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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-11 CGP MINUTES• • I. ENGLEWOOD CLEAN, GREEN AND PROUD COMMISSION January 11, 2000 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, Gillman, Goldsmith , Huffaker, Lindsey, Marvin, Roth, and Stankorb Nabholz (absent without notice) Kate Newman, staff liaison II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action: Mr. Stankorb moved; Mr. Huffaker seconded. The Minutes of the November 9, 1999 meeting be approved. Motion carried . Ill. VOLUNTEER HOURS Ms. Newman collected the volunteer hour forms . IV. GOLF TOURNAMENT Mr. Edwards stated he has been gathering bids for the golf shirts. Wells Fargo's logo, as well as t he Commission's logo , will be embroidered onto the shirt. He further stated that he is estimating 80 shirts, costing $15-20 for the shirts and embroidering. The cost will be cove red by Wells Fargo's sponsorship. The golf tournament is scheduled for June 12, 2000 , and the go lf course has been reserved. Ms. Lindsey stated she would contact Redbird Farms regarding the tournament. V. HOLIDAY LIGHTING EVENT Ms. Barnes stated there were 17 entries. Awards were presented at City Council in December. She thanked the Commissioners who judged the event. Mr. Huffaker suggested "write in" entries for next year to increase participation. Ms. Marvin noted that the ·commission made posters for the event last year and suggested doing so again. VI. KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL CONFERENCE Ms. Berens and Ms. Edwards thanked the Commission for sending them to the • conference . They stated it was a good experience and had numerous materials for the 1 Commission to peruse. Ms. Edwards pointed out a particularly interesting article in the Atlantic Monthly she received. The Commissioners asked for individual copies. Ms. • Edwards also stated that KAB heavily stressed the use of their corporate logo and participating in the "Great American Cleanup." Ms. Newman stated that the representative from Colorado Springs was interested in all the Colorado KAB affiliates working together on this year's Great American Cleanup, which is mid-March through mid-May. Ms. Newman stated that any of the Commission's activities would meet the criteria. Discussion ensued as to whether the Commission wished to participate in the event. The Commission decided to invite Peter French of Keep Colorado Springs Beautiful to the February meeting to listen to his ideas. With regard to the KAB logo, Mr. Roth stated that any official KAB sponsored events, such as the Great American Cleanup, should bear the KAB logo, along with the Commission's. However, he stated he doesn't believe the Commission, at this time, should incorporate the KAB logo on the Commission's locally generated events. The remaining Commissioners agreed. VII. TRASH HAULING -COUNCIL REQUEST Ms. Newman stated that before she was able to send the letter discussed at least month's meeting, another Councilperson requested information on contract trash hauling. The topic is scheduled for study session on February 22. Ms. Newman asked • for volunteers to attend and encouraged the subcommittee to attend the study sess ion. Mr. Roth, Mr. Huffaker, Ms. Lindsey, and Mr. Stankorb stated they would attend. Ms. Newman suggested meeting prior to the study session to discuss the issue . The Commission can present previous research, findings, opinion, and recommendations. VIII. CHAIR'S CHOICE Chair Goldsmith stated she supports litter education, and perhaps that was a project the Commission should consider for the Great American Cleanup. She asked the Commission to think about developing a "litter facts" booklet to be handed out to the community and schools . IX. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Ms. Berens -Stated that the Commission is doing an outstanding job. She stated that she learned at the conference that other cities have paid full-time staff and numerous volunteers to assist in their programs. She reiterated that for a volunteer Commission, Englewood was doing a great job. Ms. Lindsey -Asked who she should contact to have a litter trash can placed on her block. Mr. Roth directed her to Public Works. She suggested having a plant sale on Earth Day. She also suggested handing out stickers to the schools, similar to those • 2 • • • given at the KAB Conference. Mr. Stankorb stated Earth Day might be a little early for flowering plants, but shrubs would probably be alright. Discussion ensued. Mr. Huffaker -Stated he would like to pursue an educational campaign on littering. He suggested time be set aside at the February meeting to develop a poster or flyer that could be placed in public areas and within particular businesses. Ms. Marvin -Asked if the Commission had access to the mulch from the Leaf and Tire Event. Ms. Newman responded that the City of Littleton handles the disposal of the mulch. She stated she believed a local nursery picks up the mulch and uses it. Mr. Edwards stated that the Englewood Servicenter has mulch, and any Englewood resident, upon showing proof of residency, can pick up mulch free of charge. Ms . Gillman -Asked for clarification on the prizes for the golf tournament. Mr. Edwards stated that door prizes, as well as "goodie bag" items are needed. X. STAFF'S CHOICE Ms. Newman distributed recommended changes to the Commission's Ordinance. She stated the revisions to the By-laws, as well as the Ordinance, are scheduled for study sess ion before City Council on February 7. She further stated she would make the presentation at study session, but Commissioners were welcome to attend. Discussion ensued. Action: Mr. Roth moved; Ms. Barnes seconded: To approve the changes to the Ordinance . (Secretary's note: Recommended changes are attached hereto.) 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 8:00 p.m. Nancy Fejlton Reco rdiri-g Secretary 3