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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC_10 05 2017The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 05, 2017, at City Hall Board Room, 500 W Markham St. Chairman, BJ Sanders-Woods called the meeting to order. MEMBERS PRESENT: BJ Sanders-Woods Wally Loveless Steve Homeyer Ed Peek Bobby Cushman Janet Wilson Melissa Henshaw Bob Winchester MEMBERS ABSENT: Starre Haas Chris Hancock Justin Blagg ALSO PRESENT: Beth Carpenter, City Attorney’s Office D.Tracy Spillman, Plans Development Administrator, Department of Planning and Development, City of Little Rock. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER MINUTES: Chairman Sanders-Woods entertained a motion to approve the previous months minutes. Motion: Commissioner Peek made a motion that the September 07, 2017 Minutes be approved. Second: Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. TREASURER’S REPORT: Expense Report: Commissioner / Treasurer Young’s term has expired and did not request reappointment. Due to the vacancy of the treasurer position there was no new report. COMMITTEE REPORTS, UPDATES: Community Projects City Hall South Yard: Commissioner Homeyer stated that there is nothing new to report. Public Relations Due to Commissioner Hancock’s absence there was no new report. KLRB: Commissioner Henshaw stated she had attended the last KLRB meeting and noted that the American Recycle Day will be November 15, and KLRB will have a booth at the Cornbread Festival on November 21. The Commissioner also stated that there was a discussion concerning the round-a-bout on Kavanaugh, the maintenance, and possible sculpture for this space. The annual litter survey was discussed and the Commissioner noted the value of the City’s 311 App which allows anyone to inform the proper authorities of litter that needs to be collected. Commissioner Henshaw also discussed how this survey in conducted. Commissioner Henshaw also stated the KLRB Beautification Committee is discussing a project with Parks and Recreation. This concerns a concrete cylinder located in Allsopp Park that has been defaced with graffiti. This project would encourage the growth of moss on the cylinder. Adopt-A-Street: Commissioner Loveless stated the next pickup will be October 28 at 8:00am. Eye of the Beholder: There was no new report. Landscape Awards: Commissioner Homeyer stated the Landscape Awards will take place at the City Board meeting, October 17 at 6:00 pm and the Commissioners shall meet at 5:30 pm in the Rotunda. Commissioner Peek stated that the plaques and posters have been completed. Commissioner Loveless stated that the roses have been ordered. Commissioner Homeyer also stated that the signs are completed and will be picked up from Mizell Signs and also provided a receipt to be delivered to the Little Rock Planning Department. T.R.E.E Fund: Commissioner Homeyer stated that he has spoken with Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, Mark Webre about the installation of the Bowman Road tree project. Mr. Webre has expressed his concern about the maintenance and watering of these trees. The project will be scheduled for a November 2017 installation. City Beautiful Exhibit: In the absence of Commissioner Hancock there was no new report. NEW BUSINESS: Elections of New Officers for 2018 The commissioners discussed the officers and responsibilities of each for the upcoming year. Motion: Commissioner Peek made a motion that the sitting Chairman and Vice Chairman remain in their posts for another term and that Commissioner Cushman be nominated as Treasurer. Second: Commissioner Homeyer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Approval of 2018 CBC Calendar The proposed CBC meeting calendar for 2018 was presented to the commissioners for review. After discussing the future meeting dates the commissioners agreed to change the July meeting date from the first Thursday of the month (July 5) to the seconded Thursday of the month (July 12). Motion: Commissioner Peek made a motion to approve the calendar with the July meeting being changed to the seconded Thursday July 12. Second: Commissioner Henshaw seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. ANOUNCEMENTS: The next meeting will be Thursday, November 07, 2017, at 11:30 am. Adopt-A-Street Pickup date will be October 28 at 8:00 am. LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 723 WEST MARKHAM - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 PHONE: 501 371-4864 FAX: 501 371-6863 E-MAIL: DSPILLMAN@LITTLEROCK.GOV ADJOURNMENT: Motion: Commissioner Peek made a motion to adjourn. Second: Commissioner Henshaw seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 pm.