CBC 12-04-1997 (2)CITY BEAUTIFUL
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DECEMBER 4, 1997
ROOM 108
LITTLE ROCK. AR 72201 Meeting called to order at 8:20 p. m.
❑ Polish the Rock Award presented to "ALERT TEAM" & Dr Schroeder
i501► 371-4770 for their diligent efforts during tornado clean-up & Central High
commerative clean-up
❑ The Alert Team is re-habing the old VA hospital to house an Arkansas
team. The young men in the program go through an intensive training
program that builds character through community service.
O The landscape variance at 9800 Nash Lane was pulled from the
December CBC agenda and deferred until January 1998 CBC meeting
0 The Commission discussed possibly awarding Polish The Rock Awards
to several Master Gardner sites. The commission will view each site and
discuss at next meeting. It was suggested that one award be given to
Master Gardners as a group for their efforts
❑ Motion made & seconded to award a Polish The Rock Award to the
Pulaski County Master Gardners. The award will be presented to them
at the next PCMG meeting.
❑ The Wildflowers Garden Club donated $50.00 to the Fountain
restoration. A thank you letter needs to be sent.
❑ CBC thank you notes (card) need to be ordered. Staff will determine
quantity based on cost.
a Letter -head should also be re -designed when re -ordered to
accommodate more efficient layout.
a City staff will assist with distribution of flyers for light -up Little Rock
through Alert /Centers.
❑ Trees have been planted at two of three sites. Staff is working to identify site on Main
street, tree should be planted by Friday.
❑ CBC will purchase 4 more tickets for Murray Dinner theater as prizes.
❑ Wal-Mart on Bowman & Chenal continues to be scrutinized by city enforcement on
landscaping issues.
❑ Commission discussed next meeting on January 8,1998. Commission also discussed
retreat for early 1998... a date is tentatively scheduled for 1-18-98 @ 1:00 p.m.
❑ Jim LaBorde was recognized for his leadership as Chairman of CBC. Mr. LaBorde
thanked the commission for its support & assistance.
ATTENDENCE
Lin Blair
Frank Riggins
Bob Brown
Molly Satterfield
Linda Joyce
Carolyn Lawrence
Dottie Funk
Jim LaBorde
Dave Roberts
Randall Stocks
Bryan Day