Commemorative Beautification Commission

CITY OF HENDERSON COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING December 7, 2015 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman John Casanova called the Commemorative Beautification Commission Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m., at 105 W. Basic Road, in the Facilities Management Conference Room. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Joanne Wershba, Recording Secretary, confirmed the Commemorative Beautification Commission had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson Website, and by mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List. Present: Chairman John Casanova Debra Jacobson Jennifer Lewis Lupe Trujillo Andrew Turcaz Absent: Jack McClary (excused) Denise Olsen (excused) Staff: Ray Everhart, Park Operations Manager Joanne Wershba, Recording Secretary III. PUBLIC COMMENT No comments were presented by the public. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Ms. Lewis introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Ms. Trujillo. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Casanova declared the motion carried. Commemorative Beautification Commission Page 2 of 4 December 7, 2015 –Minutes V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2015 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Adopt the minutes of November 10, 2015. (Motion) Ms. Lewis introduced a motion to adopt the November 10, 2015, minutes as presented, seconded by Ms. Trujillo. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Casanova declared the motion carried. 2 STAFF REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Staff representative will provide information on the Commission Budget, Urban Forestry Report, Clean-up Trailer Program, Banners and Flags, and Staff Announcements. Ray Everhart, Park Operations Manager, reported that the job description for the Urban Forestry position is being revised. The position may be posted at the beginning of next year. The Christmas Tree Recycling program is being set up again and a new drop-off site will be added at the Multigenerational Center. 3 COMMUNITY PRIDE AWARD PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Approve. Discuss and approve Community Pride nominations No Community Pride Award nominations were presented. Commemorative Beautification Commission Page 3 of 4 December 7, 2015 –Minutes 4 VOLUNTEER HOURS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Commission members will report the number of volunteer hours they completed for the month. Chairman Casanova reported one hour; Ms. Jacobson reported six hours; Ms. Lewis reported one hour; Ms. Trujillo reported four hours; and Mr. Turcaz reported three hours. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Ms. Wershba informed the commission that new sponsorship brochures will be ready soon so the members can have the brochures to present to potential sponsors. She also told the commission that she would email the brochure so they can print it out if they need it. Ms. Jacobson reported that she attended the Stroll n’ Roll event in Inspirada and it was well-attended. Ms. Trujillo reminded everyone on the commission that the Henderson Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Celebrate Water Street Holiday Event on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Henderson Convention Center. This event is sponsored by the City of Henderson Redevelopment Department. Mayor Hafen will be attending along with Councilwoman Schroeder and Councilwoman March. City Manager Bob Murnane will also be present. A guest speaker will be sharing information regarding the revitalization of Downtown Henderson. This free event will be offering catered hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. Commemorative Beautification Commission Page 4 of 4 December 7, 2015 –Minutes IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Casanova adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joanne Wershba Recording Secretary