CBC 07-03-1996 (2)CITY BEAUTIFUL
C O M A4 I S S 1 0 N
500 WEST MARKHAM
ROOM 108
AGENDA
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201
8:15 a.m.
(501) 371-4770 Wednesday, July 3, 1996
Sister Cities Conference Room
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
111. Polish The Rock
IV. Landscape Awards
V. Parks and Recreation Update
VI. Miscellaneous
Vll. Adjournment
CITY BEAUTIFUL
C O M M I S S I O N
500 WEST MARK1 AM
ROOM 108
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201
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MINUTES
June 6, 1996
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday,
June 6, 1996, in the Sister Cities Conference Room. The Meeting was called to
order at 8:15 a.m. by Chairman Frank Riggins.
Roll Call
Members Present:
Frank Riggins
Steve Cato
Josephine Graham
James Laborde
Joe Robbins, III
Randy Stocks
Pat Torvestad
Unezcused:
Judy Brown
Excused:
Lin Blair
Also Present:
Linda Joyce, City Board Director
Bob Brown, Neighborhoods and Planning
Mark Webre, Parks and Recreation
Janeen Freeman, Parks and Recreation
Approval of the Minutes:
A MOTION WAS MOVED AND PASSED THAT THE COMMISSION
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY MEETING.
Polish The Rock:
The Westwood Neighborhood Association was awarded a "Polish the Rock"
certificate at their quarterly meeting on May 13, 1996. An appreciation letter was
received from them thanking the commission for their recognition.
Chairman Riggins suggested certificate be drafted of award along with cover letter,
and presentation made that explains the nomination for P.T.R. The Train Station
(Bailey Corp.) was nominated for a certificate of recognition, but no motion was
passed for approval. Mark noted the certificate needed some final touches and
these will be presented at next meeting.
Landscape Awards:
Bob Brown passed out the Annual CBC Landscape Award Recommendation List.
Supershell and the Train Station was added. It was suggested that commission
members drive by and take a look at these different sites. Bob Brown suggested
getting pictures taken afterwhich commission members need to be responsible.
After pictures are taken then a vote needs to be addressed as early as the July and
as late as the August meetings.
Parks and Recreation Update:
Mark was pleased with the outcome of the NUSA Conference and the Riverfest.
Miscellaneous:
Mark will initiate contact with the Government Channel for media purposes. He
will also set up a meeting with Karen Reilly and Pat Torvestad to explore the
possibilities of a video which emphasizes the different programs CBC
offers/promotes and have presentation ready for a future board meeting.
Linda Joyce gave a report on the NUSA conference. There were a total of 914
people in attendance at the conference. The City of Little Rock was commended
on the friendly people and how beautiful the city was. Conference visitors
expressed appreciation of Mayor Dailey of Little Rock and Mayor Hayes of N.
Little Rock accessibility to citizens in the metropolitan area. There were Quartz
Crystal awards given to 10 recipients for various achievements related to the
conference.
Chairperson Riggins has brochures left from the NUSA Conference that can be set
to a display board in City Hall or at the Airport which also explains what CBC is.
Frank will share this with the commissioners at the next meeting.
Due to Independence Day, July's CBC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July
3, 1996 in the Sister Cities conference room at 8:15 a.m.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m.