CBC 05-01-2008LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
Coy+uissION,
MEETING NOTICE
MAY 2008
THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION WILL HOLD ITS REGULAR MEETING AT 1 1 :30 A.M. ON
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008, IN THE SISTER CITIES CONFERENCE ROOM ON THE SECOND
FLOOR OF CITY HALL.
AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Open Public Hearing
Treasurer's Report
Committee Reports: Updates
■ Landscape Awards (Nominations open May -Aug)
■ Eye of the Beholder (EOB)
■ Community Projects
■ City Hall Rear Entry Garden
W 1-630 Trees
■ Public Relations
■ Website
■ CBC Display Exhibit
■ KLRB
■ Adopt -A -Street Coordinator
Old Business:
Lynn
Christy
April 3, 2008
NONE
Debra
Jennie
Debra / Steve
Lynn / Steve
Walter / Jessica / Christy
Lynn
Lynn / Kay
Walter / Jessica
Jessica / Bill
■ MacArthur Park update Kay / May 9th MacPark Run 7pm
■ 2008 Action Plan — Revised Lynn
• CBC Expense procedures
■ Former commissioners -Appreciation event Lynn/ June 5`h, July 10`h or August 7th
New Business: Lynn/Christy
■ Information on upcoming landscape variance requests by city staff
Announcements: Lynn
Next Meeting — Thursday, June 5th • Litter Pickup — Saturday, July 121h (Meet at 8:30 am)
`-' Adjournment
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LITTLE ROCK
CITY BEAUTWUL
COMMISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, May the 1" 2008, at
11:30 a.m. in the Sister Cities Conference Room on the second floor of City Hall. Chair Lynn
Warren called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Lynn Warren
Debra Redding
Kay Tatum
Bill Weidower
vacancy
Steve Homeyer
Jennie Cole
Walter Jennings
Jessica Watts
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 Jennings made a motion to approve the minutes with all changes noted.
Second: Commissioner Redding seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Per Debra Redding, Treasurer:
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Treasurer's Report
05-01-2008
Beginning Balance as of March 22, 2008
Credits
Debits
Interest on Account .31
Total credits $ 0.31
Check # 1145 Community Bakery $106.22
Check # 1146 Mizzell Signs $193.50
Total debits $299.72
$3,689.02
$3,689.33
S3,389.61
j Ending Bank Balance as of April 22" , 2008 $3,389.61
COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES:
Landscape Awards -Commissioner Cole noted that she had a few ideas regarding the awards
and attempt to make contact with the Board of Directors to get their input on potential sites to
nominate. Chair Warren reminded the group that last year, we agreed to limit nominations to
sites that had not won in the past five (5) years. Deputy City Attorney, Beth Carpenter, noted
that unless those perimeters were on the publication and distributed material then it should be
done next year.
Eye of the Beholder Debra - Vice -chair Homeyer continues to investigate options for
signage. Vice -chair Homeyer plans to bring samples of the signage options to the next meeting.
Future Pro'ects
City Hall Rear Entry Garden — Chair Warren noted that she intended to discuss the
plaque options for the water feature with Mr. Tony Bozynski, Director for the Planning &
Development Department. The CBC would need to submit a proposed plaque to Mr. Tony
Bozynski for approval with the City Manager's Office. Once approved, the CBC can proceed
with the plaque. Vice -chair Homeyer noted that he was still working on both the irrigation and
the final plants for the water feature location. Chair Warren noted that once the plants and
irrigation were working that she would then begin working on a Media day for dedication. Scott
Carter, Public Relations coordinator for the City of Little Rock will be able to help the CBC with
the coordination of this event.
I-630 Trees -no report.
PR-Website- Chair Warren noted that she'd recently added a link to the Little Rock City
Beautiful Commission website for a group called Our Earth at www.ourearkh.per their
request. Chair Warren noted that she visited the site prior to its addition and it seemed an
acceptable site.
KLRB- Commissioner Jennings updated the CBC on some of the ongoing projects of the KLRB.
2008 Garden Show Bootle- The garden show synopsis was very successful. Chair Warren noted
that she'd like to get copies of the pictures from the 2008 Garden Show uploaded to the CBC
website, and asked if anyone had photos to send them to her.
Adapt -A -Street Coordinator -it was noted that more than one person should have the pick up
litter equipment in case, one individual is unable to be in attendance. Commissioner Wiedower
and Commissioner Watts split the supplies (vests, trash bags, and pick-up tools).
OLD BUSINESS:
Macarthur Park Update- Commissioner Tatum updated the CBC regarding the progress of
their primary project. Commissioner Tatum also noted the Mac Park Run scheduled for May the
9th at 7 pm. Commissioner Tatum encourages any/all to participate if able.
2008 Action Plan-Revised-
CBC Expense Procedures -Chair Warren handed out a revised expense sheet for 2008.
Chair Warren met with the Planning & Development Department Director, Mr. Tony Bozynski
and Administrative Assistant, Venita Young regarding current condition and future procedure.
Because of the large printing expense for the Garden Show which the city paid for out of CBC's
budget, CBC agreed (which was approved at the April meeting) to purchase the new, recycleable
EOB signs out of the CBC checking account. The EOB signs came to a total of $688.01 payable
to Oxford Graphics. In addition, the City would like the CBC to cover personal expenses such as
the CBC logo shirts, appreciation certificates, frames, etc. CBC agreed and reimbursed the CBC
city account for the expense of $98.40 for the CBC logo shirts for new members. Expenses that
directly benefit the community such as community award programs could be paid with the CBC
city funds.
Former Commissioners -Appreciation Event- Chair Warren noted three potential dates for the
appreciation event which are June the 51h, July the 1 oth, or August 7th. Chair Warren contacted
all of the awardees to see which date would be optimal for the event and so far, it appears that
June 51h might work the best. After the meeting Chair Warren will check with the City
Manager's office to see if the conference room is available at 11:00 a.m. to meet prior to the June
meeting.
Landscape Ordinance Update City staff noted that we've begun to review the noted changes
from the City Beautiful Commission's review.
NEW BUSINESS:
Information on upcoming landscape variance re nests by city staff none to date.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Litter Pickup -Saturday, May 3rd (meet at 8:30 am)
Next Meeting -Thursday, June 5th
Motion: Commissioner Homeyer made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Commissioner Weidower seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Adjournment: 12:30 p.m.