discussed need to support Parks in preparing minutes
MOTION TO SCHEDULE COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE
MINUTES AND PREPARE THEM STARTING NOVEMBER; MOTION PASSED
❑ Commissioners questioned why there isn't more clerical support for their meetings;
Mr. Wcbre stated that the Parks and Recreation Department is needing clerical
support as well, and that we believe we are doing everything we can under the present
circumstances. Mr. Stocks suggested that CBC may want to reconsider CBC mission
Statement in order to align with the recent values expressed by the Commission; Ms.
Funk noted text in Landscape Ordinance which describes commission's roles; group
felt exploration is appropriate.
MOTION TO INITIATE A STUDY TO EXPLORE IDEA OF BEING
SPONSORED BY ANOTHER DEPARTMENT THAT IS MORE IN LINE WITH
CBC's MISSION; MOTION PASSED
❑ "Light up Little Rock"; we have only one letter who has contributed something
towards this program; Mr. Riggins noted Excelsior usually is cooperative; Ms. Blair
will call Embassy; Mr. Riggins will call Entergy; Mr. Stocks will call Alltel; Mr.
LaBorde requested members to call within a week of this date
❑ Adopt -A -Park; Mr. LaBorde as noted that it appears the program has waned; he
wondered if there is still anyone in charge of the program; discussion turned to Master
Gardener's efforts; Ms. Funk requested Ms. Satterfield identify those gardens; also
Ms. Torvestad requested bulleted update on Adopt -A -Park program
❑ Ms. Funk noted CBC's fast pace ideas need more consideration; she suggested a
retreat in neutral location; members thought January may be appropriate time
❑ CBC Web Site; suggestion made to introduce Landscape Awards on the Web page
❑ Mr. Webre will pursue video taping of Landscape Awards on the Government Channel
as well
Parks and Recreation:
No report.
Miscellaneous:
❑ Ms. Funk presented letter from "Tree Streets" organization, a non-profit organization;
she suggested John Baker (the founder of this organization) come to CBC and present
his organization's goals; Ms. Funk will call and invite Mr. Baker for November's
meeting
❑ Mr. LaBorde shared letter from Mayor Jim Dailey and letter from Casa Viva both
expressing appreciation of CBC's efforts
Meeting adjourned 9:35 a.m.