CBC 10-07-1999 (2)MEETING NOTICE
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday,
October 7, 1999 in the Sister Cities Conference Room on the second floor at City Hall.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order - Frank Riggins, Chairman
II. Roll Call
III. Welcome New Members. Tim Heiple and Barry Jefferson
IV. Approval of the Minutes December, 1998, Meeting.
V. Treasurer's Report - Randy Stocks
VI. Committee Reports
A. Land Alteration Task Force - Dottie Funk
B. Neighborhood Association Liaison Committee - Nash Abrams
VII. Old Business — Landscape Awards
VIII. New Business — Appoint Nominating Committee
IX. Miscellaneous Business
A. Parks & Recreation Report - Bryan Day
X. Adjourn
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The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, August 5, 1999, in the Sister
Cities Conference Room at City Hall. Meeting was called to order by Chair Frank Riggins.
Members Present: Frank Riggins Dottie Funk
Nash Abrams Randall Stocks
Ralph Desmarais Karol Zoeller
Molly Satterfield
Also Present: Gayle Owens, Administrative Asst. I, Parks & Recreation
Richard Wood, Zoning & Subdivision Manager, Planning
Scott Carter, Arts & Humanities Director
Susan Gele, Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management Dist.
Dee White, Concert for Common Ground
Charles Entenza, El Chico's
Approval of Minutes. Minutes of August 5, 1999, meeting approved as mailed.
Treasurer's Report. Randy Stocks distributed treasurer's report and noted that there is a
correction. We have $1,961.34 less contributions for the fountain of $1,098.50 for the
fountain, leaving a net balance of $863.92. Dottie inquired about when the donation will
be made to Mt. Holly Cemetery. Frank said that repairs have been made to the fountain,
but it was the wrong color and had to be sent back for repainting. When the fountain is
returned, it will be placed in the cemetery. We will be notified when that happens.
Dottie reminded the Commission that we had discussed having an event to make the
presentation.
Concert for Common Ground. Dee White reported on the progress of the Concert for
Common Ground. She introduced Charles Entenza of El Chico's Restaurant. El Chico's
is a sponsor for Concert for Common Ground. Dee said that 25% of proceeds will go to
the Audubon Society. Ticket price for the concert is $7.00 a person.
Committee Reports.
❑ Land Alteration Task Force — Dottie Funk. Dottie reported that the Task Force is
now meeting every week. The Tree Preservation and Excavation Ordinances are near
completion. Some work still needs to be done on the Landscape Ordinance. Current
plans are to have a public input meeting in October and present to the Planning
Commission in November.
❑ Neighborhoods — Nash Abrams. Nash reported that the first Pretty and Clean
Program is complete. We received nine entries from five wards. The Awards
Program will be Tuesday, September 7, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Rotunda.
Nash encouraged all members to attend the presentation. Winners are:
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Minutes September 2, 1999
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Ward 2 Point O'Woods
Ward 3 Briarwood — Co -winner
Ward 3 Hillcrest — Co -winner
Ward 5 Spring Valley Manor
Ward 6 John Barrow
Ward 7 Allendale
Old Business.
❑ Landscape Awards — Members discussed the nominations submitted by Bob Brown.
Two nominations were added, UALR Library and the Arkansas State Capitol. Gayle
will retype the list and send to Commission members.
New Business.
❑ Polish the Rock Award — Frank Riggins. Frank Riggins said that the Commission
had been asked by a Board Member to present a Polish the Rock Award to Jerry
Hulsey. Mr. Hulsey has served on the City of Little Rock Landbank Task Force and
the Community Housing Advisory Board to rehabilitate and revitalize our
neighborhoods. Motion was made and seconded to make this award. The award will
be presented on September 2, 1999.
Miscellaneous Business
❑ Frank introduced Susan Gele, Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste District.
Susan is the County Coordinator for Pulaski County for the Great Arkansas Cleanup
which is scheduled for Saturday, September 11. Susan asked members of the
Commission to volunteer for this project. She said she needed people to work
checking people in and needed volunteers for the picnic.
❑ Nash Abrams asked about asked about vacancies on the Commission. He said he had
seen in the paper where we had three. Molly said she is going to let her term expire,
Frank reported that David Roberts had said he is not seeking reappointment. Dottie
said she is asking to be reappointed.
❑ Karol Zoeller asked about the banners that the Garden Club had hung. She said that
the Parks Department had hung the banners and the banners are crooked, some have
fallen down. She said they look terrible and if they can't be straightened up, they
need to be taken down.
Adjournment. Meeting adjourned 9:30 a.m.