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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-12 KEB MINUTES• • • MINUTES 'liJ I August 12, 2008 1. Meeting Opening El 2. Roll Call Present: Sunshine Cross, Nicole Kelley, Brett East, Chris Hoagland, Linda Olson, Tom Rothe, Tom Winthrop, Susan Bayless,, Bob Mccaslin (Not voting), Audra Kirk (Not voting), Jennifer Jones, Jim Gibson, Gary Norlander . Absent/Excused: Theresa Sabrsula, James Garnett -Excused 3. Approval of Minutes July 8, 2008 Linda stated her last name is misspelled. Motion: Approve July 8, 2008 Minutes as Amended., Action: Adjourn, Moved by Linda Olson, Seconded by Susan Bayless. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes= 11 ). Yes: Brett East, Chris Hoagland, Gary Norlander, Jennifer Jones, Jim Gibson, Linda Olson, Nicole Kelley, Sunshine Cross, Susan Bayless, Tom Rothe, Tom Winthrop. Absent: Theresa Sabrsula, James Garnett e 4 . Old Business • Pharmaceuticals Chris wrote a letter to Walgreens suggesting it might be a marketing opportunity for them to promote their existing policy to allow their customers to return surplus medications. He has not received a response, but will report back to the Commission if he hears from the company. D • Education Subcommittee Update Brett stated the committee is working on FunFest. • Litter Index Update The Index is complete and the scores have been turned in. Last year's map was used with a few routes expanded. Englewood looks really good. Chris suggested complimenting the citizens for keeping the City clean of trash. • Fun Fest Committee Update Volunteer sign-up sheet was distributed. Various items will be handed out. The goal for the Commission's booth is to educate people about the Commission. Chair Rothe mentioned that Eagle Waste wants to partner with the Commission more. • Zoning Regulations Linda Olson stated during the Kent Place discussion solar access was brought up. The Commission discussed whether their goals included that issue. There are various cities, such as Boulder and some in California, that have thought through solar access and how it impacts development. Perhaps the Commission is a place that can generate ideas around smart growth with solar access in the future. Linda suggested putting together a small sub- committee together to explore what other cities are doing around the issue, and then schedule a study session with City Council to provide them with some resources. Discussion ensued. • Englewood Dump Days Sunshine is signed up for August 16, which is the last day for distributing coupons. 6. New Business • KEB Brochure Audra distributed a draft brochure. Susan stated she would come into Community Development and work on the brochure. She asked Commissioners to email her with any changes. • Household Hazardous Waste Roundup • • The event is scheduled for September 6 and 13. Signup sheets were distributed. • Breakfast and lunch will be provided for the volunteers. Bags will be stuffed on September 2 at 6 pm. ... • • • El • South Platte River Clean Up The event is scheduled for September 20, 8 a.m. -noon. Chris will chair the event and contact the Denver event organizer. If people at FunFest are interested in volunteering for the River Clean Up, Commissioners volunteering at FunFest will collect their information and forward it to Chris. 7. Staff's Choice Audra stated there are notebooks and shirts for those who didn't receive theirs last month. She distributed the Boards/Commission roster. The November meeting is Veteran's Day. She asked the Commission if they wished to cancel the meeting or reschedule. It was the consensus of the Commission to cancel the November meeting. e 8. Council Member's Choice Mr. Mccaslin thanked the Commissioners who attended the Board/Commission appreciation evening at Pirate's Cove. Mr. Mccaslin talked to the Director of Utilities and WasteWater. He felt the article on pharmaceutical was overblown and really isn't a problem. He appreciates the education . e 9. Commissioner's Choice The flower beds need to be weeded through September. Commissioners asked to have the volunteer form available electronically. Chris asked Mr. Caslin to submit a Council Request regarding what it costs the City to haul trash. Discussion ensued regarding recycling. 10. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m .