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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-09 CGP MINUTES• • I. ENGLEWOOD CLEAN, GREEN AND PROUD COMMISSION March 9, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Chair Goldsmith called the regular meeting of the Clean , Green & Proud Commission to order at 6:40 p.m. Present: Absent: Visitors : Barnes , Berens , D. Edwards , J. Edwards , Gillman, Goldsmith, Huffaker, Lindsey , Marvin , Roth, Stankorb, and staff liaison Nabholz (absent with notice) Sell (absent without not ice) Robert Simpson II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action: Ms . Barnes moved ; Mr. Huffaker seconded . The Minutes of the February 9, 1999 meeting be approved. The motion carried . Ill. VOLUNTEER HOURS Ms . Langon distributed the March volunteer hour sheets . She also distributed information on the 1999 Citizens' Academy , sponsored by the Safety Services Department. IV. NEIGHBORHOOD AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Robert Simpson , Director of Neighborhood and Bus iness Development, expressed his appreciation to the Commission for the programs it provides the Community . He further stated that he wished to update the Commission on upcoming changes within the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development. He will be hiring a new planning technician in April and part of that person 's duties will be assuming the day-to-day liaison position to the Commission . Ms . Langon will be involved with the Commission at the policy level and will train the new liaison . He stated that there will be a transition period , and reiterated that Ms. Langon's duties are being shifted to other areas in the planning field . He also advised the Commission that Ms. Langon would not be at the May meeting due to vacation plans. He , however, will be attending both the April and May meetings to assure a smooth transition . Mr. Simpson stated that he is very impressed with how Ms . Langon has worked with the Commission and that the Commission is stronger because of her guidance. He thanked Ms . Langon for all of her hard work . Mr. Stankorb commended Ms . Langon for a "job well done" and congratulated her on her new duties . The remainder of the Commission echoed Mr. Stankorb's sentiments . Chair Goldsm ith thanked Mr. Simpson for attending and updating the Commission on the • upcoming changes . 1 v. GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY Chair Goldsmith circulated a signup sheet for the coupon distribution. She stated that two people per day were needed to operate the laptop computer. She also stated that a training session would be held on April 13 , following the regular meeting. It was decided that the number of coupons per distribution day would not be limited. Mr. Stankorb asked if the dates could be advertised on Channel 8. Ms . Langon replied that Channel 8 is broadcast outside the City of Englewood, and tends to cause confusion for citizens in unincorporated Arapahoe County . VI. TREE PROGRAM Ms. Lindsey stated that she spoke with Gerdy , a representative from Denver Digs Trees, and circulated information she received . She stated that Denver Digs Trees is interested in a "piggyback" program with the Commission for the Spring of 2000. By doing so, the Commission would order the trees with Denver Digs Trees and pay wholesale prices . She stated that Gertie recommended that someone from the Commission attend their April 17 distribution to observe how the program works . Ms . Lindsey continued by briefly explaining the Denver Digs Program . It is funded by private donations , federal grants, and various partnersh ips and foundations . All trees are indigenous to Colorado and may be purchased for $15 or are free , on a scholarship basis , to those who can't afford the $15.00 . The trees are then planted in the public right-of-way by the property owner. She also reported that she contacted the University of Colorado Forestry and is awaiting an informational package. She will provide add itional information to the Commission on their shrub program once it arrives . Cha ir Goldsmith welcomed Derek to the meeting . He stated that he is a high school student vis iting to obtain extra credit in his American Government class . VII. GOLF TOURNAMENT Mr. Edwards circulated the postcard which was sent out to the participants of last year's golf tournament. A letter and registration form will be ma iled to all sponsors , donors , and participants w ithin two weeks . VIII. BROCHURE Ms. Marvin distributed the brochure . Discussion ensued. Ms. Edwards volunteered to proofread the final copy . Ms. Marvin stated the brochure will be printed in two colors on recycled paper. Action: Mr. Stankorb moved ; Ms . Barnes seconded . To approve the necessary funds to print 2,000 brochures. Motion carried. IX. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIAL I ' • • Ms . Langon stated she attended a meeting with Arapahoe County officials and reported that the • County is moving forward with a household hazardous material drop off program for citizens of 2 • • • unincorporated Arapahoe County. Initially, the County was to conduct the program in May; but after receiving input from other communities , it decided to hold off until June. She reported that the County would like to meet with municipalities in t he Fall regarding a joint program for 2000. The County's long-term goal is to have a permanen t , year-round drop-off facility for all County residents. Chair Goldsmith left the meeting , and Vice Chair Huffaker assumed the position of chair. X. BREAKOUT SESSION The committees met for 15 minutes . Upon reconvening , each committee reported the following : XI. Education-Ms . Edwards , as chair, reported that the education committee is pursuing article writing for the Englewood Citizen . She reported that an article briefly explain ing how recycling has changed in Colorado and providing recycling referrals w ill be submitted by April 23. Ms . Langon stated she had a lot of information on rec ycling referrals. Ms . Edwards submitted a list of suggested article topics for the rest of the year. Volunteer-Ms . Barnes , as cha ir, reported that the committee plans to prepare the display board with photos and information for the April 17 Good Neighbor Day coupon distribution . Marketing -Mr. Huffaker, as chair , reported that Ms. Lindsey will be working on a poster for the Good Neighbor Day coupon distribution . CHAIR'S CHOICE Vice Chair Huffaker thanked Ms. Langon for a "job well" done and expressed his appreciation for her guidance and leadership to the Commission . XII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Ms. Lindsey-Reported that she will be attending the University of Denver Pow Wow on March 20 for the American Indian Studies Program . She informed the Commission that she has applied to law school. Mr. Stankorb -Reported that Code Enforcement is still working on the program recognizing exemplary properties . Ms. Barnes -Stated that he r daughter, Sarah , is interested in being a junior volunteer for the Commission . Sarah would like to go to different schools and talk about recycling and the environment. Discussion ensued . Ms. Langon stated that volunteers do not need to be voted on and are not appointed by City Council. She also reminded the Commission that Risk Management has safety concerns regarding younger children volunteering and that waivers would need to be signed by all parents. She further explained that children would not be perm itted to volunteer at Commission events , such as Household Hazardous Waste Roundup and Leaf and Tire drop off. Ms. Barnes 3 stated that she believes the Commission should utilize elementary children as volunteers --for litter pickup , talking to other school children, etc. Ms. Berens -Stated she would be volunteering on April 17 for the Earth Day park cleanup. She further stated that she spoke to quilters at the Malley Center regarding constructing a quilt to be sold as a fundraiser for the Commission. She would be willing to sew the quilt pieces and the women at the Malley Center agreed to quilt it. She further stated that this will be a long-term project to be continued in the future. Ms. Gillman-Stated that she thinks it's a great idea involving the younger children on the Commission and volunteered to go with Sarah to different schools. Ms. Marvin -Stated she would like the Commission to hold a strategic planning meeting within the next few months to discuss existing programs and potential new programs. Discussion ensued. The Commission decided to devote the July 13 meeting to planning. XIII. RECAP Vice Chair Huffaker reiterated that Ms. Lindsey will follow-up with the University of Colorado Forestry program. Ms . Langon reported that she spoke with the Public Works Department , and they have a tree replacement program that the Commission might be able to tag into. Also, the Parks Department has a forestry program . She stated that coordination with those departments would be helpful and necessary . • The Commission thanked Derek for attending and informed him that it is always looking • for volunteers . Derek thanked the Commission for allowing him to attend and believes getting the younger children involved is a good idea. XIV. ADJOURN There was no further business to be brought before the Commission . Action: Mr. Stankorb moved; Ms. Marvin seconded: The meeting be adjourned . The motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 8:55p .m. 4 • • • KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUUClean, Green & Proud March 9, 1999 Education Committee During our breakout session on November 10, 1998, the committee decided to do six articles per year for the Citizen. Topics suggested : composting, xeriscaping, water, and mulch. 1999 Citizen deadlines: Feb 22 Apr23 Jun 21 Aug23 Oct 21 Dec 15 Mulch Good Neighbor Days (Reusing Trash) Xeriscaping River Clean Up Hazardous Household Waste Leaf & Tire (Composting) Holiday Wasteline Jackie Edwards