CBC 10-05-1995The City RedutiU Commission
Minutes
October 5, 1995
Call to Order
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October
5, 1995, in the City Manager's Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at
8:10 a.m. by Chairperson, Lin Blair.
Roll Call
Members Present:
Jim Goodhart
Lin Blair
Josephine Graham
Steve Cato
James LaBorde
Joe Robbins III
Frank Riggins
Also Present:
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist, Neighborhoods and Planning
Director Linda Joyce
Approval of Minutes
MOVED BY MR. STEVE CATO AND SECONDED BY MR. RIGGINS THAT THE
COMMISSION APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 7TH MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Treasurees Report
Commissioner Robins presented a copy of the current financial statement indicating
that three decks totaling $271.13 were written in September bearing a balance of
$2440.98 as of October 5, 1995.
MOTION:
COMMISSIONER CATO MOVED TO ACCEPT FINANCIAL REPORT, SECONDED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Wildflower's in Lots: Code Enforcement Presentation
Mr. Jim Pritchett, Code Enforcement
1. Handed out Little Rock Code Ordinance relative to weed lot
2. Presented an overview of some of the problems facing code enforcement staff
relative to weed lots. Specifically talked about Article 1, Section 20 -2, a, 1 & 3 which
deals with weed lots and what is not acceptable to be on such lots.
Commissioner Riggins stated that wildflower planting is not intended nor is it
appropriate in landscape design. Wildflowers are basically intended for planting in
large area i.e. along highways, hillsides etc. Mr. Pritchett stated that the average lot
in Little Rock is approximately 50 ft X 150 ft.
Commissioner LaBorde asked if the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission works with
the City in declaring an area to be wildlife sanctuary and who has authority of this
area. Mr. Pritchett stated that the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission usually does
not work with the City but with individual residents. Apparently the Arkansas Game &
Fish Commission has authority over these areas.
Director Joyce indicated that she does not support the planting of wildflower in vacant
lots.
MOTION:
COMMISSIONER RIGGINS MOVED THAT A WILDFLOWER PROGRAM NOT BE
ADOPTED AS A MEANS OF WEED LOT CONTROL. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ROBBINS.
MOTION CARRIED.
Director Joyce expressed interest in having Mr. Pritchett attend the Neighborhood
connection meetings to discuss weed lots, problems with wildflower program, etc.
He said he would be available to attend such meetings.
Highway Beautification Report
No Report
Landscape Award Report
Awards given are to be two first place awards (one large scale and one small scale)
plus one honorable mention in each of the three categories.
Polishing the Rock Update
There was general discussion about the cost of the award and perhaps getting a
slightly larger rock. The design appeared to be okay with a slight correction to the
embedment of the rock in the plaque.
Logo Design
General discussion about cost for camera set-up, etc. Commissioner Blair to get
more inforimation from Mark Webre.
City Beautiful Commission Appointments
Apparently two vacancies exist. Judy Brown has been approved for a position, and
other candidates are being sought. Those commissioners seeking reappointment
should send a letter expressing this to Director Linda Joyce.
Light- Up Little Rock
Commissioner Robbins stated that this program needs to be discussed at the
November CBC meeting for any possible changes, judging etc.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
The City Peduufd Commission
MEMORANDUM
October 17, 1995
TO: City Beautiful Commissioners
FROM: &ellie Sawrie, Parks Planner I
SUBJECT: Enclosed Minutes
Enclosed are the minutes for the October 5. Please review these before the next
meeting for timely corrections and/or .approval.
Please feel free to call me if you find any corrections or additions that could be made
before the next meeting which will be held November 2, 8:00 a.m. in the City
Managers Conference Room.
Enclosure
500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770
The City Beautiful Commission
AGENDA
Thursday, October 5, 1995
8:00 am
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday,
October 5, 1995 in the City Board Conference Room, 2nd Floor of City Hall at 8:00
am.
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Treasurer's Report
IV. Wildflowers in Lots: Code Enforcement Presentation
V. Highway Beautification Report
VI. Landscape Award Report
VII. Polishing the Rock Update
Vill. Logo Discussion
IX. City Beautification Appointments
X. Light Up Little Rock
XI. Miscellaneous
XII. Adjournment
500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770
The City Peduufd Commission
Minutes
October 5, 1995
Call to Order
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October
5, 1995, in the City Manager's Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at
8:10 a.m. by Chairperson, Lin Blair.
Roll Call
Members Present:
Jim Goodhart
Lin Blair
Josephine Graham
Steve Cato
James LaBorde
Joe Robbins III
Frank Riggins
Also Present:
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist, Neighborhoods and Planning
Director Linda Joyce
Approval of Minutes
MOVED BY MR. STEVE CATO AND SECONDED BY MR. RIGGINS THAT THE
COMMISSION APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 7TH MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED.
500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770
Treasurers Report
Commissioner Robins presented a copy of the current financial statement indicating
that three checks totaling $271.13 were written in September bearing a balance of
$2440.98 as of October 5, 1995.
MOTION:
COMMISSIONER CATO MOVED TO ACCEPT FINANCIAL REPORT, SECONDED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Wildflowers in Lots: Code Enforcement Presentation
Mr. Jim Pritchett, Code Enforcement
1. Handed out Little Rock Code Ordinance relative to weed lot
2. Presented an overview of some of the problems facing code enforcement staff
relative to weed lots. Specifically talked about Article 1, Section 20 -2, a, 1 & 3 which
deals with weed lots and what is not acceptable to be on such lots.
Commissioner Riggins stated that wildflower planting is not intended nor is it
appropriate in landscape design. Wildflowers are basically intended for planting in
large area i.e. along highways, hillsides etc. Mr. Pritchett stated that the average lot
in Little Rock is approximately 50 ft X 150 ft.
Commissioner LaBorde asked if the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission works with
the City in declaring an area to be wildlife sanctuary and who has authority of this
area. Mr. Pritchett stated that the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission usually does
not work with the City but with individual residents. Apparently the Arkansas Game &
Fish Commission has authority over these areas.
Director Joyce indicated that she does not support the planting of wildflower in vacant
lots.
MOTION:
COMMISSIONER RIGGINS MOVED THAT A WILDFLOWER PROGRAM NOT BE
ADOPTED AS A MEANS OF WEED LOT CONTROL. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ROBBINS.
MOTION CARRIED.
Director Joyce expressed interest in having Mr. Pritchett attend the Neighborhood
connection meetings to discuss weed lots, problems with wildflower program, etc.
He said he would be available to attend such meetings.
Highway Beautification Report
No Report
Landscape Award Report
Awards given are to be two first place awards (one large scale and one small scale)
plus one honorable mention in each of the three categories.
Polishing the Rock Update
There was general discussion about the cost of the award and perhaps getting a
slightly larger rock. The design appeared to be okay with a slight correction to the
embedment of the rock in the plaque.
Logo Design
General discussion about cost for camera set-up, etc. Commissioner Blair to get
more information from Mark Webre.
City Beautiful Commission Appointments
Apparently two vacancies exist. Judy Brown has been approved for a position, and
other candidates are being sought. Those commissioners seeking reappointment
should send a letter expressing this to Director Linda Joyce.
Light- Up Little Rock
Commissioner Robbins stated that this program needs to be discussed at the
November CBC meeting for any possible changes, judging etc.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:00 a.m.