February 14, 2012 Commissioners Meeting Minutes
Commissioners Attending: Billy Kendall, Eva Smith, Frazer Loomis, Greg Paul,
Elliot Waddell, Adele Lindsey, Chris Consoletti, Vanessa Lewis, Karon
Henderson, Elaine Tarpley, Stacy Poydasheff, Beverly Kinner, Robert Nobles, Kat
Cannella,
KCBC Staff Attending: Gloria Weston Smart, Erin Steiner
Ex-Officio Attending: John Brent
Excused Absence: Melba Spurlock, Stan Stovall, Willette Roundtree, Stan
Stovall, Brenda Storey, Jane Holcombe, Les Brown, Todd Goodson, Darlene Hughes,
Ann Davis, Linda McLemore, Rev. Peggy Myles, Jo Fike
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
Chairperson Karon Henderson called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 11, 2011 MEETING.
Beverly Kinner recommended approval of the minutes for October 11, 2011
meeting, Kat Cannella seconded and the minutes were unanimously approved.
TREASURE?S REPORT
Treasurer Frazer Loomis presented the financial reports which included the
Festival of Trees profit and loss report, and asked the Commissioners to submit
all in-kind sponsors for the Festival of Trees to the office. Billy Kendall
recommended the approval of the financial report, Eva Smith seconded and the
financial reports were approved.
2011-2012 PROGRAM FOCUS
Bring One for the Chipper ? Chairperson Karon Henderson stated that
participation in Bring one for the Chipper was low this year. Gloria
Weston-Smart stated that the lower participation was not unique to Columbus, it
is state-wide. She also mentioned that some trees were taken from the drop off
sites by individuals for fish habitats in area lakes, thus making it difficult
to get a true count of total trees. Gloria also suggested shortening the time
frame, and stated that she would talk with Georgia Power regarding this
suggestion. After some discussion, it was decided that we will keep the same
dates as the state project.
25th Anniversary Harley Davidson Ride? Karon Henderson began the discussion on
the motorcycle ride by stating that the pre-registration cost will be $20 and
day-of registration will be $25. Gloria Weston-Smart stated that the Keep
Columbus Beautiful Commission needs to educate and engage every audience, and
the motorcycle community is one that has not been targeted before. The event
will have a ?go green? theme and will consist of a motorcycle ride starting and
ending at Chattahoochee Harley Davidson. The stops along the route will serve
as stations for the poker run. Participants will pull cards at each stop and
prizes will be awarded for the winning hand, second place hand and worst hand.
Other activities, entertainment and refreshments will begin after the bikes
return from the ride. Gloria Weston-Smart encouraged Commissioners need to help
to secure door prizes for the event by contacting local restaurants, in
particular fast food chains and asking for donations of gift cards or coupons.
She also announced the need for volunteers for the event, and asked the
Commissioners to sign up.
25th Anniversary Awards Luncheon ? Chairperson Dr. Billy Kendall announced that
the Awards Luncheon is scheduled for May 10, 2012. There will be a formal theme
since it is our 25th anniversary. He extended an invitation to all the
Commissioners to join the committee. Dr. Kendall announced that we will honor
past Edna Kendrick Award winners as well as past KCBC chairpersons. He also
announced that there is a possibility of a reception the evening of the
luncheon where wine and hors d?oeuvres will be served. Chairperson Karon
Henderson announced that sponsorship letters have been sent out and contact
will be made to secure sponsorship.
Mildred Miller Fort Foundation ? Gloria Weston-Smart announced that a grant
request has been sent to the Mildred Miller Fort Foundation and she is waiting
to here back from them. If the grant is approved, it will fun a
recycling/environmental media campaign that will help educate the community.
Nominating Committee ? The terms of Vanessa Lewis, Todd Goodson, Elliott
Waddell, Dr. William Kendall, Darlene Hughes Kittrell, Rev. Peggy Myles and
Willette Roundtree will expire on June 30, 2012. Gloria stated that some of
these Commissioners may be reappointed. She stated that the Vice Chairperson
serves as the Chair of the Nominating Committee and those Commissioners whose
terms are ending usually serve as committee members. Beverly Kinner asked the
Commissioners that may be reappointed to consider staying on the board and
asked those that are rotating off to submit suggestions for new candidates. The
opportunity to submit possible candidates was also extended to all
Commissioners.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Commissioners meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at PAWS
? Special Enforcement, 4910 Milgen Road.
Information about House Bill 811, a bill that will stop the diversion of state
fees collected for specific purposes, such as tire disposals, into the general
treasury, will be discussed at the next meeting.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned by Karon Henderson
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