CBC 02-05-2004LITTLE RACK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
CoMMisSiON
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, February the 51h, at
11:30 a.m. in the Sister Cities Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall. Chair Tim
Heiple called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim Heiple
Troy Laha
Ann Ivey
Karol Zoeller
Jan Hicks
Lynn Mittelstaedt Warren
Cita Cobb
Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
John Beneke
ALSO PRESENT: Bob Brown, Plans Development Administrator, Department of
Planning and Development
Christy Marvel, Landscape Specialist, Department of Planning &
Development
Gary Simmons, Chairman of the Environmental Coalition
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion: Troy Laha moved that the minutes from January 8th meeting, be approved as
submitted.
Second: John Beneke seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Gary Simmons informed the commission about current programs and activities for convicted,
delinquent juveniles. Should the commission decide to use the services of the juveniles the
following would apply:
The commissioners would not be held liable for any person(s) or damage caused by anyone
The juveniles are responsible to their own transportation both to and from the site.
Water will be provided by the state. The state is wanting the groups to be used primarily on the
weekends. However, if a problem does arise, Gary always carry's his cell phone and should be
contacted immediately. He will have a policeman come out to the site and remove the individual
immediately. Contact Gary should you have any additional questions.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Ann Ivey reported the following:
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Treasurer's Report
02-05-04
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
Beginning Balance as of January 8t', 2003 S 1,8G7.77
Credits Interest on Account .09
Total S1,867.86
Debits
Signs, Etc. (Landscape Awards replacements)$21.43
Total $21.43
Ending Balance as of February 5, 2004 $1,846.43
The beginning and ending balance includes the donation for the CAY Beautiful Celebration
donated by the LR Convention Bureau.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Networking Committee —no report.
To raise awareness of the City Beautiful Commission, its role in the
community and government during 2003. Troy Laha
2. Adopt -A -Street Committee —no report. To secure at least five (5) new participants
for the Adopt -A -Street program in each key segment by June 30, 2003. Karol and
Jan
3. Eye of the Beholder Award -Spoke with a local advertising company regarding the
sponsorship of the eye of the beholder awards/signage. Will reschedule the meeting
fora later date. To present at least 100 Eye of the Beholder Awards in 2003. Ann &
Cita
4. Polish the Rock Award -no report. Seek opportunity to recognize outstanding
contributions with the Polish the Rock Award in 2003. Cita
5. Grants & Fundraising -To prepare and submit one grant application for a new
initiative in 2003 and to support existing initiatives by lending assistance in securing
sponsorships and for in -kind donations. Tim
6. Strategic Planning & Publicity Committee —handed out summary for the 2004
strategic planning retreat. Will serve all committees in publicizing their activities
within the community during 2003. Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
7. Landscape Awards -no report. To receive at least 100 nominations from the
community for the 2003 landscape awards. Lynn
Staff Responsibilities -e-mail November minutes to Ann Ivey
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT: 1:00
LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION
MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday,
February the 5th, in the Sister Cities Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall. This
will be a brown bag meeting.
AGENDA
Call to Order: Tim Heiple, Chair
Roll Call:
Approval of the Minutes: December 4th, 2003
Guest Speaker: Gary Simmons, Representative from the Environmental Coalition
Treasurer's Report: Ann Ivey
Committee Reports:
Analysis/Compilation of Retreat Synopsis for Committees -Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
Old Business:
New Business:
Adjournment:
City Beautiful Commission ♦ 723 West Markham ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864