HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC_11 30 2022The City Beautiful Commission held a planned meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30,
2022, at Willie L. Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center, 3805 West 12th 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 Dane Robert Walker
Steven Homeyer Bob Winchester
Troy Laha
WEBEX (VITURAL – Louise Miller
ONLINE)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Beverly Palmer Suzanne Peyton
Kimberly Glover
ALSO, PRESENT: Beth Carpenter, City Attorney’s Office,
Brad Jordan, Department of Planning and Development,
City of Little Rock.
Romie Price, Department of Planning and Development,
City of Little Rock.
APPROVAL OF THE MARCH MEETING MINUTES:
Commissioner Sanders-Woods entertained a motion to approve the September 2022 Minutes.
Motion: Commissioner Laha made a motion that the September 2022 Minutes be approved.
Second: Commissioner Walker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 723 WEST MARKHAM - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
PHONE: 501 371-4864, E-MAIL: BJORDAN@LITTLEROCK.GOV
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Expense Report:
Commissioner Peyton was absent, thus no report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, UPDATES:
Public Relations:
Commissioner Miller gave the commission an update about trash pick up dates. She stated there
were individuals that want to volunteer their time in the future.
KLRB:
Chairman Dane stated that she did not have an update. Brittany Nichols, who was representing the
Sustainability Commission, gave an update about Keep Little Rock Beautiful and some of the new
things that are happening across the city. She said the city-wide pick-up day would be in March
2023. Some discussion was had about the pollinator gardens.
Adopt-A-Street:
Commissioner Winchester stated gave short update about the program.
Eye of the Beholder:
Chairman Sanders-Woods had nothing to report.
LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 723 WEST MARKHAM - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
PHONE: 501 371-4864, E-MAIL: BJORDAN@LITTLEROCK.GOV
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2023 Calendar.
The commission reviewed the dates proposed by the staff and commented that they would
like to have a meeting scheduled in November of 2023 and that staff should omit “No
Meeting” and include “TBD” on the calendar for the month of November 2023.
Motion: Commissioner Walker made a motion that the September 2022 Minutes be
approved.
Second: Commissioner Homeyer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
2. Commission Retreat.
The commission discussed the possible dates that the annual commission retreat could be
held in either January or February of 2023.
3. Sustainability Commission Presentation.
The commission representatives presented an overview of the proposed revisions to the
existing city landscape ordinance section pertaining to plant material selection
requirements. The committee proposed a list of non-native invasive species of trees and
shrubbery that can contribute to ecological, environmental, or economic damage to native
species. They stated that the list and proposed sections regarding the non-native species be
reviewed and approved by the C.B.C to be submitted to the City Board of Directors for
revision to the city ordinance.
There was some discussion about the process for full passage. Beth Carpenter, from the
Little Rock City Attorney’s office, told the members that they make recommendations
directly to the City of Little Rock Board of Directors. She also stated that staff had put
forth the possibility of the Planning Commission commenting on the change as well. City
staff also recommended that a subcommittee be formed and report findings back to the
full commission later.
Chairman Sanders-Woods stated that the commission needed more time to read and
discuss the proposed changes. Ms. Carpenter explained how a subcommittee would be
formed. A questioned was asked about outreach to the local plant nurseries, and discussion
was had about this topic.
Ms. Carpenter asked about the definition and suggested that they come up with one that is
not broad.
Motion: Commissioner Homeyer made a motion that they table the issue until the next
meeting.
Second: Commissioner Laha seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 723 WEST MARKHAM - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
PHONE: 501 371-4864, E-MAIL: BJORDAN@LITTLEROCK.GOV
4. Landscape Awards
Commissioner Homeyer told the commission that they need to set a time to present the
awards to the winners.
5. Election of New Officers for 2023.
Nominations were made to retain Commissioner Sanders-Woods as chair, Commissioner
Laha as Vice Chair, and Commission Miller as Treasurer. A motion was made to accept
the nominations as made. The was a unanimous vote to approve.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
No Announcements were made.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Sanders-Woods entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Laha made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Commissioner Dane seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:09 pm.
LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 723 WEST MARKHAM - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
PHONE: 501 371-4864, E-MAIL: BJORDAN@LITTLEROCK.GOV