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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-11 KEB MINUTES• • I. CALL TO ORDER KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUL February 11, 2003 Vice Chair Ferber called the regular meeting of the Keep Englewood Beautiful Commission to order at 6 :35 p.m. Present: Janet Berens, Jennifer Bippus, David Brereton, Eric Crotty, Jackie Edwards, Samara Ferber, Susan Grant, Daryl Kinton, Ann Nabholz, Kent Nicholas, Don Roth Absent: Dean Huffaker, Linda Olson, Joe Serrano, Ron ald Smith, Jerry Stankorb Staff: Anthony Fruchtl, Staff Liaison II. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Commission welcomed the new members to the Commission and urged the members to review the information in their notebooks. Ill. VOLUNTEER HOURS Staff distributed and collected volunteer hour forms. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES David Brereton moved; Kent Nicholas seconded: THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 1~, 2003 MEETING BE APPROVED. Motion carried. V. ELECTIONS David Brereton moved; Jackie Edwards seconded: TO ELECT SAMARA FERBER AS CHAIR . Samara accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations . l • • Don Roth moved; Jennifer Bippus seconded: TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIR. Motions carried . Samara Ferber was elected Chair of the Commission. Jackie Edwards moved; Don Roth seconded: TO ELECT KENT NICHOLAS AS VICE CHAIR. Kent accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations. Jackie Edwards moved; David Brereton seconded: TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR V ICE CHAIR . Motions carried. Kent N ichol as was elected Vice Chair of the Commiss ion . VI. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY RECYCLING David Brereton stated the program has been very successful. Two containers have been filled and emptied . The container will be avai lable for another two weeks, and then it will be removed; the program has run its course . He stated Dean Huffaker's son was able to obtain community service hours for school by checking on the container and ensuring unwanted trash wasn 't placed in the container. Surprisingly, the container stayed fairly free of trash. Chair Ferber asked how the recycling effort was advertised. David stated it was advertised on the City website, in the Englewood Citizen , and an Qwest placed an insert in the phone books. Waste Management sorts the phone books which are recycled into newsprint or new phone books . VII. CHAIR'S CHOICE Chair Ferber welcomed the new members again and encouraged them to become involved. VIII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Eric Crotty stated he is a new resident to Englewood and a neighbor suggested he apply . Susan Grant stated she is not an Englewood resident, but wo rks in Englewood. She asked if the Minutes could reflect first and last names. Staff stated that wouldn 't be a problem. 2 • • Ann Nabholz informed the new members that she is a City Council member and is the Commission 's Council liaison. She further stated that her son, Nicholas, was interested in applying for the youth liaison position. Janet Berens stated she spoke with Jerrell Black at Parks and Recreation, who referred her to Dave Lee, regarding Arbor Day. Due to the drought conditions, Parks and Recreation may not be giving away as many trees this year. The Arbor Day event is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 . IX. STAFF'S CHOICE Staff reminded Commissioners to speak clearly so everyone can participate full y . Anthony distributed certificates and pins to the reappointed and new Commissioners. X. PLANNING SESSION Anthony distributed planning calendars for 2003 . He stated he would lik e the Commission to break the planning into four month periods and to set goals for each period. He suggested the focus for the first quarter be name recognition. The Commission discussed ways of marketing the Commission and obtaining name recognition. Marketing suggestions included: • Bus benches • Bus shelters • Movie theaters • • • • • • Posters at local businesses Articles in the Engl ewood Citizen and Chamber newsletter Partnering with Chamber of Commerce to provide information 111 th e Ch amber's welcome basket Adopting a RTD bus stop Insert in utility statements Magnets Daryl Kinton stated he would research the cost of advertising at local movie theaters. Jackie Edwards agreed to contact the Chamber of Commerce regarding the welcome baskets . Eric Crotty volunteered to mockup a poster; Susan Grant offered to assist. David Brereton stated he would be responsible for information in the Englewood Citizen. He asked Commissioners to provide him with suggestions. Staff will provide David with the deadlines for the Citizen. Don Roth stated Bill Mccahill, a former Commissioner, adopted a bus stop and it was a lot of work. David Brereton agreed; it doesn 't make since to drive to a bus stop to clean it. Janet Berens stated she cleans the bus stop by her house. Don stated the Englewood Shuttle would be in place next y ear and stated the shuttle might be a means for the Commission to advertise next year. Discussion ensued regarding RTD 's Adopt-a-Stop 3 • • program. Chair Ferber suggested the Commission consider adopting one stop and everyone taking turns maintaining it. The issue was tabled to the March meeting. Jackie Edwards asked about the availability of Commission business cards and shirts. Staff indicated the Commission was out of both items. Staff will research the cost of new shirts and business cards . Anthony stated another first quarter focus he would like the Commission to consider is obtaining and retaining volunteers. Jackie stated the Volunteer Confe rence she attended encouraged people to recruit "s omeone like you" and to be sure to recognize volunteers for their efforts. She stated she had spoken to Susan Jean who does demonstrations on composting and wondered if the Commission should ask her to do a demonstration at Arbor Day. The Commission suggested asking Ms. Jean to attend t h e March meeting. Anthony stated he was contacted by a woman who was interested in volunteering. Chair Ferber volunteered to be responsible for coordinating volunteer efforts. Anthony stated the Englewood 1001h year celebration, Englewood Jubilee II , is scheduled for May 13 , which is the Commission 's re gular meeting ni ght. The Commission decided to reschedule their meeting to May 6. The Commission asked staff to gather more information on the celebration and whether or not it would be an opportunity for the Commission to distribute information. Anthony stated chairs were needed for Good Neighbor Days and the Golf Tournament. Good Neighbor Days runs May through August, and Anthony stated he would be contacting Waste Management to determine if they will be donating coupons again this year. Jackie Edwards volunteered to chair Good Neighbor Days. Anthony explained the Golf Tournament is th e Commission 's annual fund raiser. D avid Brereton stated he was willing to co-chair the event with another Commissioner. Chair Ferber asked the other Commissioners to consider co-chairing the event with David, and stated the Commission will revisit the issue at the March meeting. XI. ADIOURN There was no further business to be brought before the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 7:5 0 p.m . 4