HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-15 CGP MINUTES• I.
ENGLEWOOD CLEAN, GREEN AND PROUD COMMISSION
September 15, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Clean, Green & Proud Commission was called to order at
7:05 p.m. by Chair Lange.
Present:
Absent:
Barnes, Berens, J. Edwards , Gillman, Goldsmith , Huffaker, Lange,
Lerman, Marvin, Nabholz, Roth, Stankorb, Van Dyke, and staff liaison
D. Edwards and Lindsey (absent with notice)
Zecher (absent without notice)
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action: Ms. Nabholz moved; Ms. Lerman seconded. The Minutes of the August
11, 1998 meeting be approved . The motion carried.
Ill. VOLUNTEER HOURS
Ms. Langon distributed the September volunteer hour forms.
IV. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
• Mr. Huffaker stated the event drew 181 people on September 12; 60 from Englewood ,
112 from Littleton, and 9 nonresidents. He further stated that the event went very
smoothly. Mr. Huffaker then reviewed the volunteer signup sheet for September 19.
Ms. Van Dyke volunteered to bring 20 sandwiches. Mr. Huffaker stated he would bring
the beverages and donuts. Discussion ensued regarding how to recognize Safety-
Kleen and the two firefighters. It was decided to present a certificate to Safety-Kleen
and a certificate and $50 .00 gift certificate from A&A Trading to each of the firefighters
at the November 2 meeting. Ms. Nabholz will arrange to have the recognition placed on
the City Council agenda.
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Action: Mr. Huffaker moved; Ms. Van Dyke seconded . Dean Huffaker w ill
prepare two certificates for the firefighters; Ms . Langon will purchase two $50 gift
certificates at A&A Trading; Mr. Huffaker and Ms. Marvin will prepare a certificate
for Safety-Kleen . The motion carried .
V. REVIEW OF BUSINESS CARD
Ms. Marvin distributed a draft of the business card. Discussion ensued regarding
formatting and content. The Commission decided to substitute "Keep Ameri c a
Beautiful, affiliated with City of Englewood" for "City of Englewood, Neighborhood and
Business Development."
Action: Ms. Marvin will make changes; fax a copy to Mr. Huffaker for review;
and order 1,000 business cards .
VI. CALENDAR
The Commission marked a 1999 calendar with tentative event dates, meeting dates,
and Citizen deadline.
Action: Staff will prepare a 4-month calendar of events for the October meeting.
VII. INTERACTION OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Chair Lange stated that he wanted to discuss how the standing committees interact in
order to avoid overlap in duties. Ms. Van Dyke suggested that each standing committee
develop a list of priorities. Discussion ensued. Mr. Huffaker suggested more
coordination between the subcommittees and standing committees. He believed this
could be accomplished after the breakout sessions. Staff will also include standing
committees ' activities on the activity log . Ms. Langon suggested selecting a contact
person for each event in order to provide better coordination.
Action: The following Commissioners volunteered to be upcoming 1998 and
1999 event contacts:
• Leaf and Tire -Ms. Edwards
• Holiday Party -Ms. Barnes and Ms. Gillman
• Holiday Lighting Event -Chair Lange
• Glad Bag-a-Thon -Ms. Lerman
• Good Neighbor Days -Ms. Marvin and Vice Chair Goldsmith
• Golf Tournament -Mr. Edwards
• Photometric Index -Mr. Roth
• Household Hazardous Waste -Mr. Huffaker
• River Cleanup -Ms . Lerman
VIII. KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL
Ms. Langon stated that the National Keep America Beautiful Conference, held in
Washington, D.C., is scheduled for December 3-6, 1998 . Mr. Huffaker, Ms. Edwards,
and Ms. Marvin expressed interest in attending.
IX. RECAP FOR NEXT MEETING
The Commission decided to breakout into standing committees at the beginning of the
October 13 meeting.
X. CHAIR'S CHOICE
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Chair Lange stated he would like to contact a number of local companies regarding the
1999 golf tournament in order to obtain a contact person . He asked for volunteers to
call the companies in October. •
Action: Ms . Nabholz and Mr. Huffaker volunteered.
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COMMISSIONERS' CHOICE
Ms. Berens: Provided her correct e-mail address for the roster. She also
informed the Commission that Colorado Public Interest Research Group
(COPIRG) receives $4.00 from each Metro State tuition.
Ms. Marvin : Asked for directions to Household Hazardous Waste Roundup
Ms. Edwards: Provided her new mailing address for the roster.
Ms. Goldsmith: Thanked the Commission for its patience.
Mr. Roth: Reported that 10 questionnaires regarding contract trash removal
were completed at the September 10 Tent Talk. He stated that the issue may
possibly be put on the ballot as a referendum issue; this would entail petitions.
Chair Lange suggested preparing a brief outline setting forth how the program
would work. Mr. Roth further reported that he and Mr. Huffaker are attempting to
contact the Cities of Commerce City and Greenwood Village to obtain
information on their contract trash removal.
Mr. Huffaker. Stated that if a petition drive begins on the trash removal issue it
will be a very large project for the Commission. Ms. Langon interjected that t he
issue must be citizen driven; therefore, the City attorney and City support staff for
the Commission would be limited .
Ms. Nabholz: Thanked Mr. Huffaker for his work on the Household Hazardous
Waste Roundup. She stated that Mayor Burns is very proud of the Commission.
ADJOURN
There was no further business to be brought before the Commission.
Action: Ms. Nabholz moved; Mr. Stankorb seconded: The meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
N ncy , enton
Recording Secretary
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