Columbus, Georgia

June 11, 2002 Commissioner Meeting Minutes

Two Thousand Opportunities Inc.



Commissioners Present:

Paula James, Bill Green, Julie Bray, Charlene LeBleu, Audrey Hollingsworth,

Joel Collis, Ann Davis, Betty Lawrence, Stan Stovall, Dee Shore, David Hay,

Donna Baudoin, Susan Binns



Commissioners Absent:

Gerry Blackmon, Marlene Sharp, Edith McCray, Mary Barker, Bill Consoletti,

Liliana McDaniel, Joel Ames, Daphne Dove- Peirce, Susan Anderson, Cindy

Alexander, Jim Grant



Ex-Officio Present:

John Flournoy, Rachael Buice



Also Present:

Nicole Bray Susan Culpepper

Gloria Weston-Smart



CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Donna Baudoin at 12:08 p.m.



APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 9, 2002 MEETING

The minutes of the April 9th 2002 Commissioner=s meeting was approved.



TREASURER=S REPORT

The Treasurer=s Report was presented by Julie Bray.



PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS

Chairperson, Donna Baudoin presented to the Commissioners the following:

k State of Georgia Department of Transportation new litter campaign brochures

are targeting unsecured loads on trucks. Commissioners were encouraged to take

the brochures to share with local companies.

k The second KCBC full page Ledger Enquirer Ad proved to be a great success.

k Gloria will attend the KAB 2002 Southern District Meeting July 31-August 3,

2002.

k A sign up sheet was passed around for volunteers to man the KCBC display at

the Columbus International Festival, which will be held August 11, 2002, at

2:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m., at the Civic Center.

k A thank you letter was received from Brookstone School for being recognized

as Gateways School of the Year.



OLD BUSINESS

O Nominating Committee Report. Council approved Commissioners appointments and

reappointments during the April 16th meeting. Please see Nominating Report for

a list of Commissioners.

O The 2002-2003 CCG Budget request was $ 86,373; However, KCBC was only

approved $83,727.

O O A reimbursement request in the amount of $5,789.00 will be submitted to

Gateways to cover the cost of the 2001-2002 Gateways Program. KCBC will also

submit a 2002-2003 Budget proposal to Gateways in the amount of $6,062.00.

O John Flournoy stated that he would like for the Commission to develop new

landscaping projects for area schools. Commissioner Charlene LeBleu suggested

starting a Tree Memorial project for schools, stating that trees may be planted

in memory of their teachers.



NEW BUSINESS

O Chamber of Commerce Inter-City Tour. Chairperson Baudoin stated that Gloria

will be going to the Chamber of Commerce Inter- City tour to represent KCBC.

O Commissioner Bill Green introduced a yard waste compost project that he would

like the Commission to consider. Gloria will schedule a meeting with Public

Service Department Heads to address the feasibility of implementing a new

project.



HIGHLIGHTS OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Environmental Court - Gloria stated that the City Manager Carmen Cavezza

indicated that the City will proceed with the KCBC proposal to implement an

Environmental Court.

2. Tree Ordinance. Commissioner Binns announced that the Tree Ordinance was

passed. Gloria also stated the there are two amendments that will be voted on

next Tuesday, June 18.

3. The Magic of Recycling. Chairperson Baudoin stated that the shows were

delightful and we are planning on booking it for the next year. She also

encouraged Commissioners who didn=t see the show to make a special effort to

see it next year.

4. Annual Awards Luncheon. Gloria thanked the Annual Awards Committee and

Commissioners for showing their support. Chairperson Baudoin also expressed

her appreciation to the Commissioners and encouraged them to submit nominations

for next year.



ANNOUNCEMENTS

k The next meeting will be August, 13 12 noon , Two Thousand Opportunities Inc,

1170 Brown Avenue.

k Commissioner Paula James Father-in-law passed, please keep her and her family

in your thoughts and prayers.

k Water Festival - The Water Festival is planned for May 2003 and will focus on

the Chattahoochee River Basin. Chairperson Baudoin stated that Gloria will

keep us informed on this event.

ADJOURN

k The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson, Donna Baudoin at 1:08 p.m.