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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-14 CGP MINUTESENGLEWOOD CLEAN, GREEN AND PROUD COMMISSION October 14, 1997 I. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Clean, Green & Proud Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Lange. Present: Dilatush , Gillman , Goldsmith, Huffaker, Hughes, Lange , Lerman, Lindsey, Roth , Van Dyke, Vormittag, and Langon Absent: Golombek, Stankorb , Stoner (absent with notice) Chairman Lange administered the oath of office to Abby Goldsmith and welcomed her as an official member of the Commission. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. DISCUSSION: Chairman Lange stated the Minutes of September 9, 1997, were to be considered for approval. ACTION: Dilatush moved ; Vormittag seconded . The Minutes of the September 9, 1997, be approved as written . The motion carried . Ill. VOLUNTEER HOURS DISCUSSION: Ms. Langon distributed October volunteer hour report forms and asked that members complete September reports and return them tonight. IV. TREASURY REPORT Ms. Langon reported that the balance is approximately $23 ,000 .00, and that the Commission would need approximately $16 ,000.00 to carry out next year's projects. V. CHAIR'S CHOICE A. Tent Talk Chairman Lange reported that he and Ms . Gillman attended Tent Talk last month . B. America Recycle Day Chairman Lange stated that there was insufficient time to schedule the project and asked that the Commission look at it again for next year. D. Workshop Chairman Lange reported that Ann Nabholz was unable to attend the workshop. E. Holiday Party Discussion: Mr. Huffaker reported that Ms. Langon has already made contact with the manager of Le Peep , and the cost would be approximately $500.00 . Mr. Huffaker asked for input from the Commission. Discussion ensued regarding various restaurants and invitees. Action: Van Dyke moved ; Dilatush seconded . One thousand dollars be appropriated for the holiday party . Motion carried . Mr. Huffaker will contact the Twin Dragon restaurant and report back to the Commission at the next meeting . Invitations will be sent to Brenda and Dan Jensen, 1 Mark Stout, Miles Kubly, Ann Nabholz, and Roy Altenbach, in addition to Commissioners and their guests. F. Holiday Lighting Discussion: Ms. Gillman stated that she needed to know the requirements . Action: Chairman Lange volunteered to assist her and Mr. Stankorb. Ms. Gillman will contact Ms. Langon for a meeting to discuss the matter. G. Keep America Beautiful Discussion: Chairman Lange reported that Ms. Langon and Ms. Goldsmith will be attending a KAB conference in Washington , D.C. the first week in December. Action: Ms . Langon and Ms . Goldsmith will attend the conference and report back to the Commission. VI. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Safety Warning Discussion: Ms. Langon stated that there had been an assault recently near City property . She cautioned everyone to be extremely careful when coming and going from evening meetings. She reported that City staff has asked to be notified if an evening meeting is canceled so the doors can be locked . B. Resignations Discussion: Ms. Langon reported that Mr. Soulliere 's and Mr. Looze 's resignations were accepted by Council. Mr. Golombek's resignation is still pending . C. TentTalk Discussion: Ms. Langon reported that the next Tent Talk meeting is October 16, 1997, at the Englewood High School Field House from 7:00-9 :00 p.m . Action: Ms . Lindsey and Mr. Roth will staff the CGP booth . D. Speed Pledge Discussion: Ms. Langon distributed speed pledges , received from Nancy Peterson at Neighborhood Watch, and briefly went over the program . Action: Anyone inte rested should turn pledges in to Ms. Langon for forwarding to Nancy Peterson . E. Workshop Discussion: Ms . Langon circulated a flyer for the "Recipe for Motivation" workshop being held on October 25 and asked anyone interested in attend ing to please contact her. F. America Recycle Day Discussion: Ms . Langon reported that America Recycle Day is November 15 and asked the Commission if they were interested in handing out pledges on recycling products and purchasing recycling products . Action: Mr. Dilatush, Ms. Gillman, and Chairman Lange volunteered to distribute the ple dges. 2 G. Miscellaneous Discussion: Ms . Langon reminded the Commission that Election Day is November 4 , 1997. Ms . Langon further stated that due to the Veteran 's Day holiday , the next Commission meeting is November 18, 1997. Ms. Langon then distributed new Commission rosters. VII. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Discussion: Ms . Langon distributed the memo she sent to City Council and briefly explained the charts. She stated that the volume of anti-freeze , motor oil , and latex paint had dropped ; while flammable liquids and oil-based paint were higher. She stated that residents had received a $50.00 value for $5 .00 , and another article was due in the Englewood Herald . She further reported that Safety-Kleen had called, apologized for their staffing error, and discounted the disposal costs . Safety-Kleen is still interested in ass isting next year. In 1998, Ms . Langon will be conducting a feasibility study on a permanent household hazardous waste facility in Englewood , with a possible shared program with Littleton and/or the County . VIII. LEAF AND TIRE Discussion: Ms. Langon asked everyone to please sign up for days and shifts. She reminded everyone that lunch would not be provided , and she asked for a volunteer to arrive at 8:00 a.m. on both days. Mr. Vormittag suggested supplying dust masks. Action: Ms . Lindsay volunteered to arrive at 8:00 a.m. Ms. Langon will bring gloves. IX. EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE Discussion: Mr. Dilatush reported that he has written a "Windows" program for the waste database and will be installing it on Ms . Langon 's computer shortly . Mr. Huffaker asked for a copy of the database also . He also stated that he met with the editor of the Englewood Herald . She has agreed to run three of the seven articles that he submitted; she will not print articles which "blow our horn "; and she would permit a short, succinct tag line . Discussion ensued regarding language for the tag line . Action: Mr. Dilatush will install computer program on Ms . Langon 's computer and will provide a copy for Dean Huffaker. Mr. Dilatush will continue working on the tag line . X. WORKSHOP Discussion: Mr. Lange distributed the workshop summary prepared by Carol O'Dowd, as well as the Mission Statement of Neighborhood and Business Development Office . The Commission briefly reviewed and discussed the summary . Action: Mr. Dilatush moved ; Ms . Van Dyke seconded . Delete the word "Outreach" from "Education and Outreach Committee " and accept the summary as presented . Motion carried. Chairman Lange will appoint the chairperson on each standing and special project committees . Committee members are as follows: Marketing: Volunteer: Education : Finance : By-laws: Municipal Solid Waste: Community/Neighborhood Pride : Goldsmith, Huffaker, Lindsey , and Roth Gilman , Lange, and Van Dyke Dilatush, Hughes , and Lerman Lange and Stoner Dilatush , Huffaker, and executive committee Huffaker, Lindsey , Roth, Stoner, Stankorb , and Van Dyke Gillman, Goldsmith, Hughes, and Stankorb 3 XI. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE SUBCOMMITTEE Discussion: Mr. Roth stated that City Council is conducting a study session on October 20, 1997, and they will be reviewing drafts of three ordinances pertaining to trash removal and recycling . Discussion ensued on suggested language changes. XII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE A. Mr. Vormittag Mr. Vormittag stated that he has enjoyed being on the Commission for 4 % years . The Commission thanked him for his years of service. He also stated that Mr. Roth and Mr. Stankorb have been appointed to the Code Enforcement Board and asked the Commission to support them . B. Ms. Lerman Ms. Lerman distributed a newspaper about "Guide the Ride ." Anyone interested in yard signs should contact her. C. Ms. Lindsey Ms. Lindsey thanked Mr. Vormittag for submitting her name to the Englewood Leadership Class . D. Ms. Van Dyke Ms . Van Dyke stated that she had not received the embroidery sample from "Magnet Man" and that Ms. Lerman suggested a white trunk with gold leaves . Ms . Langon will call . Ms. Van Dyke distributed a letter from Green City Data Project of CO. Discussion ensued regarding funding transportation for the students to Belleview Park. Mr. Vormittag suggested funding one-half and asking C ity Council to fund the remainder. Action: Ms. Lerman moved ; Ms . Lindsey seconded . CGP will appropriate $285.00 for transporting Englewood High School students to Belleview Park. Motion carried . Ms . Van Dyke will ask Linda Baggus of Green City Data Project to speak at the October 20 City Council meeting . Mr. Vormittag will ask City Council to match the $285.00 for the remainder of the transportation cost. XIII. ADJOURN. There was no further business to be brought before the Commission . ACTION: Lindsey moved ; Van Dyke seconded. The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried ; the meeting adjourned at 9 :10 p.m. h:\grouplboards\cgplminutes\cgp l0-97.doc 4