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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-08 KEB MINUTES- I. KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUL February 8, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Keep Englewood Beautiful (KEB) Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m., Chair Crotty presiding. Present: Absent: Brick, Crotty, Edwards, Fraietta, Gehr, Gorsky, Olson, Passerini, Sampson, Woodward, Wolosyn Humphreys, Kinton, Nabholz (all excused absences); Arterburn Bartnick (called to inform staff of refusal to accept appointment) Also present: Fruchtl, Staff Liaison All members introduced themselves; newly appointed members were welcomed to the Commis- sion . It was stated that Mr. Fruchtl will meet with new members following closure of the regular meeting. It was noted that the Englewood City Council, at a recent meeting, approved $100 for National Junior Honor Society to help the Tsunami victims. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 11, 2005 The Minutes of January 11, 2005 were approved on a motion by Mr. Gehr, seconded by Ms . Ol- son .. Ill. VOLUNTEER FORMS Members of the KEB submitted completed Volunteer Hour forms to Mr. Fruchtl for record com- pilation for Keep America Beautiful. IV. 5-KFUNRUN Ms. Passerini led discussion on the 5-K Fun Run scheduled for August 2ih. Topics covered by the discussion included: • Advertising direction • Targeted advertising -specific participants (seniors, handicapped, youth, runners) • Brochure distribution • Reaching targeted audiences • Publicize in local newspapers • Reasons for 5-K Run in combination with Englewood's Fun Fest • Funds from Run to help defray expenses for Household Hazardous Waste Roundup • Possible names for the "Fun Run" H:\GROUP\BOARDS\Keep Englewood Beautiful\Minutes\2005\KEB 02-08-05 .doc 1 • Determine if there is a date conflict with KEB 5-K Run and Englewood Cancer Race • Add "walk" or identify race as either a "run" or "walk" • Role of race organizer -attendance of organizer/promoter at next KEB meeting • Use Neighborhood Watch meetings to publicize 5-K Run • City's WEB site used to advertise 2005 5-K Run • April 30 deadline for advertising in City Recreation Magazine • Subcommittee 5-K Run to meet at Old Dublin, Amherst and Broadway V. lVUSSION STATElVIENT/GOALS Chair Crotty led discussion of the Mission Statement, and the goals of Keep Englewood Beauti- ful. The need to focus on educational services to schools --elementary, middle, and senior high schools --in the Englewood School District was discussed. A copy of Section 9 of the 2003 Englewood Comprehensive Plan (Roadmap Englewood) was included in the packet for this discussion. The Comprehensive Plan sets forth goals and objec- tives for meeting "Environmental Quality", and include increasing environmental awareness in the community , meeting with various Englewood groups, improving community safety, cleanli- ness, visual beauty and civic pride, promoting recycling and adaptive reuse of waste materials and structures, conservation of energy and improvement of air quality , and improvement of wa- ter quality and conservation among others. Subcommittee of Gehr, Olson, and Gorsky to address educational opportunities/research Gorsky moved: Edwards seconded: KEB review the goals established in the Roadmap Englewood. The motion carried. Ms. Olson, Ms. Wolosyn, and Ms . Edwards will review the goals on behalf of KEB and report at next meeting. VI. STAFF CHOICE A request regarding times and lengths was discussed. VII. COlVIl\tUSSIONER'S CHOICE The need to "establish norms" was discussed. The Commission agreed to order 10 trees for planting on Arbor Day. Mr. Gorsky stated that he was proud to be a member of KEB, and it appears the work with the Commission will be enjoyable. Mr. Fraietta expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve, to meet different people, to work for improvement of the community and the sense of union with others doing the same. H:\GROUP\BOARDS\Keep Englewood Beautiful\Minutes\2005\KEB 02-08-05 .doc 2 .. Mr. Crotty discussed the need to refocus on the mission of the KEB, and thanked members for their interest. Mr. Woodward welcomed new members, and stated that it is nice to get outside and get involved with the various KEB programs. Ms. Wolosyn mentioned the "Back to Bach" concert that is up-coming. Ms . Passerini thanked members for volunteering to help on the 5-K Fun Run. The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Ms. Edwards, and seconded by Mr. Fraietta. H:\GROUP\BOARDS\Keep Englewood Beautiful\Minuies\2005\KEB 02-08 -05 .doc 3 ..