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I. CALL TO ORDER
KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUL
February 12, 2002
Chai r McCahill called the regular meeting of the Keep Englewood Beautiful Commission to
orde r at 6 :30 p .m .
Present: Berens, Bippus, Brereton, Edwards, Ferber, Fish, Huffak er, McCahill,
Nabholz, Nicholas, Roth, and Stankorb
Absent: Goldsmith and Olson (absent with notice)
Hanson (absent without notice)
Staff: Bill Donnelly, Staff Liaison
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Roth moved;
Mr. Huffaker seconded :
THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 81 2001 MEETING BE APPROVED AS WRITIEN .
Ill. VOLUNTEER HOURS
Mr. Donnelly distributed and collected volunteer hour forms.
IV. COMMISSION RETREAT
Ms. Bippus stated she would be unable to attend the Commission Retreat on March 23 ,
but was still willing to assist Mr. Huffaker and Mr. Donnelly with preparations . Chair
McCahill stated the retreat would provide the Commission with an opportunity to revisit
their mission statement and to discuss current and future projects. Details should be
finalized by the March meeting.
V. HOLIDAY LIGHTING EVENT
Ms. Edw ards stated that there were approximately 20 entries in the event, and those who
participated in the judging had a good time.
VI. GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS
Mr. Donnelly stated he met with Jack Cella from Waste Management, and Waste
Management has agreed to donate $5,000 for the Good Neighbor Days event in the form
of $20 coupons. Mr. Donnelly noted that last year 's program ran from June to August and
asked the Commission if they wished to start in May. Discussion ensued. The Commission
decided to start distributing the coupons in May since there was sufficient time for
advertising. Two May distribution dates were scheduled: Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m . -
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noon, Englewood Civic Center; and Thursday, May 23, 7-9 p.m., Englewood Recreation •
Center. Mr. Fish asked if it were possible for citizen's to use the coupon for curbside
pickup of large items . Mr. Donnelly stated he would check with Waste Management.
Discussion ensued regarding reimbursing citizens for large item, curbside pickup. Staff
noted that it is not feasible to reimburse citizens "on demand." The Commission decided
to keep the program "as is" and discuss any future changes at the retreat.
VII. GOLF TOURNAMENT
Mr. Brereton stated the golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 10 at the
Englewood Golf course .
Mr. Brereton moved;
Mr. Stankorb seconded :
TO APPROVE THE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Motion carried.
Mr. Donnelly stated it would be helpful to have a golf committee; Mr. Brereton agreed.
Mr. Fish , Ms. Ferber, and Ms . Berens stated they would assist with the golf tournament. A
golf committee meeting was scheduled for February 19 at 6 :30 p.m . in the Community
Development Conference Room on the third floor of the Civic Center.
VIII. ARBOR DAY
Mr. Mccahill stated that the Arbor Day event is tentatively scheduled for April 20. Mr.
Donnelly stated approximately $1 7,000 is in a landscaping fund which could be used to
purchase trees to distribute at the Arbor Day event, and he would contact Dave Lee with
the Parks and Recreation Department to coordinate that purchase if the Commission was
interested. Mr. McCahill stated that in the past the Commission has had a table at the
event, distributed seed packets, and provided educational materials regarding the
Commission, as well as the RTD Adopt-a-Stop program. The Commission asked Mr.
Donnelly to pursue the purchase of trees.
IX. CHAIR'S CHOICE
Mr. Mccahill st ated he has "adopted" the RTD bus stop at Dartmouth and Broadway, and
encouraged other Commissioners to adopt a bus stop . Mr. Mccahill stated he would
contact Monica with RTD regarding a sign to promote the project at the various
Commission events.
X. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE
Mr. Nicholas w as welcomed to the Commission by each member. Ms. Edwards circulated
rec y cling articles . Mr. Fish provided the Commission with his new e-mail address . Ms.
Berens stated she enjoyed participating in the "balloon release" for the Olympic Torch
event.
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XI. STAFF'S CHOICE
Mr. Donnelly circulated the roster and asked the Commissioners to update their
information.
IX. ADIOURN
There was no further business to be brought before the Commission. The meeting
adjourned at 7:35 p.m .
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