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CBC 10-05-1995 (2)The 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. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 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.