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I. CALL TO ORDER
KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUL
August 8, 2000
Ms . Newman stated that both Cha ir Goldsm ith and Vice Chair Huffaker were absent ,
and asked for a volunteer to chair the meeting . Mr. Roth called the regular meeting of
the Keep Englewood Beautiful Commission to order at 6 :50 p.m .
Present:
Absent:
Staff :
Berens , Brereton , J. Edwards, Lindsey , Marvin, McCahill, Radosevich ,
Roth
D. Edwards , Goldsmith , and Huffaker (absent with notice)
Nabholz and Stankorb (absent without notice )
Kate Newman , staff liaison
II. OATH OF OFFICE
Mr. Roth administered the oath of office to Mr . Brereton and Ms . Radosevich.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action: Mr. McCahill moved ; Ms . Lindsey seconded. The Minutes of the July
11 , 2000 meeting be approved . Mot ion carried .
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Ms. Newman collected the volunteer hour forms for July . She stated that the annual
report had been submitted to KAB.
V. GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS
Mr. Roth reported that 10 citizens were reimbursed at the last distribution . Ms . Newman
stated that an article was in the August Citizen with the upcoming dates which might
increase participation in the program . There will be a total of $2 ,800 available for
reimbursement on August 26 and 31 . She further stated that she spoke with the fire
marshal concerning the fire at Waste Management , and it has not ye t been determ ined
whether Waste Management will need to close . Ms . Marvin and Mr. Mccahill w ill staff
the August 26 event. Messrs. Stankorb and Huffaker will staff the August 31 event.
VI. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER CLEANUP
Ms . Newman stated that Mr. Huffaker is the project manager for the event. The event is
on September 30 and the cleanup will commence at 8:30 a.m. at the Waste Water
Treatment Plant. Ms. Newman stated that she mailed fliers to last year 's volunteers ,
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including the River Watch Group at the high school. There was also an article in the •
August Citizen regarding the event. Ms . Newman asked the Commissioners to take
some fliers to handout. Ms. Lindsey asked if her children could volunteer. Ms . Newman
responded that they could. Vol unteer waivers would need to be signed the morning of
the event by all volunteers, regardless of age.
Action: Mr. McCahill moved , Ms . Edwards seconded: To approve the
necessary funds to provide refreshments for the event. Motion carried.
VII. LEAF AND TIRE
Ms. Edwards will be the project manager for the event. Ms. Newman stated that the
Commission is responsible for manning the event on November 11 and 18 . City of
Littleton staff will man the event on October 28 and November 4. Ms. Edwards
suggested the article in the Citizen remind citizens to use "twist ties " or to tie their bags
loosely . Ms. Marvin suggested a "bag swap " for those citizens who wished to have their
bags returned .
VIII. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ROUND UP
Ms. Newman stated that she and Ms. Langon met with Safety Kleen at the site to review
logistics of the program. The program will run the same as last year. Ms. Newman
circulated a sign-up sheet and stated three people needed to be at the event each day
and the day could be "split" into two shifts. She further stated that Safety Kleen has •
added propane tanks as an acceptable material , but reminded the Commission that
latex paint would not be accepted this year.
IX. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE
The Commissioners welcomed t he new members .
X. STAFF'S CHOICE
Ms. Newman distributed a new roster to the Commission . She also distributed a copy
of the memo sent to City Council regarding trash hauling . She stated that the issue is
tentatively scheduled for study session on August 21. She will present the feedback to
Council and ask if they wish to proceed with an Ordinance change.
Ms. Newman stated that Chair Goldsmith has requested to step down as Chair during
matern ity leave and probably until elections in January . Vice Chair Huffaker has agreed
to take on the role of Acting Chair in her absence.
Ms. Newman stated that her ba by was due September 16 and that she would be out of
the office the end of September and the entire month of October.
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XI. Adjourn
There was no further business to be brought before the Commission. The Commission
adjourned and compiled packets for Household Hazardous Materials Round Up.
Action: Ms. Marvin moved; Mr. McCahill seconded: The meeting be adjourned.
The motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
'1~~ Nancy F nton
Recording Secretary .
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