HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC_08 01 2019The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday,
August 01, 2019, at Curran Hall, 615 E. Capitol Avenue. Chairman, Harvey called the meeting
to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Harvey Troy Laha
Steve Homeyer Bob Winchester
Phillis Anderson
Bobby Cushman
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Walker
BJ Sanders-Woods
Three Open Positions
ALSO, PRESENT: D.Tracy Spillman, Plans Development Administrator, Department
of Planning and Development, City of Little Rock.
APPROVAL OF THE JULY MEETING MINUTES:
Chairman Harvey entertained a motion to approve the July 2019 Minutes.
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion that the July 11, 2019 Minutes be approved.
Second: Commissioner Walker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Expense Report:
Commissioner Cushman stated that the account activity between July 01, and August 01, began
with a balance of $321.30. The commissioner also noted that an interest payment of $0.60 occurred
since the last report netting the account an ending balance of $321.90.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, UPDATES:
Community Projects
City Hall South Yard:
Commissioner Homeyer stated that there was nothing new to report. It was then generally
discussed if this project should be postponed until it is can be reviewed with the new mayoral
administration.
Chairman Harvey noted that a tree that had been planted as a war memorial close to Robinson
Hall has been removed because of disease. Chairman Harvey then suggested that T.R.E.E. Fund
money allotted for this area be used to replace the recently removed plant. The commissioners
discussed the amount of funding allotted for this area and Commissioner Homeyer agreed to
contact Deputy Parks and Recreation Director, Mr. Mark Webre to inquire if this could be a
viable project.
Public Relations
Commissioner Henshaw has automatically been removed from the commission due to exceeding
the allowable number of absences. Commissioner Anderson agreed to chair this committee. Staff
noted that administrative rights for the CBC Facebook page will be forwarded to Commissioner
Anderson’s attention.
KLRB:
The commissioners discussed a new CBC liaison to Keep Little Rock Beautiful (KLRB) and
suggested Commissioner Walker.
Adopt-A-Street:
The commissioners generally discussed the date for the next pickup and decided on Saturday
August 17, at 8:30am.
Eye of the Beholder:
In the absence of Commissioner Sanders-Wood there was no new report.
Landscape Awards:
Commissioner Homeyer stated that nominations are open through the end August.
It was also discussed that the next meeting will need to be held at City Hall in the
Board of Directors Chambers in order to use the video equipment so the nominees can be
presented. Staff member Spillman agreed to make arrangements to secure the Board Room.
T.R.E.E Fund:
Commissioner Homeyer discussed the 16th and Gaines Street T.R.E.E Fund project and
presented Staff with an invoice from Bemis Tree Farm for (3) Chinese Pastiche totaling $245.25
and stated that the project has been completed. The commissioner also stated that he
had spoken with Commissioner Sanders-Woods who has been in contact with the adjacent
church property and relayed that they have expressed gratitude for the new trees in the adjacent
right-of-way.
Commissioner Homeyer stated that the street improvements at Bowman Road have been
completed. He also stated that he would investigate the site for locations of the three remaining
trees to be installed to complete this project.
Staff informed the commission that all the trees that were installed earlier this year at the
Markham Street, Arvest Bank T.R.E.E Fund project have died. Commissioner Homeyer agreed
to contact City Arborist, Mr. Robbie Hudson and tree supplier, Bemis Tree Farm to investigate
the possible cause of demise and if these trees are under warranty.
City Beautiful Exhibit:
Staff informed the commission that the past meeting notes have been reviewed and that it
was noted in the October 07, 2016 meeting minutes that the exhibit items were delivered to the
curators at the Historic Arkansas Museum.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Homeyer shared a news article discussing the Mayor appointing a civilian panel
to oversee the actions of the police officers and noted that the funding will come from the
existing budgets of boards and commissions.
It was generally discussed if the CBC would lose the funds that were allotted for this year and if
so, should the materials need for Adopt-A-Street and the award programs be purchased before
the loss of funding.
In the absence of the representative from the city attorney’s office Commissioner Homeyer agreed
to contact Ms. Beth Carpenter to inquire if any action needs to be taken by the commission.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be September 05, 2019, at 11:30 am and relocated to
the Board of Directors Chambers at Little Rock’s City Hall to accommodate the Landscape
Award presentation.
The next Adopt-A-Street pickup will be Saturday, August 17 at 8:30am. The commissioners
agreed to meet in the parking lot of Senior Tequilas on Bowman Road.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Commissioner Homeyer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:53 p.m.
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