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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-12 CGP MINUTES• • • I . ENGLEWOOD CLEAN, GREEN AND PROUD COMMISSION May 12, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Clean, Green & Proud Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Roth. Present: Edwards, Gilbert, Gillmon , Huffaker, Hughes, Lerman , Marvin, Roth , Stankorb , Van Dyke , and Langon Absent: Lange, Lindsey, Nabholz and Stoner (absent with notice) II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action: Ms . Marvin moved ; Mr. Stankorb seconded . The Minutes of the April 14 , 1998 mee tin g be approved . The motion carried . Ill . VOLUNTEER HOURS Ms . Langon distributed May volunteer hour report forms. She thanked everyone for be ing current with their volunteer hours and reported that it was the first time everyone had been current. IV. UPDATES Ms. Langon provided the following information : • Mr. Dilatush 's resignation letter was received and accepted by City Council. • Ms . Langon received a resignation letter from Mr. Stoner. It will be submitted to C ity Council next week . • The deadline for Commiss ion appointment appl ications is May 29. Interviews are June 8 . • The KAB "Iron Eyes Cody" public service announcement has been revamped and will air in the near future . • Glad Bag -a-than : At total of 960 bags were distributed to 11 groups and individuals , and reports are starting to come in . • Treasury Report : Good Neighbor Day money from City Council was placed in a wro ng account and adjustments are being made . • Household Hazardous Waste : Plans for City of Littleton to participate in the program with no added cost to the Commission are proceeding. Staff has agreed , and the two city attorneys are reviewing the proposal. • Photometric Index: The photometric index needs to be completed by the end of June . Action: Mr. Roth and Mr. Huffaker will work on the project. V. Golf Tournament Ms . Van Dyke reported that very little money has been submitted . She reviewed • registrations she has received and the lunch menu . She asked for volunteers to solicit donations and sponsorships . Mr. Huffaker inquired as to whether Rocky Mountain Harley Davidson was donating a motorcycle. Ms. Langon stated that the committee is in negotiations with the company . VI. Good Neighbor Days Ms . Marvin reported 321 people have participated, to date , in the program . She asked for additional assistance on May 16 and a volunteer to pick up donuts. Ms . Langon reported that City Council contributed $10 ,800 for the event, and the money has been placed in the Commission 's account. She thanked Mr. Huffaker for writing the appreciation letter to Waste Management. Ms . Van Dyke stated that Mr . Damico was very appreciative of the letter. Ms. Langon further reported that she had conversations with Bob Damico at Waste Management, wrote a letter from the mayor regarding the funding issue , and was hopeful that Waste Management may provide some funding for the program after all. Action: Ms. Gillman will pick up the donuts . VII. CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Ms . Langon stated the Commission is scheduled to meet with City Council on May 18 , 1998 at 6 :00 p.m. and suggested that the Comm issioners determine what issues they would like to present. Discussion ensued. It was determined that Chair Lange would make an introduction ; appreciation would be expressed for City Council funding of Good Neighbor Days; and Mr. Roth will seek municipal solid waste/contract hauling direction from Council. • VIII. UPDATES FROM OTHER BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Code Enforcement Committee Mr. Roth reported that the committee is reviewing the Nuisance Abatement and Graffiti Ordinances . IX. ACTIVITY RECAP Mr. Roth reviewed the activity recap stating which activities were completed . He reported that the following previous activ ities are still in progress : Ms. Hughes will contact the City of Aurora regarding the Good Neighbor Awards . X. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS The members separated into standing committees for 30 minutes . Upon reconvening, each standing committee reported the following : Volunteer Ms. Gillman stated the short-term goal of the committee is to ask Commissioners to talk to people about the Commission . The committee will draft cards for the Commissioners to fill out with interested volunteers' names and other pertinent information . Ms . Van Dyke stated • that a long-term goal is to work with the Marketing Committee to develop a brochure to distribute . The committee also plans to contact environmental clubs at the schools to increase their awareness of the Commission's act ivities . 2 • • • Marketing Mr. Huffaker stated the committee will be developing a production schedule to assist in creating a brochure. He further reported that the logo is being changed to reflect the "Keep Englewood Beautiful" and that the committee would like a display at the Tent Talk . Ms . Langon suggested a "picture board" display. Finance Ms . Gilbert was appointed chair. She reported that the committee plans to meet with Ms . Langon to review the budget process . The committee also plans to meet with the Chamber of Commerce to obtain corporate sponsors . Ms . Van Dyke suggested having a table at t he "After Hours Business Meeting" with the Chamber of Commerce. Education Ms. Lerman reported that Mr. Edwards plans to work on developing a web page for upcoming Comm ission events . XI. CHAIR'S CHOICE Mr. Roth reminded everyone to attend the City Council study session on May 18 . XII . COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE A. Ms. Van Dyke She requested that each person attempt to recruit sponsors, players , and door prizes for t he golf tournament. B. Mr. Huffaker He inquired as to whether the City had a community garden . Action: Ms . Langon will research information on the community garden and contact Mr. Huffaker. XIII. ADJOURN There was no further business to be brought before the Commission . Action: Ms . Gilbert moved ; Ms. Van Dyke seconded : The meeting be adjourned . The motion carried ; the meeting adjourned at 9 :00 p .m . 3 ~-