CBC 08-05-2010LITTLE ROCK
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CITY BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, August 05, 2010, at
11:30 a.m. at Curran Hall. Chair Homeyer called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steve Homeyer
Walter Jennings
Herb Dicker
Bill Wiedowe
Jennie Cole .�
Linda Bell
Carrie Young
Lynn Warren
Betsy Luten
Kay Tatum
ALSO PRESENT: 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 Tatum made a motion to accept the CBC minutes with changes noted.
Second: Commissioner Dicker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 1-OLD BUSINESS: C.B.C. CASE NO. 615: OLD HAVERTY'S BUILDING
Staff noted the applicant had been contacted and did not have a landscape plan ready for review;
therefore,
City staff recommends deferral of the item until the September 2°d, 2010 meeting.
Motion: Vice -chair Wiedower made a motion to defer the item until next months CBC meeting.
Second: Commissioner Warren seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Per Betsy Luten
The treasurer data was accidentally left at home; however, the only bill that came in this month
has for one CBC badge, equaling less than $10.00.
Motion: Commissioner Cole made a motion to accept the expense report.
Second: Commissioner Tatum seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES:
OLD BUSINESS:
Landscape Awards -(Cole, Bell, Homeyer)-Commissioner Cole noted the CBC had made the
front page of the "Daily Record" newspaper on Friday, July the 16th, 2010. Copies were
distributed to those in interest. The press conference was quite successful and was also
mentioned on Channel four (4). Chair Homeyer feels like inviting Mr. Bob Brown, prior Plans
Development Administrator for the City of Little Rock to the next CBC meeting, for all the new
members to meet. It was discussed that cake and beverages could be ordered at the Community
Bakery, approximate servings of sixteen (16) people. Commissioner Cole noted upon hearing
from staff, Christy Marvel, of his planned attendance, the order would be made.
Discussion commenced on the expense and need for refreshments at this years award ceremony.
Due to the economic situation it was decided not to include such this year. Commissioner
Warren noted that reserving some seating for those awardees in the Boardroom, front row seat,
worked optimally the past few years. Commissioner Warren also noted the photo for the award
poster(s) will need voted upon at the September CBC meeting.
Eve of the Beholder (Tatum)- Vice -chair Wiedower noted intentions of printing more
certificates for the CBC. Chair Homeyer noted intentions of pricing yard signage and reporting
the findings to the CBC. Commissioner Jennings noted he'd rewarded one home with signage
recently.
Community Projects
City Hall Rear Entry Garden —no report.
` I-630 Trees -Plans Development Administrator, Christy Marvel, presented a schematic
drawing for the Interstate(s) tree planting plan. Discussion commenced and a meeting to finalize
some issues is needed prior to the submission to the Arkansas Highway Department for review.
The committee will meet and discuss the next steps needed in the process. Ms. Marvel will be
meeting with the City of Little Rock's Urban Forester, Mr. Robbie Hudson regarding tree and
plant types.
Website (Lynn) -no report.
Library Exhibit- (Tatum) -Exhibit is resting this month.
KLRB (Walter)- Commissioner Jennings noted volunteers were needed this upcoming Saturday
for help with a litter survey. Volunteers are meeting at the Hinton Center on 12t' Street at 8:30
a.m., it is expected to be completed by noon.
Adopt -A -Street (Wiedower)- Due to the holiday weekend, the pick-up is to meet on Saturday,
September the I 11h at the same location.
Commissioner Tatum had to leave the meeting.
Garden Show 2010-(Lutenl—no report.
Communications- (Cole)- Commissioner Cole will meet with Meg Matthews for the landscape
awards, and public relations.
Awards Committee-(Wiedower, Warren, and Cole) -The awards committee presented their
findings on the various awards. City Staff, Christy Marvel, presented an example of the stone
for the Polish the Rock Award, there are three stones remaining at Custom Trophies. Discussion
commenced on the various awards; more to follow.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion: Commissioner Dicker made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Vice -Chair Wiedower seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Adjournment: 12:55 p.m.
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Planning
723 West Markham Street Zoning an
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6363 Subdivision
August 16, 2010
Linda Bell
608 Beckwood
Little Rock, AR 72205
Re: City Beautiful Commission absences
Dear Ms. Bell:
I have been informed that attendance records for the City Beautiful Commission show
that you have missed three (3) scheduled Commission meetings thus far in 2010. The
dates of your absences were June 3, July 1 and August 5, 2010. The Code of Ordinances
of the City of Little Rock states a member of a Board or Commission shall be removed if
that member misses more than twenty-five (25) percent of the meetings scheduled in a
year or more than three (3) consecutive meetings.
This letter is being sent to inform you of the Code provision and your attendance record.
To maintain your position on the Commission, it is necessary that you attend all of the
remaining meetings scheduled in 2010.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 371-6817 or at dcarmeyowlittlerock.org.
Sincerely,
Dana Carney
Zoning and Subdivision Manager
cc: Tony Bozynski, Director of Planning and Development
CBC attendance file
Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator