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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-14 KEB MINUTES• • KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUL AUGUST 14, 2007 I. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Keep Englewood Beautiful (KEB) Commission was called to order at 6:35 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Vice Chair Montague presiding. Present: Absent: Staff: Guests: Bundgaard, Bronson, Cross, Dygowski, East, Hoagland, Jefferson, Kent, Olson, Montague, Rothe, Rovner Winthorp (Excused) Audra Kirk, Staff Liaison Alan White, Community Development Director Bob McCaslin, City Council Liaison Barbara Masoner, Audubon Society II. AUDUBON SOCIETY PRESENTATION Barbara Masoner, volunteer for the Audubon Society, did a brief presentation on the impact of domestic cats on the wildlife population. The Commission thanked Ms. Masoner for the presentation. 111. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Rothe stated the date of the Minutes should be changed to reflect the correct date of July 10 rather than June . Ms. Olson moved: Mr. Hoagland seconded: Motion carried. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Education Sub-Committee TO APPROVE THE JULY 10, 2007 MINUTES AS AMENDED. Mr. Rovner stated the committee didn't meet last month. They will be meeting the first Thursday of each month at 7 pm. B. Adopt a Spot Sub-Committee • Mr. Hoagland asked for volunteers to be on the committee. Ms. Kirk stated a program needs to be developed if the Commission wants to undertake the project. It is in the budget, and the Public Works Department can make the signs. There are internal 1 • • • resources, but the Commission needs to organize the program and recruit the volunteers . Ms. Olson stated there was a similar program in the past and people didn 't follow through so the Commission stopped the program. It is a large time commitment. Some stops will require more time than others. School groups will want a stop around their school rather than a random spot. Chair Montague stated there are a number of school groups interested in the program. Ms. Kirk stated once the program is solidified it can be placed on the City's website and in the Englewood Citizen to educate citizens and to seek volunteers. Ms. East volunteered to be on the subcommittee. D. Hazardous Waste Roundup Ms. Kirk suggested stuffing bags for HHW on Thursday, September 6 at 6 pm in the Community Development Conference Room. The event will be held on September 8 and 15 at the Englewood Servicenter. Ms. Kirk circulated the signup sheet for the two days . Chair Montague described the program for the new Commissioners. Ms. Kirk suggested bringing a chair to the event. Mr. Rothe moved; Ms. East seconded: Motion carried. E. Eagle Waste To expend the necessary funds for the Hazardous Waste Roundup . Mr. Rothe stated he did not have a chance to contact Eagle Waste. He will attempt to contact them by the next meeting regarding partnering with the Commission. Mr. Rothe asked if Waste Management is located in Englewood or Sheridan. Discussion ensued. Waste Management, 2400 West Union, is located in the City of Englewood. F. South Platte River Clean Up Ms. Kirk stated the Commission is set with Denver and the event is scheduled for September 29 , 8 -noon . Denver provides the gloves, trash bags, and vests. Ms. Olson stated in the past the staging area was the Servicenter where a table was setup for check-in. Ms. Olson stated if she is in town, she would be more than happy to assist. Now is the time to recruit volunteers, such a boy scouts, girl scouts, football team, etc. Ms. East suggested setting up a table at Englewood Days, which is scheduled for September 8, to recruit volunteers. V. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Kirk stated the last distribution date for Good Neighbor Day coupons is August 25. Ms. Olson asked that the program be reviewed at the September meeting and review the name . 2 ------· -------------------------------------------- • • i • L_ VI. STAFF'S CHOICE Ms. Kirk circulated the new Board and Commission rosters . Ms. Kirk asked Commissioners to confirm whether or not they were attending the Board /Commission appreciation event at Pirate's Cove on August 25. Swimming begins at 5 pm; presentations start at 6:30 pm. Ms. Kirk stated the letter to Council regarding Ms. Sabrsula's resignation is being finalized. Commissioners agreed to have photos taken at the Hazardous Material roundup and placed on the website. VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE A. Chris Hoagland: Mr. Hoagland asked if there was a consensus on how to proceed regarding cats at large. He suggested a motion that the Commission recommend that City Council and the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee examine tightening the ordinances. Discussion ensued. Chair Montague stated she would like more information on how the City of Aurora's ordinance is being enforced and how it differs from Englewood's. Mr. Mccaslin stated if there are any recommended changes they should be now and incorporated into the vicious dog ordinance. He stated he can take recommendations forward to Council on behalf of the Commission . Ms. Olson volunteered to work with Mr. Hoagland on the issue. Ms. Kirk asked if this was an issue the Commission wanted to present to Council or did the Commissioners want to present to Council as individual citizens. Mr. Bronson stated he felt that it should be as individual citizens; he does not see the connection to the Commission's goals. Ms. Kirk stated she agreed. Mr. Rothe stated Commissioner's choice is not the time to discuss Council's business. This should have been discussed after the Audubon presentation. Business should be discussed during old and new business. B. Brett East: Parks and Recreation will partner with the Commission next Arbor Day. She and Ms. Olson will meet with Parks and Recreation staff as the event gets closer. She will also be following up with an organization entitled Mile High Millions. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m . 3