CBC 07-02-2009MEETING NOTICE
JULY 2009
THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION WILL HOLD ITS REGULAR MEETING AT 11:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY
JULY 2, 2009, IN ROOM 102, ROBINSON CENTER/ ROBINSON CONVENTION CENTER
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
STEVE
CHRISTY
J U N E 4, 2009
TREASURER'S REPORT:
• EXPENSES REPORT DEBRA
COMMITTEE REPORT: UPDATES
• LANDSCAPE AWARDS
■ EYE OF THE BEHOLDER (EOB) —
• COMMUNITY PROJECTS
o CITY HALL REAR ENTRY GARDEN
0 1-630 TREES
• PUBLIC REALATIONS
o WEBSITE
0 LIBRARY EXHIBIT/ HISTORY EXHIBIT
• KLRB (UPDATE) (4th Wed / Noon)
• ADOPT -A -STREET COODINATORS
• GARDEN SHOW
• INFORMATION / COMMUNICATION
NEW BUSINESS:
• LETTER TO STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
• LETTER TO CITY FOR RECYCLE (RFP)
LEE ANNE / JENNIE
KAY / BILL
STEVE/LYNN
BEN / WALTER /CHRISTY
LYN N
KAY / LYN N
BILL / WALTER
BILL / WALTER
DEBRA / STEVE/ WALTER
JENNIE
STEVE / CHRISTY
STEVE
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NEXT MEETING- THURSDAY,AUGUST 6t", 2009 LITTER PICK UP — SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER Sth(8:30AM)
ADJOURNMENT
LITTLE ROCK
CITY HEAD TIFUL
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The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, July 02, 2009, at
11:30 a.m. in the Robinson Auditorium, Room 102. Chair Homeyer called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steve Homeyer
Kay Tatum
Lee Ann Overall
Ben Jackson
Jennie Cole
none
Walter Jennings
Lynn Warren
Betsy Luten
Bill Wiedower
Debra Redding
ALSO PRESENT: Dana Carney, Zoning and Subdivision Manager, Department of
Planning & Development, City of Little Rock
Beth Blevins Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney, City of Little Rock
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE MINUTES:
Motion: A motion was made to accept the minutes with suggested changes as noted.
Second: The motion was seconded and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Debra Redding reported a beginning balance of $1,930.20, checks totaling $150.92 and an
ending balance of $1,779.28. Chair Homeyer stated a check was needed in the amount of $47.78
to Oxford graphics for shirts for new members. A motion was made, seconded and approved to
make the purchase.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES:
OLD BUSINESS:
Landscape Awards The possibility of doing finger foods in conjunction with the award
ceremony was briefly discussed. No action was taken.
Eye of the Beholder Commissioner Tatum noted there were two awards issued in June and
several more nominations had been received. She stated twelve awards had been issued thus far
in 2009.
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Commissioner Warren arrived. She noted additional corrections that needed to be made to the
June minutes. A motion was made, seconded and approved to make the additional corrections.
Community Projects
City Hall Rear Entry Garden —Commissioner Warren presented the plaque and stated
she would contact City Hall to schedule a date for the ribbon cutting. Ms. Warren questioned
who was responsible for maintenance of the water feature. Dana Carney, of the Planning Staff,
stated he would contact Mark Webre of the Parks Department.
I-630 Trees
Commissioners Jennings and Jackson reported they were working with City staff and AHTD
staff to consider areas that might be appropriate for tree -planting. Commissioner Jennings stated
they needed to find someone at AHTD who was at a sufficient level to help overcome various
political and regulatory hurdles. He stated they would continue to pursue researching the issue
and trying to find the right person at AHTD.
Public relations
-Website and Library exhibit
Commissioner Warren noted pictures of the new exhibit had been posted on the website.
Commissioner Tatum stated the exhibit was in place at the library. Commissioner Warren stated
the CBC needed to have older CBC materials, including other older trophies, moved from the
Parks Department to the Planning Department. Ms. Warren stated she would contact Parks
Director Truman Tolefree.
Commissioner Tatum noted that she had seen where the Memphis CBC had a "home" in one of
theat City's older homes. She questioned if the Little rock CBC could use Curran Hall. Dana
Carney stated he would ask about the issue.
KLRB Commissioner Jennings reported that KLRB had moved into new offices at 15th and
Main Streets. He stated they had a dedicated telephone and someone was in the office a couple of
days a week. He stated they were moving forward in terms of creating a website. Commissioner
Jennings stated KLRB's last meeting was held at the new offices
Adopt -A -Street
Vice -Chair Wiedower reported that clean up had taken place on Saturday June 27. He stated the
street was not as trashy as in the past. He informed the Commission that the next pick up day
would be Saturday September 12.
Garden Show 2009
Commissioner Warren noted that the dates for the next Garden Show had been posted on the
website.
Information/Communication-
Commissioner Cole stated the next publicity would be about the dedication of the City Hall
fountain.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chair Homeyer stated the letters to the Mayor and to AHTD had not been finalized. He stated he
would work with Deputy City Attorney Carpenter and Planning Staff to complete the letters.
Deputy City Attorney Carpenter reported that there was a clause in the City's wrecker contracts
that requires the wrecker service to pick up debris after an accident and to place the debris with
the vehicle. She stated there were likely other accidents that did not involve the City's wrecker
services where debris might remain on the street. She stated persons could call 311 and the
Public Works Department would respond.
Commissioner Warren stated she had received a suggestion from a citizen that the City promote
a hydrangea trail when those plants are in bloom. She stated she would do further research on the
question. It was suggested that a different flower trail could be promoted at the Garden Show
each year. Commissioner Jennings suggested partnering with established organizations such as
the Iris or Rose Societies.
Commissioner Warren suggested the Commission consider establishing a Face Book page. When
questioned about the advantages of such a move, she responded that it could reach a younger
generation of people than are reached by the current website.
It was noted that Plans Development Administrator Christy Marvel was absent due to surgery. A
motion was made, seconded and approved to send her flowers from the Commission.
Zoning and Subdivision manager Dana Carney reported that the landscape ordinance
amendments were scheduled for the Board of Directors' July 6, 2009 meeting. He suggested
representation from the Commission would be appropriate. Chair Homeyer and Vice -chair
Wiedower stated they would come to the Board meeting. Others responded that they too would
attend.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: a motion was made to adjourn.
Second: The motion was seconded and it passed unanimously.
Adjournment: 12:50 p.m.
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