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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-09 CGP MINUTES• • • CLEAN, GREEN, AND PROUD COMMISSION April 9, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the Clean, Green, and Proud Commission was called to order by Chair Ann Nabholz at 7: 10 P .M. in the Community Room of Englewood City Hall, 3400 South Elati Street. Members present: Members absent: Staff present: Visitors: Arnold, Fudge, Galleher, Hammond, Jensen, Lange, Nabholz, Roth, Rus- sell, Scott, Stankorb, VanDyke, Vormittag Ferguson, Golombek, Menin-Giem (all absences excused), Hartman Neighborhood Community Coordinator M. Graham Neighborhood/Environmental Technician T. Langon Thomas J. Burns, Mayor Mayor Burns addressed the Commission, noting that a meeting regarding light rail has been scheduled for April 23, 7:30 P.M., at the RTD offices, 16th and Blake in Denver. Mayor Burns emphasized the need to support light rail extension south along the Santa Fe corridor, and indicated that members of the Commission may be asked to attend and voice their support for the extension. All members were asked to introduce themselves. The Chair asked that members of the Commis- sion include their place of employment in their introduction, and to clearly indicate whether they represent a company or are on the Commission as a resident member. This distinction between resident and business representative is important. Ms. Tricia Langon, Neighborhood/Environmental Technician, and Ms. Linda Fudge, representa- tive from Swedish Medical Center, were welcomed to the Commission. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. March 12, 1996 The minutes of March 12, 1996 were considered for approval. Page 1, 2nd line from bottom of page, was amended to substitute " ... indicate sponsorship by Laidlaw" ... rather than "provide ad- vertising for" Laidlaw. Jensen moved: Scott seconded: The Minutes of March 12 , 1996 be approved as amended. The motion carried . 1 m. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH. The Oath of Office was administered to Mr. Gerald Stankorb by Neighborhood Community Coor- dinator M. Graham, and attested to by Chair Nabholz. IV. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS. General discussion ensued regarding the responsibilities of subcommittees and the "chain of com- mand". Subcommittees are to bring projects or proposals back to the Commission-as-a-whole prior to instituting action. Minutes must be kept of all subcommittee meetings; all subcommittee meetings are to be announced (included on the calendar of meetings) and are to be open; and sub- committees are to prepare budgets for their projects. A. Alley Clean-up Subcommittee Al Vormittag, Chair Mr. Vormittag reported on the activities of this subcommittee. No minutes were available from their meeting. The High School has been contacted regarding student volunteers, and more infor- mation is to be transmitted to Jim Ferguson on April 12th. Mr. Galleher reported that two trucks will be donated by Laidlaw; one vehicle will be in the alley to be filled while the second truck is on runs to the landfill. The event date of May 11th was based on availability of the trucks, and the time of the alley clean-up has been suggested from 7:00 A .M. to 1 :00 PM. The subcommittee an- ticipates using 10 -20 student volunteers, with alley cleanup subcommittee members as supervi- sors. Code Enforcement personnel are preparing a "strong" letter to be delivered to violators during the week preceding the "good neighbor days" at the trash transfer facility. The intent of the alley clean-up was discussed, as was the role of Code Enforcement personnel, and the "language of the letter". It was noted that Code Enforcement has volunteered to assist during the alley clean-up, and that Code Enforcement will have to rigorously enforce the City ordinances following the clean-up to ensure that the alley remains clean. Ms. Scott suggested that the letter Code Enforcement is to prepare should clearly emphasize that it is the responsibility of the home- owner to maintain the alley abutting their property. Mr. Russell cautioned that the letter must also be "friendly". VanDyke moved: Russell seconded: The Clean, Green, and Proud Commission support the proposed alley clean- up project as a CGP activity subject to the following: Parental con- sent/authorization for student volunteers must be obtained; the wording of the letter is to be reviewed prior to mailing, and a wrap-up report is to be submitted to the Commission. The motion carried unanimously. 2 • • • • • • B . Bag-A-Thon Subcommittee Stan Lange, Chair Coordination with staff has been a problem; previously, all coordination of these activities was handled by staff; letters were sent to service clubs last year to solicit volunteers for this activity. This year, CGP representatives telephoned scout troops for both boys and girls, and interest in participation has been indicated by the troops. Mr. Lange attended the Denver KAB kick-off, and the CGP received an award for participation in this clean-up activity. The City picked up 11 cases of Glad bags for use in the local bag-a-thou activities. The subcommittee is scheduled to meet this week, and will select a deadline date for the pick-up activities. Flexibility in choosing dates for this activity will help get participation. The subcommittee will report to the Commission by May 15 on April activities (month long). C. Education Subcommittee Phil Russell, Chair The need to define on whom educational efforts should be focused was discussed. It was pointed out that youngsters are an "educational market", and are presently receiving good educational in- formation . The possibility of obtaining grants for teaching environmental issues, or matching funds for environmental education was discussed. Other groups that could be targeted education- ally are the retired/senior citizen population; the Commission might want to take advantage of op- portunities presented by the Malley Center and the Recreation Center It was the consensus that the hardest segment of the population to reach is the "general adult" population. The subcommittee is considering dispersion of information during the course of town meetings, sponsoring a series of articles in the Englewood Herald, and sponsoring a 4th of July informational booth. Education of businesses in town on environmental issues was also discussed. Chris Olson of Safety Services was suggested as a contact. Other issues such as land use, trees, hazardous waste, the South Platte River, maintenance of alleys and roads as related to environmental awareness were discussed . A directory of resources in the City to be made available for citizens is also suggested; this would include a list of services and facilities related to specific topics. This could be in a "welcome packet" for new residents; this information might be available from Utility companies or realtors . Recycling is an issue for a majority of citizens. There are KAB resources available to provide in- formation for a number of subjects. Susan VanDyke mentioned an offer from the publisher of "The Recycler". ~Denver £.Qs1 contains a recycling guide in their annual June recycling sec- tion, which might be adapted to local use, and include trash rates. D. Garage Sale Subcommittee Andrea Menin-Giem, Chair Ms. Menin-Giem was not in attendance; no date has been set for the garage sale . 3 E. Golf Tournament Subcommittee Frank Golombek, Chair Reported by Ms. Nabholz The goal is to earn an estimated $2,000 with the lowest-cost approach possible. Mr. Golombek and Ms. Nabholz met with representatives of the Englewood Golf Course. September 21 has been suggested as the tournament date at that facility . The committee is considering using the Meadows or Arrowhead golf course rather than the Englewood course for the tournament. It was suggested that a four-some might get together to play both the Meadows and Arrowhead prior to final de- termination. Research on options for the tournament will continue due to the number of problems the committee has experienced with the municipal golf course. It was suggested that the City Council be notified if the Englewood Golf Course is not chosen for the tournament. Such notifica- tion is to be drafted for Chair Nabholz's signature. F. Marketin2 Subcommittee Ann Nabholz, Chair Ms. Scott will contact Leigh Ann Hoffhines regarding articles in the Englewood Citizen. The committee would like to get all environmental articles published in the same "spot" in the Citizen in each issue. A banner over Broadway was discussed. The proposed banner could contain "permanent" as well as "event specific" information. Mr. Vormittag mentioned the offer of a free banner from Royal Sign. Beverage companies may provide banners for some functions; would • sponsorship from Pepsi or Coca Cola be acceptable. The Commission determined that such spon-• sorship would be acceptable . The subcommittee has received the list of block captains from Neighborhood Watch. G. Municipal Solid Waste Subcommittee Dan Jensen , Chair Mr. Jensen discussed mandatory contractual hauling of trash; this could result in the pick up of more trash that now litters streets, alleys , and properties, and could reduce citizens' cost of trash removal. Staff will take policy report to the City Council, seeking City Council's approval to ini- tiate an ordinance addressing municipal solid waste issues. The subcommittee feels that a 203 price reduction for the cost of trash removal would be attainable. The question was posed on whether individual blocks could do this for themselves? This will be discussed at the next meeting. V. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Mr. Vormittag estimated a budget of $200 for the alley-clean-up, which will include food and the $3 . 85 for insurance per student volunteer. Solicitation of businesses for funds and donations was considered. It was pointed out that the Commission must comply with all City purchasing policies. The pertinent policies are to be sum-• marized and reviewed with Chair Nabholz. 4 • • • Ms. VanDyke discussed provision of replacement trees for those damaged in last September's snowstorm. Affordable beautification should be an effort of this Commission, and Ms . VanDyke recommended that the CGP and the City develop a program to assist in replacement of damaged trees. VanDyke moved: Russell seconded: That the CGP and City develop a tree replacement program similar to that done in Lakewood . The motion carried. Ms. Scott discussed fundraising efforts. Can the CGP accept donations. This will be checked with the City Attorney and Finance Departments for legality and proper account crediting. Budgets, a calendar of events, and the subcommittee minutes were requested by Mr. Lange prior to next meeting. Chair Nabholz stated that permission has been granted from Mitch Waldman for the CGP to sell pop at the July 4th celebration. It was recommended that a soft-drink dispenser be used rather than cans to maximize revenues. VI. STAFF ASSIGNMENTS . Ms. Langon requested each subcommittee prepare a preliminary budget by the next meeting. Ms. Langon further requested a meeting and activity schedule for each subcommittee by the next meet- ing. Staff received a written statement outlining the expectations for the CGP "Coordinator", and a list of Commission activities was distributed. The roster of membership was distributed , with a request for notations regarding change of address and telephone numbers. Staff was requested to prepare plaques for Safety-Kleen and Waste Management of Denver. Staff was also requested to write a proclamation to accompany the plaques, schedule a date on the City Council agenda , and write an invitation to the companies cited requesting their attendance at that Council meeting . There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P .M. on a motion by Ms. Scott, and seconded by Mr. Jensen . Mark Graham Neighborhood Community Coordinator H :\GROUP\BOARDS\CGP\CGP4-96 .DOC 5