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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-10 CGP MINUTES• • • I. ENGLEWOOD CLEAN, GREEN AND PROUD COMMISSION June 10, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Clean, Green & Proud Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Lange. Present: Absent: Edwards, Gillman, Huffaker, Lange, Lindsey, Nabholz, Roth, Stankorb, Van Dyke, and Langon Michelle Lerman, Sandy Marvin (absent with notice) Abby Goldsmith (absent without notice) II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action: Mr. Huffaker moved; Ms. Gillman seconded. The Minutes of the May 13, 1998 meeting be approved. The motion carried. Ill. VOLUNTEER HOURS IV. Ms. Langon distributed June volunteer hour report forms. She asked everyone to submit their volunteer hours by June 29 so she can complete the Keep America Beautiful year-end report . UPDATES Ms . Langon provided the following information: • Resignation letters were received from Nancy Hughes and Jill Gilbert. • City Council conducted interviews for Boards and Commissions on June 8 and 4 new commissioners will be appointed to the Commission on July 6. • An update of Commission activities, which was submitted to City Council, was circulated. • Information on the community gardens was provided to Mr. Huffaker. There is a community garden on the east side of the golf course. Anyone interested should contact Ms. Langon . • A proclamation, signed by City Council, declaring June Colorado Recycling Month was circulated. • The flower garden looks great. Ms. Langon thanked Mr. Stankorb for his work on the gardens . • Ms. Langon thanked Mr. Edwards for updating the Englewood web site. The Commission is back on the web site under Neighborhood Services. When the web site is updated again, the Commission logo will be on the home page. • Proposed new logos were circulated. • Proud Properties-Susan Van Dyke quickly reviewed the program. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not to start the program this year. Action: Introduce the idea at National Night Out in August. Investigate a combined effort with Code Enforcement Advisory Committee. Research and develop a full program for implementation for next spring. • An article regarding hazardous materials disposal in the Littleton Independent was circulated. Englewood was mentioned in the article for having a program for disposal of hazardous materials. • Household Hazardous Waste -will be held September 12 and 19. The details for Littleton's participation are close to being finalized. A chair and volunteers are needed for the event. Action: Ms. Nabholz and Mr. Huffaker will co-chair the event. Ms. Lindsey volunteered to assist. V. Golf Tournament • Ms. Van Dyke thanked everyone who participated in the golf tournament. She • stated that the Commission made approximately $4,600. Since she will not be chairing the golf tournament next year, she suggested that the next chair start early and thc;it more people get involved in soliciting prizes and sponsorships. She strongly urged each Commissioner to find an area of interest within the Commission and to make a commitment to be active and involved. Chair Lange stated that solicitation needs to commence in November, with follow ups in March. Ms. Langon stated that thank you letters would be mailed to all sponsors and companies who donated prizes. VI. Good Neighbor Days In Ms. Marvin's absence, Ms. Langon reported that 618 people participated in Good Neighbor Days, totaling $11, 124. City Council approved funding for $10,800, leaving a balance of $324. In discussions with the Operations Manager at Waste Management, he has indicated that Waste Management may reinstate the $10,000 grant, but stressed that it was not yet official. VII. Photometric Index Mr. Roth and Mr. Huffaker will be conducting the annual litter survey. He demonstrated a new idea of measuring litter and will be scheduling dates soon . 2 • • • • VIII. UPDATES FROM OTHER BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IX. Code Enforcement Committee Mr. Stankorb stated the committee welcomed Ms. Langon and that the subcommittees are working on their projects. He and Mr. Roth are working on a draft proposal regarding graffiti to present at the next meeting. ACTIVITY RECAP Mr. Roth reviewed the activity recap stating which activities were completed. He reported that the following previous activities are still in progress: Photometric index. X. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS XI. Volunteer Ms. Gillman distributed contact forms to the Commissioners. She asked each Commissioner to fill out the form whenever they make a contact regard ing the Commission. Finance Chair Lange stated that he would be contacting committee chairs to gather budget information. He urged each standing committee to meet before the next meeting. CHAIR'S CHOICE Chair Lange stated that Tent Talk is scheduled for June 18 and that he will be calling people to assist him . Ms. Langon stated that materials will need to be picked up from City Hall. Chair Lange thanked Mr. Huffaker, Mr. Roth, and Mr. Stankorb for being present at the City Council study session on May 18. He also thanked everyone who was involved in the golf tournament. XII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE A. Mr. Roth He stated he attended the study session with City Council anticipating direction on municipal solid waste, and that the Council appears to be strongly divided on the issue. He stated the Municipal Solid Waste Subcommittee plans to conduct informational meetings and gather citizen input to determine how to proceed with the issue of contract hauling of municipal solid waste. He congratulated Ms. Gillman for being chosen as the drum major for the hig h school marching band . 3 B. Ms. Lindsey She stated that she will attempt to attend Tent Talk. C. Ms. Nabholz She thanked everyone who participated and organized the golf tournament. Action: Ms. Nabholz and Mr. Huffaker will meet to discuss strategy on municipal solid waste. XIII. ADJOURN There was no further business to be brought before the Commission. Action: Ms. Van Dyke moved; Ms. Nabholz seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. an Fenton Recording Secretary 4 • • •