CBC 09-29-2008City of Little Rock
Office of the City Hall - 200
City Clerk 500 W. Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1429
Phone: (501) 371-6803
MEMORANDUM
TO: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CONTACT PERSON
Americans with Disabilities Act Citizen's Grievance Committee
Arkansas Museum of Discovery
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Community Housing Advisory Board
Commission on Children Youth and Families
Little Rock Historic District Commission
MacArthur Military History Museum Commission
Little Rock Sanitary Sewer Committee
Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors
DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
SUBJ: APPOINTMENTS FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETING
Please find enclosed a copy of Resolution 12,763 which reflects appointments and
reappointments to various Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Also enclosed is an updated
copy of the Commission's member list. The respective appointments with expiration dates, term
status, and resolution numbers are included. All of the applicants will be notified by letter from
the Mayor's Office of their new appointments.
Please call 244-5494 with any changes or corrections that are not current with the information
you have on file for your members.
Tha k you.
RESOLUTION NO.12,763
A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
BE RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The following named person(s) are herby appointed as members of the
following Boards and Commissions:
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CITIZEN'S GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE:
Joseph A. Banken, appointed to serve as a service provider, replacing John M. Wyrick, said
unexpired term expiring on July 6, 2011.
Jacqueline Long, appointed to serve as a disabled representative, replacing Allene Higgins,
said unexpired term expiring on July 6, 2011.
ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY:
Eric McDuff e, appointed to serve an unexpired term ending on December 31, 2008.
Laura Shue, appointed to serve an unexpired term ending on December 31, 2009.
LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Benjamin D. Jackson, appointed to serve the unexpired term left vacant by the resignation of
Jessica Watts, said term expiring October 19, 2009.
Lee Anne Overall, appointed to serve a full three-year term as an At -Large representative,
filling the position left vacant when Lynn Mittelstaedt Warren was appointed to serve in the architect
position of John Beneke on February 26, 2008, said term expiring October 19, 2011.
COMMISSION ON CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES:
Pursuant to Ordinance 19,902 (01-08-08) the Commission on Children Youth and Families was
restructured.
Lynn M. Lincoln, appointed to serve a full three-year At -Large term, said term expiring on
May 31, 2012.
Angela McFadden, appointed to serve a full three-year At -Large term, said term expiring on
May 31, 2012.
Patricia A. Wilkerson, appointed to serve a full three-year At -Large term, said term expirinp,
on May 31, 2012.
CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
Name 1st Appointed Expiration Date Term Status Resolutions)
Jennie Cole 08-28-07 10-19-10 1st Term 12,569
(At -Large)
332 North Ridge Road
Little Rock, AR 72207
HOME: 666-6250
Ccole6250@att.net
Steve Homeyer 11-06-06 10-19-09 1st Term 12,385
(At -Large — Vice Chair)
25 Butterfly Cove
Little Rock, AR 72210
HOME: 224-9507
WORK: 224-9507
shomeye r("wb-e l l . net
Benjamin D. Jackson 09-16-08 10-19-09 Unexp Term 12,763
(At -Large)
11810 Pleasant Ridge Road
Apartment 204
Little Rock, AR 72223
HOME: 230-0967
b'ackson mws w.com
Walter Jennings 12-11-07 10-19-08 1st Term 12,619 "
(At -Large)
3123 Montrose Drive
Little Rock, AR 72212
PHONE: 224-9565
WalterJennin s @Xrodigy.net
Lee Anne Overall 09-16-08 10-19-11 1st Term 12,763
(At -Large)
5519 Evergreen Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
PHONE: 258-5122
L.Overall(coincast.net
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CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION (cont.)
Name
Debra Redding, Treasurer
(At -Large)
14704 Ridgewood Drive
Little Rock, AR 72211
PHONE: 804-9750
debreddingCo
lhotmail.com
1st Appointed
02-13-07
Kay Tatum 12-11-07
(At -Large)
1010 So. Scott Street
Little Rock, AR 72202-3824
PHONE: 375-5197
Kay.tatumayahoo.com
Lynn Mittelstaedt Warren
(architect)
5617 "C' Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
PHONE: 664-0411
WORK: 682-6937
I, aroo il.com
Ex airatiott Date
10-19-09
10-19-10
Term Status Resolutions)
1 st Term 12,442
1" Term 12,619
02-26-08 10-19-08 Unexp Term 12,658
05-20-08 10-19-08 Unexp Term 12,703
(Appointed to rill Jolt Beneke's Architect Postioit)
William Wiedower 02-26-08
(Architect)
319 President Clinton Ave; Ste 201
Little Rock, AR 72201
HOME: 707-0115
BJ Wyrick 01-16-07
(Ex-offccio Member)
11001 Alexander Rd.
Mabelvale, AR 72103
PHONE: 455-4701
10-19-10
12-31-08
l st Term
1" Term
12,658
12,422
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Board of Directors Communication
*** AMENDED PACKET ***
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM: BRUCE T. MOORE, CITY MANAG {
RE: BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
Attached are letters, applications, and resumes from citizens who wish to be considered for
appointments or reappointments to the following Board and/or Commission:
American With Disabilities Act Citizen's Grievance Committee 2 Positions
*Arkansas Museum of Discovery Board of Trustees 2 Positions
*Little Rock City Beautiful Commission 3 Positions
*Little Rock Civil Service Commission 1 Position
*Commission on Children Youth and Families 3 Positions
Little Rock Community Housing Advisory Board 1 Position
Little Rock Historic District Commission 1 Position
Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals 1 Position
MacArthur Military history Museum Commission 1 Position
*Little Rock Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission 4 Positions
Little Rock River Market District Design Review Committee 1 Position
Little Rock Sanitary Sewer Committee 1 Position
*Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors 1 Position
* Indicates change from original packet
City of Little Rock, Arkansas
CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
NUMBER OF MEMBERS: Nine
LENGTH OF TERMS: Three Years
POSITIONS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR APPOINTMENT: Three
NAME DATE FIRST EXPIRATION STATUS
APPOINTED DATE OF TERMS(S)
John Beneke 07-02-02 10-19-08 2°a Term
(Landscape Architect —Ward 3) —An At -large position should be filled
(Resigned March 2008)
Lynn Mittelstaedt Warren 02-26-08 10-19-08 Unexp Term
(Architect - Appointed to fill John Beneke's Architect Postion)
(Resigned 09-09-08)
Jessica L. Watts 02-13-07 10-19-09 1s` Term
(At -Large)
(Resigned 09-09-08)
QUALIFICATIONS: 2 Positions — At -Large Member
1 Position - Civil Engineer, Urban Planner, Registered
Architect, or Registered Landscape Architect
BACKGROUND MATERIAL ATTACHED:
Letters, resumes and questionnaires from the following individual requesting appointment:
At -Large Applicants
Benjamin D. Jackson — Ward 5
Derek Harris — Ward 1
Lee Anne Overall — Ward 3
JOHN K. BAKER
W. CHRISTOPHER BARRIER
SHERRY P. BARTLEY
STEVE BAUMAN
R. T. BEARD, III
C. DOUGLAS BUFORD, JR.
BURNIE BURNERIo
FREDERICK K. CAMPBELL'
MICHELLE H. CAULEY
CHARLES B. CLIETT, JR.-
KEN COOK
ELISABETH S. DELARGY'a
DOAK FOSTER'
BYRON FREELAND
ALLAN GATES'
KATHLYN GRAVES
HAROLD W. HAM LIN
JEFFREY W. HATFIELD
L. KYLE HEFFLEY
DONALD H. HENRY
M. SAMUEL JONES III
JOHN ALAN LEWIS
WALTER E. MAY
LANCE R. MILLER
STUART P. MILLER
T. ARK MONROE, III'
MARSHALL S. NEY
ANNE S. PARKER
LARRY PARKS1O
LYN P. PRUITT
CHRISTOPHER T. ROGERS
JEFFREY L. SINGLETON
DERRICK W. SMITH'
STAN D. SMITH
MARCELLAJ.TAYLOR
JEFFREY THOMAS'
NICHOLAS THOMPSON'
WILLIAM H.L. WOODYARD, III, P.A.
WALTER G. WRIGHT, JR.
LEIGH ANNE YEARGAN
MITCHELL 11 WILLIAMS
425 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE, SUITE 1800
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-3525
TELEPHONE 501-688-8800
FAX 501-688-8807
WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL
501-688-8887
Mayor Mark Stodola
City of Little Rock Board of Directors
500 W. Markham Street, Room 200
July 23, 2008
TRAV BAXTER
DAWN D. BICKER
°DELENA C. HURST
COURTNEY C. CROUCH, III
7JENNY T. GARRETT
JOHN K. HARRIMAN
BEN D. JACKSON
MARGARET A. JOHNSTON
TONYJUNEAU
JENNIFER R. PIERCE
CRISTINA SAN ROMAN
JEFFREY L. SPILLYARDS
ZACHARY T. STEADMAN
aJAMIE METZ SWEENEY
MARY CATHERINE WOOD
OF COUNSEL
JOSEPH W. GELZINE
'HERMANN WESTER
'H. MAURICE MITCHELL
JOHN S. SELIG
JEAN D. STOCKBURGER
RICHARD A. WILLIAMS
COUNSEL
°HEATHER M. BELL
JEFFREY H. DIXON
°JILL GRIMSLEY DREWYOR
2ANTON L. JANIK, JR.
12BRUCE MCCANDLESS III
TODD L. NEWTON
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I would like to submit my name as an applicant for the available At -Large Fositiq wi h �p
the Little Rock City Beautiful Commission. As a native of Searcy, Arkansas, and a studer�at e
University of Arkansas, I have been involved in various community organizations relg d o �;
improving the landscape of those communities, including Adopt -a -Highway and envirorltr'rien al T
fun -runs. Many of the jobs I held as a youth were related to landscaping and painting, positidns
which reflected my interest in improving the aesthetic and environmental quality of those
communities I lived in. It has always been my opinion that these qualities are extremely crucial
to the effective economic and social development of any community, and represent the "first
impression" of our great city for all visitors, both individual and corporate.
Upon obtaining my degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law, I moved to
Little Rock to become an attorney with Mitchell Williams Law Firm. An important part of my
education and practice involves policy review, interpretation, drafting and development.
Additionally, a great deal of my time is devoted to public relations, both as an advocate for my
clients and the community at large. As such, I would like the opportunity to be a part of, and
contribute to, the City Beautiful Commission. I believe that my abilities and enthusiasm would
be put to excellent use in this organization, and ask that you give me the opportunity to assist the
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission as an At -Large Member.
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. I Attorneys at Law
Little Rock • Rogers • Austin I Mitchel 1W111iamsLaW.com
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS QUESTIONNAIRE
Complete this questionnaire, along with a letter of intent addressed to the Mayor, and a
copy of your resume (please limit your resume to 2 pages, please include home address).
Return completed information to the City Clerks Office (244-5494) by the designated
deadline date: 500 West Markham -Room 200; Little Rock, AR 72201.
Please answer the following questions as completely as possible. This information will be
made available to the City Board of Directors and the Chair of the respective Board or
Commissions that you are applying, for the purposes of making recommendations and
appointments.
Name of Board or Commission which you are applying:
1) Outline the purpose or mission of the Board or Commission for which you are applying.
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To the Honorable Mayor Stodola and Distinguished Board o ity Directors,
"Service is the rent we pay to be living. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time. "
- quote by Marian Wright Edelman
It is with great pleasure that I , Derek Harris, submit my name for consideration for the following City of
Little Rock Board and Commission vacancies;
■ City Beautiful Commission (At Large Position)
■ Housing Board of Adjustment (At Large Position)
• LR Community Housing Advisory Board (2 Positions: For Profit Corp / Real Estate -related Business)
• LR Racial & Cultural Diversity Commission (At Large Position)
As a 41 year resident of the City of Little Rock, I bring a denizen's perspective as well as one of an
experienced business owner and professional. I've been educated through the Little Rock Public School
System and attended both the University of Arkansas -Fayetteville and UALR. My background has been in
Architecture, Construction and Transportation. Over the years, I have been involved as a member of the
Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Partnership, serving on various committees. Over
the last 20 years, I've founded 2 transportation businesses here and know our region's and our city's
`eography better than most.
Currently, I serve a growing list of clients as an independent Home Improvement Consultant. I am also
employed by Hanke Brothers of Arkansas as a sales representative.
I believe I am an ideal candidate for either of these vacancies not only because of my personal and
professional experience, but because my approach to public service is that of a "servant -leader". Quite
frankly, I believe, the best way to lead and accomplish great things is to provide great service to others.
In my capacity as a board member and/or commissioner, I hope to contribute to the tremendous progress our
city has made over the last few years. Attached, please find my resume and position questionnaires.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Derek L. Harris
Derek Lamar Haris
P.O. Box 274 derek za media.com
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 501.612-1181 Cell
Summary of Dynamic, Versatile Leader: Described by associates as creative, self -motivated, multi -faceted and with
Qualifications great vision. Experienced in leading several organizations and teams. Conceptualized and developed several
successful business ventures and coordinated other projects through an effective servant -leadership style.
Effective, Seasoned Management Professional• Able to conceive and articulate the vision of others well;
Communicate new initiatives; and Provide overall direction. Strong ability to analyze project outcome and
implement strategy and tactics for maximum results. Characterized by associates and subordinates alike, as
consistently fair, organized and professional with high standards and an excellent work ethic.
Resourceful, Sales & Marketing Professional• An innovative, out -of -the box thinker with a keen sales &
marketing acumen. Experienced in marketing research providing in-depth Product, Promotion, Placement and
Pricing data. Able to find and influence decision makers through effectively communicated and marketed ideas.
Firmly established in the business community with a database of contacts and clients nationwide.
❑ 2007—Current Hanke Brothers (Hot Springs, AR)
Professional Home Improvement Sales Consultant
Experience ■ Consult existing clients on home improvement issues; Recommend proper product and services to clients and
prospects in 68 counties throughout the Arkansas and parts of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
■ Measure and estimate residential and commercial jobs; prepare written work orders, produce sketches and line
drawings for installation department
❑ 1996-2007 MaxAmend Corporation (Little Rock, AR)
Resident and General Manager
■ Founded and operated this small transportation and logistics company servicing companies in 42 states from
clients based throughout the Mid South and Mid Western United States.
■ Worked in every aspect of the business and in every capacity including; Freight Broker, Sales & Marketing,
Dispatch & Operations, Accounting, Administration and Delivery Driver.
■ Increased Annual Sales Revenues 1200% from first year of operation, effectively improving cash flow, while
maintaining a debt to income ratio of less than 18% and a steady client retention rate of at least 82%.
■ Increased Net Earnings by an average of 23% annually for 5 consecutive years.
❑ 1995-1996 Apex Marketing, Inc. (Little Rock, AR)
Marketing Representative
■ Sold condominiums, entertainment and vacation packages.
■ Completed several training course for CSR's (Customer Service Rep) — sales and customer service.
❑ 1989-1995 ProPrompt Messenger Courier (Little Rock, AR)
Co -Owner and Operations Manager
■ Founded and Co -Owned local courier service servicing 6 cities within Central Arkansas.
■ Doubled anmial sales each year for 4 straight years.
■ Expanded delivery operations statewide overseeing as many as 25 drivers.
❑ 1985-1988 University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR)
Mailroom Manager
■ Managed incoming and outgoing mail for UA Razorback Athletic Donn
■ Received highest praise from UA administration.
'� Developed great rapport with coaches, athletes and staff
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5519 Evergreen Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Mark Stodola, Mayor City of Little Rock
City of Little hock
500 West Markham, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72201
Dear Mr. Mayor,
Please accept this application for the position on the City Beautiful Commission. As a resident and
homeowner of this City 1 value its ability to be beautiful while continuing to thrive as a city. I would
like the opportunity to serve on this commission with the thoughts that I would be able to help to
continue to promote the aesthetics of our city.
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Lee Anne Overall, 1V HSA.
5519 Evergreen Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 257-2987 (W), (501) 258-5122 (h)
L.Overall@comcast.net
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2000-2004)
Master's Health Services Administration
University of Southern Mississippi (1996-1998)
Kinesiotherapy Internship
Exercise Science graduate studies
Louisiana State University (1991-1995)
Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology
EXPERIENCE
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (1998-present)
September 2007- present Administrative Officer, Surgical Services
.Directly supervise 15 employees
■ Advise Chief of Surgical service in matters related to staffing/human resources for the department
.Advise/council all Surgical Service managers in matters related to staffing such as hiring, discipline
•Serve as Surgical Service liaison with facility Human Resources department
.Serve as Surgical Service liaison with hospital Director and Chief of Staff in matters related to staffing, access
to care, and customer service
*Appropriate and monitor budget for five Fund Control Points (which include overtime, equipment, and
surgical implants) totaling over $7 million
■ Primary approving official for payroll submission for Surgical Service
*Represent department as a member of the facility's Customer Service Executive Board
& Write and revise intradepartmental policies and memorandums as needed
&Serve as the department Customer Service representative, working with veterans, families, and other hospital
staff to provide best outcomes
May 2002-Sept2007 Supervisory Kinesotherapist/.A,sst, Program Director & Department Safety Officer
■Received all consults for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&RS) for 150-bed Transitional
Care/Extended Care Unit
&Assigned and monitored workload for four Kinesiotherapists
■ Monitored patient care trends and adapted staffing assignments accordingly
■Implemented new process for scheduling consults resulting in 25% decrease in scheduling time
.Educated Residents / Medical Students and other providers on proper consulting procedures for Physical
Medicine Service
*Wrote or revised intradepartmental policies and memorandums as needed
*Communicated daily with other professionals to insure better service from Physical Medicine for veterans
&Database Coordinator for CAVHS performance measure 7: Rehabilitation
*Helped CAVHS achieve level of 98% for a National Performance Measure
*Coordinated staff education in -services with the education requirements of the facility for PM&P S
Department
&Served as principle staff member responsible for the Health and Safety area of Commission on Accreditation
of Rehabilitation. Facilities (CARP) recertification for the Rehabilitation Unit
&Communicated with hospital Safety Officers to insure proper policies/procedures in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation are up to date
■Advised Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation leadership in areas of safety as applied to a specific work unit
LITTLE• ROCK
CITY BEAUTIFUL
COIN M ISSIo�i
MEETING NOTICE
SEPTEMBER 2008
The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting at 1 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 4,
2008, in the Board of Directors Room on the second floor of City Hall.
AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Lynn
Christy
August 7, 2008
Treasurer's Report Debra
■ Upcoming expenses to report to the City (Sept)
Committee Reports: Updates
■ Landscape Awards (Presentation: Oct. 7th) Jennie
■ Logistics: Poster/frames, Food/drink, new signs, roses, pr, flyers
• Eye of the Beholder (EOB) — Total? Debra
• Community Projects
• City Hall Rear Entry Garden Lynn / Steve
■ 1-630 Trees Walter / Jessica / Christy
• Public Relations
■ Website Lynn
■ KLRB (4Eh Wed-Noon/MHP)
Adopt -A -Street Coordinators
Walter
Bill / Jessica
Old Business: VOTING Lynn
■ Out -going commissioners (Oct. 2008): Walter, Lynn, Cohn)
■ 2009 Officers: Nomination Committee - Steve (`09)/Chair, Walter (`08), Kay (` 10)
■ Landscape Award Nominations
■ Landscape Ordinance Changes
■ CBC Budget for 2009
New Business: Lynn/Christy
■ Upcoming public session about the revised Landscape Ordinance (Oct. 2nd)
■ Upcoming landscape/buffer variance requests to the PC or the BOA by city staff
■ Upcoming landscape variance requests by city staff
Announcements: Lynn
Litter Pickup — Sat., Sept. 6th (8:30 am) • Public Ordinance Hearin CBC — Thurs, Oct. 2nd
Landscape Award Presentation at City Hall — Tuesday, October 7th 6:00 pm (5:30 reception)
Adjournment
CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION ♦ 723 WEST MARKHAM ♦ LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 ♦ (501) 371-4864
LITTLE ROCK
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CITY BEAUTIFUL
CoMMissroN
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, September 04, 2008,
at 11:30 a.m. in the City Board Room on the second floor of City Hall. Chair Warren called the
meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Lynn Warren
Steve Homeyer
Jennie Cole
Jessica Watts
Debra Redding
vacancy
Walter Jennings
Kay Tatum
Bill Wiedower
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 of Little Rock
APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST MINUTES:
Motion: Vice -chair Homeyer made a motion to accept the minutes with the changes noted.
Second: Commissioner Cole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Emailed to city staff. Per Debra Redding, Treasurer:
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Treasurer's Report
09-04-2008
Beginning Balance as of July 24th, 2008
Credits
Interest on Account .20
Total credits $ 0.20
Debits
No debits
S2,545.81
Ending Bank Balance as of July 23rd, 2008
OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING:
$2 5�. 45.61
$2,545.81
$2,545.81
COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES:
Garden Show 2009-no report.
Landscape Awards(Jennie)-Commissioner Cole spoke with Billy Rutherford about catering
and they have agreed to do so. Commissioner Cole noted that she would handle the punch for
the ceremony. Commissioner Wiedower noted that he would take care of the poster(s) and
framing. Chair Warren showed some examples. The size options are 11" X 17" and 16" X 20".
Chair Warren noted that she'd hope we could spend less than $75.00 each for the awards. Chair
Warren shared two (2) examples of the photo at varying resolutions and gave Commissioner
Wiedower a cd with the high resolution photo and poster examples. It was noted that Scott
Carter, will compose a news article denoting the awardees selection(s). Chair Warren noted that
she'd made the changes to the Landscape Award Nomination Form for 2009 and its located on
the website for next year.
Vice -chair Homeyer noted that he would be picking up last year's landscape award signs. Vice -
chair also noted that he'd cleared up the discrepancy on the past due bill. It had been paid and a
receipt was shown as such. Chair Warren will get the 2007 CBC Landscape Awardees contact
information to Vice -chair Homeyer so he can call prior to removing their signage.
Chair Warren noted she'd send out the congratulations letters to all the nominees and carbon
copy the nominators next week and then congrats letter(s) to the winners by mid -September.
Chair Warren noted that she would contact Vice -Mayor Hurst about the donation of three (3)
long-stemmed, de -thorned roses for the ceremony. Chair Warren will also develop the flyer for
the ceremony and send out the award letter(s) to the winners. Commissioner Tatum noted that
she would be willin to take photos of the ceremony. The reception ceremony will begin at 5:30
p.m., October the 7t in the City Hall Rotunda hallway. All CBC members need to arrive at 5:15
p.m. that evening prior to help set-up.
Eye of the Beholder (Debra) - no report.
Future Proiects
City Hall Rear Entry Garden — Chair Warren is working on a mockup for the donor
plaque.
I-630 Trees -Commissioner Wiedower noted that he'd researched the tree donation
program in Oklahoma and found there were two (2) that may be of interest. One is the Tree
Bank Foundation and the other is the Apache Foundation. Commissioner Wiedower noted that
he'd check into this further to see if it might be an option for the future.
PR-Website-Chair Warren noted that errors with the website have been fixed and it is up to date.
KLRB- Commissioner Jennings informed the CBC that newly appointed Executive Director
Ron Meyers is taking a job in Washington. The KLRB Commission is looking at alternative
ways to handle his resignation. KLRB intends on asking the City of Little Rock for
administrative help especially with the resignation and lack on monies. KLRB recently received
a donation from Waste Management for $2,500.00. Chair Warren inquired about any up coming
projects that the KLRB may want/need help with from the CBC. Commissioner Jennings noted
that he believed not; that currently they are regrouping due to the loss of their director.
Chair Warren noted that Commissioner Watts will need to write a letter to the Board of Directors
to be reinstated on the CBC. Chair Warren noted that she had spoken with Commissioner Watts
and she really wants to continue but her work is making it very difficult to do so.
Ado t-A-Street- It was noted that Commissioner Watts had '/2 of the pick up litter equipment.
Commissioner Wiedower noted that he'd purchased another pick-up tool recently. Chair Warren
noted that she'd send an email to Commissioner Watts about getting the equipment.
OLD BUSINESS:
Out -going Commissioners Oct.24D8 : Walter Lynn, vacancy
Chair Warren noted that there is currently one vacancy on the CBC and that both Commissioner
Jennings and her position would expire next month. It was noted that if Commissioner Jennings
wants to re -apply then he would need to get a letter into the Board for approval.
2009 Officers: Nomination Committee -Steve 09' /Chair Walter 08' Ka 10' :
The Slate of Officers follow:
Chair: Mr. Steve Homeyer
Vice -chair: Mr. Bill Wiedower and Mr. Walter Jennings
Treasurer: Ms. Debra Redding
Commissioner Jennings noted that he appreciated the vote of confidence; however, he would like
to pull his name from the hat and put his support behind Commissioner Wiedower.
Motion: Commissioner Cole made a motion to accept the Slate of Officers as presented for
2009.
Second: Commissioner Jennings seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
2008 Landscape Awards:
City staff presented the nominations for the 2008 CBC Landscape Awards via a PowerPoint
presentation. Upon review of the slide show and voting the following sites are the 2008 CBC
Landscape Award Winners:
ARKANSAS RIVER TRAIL
LITTLE ROCK PARKS & RECREATION
HILLCREST HALL
GREATER LITTLE ROCK COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS
WESTLAKE CORPORATE PARK
Mr. Dana Carney inquired about the replacement of the plaque for a poster format. Mr. Carney
also noted that the winning sites were all very good developments; however, in the future the
CBC may want to look at sites that were directly using the landscape ordinance that the CBC
administers. For example, Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center spent over 2 million in landscaping
material(s) and it'd be great to give sites such as this recognition. Commissioner Wiedower
stated that was a grand idea and next year that can be reviewed.
Lajidscape Ordinance Changes.
Mr. Carney noted that all the changes requested by the CBC were made with the exception of the
asterisks reflecting which trees are of a native species. However, in general city staff already
encourages the use of native trees. Mr. Carney noted that today the CBC can set the October
CBC meeting as a public hearing date to hear feedback from the public on the proposed changes
to the landscape ordinance. Mr. Carney noted that he'd distribute the ordinance amendments to
the contact list which consists of 50-60 design professionals, neighborhood, coalitions, realtors,
etc. No newspaper ad is required. The CBC will need to get with Mr. Scott Carter about any PR
for the meeting which is currently set for October the 2"d, 200$
Beth Blevins Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney, City of Little Rock noted one minor typo in the
document and it was noted.
Motion: Vice -chair Homeyer made a motion to approve the landscape ordinance amendments
with the typo/error change.
Second: Commissioner Tatum seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Public Meeting was set for October the 2"d (Has since been changed to October the 7th since
many Commissioners could not make that meeting date and Mr. Scott Carter will be notified.
CBC Budget for 2009:
Mr. Tony Bozynski requested a 2009 budget for the CBC. Chair Warren composed this
document for review. Chair Warren also noted that it may change after the retreat early next
year.
Motion: Commissioner Wiedower made a motion to accept the proposed 2009 CBC Budget.
Second: Commissioner Tatum seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
City staff noted that the CBC currently will be hearing three (3) landscape variance requests next
month.
Motion: Vice -Chair Homeyer made a motion to adjourn
Second: Commissioner Wiedower seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jennings inquired about requesting to continue on as a City Beautiful
Commissioner. The process was explained and Mr. Jennings was encouraged to continue on
with the Commission another term.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE:
No report.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chair Warren sent out a copy of the land use buffer letter for CBC review and Beth Carpenters
review via email.
Motion: Commissioner Cole made a motion to accept the letter as presented with the minor
changes.
Second: Commissioner Jennings seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Landscape Ordinance -Mr. Dana Carney, Zoning & Subdivision Manager for the City of Little
Rock entertained any questions regarding the latest revisions to the landscape ordinance. Mr.
Carney explained that some of the changes desired by the CBC just weren't practical or breached
into other jurisdictional ordinances.
Commissioner Jennings noted a paragraph that needed a break in it for mere clarity. Mr. Carney
noted the change.
Chair Warren inquired about the location of the tree funds. Mr. Carney, stated that currently
there are no funds going into this account and should the tree funds remain the finance
department would be able to answer these type questions.
Mr. Carney noted they'd decided to take out the requirement of the owner to keep an approved
landscape plan on site.
Ms. Carpenter noted that the on site detention comments were addressed in the City of Little
Rock's Public Works Department and their ordinances. Therefore, needed removal.
Commissioner Cole inquired about the elimination of the requirement for a tree survey for all
sites. Mr. Carney responded that until such time that there is a requirement to save trees he sees
no reason to require the survey. Mr. Carney also noted that a tree survey would be part of the
requirement of a tree preservation ordinance.
Chair Warren noted that the State of Arkansas requires a demolition plan with each new project
which shows all of the onsite conditions, including trees, and it has been very useful in reflecting
the trees that are to be saved on a site and which ones are to be removed. The fact that the trees
are shown has saved numerous trees by simply shifting parking lots and/or the locations of
buildings.
The certification for tree pruning , recommendation skipped.
Section 15.84, change of title only.
Tree types were discussed at length. Of special interest was the ordinance stating which tree
types in the ordinance are of the native species and which were not. Staff stated they would look
into this option further and get back with the CBC at next months meeting.
Ms. Carpenter stated that the CBC needs to vote on one final document; therefore, let the
Planning and Development Department make the changes discussed today and re -issue the
revised copy for a final document to be voted upon at the next months CBC meeting. This will
put the Planning and Development Department distributing the revisions in September and open
the meeting to a public hearing on the changes at the October or November CBC meeting. The
document still needs to be sent to the Board of Directors for review and the Mayor.
Motion: Vice -chair Homeyer made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Commissioner Jennings seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Adjournment: 12:57 p.m.