HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC_02 06 2020The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday,
February 06, 2020, at Curran Hall, 615 E. Capitol Avenue. Chairman, Sanders-Woods called the
meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT: BJ Sanders-Woods Shelby Linck
Steve Homeyer Louise Miller
Phyllis Anderson Robert Walker
Bobby Cushman Bob Winchester
Troy Laha
MEMBERS ABSENT: Two Open Positions
ALSO, PRESENT: Jamie Collins, Director, Department of Planning and Development,
City of Little Rock.
Beth Carpenter, City Attorney’s Office
D.Tracy Spillman, Plans Development Administrator, Department
of Planning and Development, City of Little Rock.
Presentation of the commissioner tablets:
Staff presented each of the commissioners with a new e-reader to be used for future CBC
business.
It was explained that the agendas, minutes, visuals and write-ups for variance cases will now
be provided electronically and accessed through these devices.
Mr. Jamie Collins, Director of the Department of Planning and Development was present to
answer commissioner questions concerning the tablets, setup, and how CBC business will be
distributed.
APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY MEETING MINUTES:
Chairman Sanders-Woods entertained a motion to approve the January 2020 Minutes.
Motion: Commissioner Miller made a motion that the January 09, 2020 Minutes be approved.
Second: Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Expense Report:
Commissioner Cushman stated that the account activity between Jan 01, and Jan 31 began with a
balance of $324.51. The commissioner also noted that there had been an interest payment of $0.51
since the last report netting the account an ending balance of $325.02.
Commissioner Homeyer inquired if Treasurer Cushman had access to the balance of the City
allotted funds for the CBC.
Treasurer Cushman stated that at this time did not have that access. After a general discussion it
was decided that Treasurer Cushman would contact City Treasury Manager, Mr. Scott Massanelli
concerning the balance of this account.
Commissioner Sanders-Woods stated that she had not yet been reimbursed for the expenditure
incurred obtaining supplies for the CBC Eye of the Beholder certificates. Staff requested that the
receipts or proof purchase to be provided so that the total can be reimbursed from the CBC account.
Staff stated that the past Minutes will be searched for a copy of this receipt.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, UPDATES:
Community Projects
Public Relations
Commissioner Miller stated that the Bowman Road trash pick-up went well and that photos have
been posted to the CBC Facebook page. The commissioner also noted that the Facebook traffic
has also increased.
Commissioner Winchester acknowledged that Commissioner Cushman had invited two people
outside of the CBC to participate with the pickup and that they had been very helpful.
KLRB:
Chairman Sanders-Woods stated she was unable to attend the January KLRB meeting but plans to
be present at the February meeting.
Adopt-A-Street:
Commissioner Winchester stated that another pickup needs to be scheduled for March. After a
general discussion the commissioners decided that they would set a date at the next regularly
scheduled meeting.
Commissioner Winchester stated that there are still pick-up supplies available but new grabbers
may be needed. Chairman Sanders-Woods stated that she would check with Little Rock Public
Works and KLRB to inquire if new grabbers could be supplied to the CBC.
Eye of the Beholder:
Chairman Sanders-Woods stated that there was nothing new to report and encouraged the
commissioners to look for residential landscapes to nominate in the coming months.
Landscape Awards:
Commissioner Homeyer stated the nomination period will open in March.
T.R.E.E Fund:
Commissioner Homeyer noted that Staff had delivered the T.R.E.E. Fund maps and the allotment
for each area to the commissioners.
Commissioner Cushman inquired if the code had been changed yet from “township/section”
stipulation to the “one-mile radius” wording to allow a more diverse tree placement from the site
of origin. Director Collins stated that this would be reviewed by the Board of Directors at the first
March meeting.
Commissioner Winchester inquired if any of the City Directors were aware of T.R.E.E. Fund
allotments that may be available in their Wards. Director Collins stated that he would relay this
information to the Directors to encourage use of these contributions.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Homeyer presented a receipt to Treasurer Cushman for $150.00 gift certificate to
the Rejuvenation Day Spa that will be presented to Ms. Robbins in appreciation for facilitating
the upcoming CBC retreat. The receipt was presented to Staff to be included in the 2020 CBC
folder.
Commissioner Winchester encouraged the other commissioners to attend the Arkansas Flower
and Garden Show that is scheduled for the end of this month.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The CBC retreat will be held Wednesday February 12 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the offices of
Mangan Holcomb Partners.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be March 06, 2020, at 11:30 am.
The next Adopt-A-Street pickup will be decided at the March 2020 CBC meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Sanders-Woods entertained a motion to adjourn.
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Commissioner Walker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:11 pm.
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