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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC 08-11-1992The City Pedutifd Commission The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 1992 at City Hall in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A. M., by chairman, Merle Seamon. Members Present: Merle Seamon Steve Cato Joe Franklin Josephine Graham Jo Rancifer Liz Williams Eldridge Also Present: 1. Roll Call. roll call. Truman Tolefree Connie Fugedy Jim Sick Bob Brown Becky Switzer Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Design Manager, Parks and Recreation Maint. and Development Parks and Recreation Review Specialist, Neighborhoods and Planning Executive Secretary, Parks and Recreation Five of nine members present at the time of 2. Approval of Minutes. A motion to approve minutes from July meeting was made by Steve Cato and seconded by Jo Rancifer. Motion carried. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 Minutes August 11, 1992 Meeting Page 2 3. Reports of Committees. A. City Beautiful Kids Jim Sick reported that the program is over for this year and that the kilo had picked up over 202 tons of trash. The dropout rate for this year was down from last year. One of the highlights of the program was the painting of the tunnel behind the Camelot Hotel that leads into Riverfront Park. On Wednesday, August 5th, the kids were taken to Wild River Country and on Friday, August 7th, a brunch and awards program was held for the last day. The Camelot Hotel donated everything for the brunch and Hayward Battle was the speaker. The Garden Project at Dunbar will be on going on for the next two weeks. Two of the gardens are planted and the kids seem to be really enjoying this project. Jim thanked the commission for all their help in conducting interviews and Steve Cato for all of his help with the City Beautiful Kids Program this year. Liz Williams Eldridge arrived at this time, bringing the total number of members present to six. B. Winterfest Merle Seamon informed the commission that this project is progressing. Merle was not able to attend the last meeting but Truman Tolefree was there. Truman stated that at the last meeting he attended that the group has decided to expand the meeting to include sub committees, that things are progressing as expected. Mrs. Graham asked about the progress of the ice skating rink. Truman informed here that the committee was unable to get a sponsor for the rink and that we will try and have it next year. C. Adopt A Block Program Merle Seamon stated that at this time they are waiting to work this program into the city budget for next year. Minutes August 11, 1992 Meeting Page 3 D. City Beautiful Commission Convention Jo Rancifer asked what time of year would be best to have the convention and if the commission was planning on making this a money making project. Merle stated that it should make enough to cover the programs operational expenses. Jo has been in touch with the commission in Pine Biuff and states they have shown the most interest in this convention. The suggestion was:made to have the convention in the early spring. E. Litter Awareness Campaign Ross McCain, chairman was not at this meeting, Merle Seamon informed the commission that this program is also waiting to be involved in the city's budget process. Mrs. Graham told the commission about two certificates of appreciation were given by the City Board. The first one was given to Dan McDaniels, for his work in keeping the grounds of the school litter free. Edward E. Brown made the back side of Brady Elementary School, the side facing Rodney Parham litter free. Mr. Brown was quoted as saying that " It was the motorist passing by the school and throwing out their trash, and not the school children". Mrs. Graham wrote a letter to the newspaper, letting them know that possibly Brady Elementary School would be a great example for the other business around that area to clean up. She has been in contact with the owners of the Union National Bank building on the corner of Rodney Parham and is working on getting the grounds cleaned up. Mrs. Graham also shared with the commission an article that Richard Allen had written about Paris, France and the way they clean up their streets. F. Neighborhood Ambassador Program No report at this time. Minutes August 11, 1992 Meeting Page 4 G. Awards Shalah Brummett was not able to attend this meeting. At the last meeting she informed the commission that only three nominations had been made and if more were not received nominations would -need to be taken from the commission at todays meeting. Several nominations were made and a list'was typed and mailed out to each commissioner. This list will enable the commissioners to find and look at the properties and be able to vote at the next meeting. H. Education Joe Franklin said that since school is about to start that this committee will be working on going into the schools. I. Development of Environmental Ordinances No report. J. Tree Planting Merle stated that a request has been submitted to the Highway Department for grants. .K. Fund Raising No report. L. Traffic Island No report. M. Capitol Avenue Connie Fugedy informed the commission that the preliminary designs were presented to the committee but that there were a few problems. It was sent back to architects and they should have the designs back to the committee in a week. N. Public Awareness No report. Minutes August 11, 1992 Minute Page 5 O. Bylaws and Procedures No report. P. Long Range Planning No report. 4. Parks and Recreation Activities Truman Tolefree reported for Bill Bunten. September has been slated for the opening of the Adult Center. Invitations will be sent out to all of the commissioners. August in Arkansas starts Thursday and goes through Sunday. At the last meeting the commissioners were informed of the project to start building of the outdoor pool at the War Memorial Fitness Center. That project is moving along as according to plans. The ground breaking for the Southwest Little Rock Community Complex, took place last month. 5. Miscellaneous Liz Williams Eldridge asked if there were someway the commission could address permanent landscape maintenance. Bob Brown stated that someone could always turn in a complaint to the Enforcement Division of Neighborhoods and Planning. Merle Seamon suggested that if Bob Brown could provide the commission with a list of businesses implementing landscaping, commissioners can check on these places while traveling about the city. Liz suggested that the commission consider giving awards that call attention to the bad job that someone has done. This action may cause the business to improve its landscaping maintenance. Merle asked if Bob Brown would it be possibly have someone from the Ordinance Division come to speak to the commission about the different landscape ordinances. Minutes August 11, 1992 Meeting Page 6 6. Adjournment Jo Rancifer made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Liz Williams Eldridge seconded. Ail ayes. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.. The City Rewiful Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, August 11, 1992 in the City Board Conference Room, 2nd Floor of City Hall at 10:00 A.M. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of the June meeting 3. Reports of Committees A. City Beautiful Kids B. Winterfest C. Adopt a Block Program D. City Beautiful Commission Convention E. Litter Awareness Campaign F. Neighborhood Ambassador Program G. Awards H. Education I. Development of Environmental Ordinances J. Tree Planting K. Fund Raising L. Traffic Island M. Capitol Avenue N. Public Awareness O. Bylaws and Procedures P. Long Range Planning 4. Parks and Recreation Activities - Bill Bunten 5. Miscellaneous 6. Adjournment 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770