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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-11 CGP MINUTESCLEAN, GREEN AND PROUD COMMISSION February 11, 1997 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the Clean, Green, and Proud Commission was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Chair Ann Nabholz. Members present: Dilatush, Golombek, Hilaire, Huffaker, Lange, Lindsey, Looze, Menin-Giem, Roth, Soulliere, Stankorb, Vormittag, Gillman, Karlquist, Nabholz Members absent: Fudge, VanDyke (excused absence) Staff Members: Graham, Langon Newly appointed members were introduced and welcomed to the Commission . II. APPROVAL OF M1NUTES. January 14, 1997 Ms. Nabholz asked for consideration of the Minutes of January 14, 1997. Menin-Giem moved: Stankorb seconded: The Minutes of January 14, 1997 be approved as written. The motion carried. ill. MEMBERSHIP UPDATE. A list containing member names and telephone numbers was distributed for corrections. The updated list will be sent to all commissioners with the meeting minutes. The resignations of Doug Arnold and Henry Galleher were discussed . IV. OATH OF OFFICE. The Oath of Office was administered to newly appointed members by Chair Nabholz. All oaths were affirmed , signed, and returned to Ms. Langon, who will transmit them to the City Clerk. Newly appointed members are Arlene Hilaire, Corrine Lindsey , John Looze, Ed Soulliere, and Youth Liaisons Kristen Gillman and Suzanne Karlquist. V. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Ms. Nabholz proposed that all correspondence from subcommittees be cleared by the Board or through the Ex- ecutive Committee prior to mailing. The proposal come from concerns that the entire Commission be aware of subcommittee correspondence and actions and that those actions be consistent with the board's mission and not jeopardize other Commission events . Mr. Vormittag expressed the opinion that this requirement is too bureau- cratic, and further , that members are not made aware of the rules. Mr. Stankorb suggested that Executive Com- mittee discussions be placed at the end of the agenda in future. The Commission agreed. 1 Discussion ensued regarding the Municipal Solid Waste subcommittee. It was brought up that the Solid Waste Committee 's recent request for hauler information could possibly lead to Waste Management withdrawing their $10,000 in-kind donation for Good Neighbor Days. Mr. Dilatush noted the need to recognize that Waste Man- agement may have problems looking at alternate haulers. Mr. Lange suggested that the Executive Committee meet following the regular meeting. He also expressed satis- faction and appreciation with the work that has been done on the solid waste issue. Dilatush moved : Menin-Giem seconded: The CGP Commission support the efforts of the solid waste subcommittee. The motion carried; eight voting in favor, three abstaining . VI. ADOPT-A-STREET. Ms. Langon discussed the purpose and history of the program. Ms. Robin Grim, a student at Metro State Col- lege, is serving an unpaid internship with the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development and will working on the project. She will be drafting letters, updating contact lists, soliciting sponsors, preparing a bro- chure, and mapping existing signs . VII. ALLEY CLEAN-UP. The history and intent of the program was explained for the recently appointed members. Mr. Roth asked whether this subcommittee needs to meet again considering that alley clean up may become a part of the con- tracted municipal solid waste collection. Mr. Vormittag stated that Ms. VanDyke prepared the letter regarding the alley clean-up. He commented with Mr. Galleher 's resignation from the Commission, no donation of trucks and personnel should be expected from Laidlaw. Mr. Vonnittag suggested that the Commission request donation of personnel and trucks from whomever is awarded the contract for city-wide trash hauling. He also suggested that Code Enforcement personnel be requested to inspect the cleaned-up alleys to ensure that the alleys remain cleaned-up; a report of their inspection efforts is requested for Mr. Vonnittag and the subcommittee. [Note: re- quest for report sent to Code Enforcement]. VIII. BAG-A-THON. Ms. Menin-Giem, Mr. Lange, and Ms. Nabholz met on January 28th. Ms . Nabholz gave a brief history of this program for new members, citing efforts to garner community involvement in previous years. Bags will be do- nated by GLAD , and the metro program is coordinated by the KAB . April 22nd is Earth Day, and it was sug- gested that the Bag-A-Thon clean-up kick off event be held the Saturday prior to Earth Day (April 19) at Cushing Park with a pancake breakfast. Bags for the clean-up would be distributed that day between the hours of 9 AM and 11 AM. Ms . Menin-Giem suggested holding the event the same day as Denver [Note: April 26th]. Ms. Nab- holz reported that three hundred (300) youngsters will be recruited to work on a coloring book on environmental issues, to be made available to other youngsters. She commented that Bishop Elementary was the only elementary school that participated in the Bag-A-Thon efforts last year. Efforts to get involvement from the community for this year were discussed. Ms. Lindsey suggested a Hawkquest demonstration to attract participants . Ms. Lindsey also discussed TeePee Village, and the Urban Garden Ex- change. It was suggested that the subcommittee contact the Humane Society and the Englewood Garden Center to solicit participation . Ms. Nabholz reported on a seed packet grant offer from the America the Beautiful Fund. The packets contain 1995 and 1996 seeds with germination rates of 85-90%. Charges are $9.95 for the first set (100 packets), $5 .00 each additional set, and a $10 .00 fee. It was agreed that staff would order four hundred packets for distribution on Earth Day. 2 Ms. Menin-Giem asked whether staff had reserved Cushing Park and called for the bags yet. Ms. Langon re- ported that KAB will push the Bag-A-Thon efforts in a national campaign including newspaper ads and on boxes of Glad Bags available in grocery stores in April. The subcommittee will meet again to discuss arrangements and potential participants. IX. EDUCATION. Mr. Dilatush reported he has reviewed the suggested KAB curriculum for K-61h grade on environmental issues. As newly appointed subcommittee chair, he also discussed the need to develop articles to promote the CGP , to teach children about environmental issues through the articles, and to educate all citizens regarding the environ- ment. Ms. Lindsey and Ms. Karlquist volunteered to serve on this subcommittee. X. GOLF TOURNAMENT. Mr. Golombek reported a discussion and request by Mayor Bums to return the tournament .to Englewood this year. Mr. Golombek indicated a willingness to give up the $500 deposit paid to Fox Hollow Golf Course if the Englewood Golf Course will meet the requirements of the subcommittee . He suggested that a meeting be sched- uled with Englewood golf officials to discuss the tournament in greater depth. Mr. Golombek stated that he will be in touch with staff later in the week to further explore this option. XI. GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS. This subcommittee has not met, and there was nothing to report. XII. MARKETING. There was no report from this subcommittee. XIII. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE. Mr. Vormittag noted that Waste Management already has the largest share of the Englewood market on trash hauling. He discussed the subcommittee 's purpose for requesting hauler rates and options and noted that CGP works for the good of the citizens, and the Committees are setting standards for trash hauling and establishing the extras or "bells and whistles ". He cited several examples such as the special services needed by handicapped per- sons; establishing a modified version of Good Neighbor Days three times per year; pick-up of large items (appliances) for citizens; requiring trash cans with lids and wheels. The monthly trash rate is approximately $13.75. The question is do we want "VW" or "Cadillac" service. Mr. Vormittag discussed his desire to submit a good quality report to the Commission on the solid waste issue. He has received answers from only two haulers at this time. The subcommittee 's next step is a community survey to be developed with the assistance of the haulers. The survey card will be shown to the Commission prior to mailing. Mr. Roth suggested that letters thanking the haulers for meeting with the subcommittee be drafted and sent. The letters would also request their attendance at the meeting of March 4th to draft questions for a community munici- pal solid waste survey. 3 XIV. SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES. Minutes were submitted by Adopt-A-Street. Mr. Huffaker reported he would FAX the Municipal Solid Waste minutes in the morning. Mr. Lange stated he is working on the Bag-A-Thon minutes and will send them at a later date. XV. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Mr. Looze requested name tags for all members for the next meeting. Staff will handle arrangements, and will distribute and collect the name tags at future meetings. Ms. Lindsey commented that, in her opinion, this is an exciting commission on which to serve. Mr. Vormittag welcomed all new members to the Commission. Mr. Roth asked that something in writing explaining the function of the Executive Committee be prepared and distributed to the membership. Mr. Looze expressed support for the executive committee. He also questioned the affect of the City Council cam- paign on the Chair of the CGP. The Commission agreed this discussion should wait until the that issue is de- cided. Ms. Nabholz suggested that a plaque be given to for former CGP Member Jensen for his years of service to the Commission. He had previously served as Chair. Discussion ensued with cost not to exceed $60 . Staff suggested certificates of appreciation for past board members. Menin-Giem moved: Dilatush seconded: That a plaque be ordered for Mr. Jensen and certificates be prepared for past members. The motion carried. XVI. STAFF CHOICE. Staff welcomed newly appointed members and distributed orientation packets. A CGP calendar was distributed to all members showing event dates and the overlap of preparation time for events. XVII. ADJOURN. Dilatush moved: Roth seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 8:57 P.M. Mark Graham Neighborhood Community Coordinator \nbd\group\boards\cgp\minutes\cgp 2-97 .doc 4