CBC 03-04-2010MEETING NOTICE
MARCH 2O10
THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION WILL HOLD ITS REGULAR MEETING AT 11:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY
MARCH 4, 2010, IN CURRAN HALL (615 E CAPITOL AVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201)
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
• GUEST SPEAKER
STEVE
CHRISTY / DANA
MARCH 4, 2010
MELINDA GLASGOW
TREASURER'S REPORT:
EXPENSES REPORT BETSY
COMMITTEE REPORT: UPDATES
e LANDSCAPE AWARDS
LINDA / JENNIE / STEVE
• EYE OF THE BEHOLDER (SIGNS)
KAY / BILL
• COMMUNITY PROJECTS
0 1-630 TREES (UPDATE)
WALTER/CHRISTY/HERB/STEVE
• PUBLIC REALATIONS
o WEBSITE
LYNN
0 LIBRARY EXHIBIT/ HISTORY EXHIBIT
KAY / BETSY
• KLRB (UPDATE) (4" Wed / Noon)(APRIL 24TH CITYWIDE CLEANuP) BILL / WALTER
• ADOPT -A -STREET COODINATORS (Letters to Donors)
BILL / HERB
• GARDEN SHOW (FEB.26T"-28T" 2010)(UPDATE)
WALTER / HERB / LINDA
• INFORMATION / COMMUNICATION
JENNIE
• AWARDS COMMITTEE REVIEW
BILL / JENNIE / LYNN
NEW BUSINESS: STEVE / CHRISTY
• LETTER FOR RECYCLE PROGRAM STEVE / WALTER
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• NEXT MEETING-THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010
• LITTER PICK UP — SATURDAY, MARCH 6T" (8:30AM)
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COMMISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, March 41h, 2010, at
11:30 a.m. at Curran Hall. Vice -chair Wiedower called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Wiedower Walter Jennings
Lynn Warren Linda Bell
Betsy Luten Herb Dicker
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Homeyer
Jennie Cole
Kay Tatum
vacancy
ALSO PRESENT: Ronnie Loe, Assistant Director, Department of Public Works, City
of Little Rock
Melinda Glasgow, Recycling Coordinator, Department of Public
Works, City of Little Rock
Lance Norwood, National Tree Preservation Inc., Spectator
Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator, Department of
Plarming & Development, City of Little Rock
Beth Blevins Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney, City of Little Rock
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion: Commissioner Warren made a motion to accept the CBC minutes for the month of
February as submitted.
Second: Commissioner Dicker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Ms. Melinda Glasgow, the Recycling Coordinator and Mr. Ronnie Loe, Assistant Director both
from the Department of Public Works, provided the CBC with information regarding the current
city recycling endeavors. Ms. Glasgow noted that currently, the city only provides pick-up of
recycling to single-family housing. However, there are three (3) recycling locations throughout
the city that provide Saturday morning pick-up for those willing to bring the recyclable items to
one of these three locations: Baseline/Oman Road, Chenal Parkway, and Fairpark. An
awareness campaign is scheduled for the month of April. Currently, approximately thirty-five
percent (35%) of the cities residents recycle. The Chamber of Commerce is about to start
recycling and it addition plans to send out information to approximately two -thousand (2000)
people. Vice -Chair Wiedower noted that currently there is a cardboard recycling dumpster
located downtown, in the River Market area that has been very beneficial. Currently, it is picked
up once a week. Pick up of all recyclables must be cost effective. "Pay as you Throw Program"
was discussed. Currently, LR citizens are charged a mere two dollars and seven cents ($2.07),
monthly on their sewage bill.
Commissioner Jennings inquired what the CBC might be able to help and what particularly
should the CBC be promoting in the upcoming year. Ms. Glasgow thanked the CBC for the .
recent letter generated by the CBC regarding recycling. It was noted that education is the prior
goal It was noted schools are typically interested in recycling. Ms. Glasgow noted it is a green
revolution, currently. The State of Arkansas has begun recycling paper and Kathy Webb is
helping to coordinate. Commissioner Warren inquired about schools, churches, and businesses
being added to the recycling program. Mr. Ron Loe noted, currently a way to mandate
recycling isn't in place. Ms. Glasgow offered to facilitate a tour of the recycling efforts. Ms.
Glasgow noted the presence of the CBC to the board if/when it goes to bid would be beneficial
and an optimal opportunity to express ideas and opinions. Requirement of the waste provider to
pursue additional recycling opportunities should be of primary concern. Commissioner Warren
noted in other places, the homeless people were hired to run a recycling center outside of grocery
stores; payment per vouchers for food. The key issue with any dumpster/recycling bin is it being
manned at all times. Prior advertisement was discussed noting the use of Day Break on a
Saturday morning and any other opportunity that presented itself to educate.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Per Treasurer: Balance in the account is $1,531.51.
OLD BUSINESS:
Landscape Awards -Commissioner Bell noted she had two (2) individuals desiring an Eye of the
Beholder Award and inquired about the procedure for the award. Inquiry regarding the
procedure for compilation of the landscape award nominees. Commissioner Warren explained
both. Commissioner Jennings noted it was very helpful to take the list and actually drive to the
sites prior to the voting. Staff emailed the 2009 Landscape Award Nominee List out to all CBC.
Eye of the Beholder (Tatum)- no report. This award starts this month. Commissioner Jennings
noted he'd typically leaves a sign and gives the name and address to Commissioner Tatum so a
certificate can be generated and given.
Community Proiects
City Hall Rear Entry Garden —no report.
I-630 Trees -Commissioner Jennings noted that he, Commissioner Dicker and Christy
Marvel, city staff had visited numerous sites along Interstate 630. A site has been chosen to
begin preliminary design work on. It is the area north side of the Interstate, east of Chester
Street. City staff will begin preliminary sketches as able.
Website (Lynn) -Commissioner Warren noted the website contract needed to be signed and will
be sent to the City Attorneys office for review prior to the City Manager signage. Commissioner
Warren met with them and discussed the various changes and will bring samples for CBC to
review. It was mentioned the profile of Little Rock in the four seasons or perhaps morning,
noon, and night depending upon when the individual is viewing the site. Perhaps, include a
blooming schedule.
Library Exhibit- (Tatum) -Staff, Christy Marvel, was inquired about the CBC use of the display
area in City Hall in May. Christy Marvel noted a decision hasn't been made yet but would let
the CBC know once it had. Fletcher Library is being considered for the month of June. The
library located off Baseline Road has no display case.
KLRB (Walter)- Commissioner Jennings reported the KLRB was promoting the city wide clean
up. The follow-up letter will be sent out soon regarding the event. Four city parks are included
in this cleanup. Primary need is that of leadership, helping to organize the persons that work.
Adopt -A -Street- (Wiedower) Vice -chair Wiedower noted meet as scheduled.
Garden Show 2010-(Luten) —It was recommended a brochure would've been great to have at
the booth. There were four hundred and twenty-five (425) less individuals this year from last.
This event was successful and should be one of the endeavors the CBC takes upon in 2011.
Communications- (Cole)- (no report).
NEW BUSINESS:
Recycling Letter to Major- Commissioner Jennings noted the letter was scheduled to go out
soon.
Motion: Commissioner Warren made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Commissioner Luten seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Adjournment: 12:58 p.m.
LITTLE ROCK
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The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, March 4", 2010, at
11:30 a.m. at Curran Hall. Vice -chair Wiedower called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Bill Wiedower
Lynn Warren
Betsy Luten
Steve Homeyer
Jennie Cole
Kay Tatum
vacancy
Walter Jennings
Linda Bell
Herb Dicker
Ronnie Loe, Assistant Director, Department of Public Works, City
of Little Rock
Melinda Glasgow, Recycling Coordinator, Department of Public
Works, City of Little Rock
Lance Norwood, National Tree Preservation Inc., Spectator
Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator, Department of
Planning & Development, City of Little Rock
Beth Blevins Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney, City of Little Rock
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion: Commissioner Warren made a motion to accept the CBC minutes for the month of
February as submitted.
Second: Commissioner Dicker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Ms. Melinda Glasgow, the Recycling Coordinator and Mr. Ronnie Loe, Assistant Director both
from the Department of Public Works, provided the CBC with information regarding the current
city recycling endeavors. Ms. Glasgow noted that currently, the city only provides pick-up of
recycling to single-family housing. However, there are three (3) recycling locations throughout
the city that provide Saturday morning pick-up for those willing to bring the recyclable items to
one of these three locations: Baseline/Oman Road, Chenal Parkway, and Fairpark. An
awareness campaign is scheduled for the month of April. Currently, approximately thirty-five
percent (35%) of the cities residents recycle. The Chamber of Commerce is about to start
recycling and it addition plans to send out information to approximately two -thousand (2000)
people. Vice -Chair Wiedower noted that currently there is a cardboard recycling dumpster
located downtown, in the River Market area that has been very beneficial. Currently, it is picked
up once a week. Pick up of all recyelables must be cost effective. "Pay as you Throw Program"
was discussed. Currently, LR citizens are charged a mere two dollars and sen cents ($2.07),
monthly on their sewage bill.
Commissioner Jennings inquired what the CBC might be able to help and what particularly
should the CBC be promoting in the upcoming year. Ms. Glasgow thanked the CBC for the
recent letter generated by the CBC regarding recycling. It was noted that education is the prior' '.
goal. It was noted schools are typically interested in recycling. Ms. Glasgow noted it is a green
revolution, currently. The State of Arkansas has begun recycling paper and Kathy Webb is ....
helping to coordinate. Commissioner Warren inquired about schools, churches, and businesses
being added to the recycling program. Mr. Ron Low, noted, currently a way to mandate
recycling isn't in place. Ms. Glasgow offered to facilitate a tour of the recycling efforts. Ms.
Glasgow noted the presence of the CBC to the board if/when it goes to bid would be beneficial
and an optimal opportunity to express ideas and opinions. Requirement of the waste provider to
pursue additional recycling opportunities should be of primary concern. Commissioner Warren
noted in other places, the homeless people were hired to run a recycling center outside of grocery
stores; payment per vouchers for food. The key issue with any dumpster/recycling bin is it being
manned at all times. Prior advertisement was discussed noting the use of Day Break on a
Saturday morning and any other opportunity that presented itself to educate.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Per Treasurer: Balance in the account is $1,531.51.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES:
OLD BUSINESS:
Landscape Awards -Commissioner Bell noted she had two (2) individuals desiring an Eye of the
Beholder Award and inquired about the procedure for the award. Inquiry regarding the
procedure for compilation of the landscape award nominees. Commissioner Warren explained
both. Commissioner Jennings noted it was very helpful to take the list and actually drive to the
sites prior to the voting. Staff emailed the 2009 Landscape Award Nominee List out to all CBC.
Eye of the Beholder (Tatum)- no report. This award starts this month. Commissioner Jennings
noted he'd typically leaves a sign and gives the name and address to Commissioner Tatum so a
certificate can be generated and given.
Community Projects
City Hall Rear Entry Garden —no report.
I-630 Trees -Commissioner Jennings noted that he, Commissioner Dicker and Christy
Marvel, city staff had visited numerous sites along Interstate 630. A site has been chosen to
begin preliminary design work on. It is the area north side of the Interstate, east of Chester
Street. City staff will begin preliminary sketches as able.
Website (Lvnn)-Commissioner Warren noted the website contract needed to be signed and will
be sent to the City Attorneys office for review prior to the City Manager signage. Commissioner
Warren met with them and discussed the various changes and will bring samples for CBC to
review. It was mentioned the profile of Little Rock in the four seasons or perhaps morning,
noon, and night depending upon when the individual is viewing the site. Perhaps, include a
blooming schedule.
Library Exhibit- (Tatum) -Staff, Christy Marvel, was inquired about the CBC use of the display
i area in City Hall in May. Christy Marvel noted a decision hasn't been made yet but would let
the CBC know once it had. Fletcher Library is being considered for the month of June. The
library located off Baseline Road has no display case.
KLRB (Waiter)- Commissioner Jennings reported the KLRB was promoting the city wide clean
up. The follow-up letter will be sent out soon regarding the event. Four city parks are included
in this cleanup. Primary need is that of leadership, helping to organize the persons that work.
Adopt -A -Street- (Wiedower) Vice -chair Wiedower noted meet as scheduled.
Garden Show 2010-(Luten) —It was recommended a brochure would've been great to have at
the booth. There were four hundred and twenty-five (425) less individuals this year from last.
This event was successful and should be one of the endeavors the CBC takes upon in 2011.
Communications- (Cole)- (no report).
NEW BUSINESS:
Recycling Letter to Mayor- Commissioner Jennings noted the letter was scheduled to go out
soon.
Motion: Commissioner Warren made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Commissioner Luten seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Adjournment: 12:58 p.m.
LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION
723 We;t Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201-1427
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In addition, another duty of our commission is the responsibility for reviewing all commercial development plans
requesting variances to the required Landscape Ordinance in an effort to maintain a beautiful landscape for our city.
Both of these first two duties of the commission reflect concrete attempts to promote a city that cares, about its
environment. This environmental mandate as well as requests from city staff and city directors spurred the
commission to help organize and establish the Keep Little Rock Beautiful group in 2004 which promotes
beautification, litter control and recycling in our city.
The other two charter duties of our commission are to provide environmental policy and aesthetic improvement
guidelines to the Mayor and Board of Directors. Relative to these latter duties, CBC felt obligated to express our
concern and our position on promoting recycling in our city.
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issues. The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission sees the clear evidence of your commitment to these issues as
demonstrated by adding a recycling coordinator, initiatives with the median beautification projects and through the
organization of the Mayor's Sustainability Committee. Your efforts are appreciated and are making a positive impact
in our community!
should explore additional areas or options that would allow expanded recycling services beyond residential. An
option would be to do this in phases by adding the multi -unit housing and recycling at businesses. Another
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Again, we appreciate what you are doing for our city and your willingness to listen to us and other citizens regarding
this issue. And on behalf of the Little Rock City Beautiful Commission, thank you for your time and consideration of
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Robert Phelps, Director, Keep Arkansas Beautiful
Nash Abrams, Board Chair, Keep Little Rock Beautiful
Associated city staff. Planning and Development Department -Tony Bozynski, Dana Carney, Christy Marvel;
City Attorney Office -Beth Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney; Public Relations -Meg Matthews; City Manager -
Bruce Moore; Assistant City Manager -Brian Day
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Carrie M. Young
2017 Cumberland St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
March 12, 2010
Mark Stodola
Mayor and Board of Directors
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK
500 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Mayor and Board of Directors:
I am a long-time resident of our city, and I am writing to express my desire to serve on
the City Beautiful commission.
I have lived in the ward I area of Little Rock for 43 years. I would like the opportunity to
serve my fellow citizens on this commission to assist in the aesthetic of our community.
The urban area of Little Rock is forward moving in commercial and residential growth.
People are moving back into this area and I would like to see the city invest in the
aesthetic in such a way that it attracts investors and families to be a part of the modern
thinkers that keep our city beautiful.
Sine r ly,
Carrie AC Y
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Objective To serve as a commissioner on the City Beautiful Commission
Professional Administrative Assistant
Highlights • To perform all administrative and clerical duties for the operation of a regional office. To
assist the Regional director in the administrative support functions required for recruiting
and field training.
Customer Service Specialist
■ Produce medical prescription cards.
• Train new employees in my area.
• Provide leadership in absence of Manager.
• Setup queues via Internet.
• Investigate all call tracking.
• inventory.
Foodservice Mgr.\Facilities Mgr.\Asst. Air, Phoebes' House of Ministry
• Setup monthly menu.
• Establish work schedule for the workers.
• Supervise the upkeep of 17 buildings
• Organize routine maintenance of vents, HVAC, fans, painting, lawn and minor
repairs.
• Facilitator of daily living in Phoebes' House of Ministry.
Data Entry\Clerical Accounting
• Process incoming payments.
• Balance all batches for bank deposit.
• Transmit reports, and archive records more than a year old.
Skills • Certified in Microsoft Office 2007 • Microsoft PowerPoint
• Certified in Microsoft Windows 98 • Bell & Howell 6 pocket Inserter
• Certified in IBM Keypunch • Datacard 500/9000
• Microsoft Excel 2007 • 714XE UltraFolder,
• Microsoft Word 2007 • Docutech 6135 Xerox high speed printer.
• Canon Color Image Runner C2880,
Employment Administrative
History Assistant
Customer Service
Specialist
Foodservice & Facility
Mgr.
Data Entry\Clerical
Accounting
Education Diploma
Modern Woodmen of America, Little
01/03/2006 -
Rock, AR
Present
National Medical Health CardRX,
26 Harbor Park Drive
Port Washington, New York 11050
08/2002 - 04/2005
Total Outreach for Christ Ministries
3300 Asher Avenue, L. R„ AR 72204
11/89 - 02/2002
South Western Bell Telephone Co.
1111 W. Capitol Ave, L.R,, AR 72206
1974 -1988
Eliza Miller Sr. High School
West Helena, AR 72390
1966
References References are available on request.
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CITY OF LITTLE ROCK
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS QUESTIONNAIRI
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City Clerk
City Hall, Room 200
500 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Remember to include your self -identification form, and resume, as well as a letter addressed
to the Mayo, and Board of Directors expressing a desire to be considered. R6sumbs should be
limited to (2) pages and include a verifiable home address and phone number.
Please answer the following questions as completely as possible. For the purpose of making
recommendations and appointments, this information will be made available to the City Board of
Directors and the Chair of the respective Board or Commissions to which you are applying.
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are applying.
2) Why are you interested in serving on this Board or Commission?
3) What are your qualifications for serving on this Board or Commission?
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Board or Commission? If so, are you willing to make the full time
commitment?
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