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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-14 CGP MINUTES• • • I. ENGLEWOOD CLEAN, GREEN AND PROUD COMMISSION September 14, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Chair Goldsmith called the regular meeting of the Clean, Green & Proud Commission to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Absent: Staff: Barnes, Berens, D. Edwards, J. Edwards, Goldmsith, Gillman, Huffaker, Marvin, and Roth Dulane, Lindsey, and Stankorb (absent with notice) Nabholz (absent without notice) Tricia Langon, staff liaison Kate Newman, staff liaison II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action: Ms. Barnes moved; Mr. Huffaker seconded. The Minutes of the August 10, 1999 meeting be approved . Motion carried. Ill. VOLUNTEER HOURS Ms. Newman distributed the September volunteer hours. IV. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER CLEANUP Chair Goldsmith apologized for not attending the cleanup . Mr. Huffaker reported that they collected approximately 12 bags of trash. He thanked Ms. Gillman for bringing volunteers from the school. Ms. Marvin stated that there were four or five other community members, and they were very interested in the Commission. She stated she liked to see more community volunteers recruited. Ms. Newman stated that the Greenway Foundation was to pick up the trash , however, the contact person at South Suburban stated the Foundation never picked up the trash so they had to haul all of it away. Ms. Newman further stated that South Suburban indicated they are interested in the cleanup, but not in conjunction with the Greenway Foundation. South Suburban would like to do more of a local cleanup. Ms. Newman asked the Commission to consider whether they wished to join South Suburban next year in their efforts. Ms. Newman stated it would take a lot more time and effort to organize the cleanup by themselves. Ms. Barnes suggested cleaning the river banks more than once a year; perhaps people would be interested in adopting a block of the river bank to clean up --similar to adopt a street. Discussion ensued. Ms. Barnes suggested recruiting girls' and boys' clubs to cleanup the river. Ms. Langon stated that 1 the issue with involving minors is getting waivers signed by each parent, and there is a • safety issue with having children near the water. Ms. Newman distributed coupons for the Cinderella drive-in theater. Mr. Huffaker also stated that an event follow-up meeting had been planned by the Greenway Foundation and expressed an interest in attending with Ms. Newman. Ms. Newman stated she would provide him with that information once she received it. V. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ROUNDUP Ms. Langon distributed the sign-up sheet. She stated the first Roundup is Saturday, September 18 and volunteers need to be at the Servicecenter by 7 a.m. She also stated that she would be attending the Roundup on the 181h, and that Ms. Newman would attend the September 25 roundup . She asked the Commission to consider for next year's Roundup whether it should continue to collect latex paint. Ms. Langon stated that latex paint is no longer considered a hazardous material; it can be dried out and placed in the trash. She asked if the Commission wished to put that money to better use by expanding the accepted materials to aerosols or another more hazardous material. She continued by stating that she contacted CSI to see if they would again donate the landfill disposal of the latex paint. CSI has been taken over by Waste Management, and they provided her with a quote of $2,400 for latex paint disposal. CSI will donate $1,000. Ms . Langon stated the manager she spoke to was reluctant to make any donation, but was new and • for this year would follow the decision from last year. Discussion ensued. The Commission stated that it would inform citizens at the Roundup that this would be the last year it would be accepting latex paint; they would also "educate" people that it could be dried out and placed in their trash. Ms. Langon stated that the registration would stay with the vehicle from entry to exit. This will assist in any additional fees that may need to be assessed if an item, not on the approved list, is brought in, considered an imminent danger, and then confiscated. Discussion ensued on this process. The Commission decided to explain the procedure to the citizens before the form is signed. Ms. Marvin stated it might be a good idea for next year to present some type of "party favor" as people are going through, such as a pin or window sticker. Mr. Huffaker agreed that would be a good marketing idea. Mr. Edwards asked if Commissioners volunteering at the event would need to pay the $10 co-pay. Discussion ensued . The Commission decided to waive the co-pay for any Commission volunteering at the event. 2 • • • • VI. LEAF AND TIRE DROP OFF Ms. Newman stated the Commission was responsible for "manning" the event on October 23 and 30. She circulated a sign-up sheet and stated three people were needed for each day. VII. BYLAWS Ms. Langon distributed copies of the Bylaws showing the proposed changes. She asked the Commissioners to review them for the next meeting. The Bylaws will be voted on at that time. She stated that the Assistant City Attorney determined a quorum of the Commission is determined by the number of currently appointed Commissioners, rather than the number that could be appointed to the Commission. VIII. STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION Ms. Marvin led a discussion on the Commission's current activities and proposed new activities. The Commission decided the current activities were running smoothly, but could continue to be refined and improved. Chair Goldsmith suggested that anyone interested in a new activity do the necessary research and present a proposal to the Commission at a later date. Ms. Newman asked the Commission to consider whether it wished to participate in the Englewood Holiday Parade. It was decided to discuss the issue next year. The following Commissioners volunteered to chair the following activities: Golf Tournament Leaf and Tire Household Hazardous Waste Holiday Lighting Event Holiday Party S. Platte River Cleanup Volunteer Garden D. Edwards J. Edwards Marvin Barnes J. Edwards Huffaker Stank orb Ms. Langon stated that the Englewood calendar was in the early stages of production, and asked the Commission to discuss event dates. The Commission decided to keep "mirror" the dates from this year. Ms. Newman stated that the National Keep America Beautiful Conference is scheduled for December 10, 11, and 12 in Washington, D.C . She asked the Commissioners to think about whom to send. It was decided that Ms. Newman would go to the conference with one or two additional Commissioners. Ms. Langon informed the Commissioners that the Commission covers all costs associated with the conference . 3 IX. CHAIR'S CHOICE Chair Goldsmith stated she had nothing further. X. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE The Commissioners stated they had nothing further. XI. ADJOURN There was no further business to be brought before the Commission. Action: Ms. Marvin moved; Ms. Barnes seconded: The meeting be adjourned. Them ~tio;carried; the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ·1 lz,1 ,C · ~7L -6~ Nancy f. efiton Recording Secretary 4 • • •