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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-12 CGP MINUTES• • • I. ENGLEWOOD CLEAN, GREEN AND PROUD COMMISSION January 12, 1999 CALL TO ORDER In the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, Dean Huffaker volunteered to chair the meeting. Mr. Huffaker called the regular meeting of the Clean, Green & Proud Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Absent: Barnes, Berens, D. Edwards, J. Edwards, Gillman, Huffaker, Lerman, Lindsey, Marvin, Nabholz, Roth, Stankorb, and staff liaison Goldsmith (absent with notice) II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Edwards stated that the November 10, 1998 minutes, under Commissioner's Choice, had an error. The sentence should read "Mr. Roth congratulated Ms. Gillman for directing the school band" rather than the "school board ." 111. Action: Ms. Lerman moved; Mr. Roth seconded . The Minutes of the November 10, 1998 meeting be approved as amended. The motion carried . RESIGNATIONS Ms. Langon reported that Chair Lange and Susan Van Dyke resigned from the Commission. IV. VOLUNTEER HOURS Ms. Langon distributed the January volunteer hour sheets. V. HOLIDAY LIGHTING EVENT Mr. Roth reported that the event had 21 participants and went very well. Awards were presented at the December 21, 1998 City Council meeting. VI. KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL CONFERENCE Ms. Marvin and Ms. Barnes thanked the Commission for sending them to the conference. Ms. Marvin reported that she found the conference beneficial and now has a better understanding of the Commission's affiliation with KAB. She asked if the Commission had the KAB video on litter prevention. Ms. Langon stated that she was unaware of any such video . Ms. Marvin stated that she gleaned numerous ideas from the conference and presented the following to the Commission for consideration: • Redefine Englewood's present and future needs. Should the Commission somehow become involved with the redevelopment of Cinderella City? l • Litter and graffiti prevention • Increase citizen participation in Commission activities • Partner with local grocery stores; ask them to better identify recycled products for consumers • Place ads in the Herald and Citizen on past year projects and results • Speak at civic groups to educate them on the Commission • Present awards to businesses that do beautification projects or promote recycling • Place battery recycling receptacles at schools • Expand Leaf & Tire event. She stated that other communities collect the leaves, compost them, and then resell the leaves as mulch. • Software available that analyzes the tree canopy of an area and how it is • changing over time. Mr. Huffaker asked if it analyzes tree species. Ms. Marvin stated it analyzes the tree canopy using aerial photos. From that • information it shows where it would be beneficial to plant more trees. • Memorial tree planting. She stated she thought this program would be a good way to get schools involved. Ms. Lindsey stated that she would learn more about the "Denver Digs" program. Ms. Barnes stated that she enjoyed the conference as well. She stated she feels that the key is community involvement and again emphasized getting kids involved . She also suggested working with the Park and Recreation Department on tree planting. Ms. Langon suggested that at the February meeting, the Commission review its programs --which need to be continued, dropped , or expanded upon . Ms. Langon asked Ms. Marvin and Ms. Barnes whether the conference was worth going to and how many Commissioners should attend in the future. Ms. Barnes stated that at least one person should attend on a regular basis. The conference is very competitive. Ms. Marvin agreed. Ms. Lindsey suggested videotaping one of the Commission's events, asking to be placed on the conference agenda, and then present the video at next year's conference. Ms. Nabholz agreed that it would be nice to showcase our city. The video could also be used for educational purposes within the community. 2 • • • VII. CHAIR'S CHOICE Mr. Huffaker suggested honoring Mr. Lange and Ms. Van Dyke for their service o n the Commission. Discussion ensued. Action: Ms. Nabholz moved; Ms. Barnes seconded. Present a plaque to Ms. Van Dyke and Mr. Lange at the February meeting and serve cake and punch . Motion carried . Ms. Nabholz will provide staff with a copy of her plaque. Ms. Nabholz agreed to purchase the cake and punch. Staff will have the plaques prepared and will extend the invitation to Ms. Van Dyke and Mr. Lange . VIII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Jerry Stankorb -Parks and Recreation Department gave the Commission a Certificate of Participation for the volunteer garden. Code Enforcement Advisory Committee presented their goals at City Council last month. Code Enforcement is recognizing exemplary properties in the city and at this time, do not want to partner with the Commission on this project. He also stated that an educational brochure prepared by Code Enforcement is being mailed out with water bills. Ms. Nabholz -Asked for a status report on the Green City Data project. Ms. Lerman stated she believed Mr. Lange wrote a letter to them but would follow-up with him to see if the letter was sent. Ms. Nabholz stated Council will not interview current board or commission members who are seeking reappointment. She also stated that reappointment to the Commission is not a guarantee. She asked the Commission whether they wished Council to fill all the positions now or wait until June. The Commission directed her to fill any vacancies now. She stated that she is looking to appoint people who are truly interested in the Commission and their projects and not at just filling open slots. The Commission agreed. She complimented Ms. Gillmon and Ms. Barnes on the holiday party. She also stated that she had a number of photographs of Commission events. Ms. Barnes requested the pictures fo r a scrapbook the volunteer committee is making. . . Ms. Gillman -Presented Mr. Edwards with a gift from the holiday party. She stated she supports the idea of a memorial tree planting project. Ms. Marvin -Asked the Commissioners to review the brochure again and subm it any suggestions at the February meeting. Mr. Edwards-Reported that Waste Management and Swedish Hospital have agree d to be lunch sponsors for the golf tournament. Craig Hospital has agreed to be a tournament sponsor. Ms. Langon stated that Ms. Van Dyke, in her resignation letter, volunteered to help with the golf tournament. Mr. Edwards reported that the golf tournament is scheduled for June 14, 1999 . Ms . Lerman -Stated she liked the City calendar. 3 IX. RECAP At the February meeting, the Commission will: • Present a plaque to Mr. Lange and Ms. Van Dyke for their service to the Commission. Cake and punch will be served. • Discuss how to implement ideas from KAB Conference • Reorganize committees • Elect a Vice Chair X. 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 8:20 p.m. ~e~ Recording Secretary 4 • ••