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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC 03-12-1991(2)The City Redutiful Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting, Tuesday, March 12, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 1-D of the University Conference Center. A G E N D A 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of February, 1991 Meeting 3. Treasurer's Report - Ross McCain 4. Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids - Merle Seamon B. Spring Flower Tour - Ross McCain C. Litter Awareness Campaign - David Porter D. Diamond Center - Steve Cato E. Billboards - Charlene Hardcastle 5. Miscellaneous b. Adjournment 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 The City RedutiU Commission e City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Tuesday, February 12, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 1-D of the University Conference Center. Chairman Joe Franklin presided. Members present: Steve Cato Jim vonTungeln Charlene Hardcastle Ross McCain Joe Franklin Merle Seamon Also present: Gayle Owens, Admin. Asst., Parks & Recreation Richard Wood, Neighborhood Planning Bob Brown, Neighborhood Planning Mrs. John Gill, Little Rock Garden Club Tom Carpenter, City Attorney Stephen Giles, City Attorney 1. Roll Call: 6 of 8 present, 1 vacancy. 2. Approval of Minutes. Minutes of the January meeting were approved as mailed. 3. Treasurer's Report. Ross McCain reported that the Commission has approximate] y $20,307.25. in three accounts: approximately $15,000 in Operations City Beautiful, $2,500 city appropriation, and $6,692.25 in the checking account $2,807.25 of which are WinterFest Funds. Jim vonTungeln moved that the $2,807.25 be removed from the City Beautiful Commission checking account and a new checking account for WinterFest be opened. The motion was seconded by Steve Cato, motion carried. It was decided that the WinterFest Chairman and the City Beautiful Treasurer would be authorized to sign checks on this account. 500 West Markham, Room 108 - Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 Minutes of February, 1991 meeting. Page 2 4. Reports of Committees: A. Capitol Avenue. Ross McCain that currently very - little is happening on this project. B. City Beutiful Kids. Merle Seamon reported that Rip Rowan is making calls to solicit fund for the project. Gayle said that JTPA will be certifying the youth on March 2 and March 9. City Beautiful inter- views are scheduled for March 9 and March 16. We will need as many commissioners as possible to inter- view the youth. Interviews will be held at City Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. C. Litter Awareness Campaign. No report. D. Diamond Center. Steve Cato reported that the project is still in the comment process. The Board will meet on February 13, 1991 at city hall to discuss and receive comments. Charlene Hardcastle reported that at a recent Capitol View Neighborhood Meeting a presentation was made. After the presentation, the members voted overwhelming against the Diamond Center. E. Billboards. Charlene Hardcastle introduced Acting City Attorney Tom Carpenter and Asst. City Attorney Stephen Giles to discuss what the Commission can do to encourage the removal of the billboards from the Highway 10 Scenic Corridor. The attorneys explained that Donrey had filed suit, and the possibilities that could be involved in the suit. Charlene suggested that we could write letters to billboard advertisers explaining that an ordinance exists banning billboards in certain areas and requesting that they not advertise on billboards. Charlene also suggested that we form a coalition with garden clubs and other groups and hold a press conference to voice concern. There is an organization known as Scenic America that can serve as a source of information. Charlene suggested that the commission join Scenic America. She did not know the cost, but will bring it to the next meeting. Minut s of February, 1991 Meeting 9e 5. Spring Flower Tour. Joe Franklin introduced Mrs. Margie Gill. of the Little Rock Garden Club. Mrs. Gill distributed a request for the Commission 's help with the Spring Flower Tour. The request asked for $250 to help defray expenses and the commission's�-in getting the signs Put up. Ross McCain said he would be glad to help out again on this project. Ross McCain moved that the commission donate $250 to the Spring Flower Tour, motion was seconded by Steve Cato. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Historic Grove. Merle Seamon asked Gayle to tell the commission about the possibility of planting a historic grove. Gayle explained that she had received information regarding the planting of historic groves. These trees are grown from seeds harvested from trees grown by former presidents, growing on historic battle fields, or trees that have historic significance. Gayle suggested that the commission could plant a historic grove in honor of the Arkansas men and women who served in the Persian Gulf, and at the same time encourage other people to plant trees. Gayle also suggested that the Commission join Global Releaf which a part of the Amercian Forestry Association. Members said they wished to study the material that had been distributed prior to making a decision. 7. Miscellaneous Business: None. 8. Adjournment 11:30 a.m.