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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-09 CGP MINUTES• • • I. ENGLEWOOD CLEAN, GREEN AND PROUD COMMISSION November 9, 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: Berens, D. Edwards, J. Edwards, Gillman, Huffaker, Lindsey, Marvin, Nabholz, Roth, and Stankorb Barnes (absent with notice) Marvin (absent without notice) Kate Newman, staff liaison II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action: Ms. Lindsey moved; Mr. Stankorb seconded. The Minutes of the October 13, 1999 meeting be approved. Motion carried. Ill . VOLUNTEER HOURS Ms. Newman collected the October volunteer hour forms. IV. LEAF AND TIRE DROP OFF Ms. Newman reported that one and a half trucks of leaves were collected on October 23 and October 30. October 23 brought approximately 103 people; October 30, 140 people. Ms. Newman stated it was a good turnout and the volunteers worked nonstop. Mr. Roth stated he went on November 6 at approximately 1 p.m. and one truck was almost full. Ms. Newman further stated that an article written by Ms. Edwards on composting was modified to include information on Leaf and Tire. The article will appear in this month's Citizen. Chair Goldsmith asked if the event was adequately staffed. Ms. Newman stated it was. V. GOLF TOURNAMENT Mr. Edwards stated it was going well, and he has a number of verbal commitments. Wells Fargo Bank has verbally committed to being a title sponsor for next year's tournament. For $2,500, the Bank will be given a foursome and their logo, along with CGP's logo, will be put on golf shirts. Each golfer would then receive an embroidered golf shirt. Mr. Edwards stated the Commission will not make much money on the $2,500 sponsporship. The Bank will also provide the plastic bags to be used as goodie bags, as well as a couple of prizes. He is working to finalize the details. Mr. Edwards 1 stated he was working with shirt companies and was obtaining bids. He asked for suggestions for a local company that provides embroidery services. • Ms. Newman asked for an approximate amount the Commission will net from the title sponsorship. Mr. Edwards stated he guessed the Commission would make approximately $500. Ms. Newman asked the Commissioners if they were in agreement with the arrangement and wished to spend the money to make 80-90 shirts. The Commissioners thought it was a great idea. Mr. Edwards reviewed the verbal commitments that he has received. He continued by stating that the Parks and Recreation Department cannot confirm an actual date for the tournament until after the first of the year, but it will probably be held the second Monday in June. Action: Mr. Edwards moved; Mr. Huffaker seconded. To approve expenses for the golf tournament up to $1,000, excluding the golf course fees, lunch, and the embroidered shirts. VI. HOLIDAY LIGHTING EVENT Ms. Newman reported that the entry form has been put on the City's website so it can be downloaded and mailed in. The forms are also available at the library, city hall, Malley Center, and recreation center. Information will also be available in the Citizen. Ms. Newman stated that the van has been arranged and will pick up in the south parking lot. A letter is also being sent to Mayor Burns inviting him to participate in the judging; if he is unable to attend, he has been asked to appoint a representative. The • judging will be on December 13, and announcements will be made at the December 20 City Council meeting. Ms. Newman distributed a signup sheet for judging the event. Ms. Newman stated that the Commission will need to work with Ms. Barnes to make awards for the winners. VII. HOLIDAY PARTY Ms. Edwards distributed invitations to the holiday party. She stated that reservations and the deposit have been made at the Twin Dragon. Further, gifts are on order. VIII. CHAIR'S CHOICE Chair Goldsmith thanked everyone for their efforts on the various projects. IX. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Mr. Roth-Stated that Mr. Emison called him, since he is on the Code Advisory Committee, regarding his problem on West Adriatic Street. Ms. Nabholz stated that Mr. Emison has been working with the City on this problem for the past year, and he should be referred to Harold Stitt in Neighborhood and Business Development. 2 • • • • Ms. Edwards-Stated there was an article in the Washington Park Profile regard ing Denver Digs and that she had a copy of EcoCycle which she thought had a lot of useful information regarding recycling. She stated she would like to read the articles and would make them available to the Commission at the next meeting. Ms . Nabholz-Apologized for missing meetings . Mr. Huffaker-Suggested the Commission make a float and participate in next year's holiday parade, and volunteered to be the coordinator . X. STAFF'S CHOICE Ms . Newman stated she would like to respond to City Council regarding the mandatory recycling issue and asked the Commission how they wished her to respond. Discussion ensued. The Commissioners directed Ms . Newman to prepare a memo to City Council stating the Commission wished to leave the issue as status quo. Ms. Newman distributed Keep America Beautiful's profile. XI. ADJOURN There was no further business to be brought before the Commission . Action: Chair Goldsmith moved ; Mr. Stankorb seconded : The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m . Nan · y Feli~on Recording -Secretary 3