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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-13 CGP MINUTES• • • CLEAN, GREEN, AND PROUD COMMISSION February 13, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the Clean, Green, and Proud Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M . in the Community Room of the Englewood City Hall, Chair Ann Nabholz presiding. Present: Arnold, Ferguson, Galleher, Golombek, Hammond, Jensen , Lange, Menin- Giem, Nabholz , Roth, Russell, Scott, VanDyke, Vorrnittag Absent: Hartman, Stankorb Staff present: Bob Simpson, Mark Graham , Chris Olsen, Jim Ulrich Mr. Henry Galleher, newly appointed member, signed his oath of office, and was welcomed to the meeting. Mr. Galleher is a representative of Laidlaw Waste Systems. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES . Chair Nabholz asked for consideration of the Minutes of January 9, 1996. Russell moved: Golombek seconded: The Minutes of January 9, 1996 be approved as presented. The motion carried. III. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. Jim Ulrich related a Neighborhood Watch request regarding a July 4th/Old Town festival at Cushing Park. Financial needs are estimated at $15,000; all citizens of Englewood will be invited to participate in the festivities. The memorandum from Mr . Dazzio regarding the financial status of the Commission was dis- cussed . The consensus was that the memorandum needs to be revised to reflect the availability of funds. Mr. V ormittag suggested the need for "line item" designation for expenditures and revenues . The Commission will look at funding status and report back to Mr. Ulrich. Dis- cussion ensued. The Commission questioned what the City's contribution to the CGP is, and when the commitment to the festival funding is needed . Susan VanDyke will report to the Commission at the meeting in March . 1 The Commission discussed the list of activities they have overseen the past few years. Top • priorities the Commission will focus on in 1966 will be the Household Hazardous Waste pro- gram, the Spring Clean-up (Good Neighbor Day), and the Leaf and Tire Drop-off program. IV. REPORTS. Chair Nabholz reported that Susan Martel has resigned from the CGP, and the Commission presently has no representation from Swedish Medical Center. After discussion, it was de- termined that Bob Simpson and Ann Nabholz will attend the monthly meeting at Swedish to discuss designation of someone from their organization to participate on the Commission. The issue of Absenteeism was discussed. Ms . Nabholz cited a memorandum from former Co- ordinator Glazier written on July 13, 1994, which stated that missing two consecutive meetings with no notice, or three consecutive meetings with notice was justification for termination of membership. All members are expected to attend a minimum of 753 of the yearly meetings. VanDyke moved: Scott seconded: The CGP adopt an attendance policy that all members are expected to attend a minimum of 75 3 of the Commission meetings per year; ab- sence from two consecutive meetings with no previous notice, or ab- sence from three consecutive meetings with previous notice, shall be justification for termination of membership and notice to City Council that a vacancy exists. The motion carried unanimously. V. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS. Susan VanDyke requested that members sign-up for the sub-committee on which they wish to serve. Ms . VanDyke will assign the chair person of those sub-committees, and the chair of the subcommittees will schedule meetings to discuss the projects for 1996, and report back to the Commission. Assi2nment Of Sub-Committees. The Commission discussed assignment of subcommittees for the Golf Tournament, Municipal Solid Waste, Education, Garage Sale, and Fund Raising efforts. Meetings of the various sub- committees prior to the regular meeting was suggested. The following sub-committees were formed: Callin2 Members: Jim Ferguson Ba2-a-Thon: Stan Lange, Chair; Andrea Menin-Giem; Doug Arnold; Jim Ferguson 2 • • • • • Fund Raising/Marketing Committee : Ann Nabholz , Chair; Frank Golombek ; Henry Galleher; M 'Lis Scott; Andrea Menin-Giem Alley Clean-up : Al Vormittag , Chair; Roth, Galleher , Jensen , Jim Ulrich , ex-officio (coordinate with Neighborhood Watch). A two-block test area was discussed. VI. STAFF MEMBERS' REPORT. Staff had nothing to bring before the Commission. VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. M'Lis Scott raised the issue of "staffing" for the CGP. Ms. VanDyke discussed an ordinance adopted previously , which sets a two-year term for the Chair. Ms . VanDyke raised the issue of retaining the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affilia- tion , commenting on the initial membership fee of $2,500 , the renewal fee of $250 annually , and the value of the KAB program. Ms. VanDyke also discussed fund raising methods and activ ities for the Commission. Ms. VanDyke emphasized a need to increase participation in the Holiday Lighting competition, and in the Proud Property competition. Other topics raised for d iscussion by Ms. VanDyke were the Bag-A-Thon, the South Platte River-Earth Day ac - tivities, participation by Scout troops , and the Adopt-A-Garden program. It was the consensus that the South Platte-Earth Day activities , and Scout troop participation would be tabled to de- termine what the City 's plans are. Ms. Nabholz suggested that the discussion of the KAB affiliation be placed on the agenda for the March meeting. Ms . Nabholz suggested that a calendar of activities be developed for the Commission. Mr. Golombek asked that the CGP be provided with the By-laws of the Commission, if any have been adopted. Mr. Golombek also asked whether the golf tournament is something the Commission wants to do in 1996. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was declared adjourned. Mark Graham Neighborhood Community Coordinator h\group\boa rd s\cg p\cgp2-96 3