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October 11, 2005
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Keep Englewood Beautiful (KEB) Commission was called to order at
6:37 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room , Vice-Chair Gehr presiding.
Present: Brick, Gorsky , Humphreys, Kinton, Montague, Sampson, Woodward, Gehr
Absent: Ogonosky, Olson, Wolosyn (all with excused absences)
Friatta, (unexcused absence)
Staff: Fruchtl, Staff Liaison
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 13 , 2005
It was noted that Mr. Ogonosky 's name was misspelled-it should be "Marc" -not "Mark".
Woodward moved :
Brick seconded: The Minutes of September 13, 2005 be approved as amended .
The motion carried unanimously.
III. KEB MEMBERSHIP/OFFICERS
Gehr moved:
Brick seconded: KEB suspend the rules to take items out of Agenda order.
The motion carried.
Article IV, Section III of the KEB By-laws, removal of members for non-attendance, was dis-
cussed. Mr. Fraietta's non-attendance at the KEB meetings was considered.
Brick moved :
Gorsky seconded: KEB recommend to City Council that Michael Fraietta be removed from
the KEB membership for non-attendance of meetings.
The motion carried unanimously .
The members discussed election of a new Chairperson since Mr. Crotty's resignation. It was
noted that Ms . Olson has stated she is not interested in the position, and Mr. Gehr stated that he
would prefer not to serve as Chair due to outside responsibilities .
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Gehr moved:
Kinton seconded: The KEB receive nominations for the position of Chair of the Commis-
sion .
No nomin a tions were received.
The motion was tabled until the November 3th meeting.
Motion carried.
IV. GOALS
Mr. Brick discussed the results of the "partnership subcommittee" meeting; a proposed survey of
businesses, city departments and the school district ; and return of the surveys to the subcommit-
tee .
The Goal: bring back assessment survey/tool and method of assessment ; create a list of people
to address possible partnerships ; revisit the KEB organizational chart.
V. PROGRAM UP-DATES
Mr. Fruchtl reminded members of the Leaf and Tire Drop-off program held in conjunction with
Littleton. The Leaf and Tire Drop-off days will be on Saturday, October 29t\ and Saturday ,
November 5th. Englewood KEB members will staff the drop-off site on November 5th .
Mr. Fruchtl Stated that a total o f 184 people took advantage of the Household Hazardous Mate-
rial days in September. Total cost of the program was $21,409.00; Littleton is expected to reim-
burse $12,000; the balance is KEB/City of Englewood responsibility.
VI. STAFF CHOICE
Mr. Fruchtl brought nothing forth for discussion.
VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE
Ms. Montague referenced Referendum "C and D". She also referenced a "Fair tax Book".
Mr. Woodward informed members of a Meth-Jab Seminar being held at the Malley Center this
evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Ms. Humphreys brought no issues up for discussion.
Ms. Sampson brought no issues up for discussion.
Mr. Gorsky urged all members to exercise their right to VOTE! on election day.
Mr. Brick stated that he will not be in attendance a t the January meeting -he has tickets to a
Denver Nuggets game. As a point of information he noted that the "can-eater" at Federal and
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Belleview has been removed. Mr. Brick also noted that there is a new "Johnny Rhino CD" that
is out.
Mr. Kinton stated that it is good to be back to a KEB meeting. Regarding the subcommittee, he
likened it to the chicken/egg -what we'd like to do and take ownership of partnerships. He sug-
gested promotion of the art shuttle.
Mr. Gehr extended a "welcome back" to Ms . Humphreys and to Mr. Kinton. Mr. Gehr also
thanked Mr. Brick for his work on the subcommittee. He extended good luck wishes to City
Council candidates.
Woodward moved:
Brick seconded: The KEB meeting adjourn.
Motion passed; meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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