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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-08 CGP MINUTESCLEAN, GREEN AND PROUD COl\11\fiSSION July 8, 1997 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the Clean, Green and Proud Commission was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Chairman Stan Lange. Members present: Dilatush, Golombek, Hilaire, Huffaker, Hughes, Lange, Lindsey, Ler- man, Looze, Roth, Stankorb, Stoner, VanDyke, Vormittag, Gillmon Members absent: Soulliere, Karlquist -previous notice given Staff present: Langon, Neighborhood/Environmental Technician II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. June 10, 1997 Chairman Lange called for consideration of the Minutes of June 10, 1997. Vormittag moved: Dilatush seconded: The Minutes of June 10, 1997 be approved as written. The motion carried. III. NEW MEMBERS. The newly appoint members, Michelle Lerman, Nancy Hughes, and Tim Stoner, were wel- comed to the Commission. The Oath of Office was administered to the new appointees by Chairman Lange. IV. VICE-CHAIR NOMINATIONS. Nominations for Vice-Chair were opened. Lange nominated Don Roth for Vice Chair. The nomination was seconded by Looze. Golombek moved: Lange seconded: The Nominations for Vice-Chair be closed. The motion carried. 1 Golombek moved: Lange seconded: Mr. Roth be elected Vice-Chair by acclamation. The motion carried. V. KAB CONFERENCE REPORT. Ms. Lindsey reported on the Keep America Beautiful conference in San Antonio, Texas, which she and Ms. Langon attended. Ms. Lindsey commented on the ideas , materials, marketing, and information in general which she gathered, as well as being able to network with others involved in similar efforts. Discussion ensued. Ms. VanDyke suggested formation of an ad hoc committee to review the collection of materials, and volunteered to work with Ms. Lind- sey, to accomplish this review. Ms. Lerman, Mr. Dilatush, and Ms. Gillmon also volunteered their assistance. Ms. Langon reported key points brought forth in the coordinators' discus- sions included: the wide range of topics that Keep America Beautiful affiliates address; the is- sues and concerns are universal; public awareness and recognition of the volunteers and spon- sors is very important, as is educating members and the general public , and getting the com- mission's name and message out to the public. VI. INTRODUCTIONS OF MEMBERS. Newly appointed members of the Commission introduced themselves. Mr. Stoner is employed by BPI with an interest in the Englewood community; he was a former city manager for 20 years on the east coast. Ms. Hughes is an insurance underwriter; she has lived in Englewood for seven years, and is interested in environmental issues. Ms. Lerman attended the University of Northern Colorado; is interested in and involved in recycling at Columbia Swedish Medical Center, where she is employed. VII. VOLUNTEER HOURS. Ms. Langon requested submission of any outstanding volunteer hour forms. Hours are tabu- lated and reported in the Keep America Beautiful annual report due at the end of the month. VIII. ADOPT-A-STREET SUBCOMMITTEE. Two of six participants in the Adopt-A-Street are ready to proceed. Mr. Dilatush suggested that the Commission adopt a street. Discussion ensued . This proposal will be considered for future scheduling. IX. EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE. Mr. Dilatush reported on his visit with Dr. Walpole of the Englewood School system regard- ing meeting with freshmen teachers this Fall to discuss the environmental database project. Dr. Walpole is supportive to this proposal. 2 Mr. Dilatush has negotiated an agreement with the Englewood Herald to publish monthly envi- ronmental articles with a space limit of 250 words. The first, introductory, article will be about the Commission. Copies were distributed to the membership . Mr. Roth suggested the addition of information on household hazardous materials to the first article. Mr. Dilatush stated he will submit all articles to be considered for publication to the Commission as-a-whole prior to publication. Mr. Vormittag suggested sending the article with the agenda for the monthly meeting so members may review it prior to the meeting. Mr . Dilatush also reported he is attempting to negotiate similar agreements with the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News . X. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. Mr. Lange reported on the activities of the CGP at the July 4t11 celebration, and expressed his thanks to the volunteers for the many hours of work they put in on this event . The CGP sold pop; all but one 12-pack was sold , either at the event or at cost to others after the event. One Hundred Fifty ($150) was spent to purchase the pop, and an additional $50-plus on ice ; the CGP netted only slightly over $100 on this event . It was noted , that the net revenue for this event, when contrasted to the hours and effort into it, was a "small return ". The consensus of the Commission is to evaluate whether pop sales should be done at the 1998 July 4t11 celebra- tion, or whether time and energy of the volunteers could be better spent on another project. Mr. Lange also reported a request was received from Officer Nancy Peterson that the CGP do- nate 20% of the pop sale profits, if possible , to funding for the July 4t11 Festival. Mr . Lange recommended that this not be done, inasmuch as the CGP earlier contributed $50 to the event, and the small return the Commission realized from the pop sales. The Commissioners agreed. The subcommittee will explore options for participation in next years celebration. XI. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE. Mr. Lange reviewed the efforts of the Municipal Solid Waste Subcommittee for the benefit of new members. Mr . Roth distributed the subcommittee report, which will be submitted to City Council. A date to schedule this fo r a City Council study session was discussed. August 11th was pro- posed ; it was emphasized that the information to be included in the City Council packet must be submitted to staff no less than one week in advance . Those who should be in attendance was discussed; it was determined that members of the sub-committee , Chairman Lange, and staff liaison Langon should be present for the discussion. In addition, all available commission members might want to plan to :ittend to show support for the CGP subcommittee. Mr. Roth suggested a change to the Bylaws to limit the number of people on each subcommit- tee, so that no one subcommittee formed a majority of the entire Commission . The member- ship concurred with this suggestion. 3 XII. PHOTOMETRIC INDEX SUBCOMMITTEE. Mr. Roth reported on progress of the Photometric Index, noting that it is nearly completed, with one section left to finish. The Photometric Index requirements for KAB affiliates was re- viewed for the benefit of the newly appointed members. Mr. Roth presented a receipt for sup- plies to make ID markers for the index photos, and that Mr. Soulliere may be able to have the slides developed at Waxman's for a reduced fee. Ms. VanDyke and Mr. Golombek volun- teered to analyze the slides and complete the report for submission with the KAB annual re- port. XIII. SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES. Minutes from the Municipal Solid Waste subcommittee were submitted. No other subcommit- tees held meetings in the past month. XIV. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Mr. Huffaker extended a welcome to the newly appointed members, as did Mr. Golombek. Mr. Stoner stated that he looks forward to participating in the activities of the Commission. Vandyke moved: Golombek seconded: The staff order 3, 000 business cards for the Commissioners. The motion carried. Ms VanDyke suggested upgrading the current CGP T-shirts to a polo style shirt for Commis- sioners. Mr. Vormittag recommended the shirts have pockets. V anDyke moved: Lindsey seconded: The motion carried. Polo shirts, with pockets, and the CGP logo be ordered for Commission- ers to wear when attending and sponsoring CGP events. Ms. VanDyke inquired about having three new banners made. Ms. Langon reported that Mr. Altenbach had been asked to make new banners by Ms. Nabholz when she was chair. Staff will follow up with Mr. Roy Altenbach regarding this request. Mr. Stankorb reported that he had a very enjoyable time at the July 4m celebration. Ms. Lindsey inquired about the location of the CGP flower bed. The CGP flower bed is at Romans Park. She extended a welcome to the new members, also. Mr. Dilatush welcomed the new members. 4 Mr. Roth complimented Mr. Stankorb on the flower garden, stating that it "looks great". Mr. Vormittag welcomed the new members, and advised them to "jump on in." Mr. Huffaker and Mr. Golombek indicated they will be absent for the August meeting. XV. STAFF CHOICE. Staff will arrange to have a plaque of appreciation prepared for former Chairman/member Ann Nabholz. A "fun" commemorative certificate or plaque will also be prepared, Mr. Lange, Ms. VanDyke and Ms. Langon will collaborate on this project. The Tent Talk on July 16th was discussed. Ms . Lindsey and Mr. Stankorb volunteered to staff the table. Ms. Langon reminded members that the Household Hazardous Materials roundup is scheduled for September 13 and 20, and that volunteers are needed. The "America Reycles Day" is November 15th. All Conference room reservations must be made through staff as the reservations are now "computerized". The building may be locked if the maintenance staff is unaware of room res- ervations and meetings. The Logo project should be completed next week; the logo will be used on name tags, business cards, and shirts when they are ordered. XVI. ADJOURN. Dilatush moved: Huffaker seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried; the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:45 p.m. 5