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CBC 02-02-2012MEETING NOTICE February 02, 2012 THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION WILL HOLD ITS REGULAR MEETING AT 1 1:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2012, IN CURRAN HALL (615 E CAPITOL AVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: VARIANCE REQUESTS: 1. CBC Case 622 - 423 Main Street TREASURER'S REPORT: EXPENSES REPORT COMMITTEE REPORT: UPDATES COMMUNITY PROJECTS 0 1-630 TREES • PUBLIC RELATIONS o WEBSITE o LIBRARY EXHIBIT/ HISTORY EXHIBIT KLRB (UPDATE) (4th Wed / Noon) • ADOPT -A -STREET COORDINATORS • INFORMATION / COMMUNICATION • EYE OF THE BEHOLDER NEW BUSINESS: • ' 12 RETREAT FOLLOW-UP ANNOUNCEMENTS: NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012 • LITTER PICK UP - SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012 (8:375 G IT OC"d�1 oY� ��'C C ADJOURNMENT uvs V -kWdo-A 4-,W%tovl 00 1) a BILL CHRISTY Jan. 5, 2011 LINDA ' CHRISTY/HERB/STEVV(A%vi S LYNN",-/ JULLEAH BILL. HERB JENNIE CARRIE vl- BILL February 01, 2012 ITEM NO. I - C.B.C. 622 - NEW MATTERS Applicant: Agent: Address: Description: ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS: Five Main, LLC, Joe Rantisi 111 Center Street, LR, AR 72201 Thomas Pownall, Thomas Engineering 3810 Lookout Road, NLR, AR 72116 423 Main Street Lots 2 & 3 and the N 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 5, Original City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide; Section 15-96 (a.). This site is located within the designated mature area; therefore, this amount can be reduced to six foot nine inches (6'-9"). 2. A minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of required shrubs are to be used for screening purposes are to be of an evergreen variety with a maximum spacing of fifteen feet (15') for trees and three feet (3') for shrubs. Section 15-95 (4.) 3. The city official may grant not more than a twenty-five (25) percent reduction of these provisions for developments within mature areas; Section 15-85 (c.) VARIANCE RE VESTED: a. The reduction of the perimeter landscaping strip along the northern perimeter of the site; proposed at three foot, one inch (3'-1") a reduction of three foot nine inches (3'-9"). b. The reduction of the perimeter landscaping strip along the southern perimeter of the site; proposed at two foot, six inches (2'-6") a reduction of four foot, three inches (4'-3"). c. The elimination of the evergreen shrubs along Main Street. Forty-one (41) shrubs total are required; Thirty (30) are to be of an evergreen species. d. Requesting more than a twenty-five percent (25%) reduction allowable by city staff. FINDINGS: The site contains a lot that is currently vacant. Originally, the north half of the property was a Center Theater building, the south portion was a brick fagade and they both have been torn down. The parking lot will serve the Exchange Bank. The Exchange Bank is located on the corner of Main Street and 5th Street; also known as 5 Main Place. The parking lot will also serve the Exchange Bank Annex Building to the north of the 5 Main Place. The buildings have a long-term lease to various State agencies and will be used as professional office buildings. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the site for the use of a private parking lot. Access to the parking lot will be from the platted alley along the eastern side of the property only. Zero vehicular access will be taken off of Main Street. The parking lot complies with the Buffer Ordinance and the Main Street Overlay District Requirements; however, is unable to comply with all of the Landscape Ordinance requirements. The landscape Ordinance requires a perimeter landscape strip along the northern, southern, and western perimeters of the site. This site is located within the designated "Mature Area" of the City of Little Rock; therefore, can be reduced to six foot nine inches (6'-9"). The applicant is deficient on the amount of landscape strip along the northern perimeter and the southern perimeter. The north side reflects three foot, one inch (3'-1") deficient three foot nine inches (3'-9''). The south side reflects two foot six inches (2'-6") deficient four foot three inches (4'-3"). The required number of trees and shrubs�re being proposed. They are simply shifted to other areas of the site. Ak, „_ The only other deficiency on the site is located along Main Street. The landscape Ordinance requires forty-one (41) shrubs along the perimeter; seventy-five percent (75%) of these shrubs must be of an evergreen variety. The applicant is concerned about the parking lot being enclosed and thus not as safe. The applicant would prefer to leave the visibility of the parking lot open from the street. The applicant feels this will decrease the likelihood of crime if it's more visible from the street. The applicant is proposing twenty (20) Feather Reed Grass in this area of concern. Therefore, the applicant is deficient twenty-one (21) evergreen shrubs (after applying the twenty-five percent (25%) reduction for the designated "Mature Area". Staff feels that overall this is an upgrade to the area and a good use of the property. The parking lot installation will include the addition of new permeable green space, new trees, and new shrubs. The missing and damaged street trees will also be replaced in conjunction with this application. 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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Homeyer Herb Dicker Carrie Young Chris Minor Julleah Johnson vacancy vacancy Bill Wiedower Lynn Warren Linda Bell Jennie Cole ALSO PRESENT: Dana Carney, Zoning and Subdivision Manager, Department of Planning & Development, City of Little Rock Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator, Department of Planning & Development, City of Little Rock Beth Blevins Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, City of Little Rock Bob East, Construction Company, representing the owner Thomas Pownall, P.E., Thomas Engineering Cindi Drilling, Landscape Architecture, Inc., Landscape Architect APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY MINUTES: Motion: Vice -chair Dicker made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Second: Commissioner Cole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. OPENING OF PUBLIC HEARING: CBC Case 622 423 Main Street, The Exchange Bank Staff opened the hearing for the variance request located at 423 Main Street. The site contains a lot that is currently vacant. Originally, the north half of the property was a Center Theater building, the south portion was a brick fagade and they both have been torn down. The parking lot will serve the Exchange Bank. The Exchange Bank is located on the corner of Main Street and 5th Street; also known as 5 Main Place. The parking lot will also serve the Exchange Bank Annex Building to the north of the 5 Main Place. The buildings have a long-term lease to various State agencies and will be used as professional office buildings. .4r The applicant is proposing to redevelop the site for the use of a private parking lot. Access to the parking lot will be from the platted alley along the eastern side of the property only. Zero vehicular access will be taken off of Main Street. The parking lot complies with the Buffer Ordinance and the Main Street Overlay District Requirements; however, is unable to comply with all of the Landscape Ordinance requirements. The landscape Ordinance requires a perimeter landscape strip along the northern, southern, and western perimeters of the site. This site is located within the designated "Mature Area" of the City of Little Rock; therefore, can be reduced to six foot nine inches (6'-9"). The applicant is deficient on the amount of landscape strip along the northern perimeter and the southern perimeter. The north side reflects three foot, one inch (3'-1") deficient three foot nine inches (3'-9"). The south side reflects two foot six inches (2'-6") deficient four foot three inches (4%3"). The required number of trees and shrubs are being proposed. They are simply shifted to other areas of the site. The only other deficiency on the site is located along Main Street. The landscape Ordinance requires forty-one (41) shrubs along the perimeter; seventy-five percent (75%) of these shrubs must be of an evergreen variety. The applicant is concerned about the parking lot being enclosed and thus not as safe. The applicant would prefer to leave the visibility of the parking lot open from the street. The applicant feels this will decrease the likelihood of crime if it's more visible from the street. The applicant is proposing twenty (20) Feather Reed Grass in this area of concern. Therefore, the applicant is deficient twenty-one (21) evergreen shrubs (after applying the twenty-five percent (25%) reduction for the designated "Mature Area". Staff feels that overall this is an upgrade to the area and a good use of the property. The parking lot installation will include the addition of new permeable green space, new trees, and new shrubs. The missing and damaged street trees will also be replaced in conjunction with this application. Staff recommends approval of the proposed variance request. Commissioner Warren inquired about the surroundings properties. The Landscape Architect, Cindi Drilling, explained the landscape design in detail. The vertical elements of vegetation were discussed. Currently, the Landscape Ordinance doesn't specifically address vines screening vertically. It was agreed the applicant appears to be screening, visually with the `Climbing' Star Jasmine being planted in the small landscape areas next to the two buildings. Commissioner Warren inquired about the building owner agreeing to the vegetation growing on their building; had permission been granted. It was noted the species was not an vasive species and Mr. Bob East spoke regarding the property being on the Historic Registy and the intentions. The building will house a portion of the Department of Education for the state of Arkansas. NYkik5\,A Commissioner Cole inquired whom would be maintaining the landscaping. Mr. Bob East noted the State of Arkansas would be responsible for maintenance. The Landscape Architect, Cindi Drilling, noted although not required, the site would have an automatic irrigation system. Discussion commenced regarding the use of the parking lot from non -employees. The applicant noted there was no vehicular access off of Main Street and the only access was from an alley. The alley isn't highly visible; therefore, the applicant will not need a vehicular gate. Motion: Vice -chair Dicker made a motion to approve the request as presented. Second: Commissioner Homeyer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The CBC inquired about the status of a previous landscape variance request at 9911 I-30, Crain Automotive. Staff noted the drop -dead date was at the close of business yesterday and plans to visit the site by city staff were scheduled for Friday. Upon the inspection a report will be given to the CBC next month on its status. Dana Carney, Landscape Ordinance amendments update Mr. Dana Carney, Zoning and Sub -division Manager updated the CBC regarding the amendments to the Landscape Ordinance. It was taken to the Board of Directors last Tuesday, grouped with other ordinances, and should pass at the next meeting, Tuesday night. The closing date for the CBC is tomorrow; so, if any Commissioners have someone in mind have them apply by close of day, tomorrow. Currently there are two (2) vacant positions to fill. Discussion commenced on the consequences for the site at 9911 Interstate 30 if they were not in compliancy. Mr. Dana Carney explained that a seven (7) day notice will be given should the site note be in compliancy. If needed the next steps in the process are handled through the court system; as opposed to the CBC. City staff will report on the site at next months CBC meeting. TREASURER'S REPORT: Commissioner Bell noted the CBC account had $1,372.05. Commissioner Bell noted she had checked at various banks to see if one could be located that wouldn't charge the CBC a monthly fee. Centennial Bank has such an account; it only charges if the account has less than five hundred dollars($500.00). Motion: Commissioner Homeyer made a motion to allow the CBC money to be transferred to Centennial Bank from Regions Bank. Second: Commissioner Young seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Chair Wiedower noted at the 2012 CBC Annual Retreat it occurred to him a gift for the facilitator hadn't been purchased. Chair Wiedower promptly purchased a seventy-five dollar ($75.00) gift certificate at Dillard's and sent it. Motion: Commissioner Homeyer made a motion to reimburse Chair Wiedower for the purchase of the $75.00 gift certificate. Second: Commissioner Warren seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES: OLD BUSINESS: Communi Pro'ects-no report. I-630 Trees -It was noted that our new Commissioner Chris would be joining this committee and will be an asset. KIrIll, Website (Lynn) Commissioner Warren noted she would helptrior CBC Chair Tim Heiple with any CBC bylaw questions. It was mentioned the bylaws were either missing or hard to locate on the website. Commissioner Warren noted she would check on it. Commissioner Warren noted she had recently made some changes to the website which follow: the proposed changes to the grading/land alteration ordinance, the goals, the retreat agenda added, the picture of the old litter site, a photo of Mr. Bob Brown, and a video of the Landscape Awards and news coverage. Commissioner Warren will bring the statistics to next months meeting for those who are interested. Beth Blevins Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, City of Little Rock: Public Works Land Alteration Proposed Changes Beth Carpenter noted if the CBC wanted to comment on the proposed Land Alteration Amendments to do so soon because the item would be heard soon. It was recommended to respond in a written format. The other option would be for the CBC to send a representative to the eetin speak on the behalf of the CBC. Each Commissioner could also speak on the issue, as a cite, n. Motion: Vice -chair Dicker made a motion in support of the Public Works Department Proposed Land Alteration Changes. Second: Commissioner Homeyer seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Chair Wiedower noted he would get that letter written and send to city staff for distribution. Library Exhibit- Julleah -The schedule for the exhibit was discussed. Commissioner Warren noted she could add the dates and locations to the CBC website. A "Holiday Display" was discussed. They spoke to someone in City Hall, Tammy, about the City Hall exhibit space. Give any extra CBC archives to city staff for storage. The 1-630 project will be added to the display soon too. KLRB(Wiedower)--no report. Attendance requirements, as a volunteer was discussed. Ado t-A-Street Dicker, and Young)- Commissioner Dicker noted the dates/time for the next pick up. Chair Wiedower discussed options of the Adopt -A -Street program. Prior CBC Walter Jennings was working extensively on this project. Chair Wiedower noted he would speak with Mr. Jennings to see where he is on that project and the likelihood of both groups working on it together. Communications- Cole - Commissioner Cole noted she'd emailed Meg Matthews about who was responsible for the City Facebook. Eve of the Beholder- (young)- Commissioner Young noted she had written a letter to USA Drug on Main Street. Chair Wiedower noted the "hoop tool" wasn't going to work for the CBC unfortunately. Landscape Awards ome er Johnson)- no report. NEW BUSINESS: 2012 Retreat It was agreed Sara done a fantastic job and recommend she be ask back to facilitate next year too. The retreat was briefly discussed. Discussion commenced on some of the proposed projects mentioned at the retreat. Landscaping the front of City Hall was briefly discussed. It was decided permission from Parks, the Mayor, the City Manager, Planning Director, a design, and coordination of such needed to be addressed. The `Capstone -Landmark' Award was briefly mentioned. A replica of the award would help other CBC members get some idea what the actual award looks like. Commissioner Warren noted she had a photo that could be sent to Commissioner Bell for the exhibit. The award was previously known as the "Polish the Rock Award". At next meeting the new categories and the people need to be added to the agenda. Chair Wiedower noted he was out of town and busy but would attempt to get it on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT: Motion: Commissioner Bell made a motion to adjourn. Second: Commissioner Homeyer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 12:54 p.m. LITTLE ROCK CITY SEAUI'IF U COAT M ISSTON The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, February 02, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at Curran Hall. Chair Wiedower called the meeting to order. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Homeyer Herb Dicker Carrie Young Chris Minor Julleah Johnson vacancy vacancy Bill Wiedower Lynn Warren Linda Bell Jennie Cole ALSO PRESENT: Dana Carney, Zoning and Subdivision Manager, Department of Planning & Development, City of Little Rock Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator, Department of Planning & Development, City of Little Rock Beth Blevins Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, City of Little Rock Bob East, Construction Company, representing the owner Thomas Pownall, P.E., Thomas Engineering Cindi Drilling, Landscape Architecture, Inc., Landscape Architect APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY MINUTES: Motion: Vice -chair Dicker made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Second: Commissioner Cole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. OPENING OF PUBLIC HEARING: CBC Case 622 423 Main Street, The Exchange Bank Staff opened the hearing for the variance request located at 423 Main Street. The site contains a lot that is currently vacant. Originally, the north half of the property was a Center Theater building, the south portion was a brick fagade and they both have been torn down. The parking lot will serve the Exchange Bank. The Exchange Bank is located on the corner of Main Street and 5th Street; also known as 5 Main Place. The parking lot will also serve the Exchange Bank Annex Building to the north of the 5 Main Place. The buildings have a long-term lease to various State agencies and will be used as professional office buildings. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the site for the use of a private parking lot. Access to the parking lot will be from the platted alley along the eastern side of the property only. Zero vehicular access will be taken off of Main Street. The parking lot complies with the Buffer Ordinance and the Main Street Overlay District Requirements; however, is unable to comply with all of the Landscape Ordinance requirements. The landscape Ordinance requires a perimeter landscape strip along the northern, southern, and western perimeters of the site. This site is located within the designated "Mature Area" of the City of Little Rock; therefore, can be reduced to six foot nine inches (6'-9"). The applicant is deficient on the amount of landscape strip along the northern perimeter and the southern perimeter. The north side reflects three foot, one inch (3'-1") deficient three foot nine inches (3%9"). The south side reflects two foot six inches (2'-6") deficient four foot three inches (4'-3" ). The required number of trees and shrubs are being proposed. They are simply shifted to other areas of the site. The only other deficiency on the site is located along Main Street. The landscape Ordinance requires forty-one (41) shrubs along the perimeter; seventy-five percent (75%) of these shrubs must be of an evergreen variety. The applicant is concerned about the parking lot being enclosed and thus not as safe. The applicant would prefer to leave the visibility of the parking lot open from the street. The applicant feels this will decrease the likelihood of crime if it's more visible from the street. The applicant is proposing twenty (20) Feather Reed Grass in this area of concern. Therefore, the applicant is deficient twenty-one (21) evergreen shrubs (after applying the twenty-five percent (25%) reduction for the designated "Mature Area". Staff feels that overall this is an upgrade to the area and a good use of the property. The parking lot installation will include the addition of new permeable green space, new trees, and new shrubs. The missing and damaged street trees will also be replaced in conjunction with this application. Staff recommends approval of the proposed variance request. Commissioner Warren inquired about the surroundings properties. The Landscape Architect, Cindi Drilling, explained the landscape design in detail. The vertical elements of vegetation were discussed. Currently, the Landscape Ordinance doesn't specifically address vines screening vertically. It was agreed the applicant appears to be screening, visually with the `Climbing' Star Jasmine being planted in the small landscape areas next to the two buildings. Commissioner Warren inquired about the building owner agreeing to the vegetation growing on their building; had permission been granted. It was noted the species was not an evasive species and Mr. Bob East spoke regarding the property being on the Historic Registry and the intentions. The building will house a portion of the Department of Education for the State of Arkansas. Commissioner Cole inquired whom would be maintaining the landscaping. Mr. Bob East noted the State of Arkansas would be responsible for maintenance. The Landscape Architect, Cindi Drilling, noted although not required, the site would have an automatic irrigation system. Discussion commenced regarding the use of the parking lot from non -employees. The applicant noted there was no vehicular access off of Main Street and the only access was from an alley. The alley isn't highly visible; therefore, the applicant will not need a vehicular gate. Motion: Vice -chair Dicker made a motion to approve the request as presented. Second: Commissioner Homeyer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The CBC inquired about the status of a previous landscape variance request at 9911 I-30, Crain Automotive. Staff noted the drop -dead date was at the close of business yesterday and plans to visit the site by city staff were scheduled for Friday. Upon the inspection a report will be given to the CBC next month on its status. Dana Carney, Landscape Ordinance amendments update Mr. Dana Carney, Zoning and Sub -division Manager updated the CBC regarding the amendments to the Landscape Ordinance. It was taken to the Board of Directors last Tuesday, grouped with other ordinances, and should pass at the next meeting, Tuesday night. The closing date for the CBC is tomorrow; so, if any Commissioners have someone in mind have them apply by close of day, tomorrow. Currently there are two (2) vacant positions to fill. Discussion commenced on the consequences for the site at 9911 Interstate 30 if they were not in compliancy. Mr. Dana Carney explained that a seven (7) day notice will be given should the site note be in compliancy. If needed the next steps in the process are handled through the court system; as opposed to the CBC. City staff will report on the site at next months CBC meeting. TREASURER'S REPORT: Commissioner Bell noted the CBC account had $1,372.05. Commissioner Bell noted she had checked at various banks to see if one could be located that wouldn't charge the CBC a monthly fee. Centennial Bank has such an account; it only charges if the account has less than five hundred dollars($ 5 00. 00). Motion: Commissioner Homeyer made a motion to allow the CBC money to be transferred to Centennial Bank from Regions Bank. Second: Commissioner Young seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Chair Wiedower noted at the 2012 CBC Annual Retreat it occurred to him a gift for the facilitator hadn't been purchased. Chair Wiedower promptly purchased a seventy-five dollar ($75.00) gift certificate at Dillard's and sent it. Motion: Commissioner Homeyer made a motion to reimburse Chair Wiedower for the purchase of the $75.00 gift certificate. Second: Commissioner Warren seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES: OLD BUSINESS: Community Proiects-no report. I-630 Trees -It was noted that our new Commissioner Chris would be joining this committee and will be an asset. Website (Lynn) -Commissioner Warren noted she would help prior CBC Chair Tim Heiple with any CBC bylaw questions. It was mentioned the bylaws were either missing or hard to locate on the website. Commissioner Warren noted she would check on it. Commissioner Warren noted she had recently made some changes to the website which follow: the proposed changes to the grading/land alteration ordinance, the goals, the retreat agenda added, the picture of the old litter site, a photo of Mr. Bob Brown, and a video of the Landscape Awards and news coverage. Commissioner Warren will bring the statistics to next months meeting for those who are interested. Beth Blevins Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, City of Little Rock: Public Works Land Alteration Proposed Changes Beth Carpenter noted if the CBC wanted to comment on the proposed Land Alteration Amendments to do so soon because the item would be heard soon. It was recommended to respond in a written format. The other option would be for the CBC to send a representative to thCe, eeting to speak on the behalf of the CBC. Each Commissioner could also speak on the isascitizen. Motion: Vice-c r�ir Dicker made a motion in support of the Public Works Department Proposed Land Alteration Changes. Second: Commissioner Homeyer seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Chair Wiedower noted he would get that letter written and send to city staff for distribution. Library Exhibit- Julleah The schedule for the exhibit was discussed. Commissioner Warren noted she could add the dates and locations to the CBC website. A "Holiday Display" was discussed. They spoke to someone in City Hall, Tammy, about the City Hall exhibit space. Give any extra CBC archives to city staff for storage. The I-630 project will be added to the display soon too. KLRB (Wiedower)- no report. Attendance requirements, as a volunteer was discussed. Ado t-A-Street Dicker, and Young)- Commissioner Dicker noted the dates/time for the next pick up. Chair Wiedower discussed options of the Adopt -A -Street program. Prior CBC Walter Jennings was working extensively on this project. Chair Wiedower noted he would speak with Mr. Jennings to see where he is on that project and the likelihood of both groups working on it together. Communications- (ColCommissioner Cole noted she'd emailed Meg Matthews about who was responsible for the City Facebook. Eve of the Beholder- (Young)- Commissioner Young noted she had written a letter to USA Drug on Main Street. Chair Wiedower noted the "hoop tool" wasn't going to work for the CBC unfortunately. Landscape Awards Hoenever, Johnson)- no report. NEW BUSINESS: 2012 Retreat It was agreed Sara done a fantastic job and recommend she be ask back to facilitate next year too. The retreat was briefly discussed. Discussion commenced on some of the proposed projects mentioned at the retreat. Landscaping the front of City Hall was briefly discussed. It was decided permission from Parks, the Mayor, the City Manager, Planning Director, a design, and coordination of such needed to be addressed. The `Capstone -Landmark' Award was briefly mentioned. A replica of the award would help other CBC members get some idea what the actual award looks like. Commissioner Warren noted she had a photo that could be sent to Commissioner Bell for the exhibit. The award was previously known as the "Polish the Rock Award". At next meeting the new categories and the people need to be added to the agenda. Chair Wiedower noted he was out of town and busy but would attempt to get it on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT: Motion: Commissioner Bell made a motion to adjourn. Second: Commissioner Homeyer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 12:54 p.m.