CBC 09-02-2010THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION WILL HOLD ITS REGULAR MEETING AT 11:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 2, 2010, IN CURRAN HALL (615 E CAPITOL AVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201
CALL TO ORDER: STEVE
ROLL CALL: CHRISTY / DANA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: AUGUST 5, 2010
• VARIANCE REQUEST:
• INTRODUCTION OF GUEST:
TREASURER'S REPORT:
• EXPENSES REPORT BETSY
COMMITTEE REPORT: UPDATES
• LANDSCAPE AWARDS: LINDA / JENNIE / STEVE
o PLAQUE PICTURE APPROVAL
o AWARD WINNERS- 3 RECEPENTS
o LOGISTICS- FOR PRESENTATION (OCTOBER 19,2010)
■ ROSES
■ MEETING AREA (RECEPTION)
■ BANNER
• EYE OF THE BEHOLDER (SIGNS)
• COMMUNITY PROJECTS
o 1-630 TREES (COMMITTEE REVIEW UPDATE)
• PUBLIC REALATIONS
o WEBSITE
o LIBRARY EXHIBIT/ HISTORY EXHIBIT
• KLRB (UPDATE) (4th Wed / Noon)
• ADOPT -A -STREET COODINATORS
• INFORMATION / COMMUNICATION
• AWARDS COMMITTEE REVIEW ( UPDATE)
NEW BUSINESS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• NEXT MEETING-THURSDAY,OCTOBER 7, 2010
• LITTER PICK UP — SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 11T" (8:30AM)
WALTER/CHRISTY/HERB/STEVE
LYNN
KAY / BETSY
BILL / WALTER
BILL / HERB
JENNIE
BILL / JENNIE / LYNN
STEVE / CHRISTY
ADJOURNMENT
LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
C 0 M M I s s 10 N
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, September 2nd, 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 Wiedower
Linda Bell
none
Lynn Warren
Betsy Luten
Kay Tatum
Jennie Cole
Carrie Young
ALSO PRESENT: Dana Carney, Zoning & 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 of Little Rock
Bob Brown, Prior City of Little Rock Employee
Shirley Brown, wife of Mr. Brown
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion: Commissioner Dicker made a motion to accept the CBC minutes with changes noted.
Second: Commissioner Warren 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 has been contacted yet has yet to provide staff with additional
information staff
recommends the item be deferred.
Motion: Commissioner Dicker made a motion to defer the item another month; however, to be
withdrawn
should the applicant not address the issues needed by city staff.
Second: Chair Homeyer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Per Betsy Luten
The treasurer reported a balance of $1,491.01. Ms. Luten noted she'd left numerous inquiries
with the secretary, Ms. Venita Harris, for a balance of the city CBC account; yet, still hasn't
received a response. City staff noted they too, would inquire.
Motion: Commissioner Cole made a motion to accept the expense report.
Second: Commissioner Tatum seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Memorial Ceremony for Mr. Bob Brown commenced.
OLD BUSINESS:
Landscape Awards -(Cole, Bell, Homeyer)-Commissioner Warren and Vice -chair Wiedower
presented the 2010 options for the photo to be added to the award. City staff presented the 2010
CBC Landscape Award Nominees per a PowerPoint presentation. The three (3) sites were the
2010 Awardees:
Baldwin & Shell
The Heights Promenade
Izzy's Restaurant
City staff will get the names and addresses to Chair Homeyer so an award letter can be sent out
to the awardees. The CBC banner will need to be located and brought to the ceremony. Meg
Matthews noted the CBC could use a videographer for footage of the winning sites. It was
agreed that would be a great idea. Commissioner Cole noted the City of Little Rock would be
billed for the cake eaten today.
Eve of the Beholder (Tatum)- Signage can be discussed at next months meeting but $173.48
would purchase more signage, if needed.
Community Proiects
City Hall Rear Entry Garden —no report.
I-630 Trees -City staff noted that a meeting with the city urban forester had commenced
and suggested a sub -committee meet with city staff to move forward on the plan(s).
Website (Lynn) -no report.
Library Exhibit- (Luten)-Exhibit is at Fletcher Library currently, Bowman Library in October,
Fletcher Library in November, and Terry Library in December.
KLRB (Walter)- Commissioner Jennings noted the cigarette butt cans had been placed in the
River Market area. They are compiling a list of the worst streets from the Litter Index, finalizing
the report now. Should anyone want additional information contact Commissioner Jennings.
Adopt -A -Street (Wiedower)- Vice -Chair Wiedower noted he would send out a reminder email
about Saturday's pick-up. Commissioner Jennings plans to work on the Adopt -A -Street goals
this year.
Garden Show 2010:(Luten)_—It was noted the garden show should be on the agenda soon.
Discussion should commence regarding the cost versus the impact.
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:
Appointed commissioners will submit a slate of officers for 2011 at next months meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Warren made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Vice -Chair Wiedower seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Adjournment: 1:30 p.m.
LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
C 0 M M is s 10 N
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, September 2nd, 2010,
at 11:30 a.m. at Curran Hall. Chair Homeyer called the meeting to order.
Steve Homeyer
Walter Jennings
Herb Dicker
Bill Wiedower
Linda Bell
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Lynn Warren
Betsy Luten
Kay Tatum
Jennie Cole
Carrie Young
ALSO PRESENT: Dana Carney, Zoning & 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 of Little Rock
Bob Brown, Prior City of Little Rock Employ
Shirley Brown, wife of Mr. Brown i
Motion: Commissioner Dicker made a motion to accept the CBC minutes with changes noted.
Second: Commissioner Warren seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. I -OLD BUSINESS: C.B.C. CASE NO. 615: OLD HAVERTY'S BUILDING
Staff noted the applicant has been contacted yet has yet to provide staff with additional "Z
information staff
recommends the item be deferred.
Motion: Commissioner Dicker made a motion to defer the item another month; however, to be
withdrawn
should the applicant not address the issues needed by city staff.
Second: Chair Homeyer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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TREASURER'S REPORT: Per Betsy Luten
The treasurer reported a balance of $1,491.01. Ms. Luten noted she'd left numerous inquiries
with the secretary, Ms. Venita Harris, for a balance of the city CBC account; yet, still hasn't
received a response. City staff noted they too, would inquire.
Motion: Commissioner Cole made a motion to accept the expense report.
Second: Commissioner Tatum seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
MeXrial Ceremony for Mr. Bob Brown commenced.
OLD BUSINESS:
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Landscant4,Lwards-(Cole, Bell, Homeyer)-Commissioner Warren and Vice -chair Wiedower
presented the 2010 options for the photo to be added to the award. City staff presented the 2010
CBC Landscape Award Nominees per a PowerPoint presentation. The three (3) sites were the
2010 Awardees:
Baldwin & Shell
The Heights Promenade
Izzy's Restaurant
City staff will get the names and addresses to Chair Homeyer so an award letter can be sent out
to the awardees. The CBC banner will need to be located and brought to the ceremony. Meg
Matthews noted the CBC could use a videographer for footage of the winning sites. It was
agreed that would be a great idea. Commissioner Cole noted the City of Little Rock would be
billed for the cake eaten today.
Eye of the Beholder (Tatum)- Signage can be discussed at next months meeting but $173.48
would purchase more signage, if needed.
Community Projects
City Hall Rear Entry Garden —no report.
1-630 Trees -City staff noted that a meeting with the city urban forester had commenced
and suggested a sub -committee meet with city staff to move forward on the plan(s).
Website (Lynn) no report. /'NA�j %i-0 '411 CIA Cy <E 1`04
Library Exhibit- (Luten) Exhibit is at Fletcher Library currently, Bowman Library in October,
Fletcher Library in November, and Terry Library in December.
KLRB OLalter)- Commissioner Jennings noted the cigarette butt cans had been placed in the
River Market area. They are compiling a list of the worst streets from the Litter Index, finalizing
the report now. Should anyone want additional information contact Commissioner Jennings.
Adopt -A -Street (Wiedower)- Vice -Chair Wiedower noted he would send out a reminder email
about Saturday's pick-up. Commissioner Jennings plans to work on the Adopt -A -Street goals
this year.
Garden Show 2010-iLutenl_—It was noted the garden show should be on the agenda soon.
Discussion should commence regarding the cost versus the impact.
Communications- (Cole)- Commissioner Cole will meet with Meg Matthews for the landscape
awards, and public relations.
Awards Committee-(Wiedower, Warren.und Cole- he awards committee presented their
findings on the various awards. City Staff, C., '1*st� Marvel, presented an example of the stone
for the Polish the Rock Award, there are t. sto s remaining at Custom Trophies. Discussion
commenced on the various awards; mo follow.
NEW BUSINESS:
Appointed commissioners will submit a slate of officers for 2011 at next months meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Warren made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Vice -Chair Wiedower seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Adjournment: 1:30 p.m.
LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
C 0 M M Is s 10 N,
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, September 2nd, 2010,
at 11:30 a.m. at Curran Hall. Chair Homeyer called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Homeyer
Lynn Warren
Walter Jennings
Betsy Luten
Herb Dicker
Kay Tatum
Bill Wiedower
Jennie Cole
Linda Bell
Carrie Young
MEMBERS ABSENT: none
ALSO PRESENT: Dana Carney, Zoning & 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 of Little Rock
Bob Brown, Prior City of Little Rock Employee
Shirley Brown, wife of Mr. Brown
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion: Commissioner Dicker made a motion to accept the CBC minutes with changes noted.
Second: Commissioner Warren 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 has been contacted yet has yet to provide staff with additional
information staff
recommends the item be deferred.
Motion: Commissioner Dicker made a motion to defer the item another month; however, to be
withdrawn
should the applicant not address the issues needed by city staff.
Second: Chair Homeyer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Per Betsy Luten
The treasurer reported a balance of $1,491.01. Ms. Luten noted she'd left numerous inquiries
with the secretary, Ms. Venita Harris, for a balance of the city CBC account: yet, still hasn't
received a response. City staff noted they too, would inquire.
Motion: Commissioner Cole made a motion to accept the expense report.
Second: Commissioner Tatum seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Recognition Ceremony for Mr. Bob Brown commenced.
OLD BUSINESS:
Landscape Awards -(Cole, Bell, Homeyer)-Commissioner Warren and Vice -chair Wiedower
presented the 2010 options for the photo to be added to the award. City staff presented the 2010
CBC Landscape Award Nominees per a PowerPoint presentation. The three (3) sites were the
2010 Awardees:
Baldwin & Shell
The Heights Promenade
Izzy's Restaurant
City staff will get the names and addresses to Chair Homeyer so an award letter can be sent out
to the awardees. The CBC banner will need to be located and brought to the ceremony. Meg
Matthews noted the CBC could use a videographer for footage of the winning sites. It was
agreed that would be a great idea. Commissioner Cole noted the City of Little Rock would be
billed for the cake eaten today.
Eye of the Beholder (Tatum)- Signage can be discussed at next months meeting but $173.48
would purchase more signage, if needed.
Community Projects
City Hall Rear Entry Garden —no report.
I-630 Trees -City staff noted that a meeting with the city urban forester had commenced
and suggested a sub -committee meet with city staff to move forward on the plan(s).
Website (Lynn) -All website information was sent to Aristotle by mid -August awaiting on
website developer.
Library Exhibit- (Listen) -Exhibit is at Fletcher Library currently, Bowman Library in October,
Fletcher Library in November, and Terry Library in December.
KLRB (Walter)- Commissioner Jennings noted the cigarette butt cans had been placed in the
River Market area, They are compiling a list of the worst streets from the Litter Index, finalizing
the report now. Should anyone want additional information contact Commissioner Jennings.
Adopt -A -Street (Wiedower)- Vice -Chair Wiedower noted he would send out a reminder email
about Saturday's pick-up. Commissioner Jennings plans to work on the Adopt -A -Street goals
this year.
Garden Show 2010-(!�y�ten —It was noted the garden show should be on the agenda soon.
Discussion should commence regarding the cost versus the impact.
Communications- (Cole)- Commissioner Cole will meet with Meg Matthews for the landscape
awards, and public relations.
Awards Committee-(Wiedower. Warren, and Cole) -no report.
NEW BUSINESS:
Appointed commissioners will submit a slate of officers for 2011 at next months meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Warren made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Vice -Chair Wiedower seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Adjournment: 1:30 p.m.