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Home My WebLink About2009-08-11 KEB MINUTES.-------------------------------------------· • 1. Meeting Opening MINUTES August 11, 2009 The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p .m. in the City Council Conference Room. Chair Bayless presiding. 2. Roll Call Present: Dianna Miguez, Linda Olson, Tom Winthrop, Susan Bayless, Jame s Garnett, Jennifer Jones, Gary Nordlander, Bob Mccaslin, Audra Kirk, Cal Grant, Mila Pilz, Jimmy Pinzenscham . Absent/Excused: Sunshine Cross, Brett East, Theresa Sabrsula . • ~ • Chair Bayless reviewed procedures for the meeting. 3 . Approval of July 14, 2009 Minutes Motion: Approve the June 9, 2009 and July 14, 2009 Minutes as written. Moved by Lind a Olson, Seconded by Gary Nordlander. Motion carried . l?ll 4. Old Business Comprehensive Plan The Commission reviewed Section 9, Goals 3 and 4 of the Comprehensive Plan and the Objectives associated with each goal. • Hazardous Waste Roundup, which includes electronic recycling, meets Obj ec tive 3 .1 • Cleanup coupons and Leaf and Tire Roundup meet Objective 3.2. The Commission d iscussed holding a one-day composting class for the community. • • The Commission discussed light pollution in conjunction with safety. It was t he consensus of the Commission that light pollution did not need to be addres se d . • The Litter Index addresses Objective 3.4. Neighborhood Watch and Code Enforce m ent address graffiti. The Commission will invite a representative from each org an iza tio n t o speak at their October or November meeting. • The Garden Tour, Community Garden, composting, and maintaining the flower garden at the Recreation Center meet Objective 3 .5 . • Objective 4 .1 is not within the scope of the Commission; perhaps City Council. Th e Commission could possibly assist with research. • Commission events are not available for Englewood businesses. Commissio ne r s discussed provid i ng an event for paper shredding which could be open to bu sin esses. The Police Department currently holds an event twice a year. Dianna suggest e d creating a give away with important event dates, possibly a magnet. Dianna and Audra will work on this project. • Developing educational programs and distributing educational materi a l wou l d m ee t Objective 4.3 . • The Commission will discuss composting classes , which would addres s Objectiv e 4 .4, at their next meeting. • Objectives 4.5 and 4.6 are beyond the Commission's scope. • ~ • Letter to other Departments Jimmy distributed and discussed his draft letter. The Commission's education as a g roup is t h e most critical, current issue . He suggested that the letter be sent to citizens, busines ses, and government offices. It was suggested the letter be placed in the Englewood Citize n and focu s on businesses located within the Business Improvement District . Bob will contact the president of the BID. Discussion ensued regarding the intent and content of the letter. Discussion will continue at the next meeting. Commissioners are to send their edits to Diann a within the next two weeks . l?lJ Garden Tour Approximately 30-50 people toured each of the ten gardens. Bob will research whether rain barrels, chickens, and bees are permitted within Englewood . l?ll Trash Coupon Distribution The final coupon distribution is scheduled for Saturday, August 29 at Englewood Day s . • • • l?ll 5. New Business Malley Center The Malley Center is interested in a Commissioner speaking about recycling . Linda will call for more details. Transcriber Note: Audio recording system ceased working. Weeding on Broadway Gary suggested the Commission volunteer to weed the Broadway planters. It would be a method of introducing the Commission to local businesses . Keep Littleton Beautiful The City of Littleton currently does not have a KAB chapter. The Commission discussed how they might encourage the City to start a chapter which might increase the possibility of obtaining grant funding. Bob will speak to the Mayor regarding the issue . Household Hazardous Waste The event is scheduled for September 12 and 19. The Commission will not provide bags of literature this year . 6 . Staff's Choice Audra had no further business. 7. Council Member's Choice Bob had no further business. 8. Commissioner's Choice Commissioners had no further business. 9. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm .