HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC_04 14 2022LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held a planned meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28,
2022, at Little Rock City Hall, 2nd Floor, Board of Directors Chambers, 500 West Markham
St. Simultaneously the meeting was virtually held online using the WebEx format. Chairman
Sanders-Woods, called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT: BJ Sanders-Woods Kenny Stephens
PHYSICAL LOCATION Kristian Barre Robert Walker
Beverly Palmer Bob Winchester
WEBEX (VIRTUAL Louise Miller
– ONLINE) Suzanne Peyton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kimberly Glover Shelby Linck
Troy Laha
ALSO, PRESENT: Beth Carpenter, City Attorney’s Office,
Jamie Collins, Department Director, Department of Planning and
Development
D. Tracy Spillman, Plans Development Administrator, Department
of Planning and Development, City of Little Rock.
APPROVAL OF THE MARCH MEETING MINUTES:
Commissioner Sanders-Woods entertained a motion to approve the March Minutes.
Motion: Commissioner Stephens made a motion that the March 24, 2022, Minutes be approved.
Second: Commissioner Winchester seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Expense Report:
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Commissioner Peyton stated that she was not in possession of the latest statement but there have
been no expenses, no additions, or subtractions from the account.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, UPDATES:
Public Relations
Commissioner Miller inquired about the CBC website. Staff explained while this is still connected
to the city web page it is no longer active.
The commissioners generally discussed the material that could be posted. It was decided that
Facebook could be used to bring more attention to the Eye of the Beholder and Landscape Awards.
KLRB:
Chairman Sanders-Woods stated that she was no longer able to continue her duties as liaison to
KLRB and requested that someone volunteer for this position. The chairman then elaborated on
the purpose and activities of KLRB.
Commissioner Walker stated that he did attend the last KLRB meeting and noted various topics
that were discussed at this meeting.
Adopt-A-Street:
Commissioner Winchester stated that they he and Commissioner Barre where the only two that
attended the March pickup and were only able to complete half of the designated area.
Commissioner Winchester then lead the discussion concerning this committee and requested a
stronger involvement of the other commissioners.
After the general discussion the commissioners decided that the next pickup would be held on
Saturday May 21, and that they would meet at 8:00 am in the Regions bank branch parking lot on
the northwest corner of Bowman and Markham streets.
Eye of the Beholder:
Chairman Sanders-Woods read the description of the award and encouraged the commissioners
make nominations. The chairman then requested that someone volunteer to chair this committee
for the remainder of the year. Commissioner Stephens volunteered.
T.R.E.E Fund:
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Chairman Sanders-Woods requested that Staff give a summary of this committee and how
proceeds are distributed. The commissioners then discussed possible projects and current road
improvements that are taking place in the city.
Landscape Awards:
Chairman Sanders-Woods stated that the Landscape Awards are open for nominations thru the end
of August. The Chairman then described the awards and encouraged the commissioners to make
nominations.
Staff reminded the commissioners that the 2021 Awards have not yet been presented and stated
that they are waiting for approval from the City Managers Office to make the presentation at the
Board of Directors Agenda meeting at the end of May. Staff agreed to inform the Commission
when they receive approval.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bylaw Review:
Staff Attorney, Carpenter read the Bylaw revision as discussed at the previous CBC meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion that the bylaw revision be accepted as
presented.
Second: Commissioner Stephens seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Staff Attorney, Carpenter stated that she would make the revision to the bylaws and bring them to
the next meeting for the Chair to sign.
Election of City Beautiful Subcommittee Officers:
Vice Chairman
After a general discussion Commissioner Stephens volunteered to serve as Vice Chairman. There
was no opposition.
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion to elect Commissioner Stephens as Vice
Chairman of the CBC.
Second: Commissioner Walker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
CBC Retreat:
The commissioners discussed scheduling possibilities and decided to revisit this topic at the next
meeting.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The next Adopt-A-Street pickup will be held May 21st, at 8:00am.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Sanders-Woods entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Commissioner Walker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:43pm.
LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 723 WEST MARKHAM - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
PHONE: 501 371-4864, E-MAIL: DSPILLMAN@LITTLEROCK.GOV