Commemorative Beautification Commission

CITY OF HENDERSON COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING November 14, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Turcaz called the Commemorative Beautification Commission to order at 5:06 p.m. at 105 W. Basic Road in the Facilities Management Conference Room. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Cathy Havis, Acting 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 the Facilities Management Building, 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 emailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List. Present: Chairman Andrew Turcaz John Casanova Chris Cortney Gina Denney Debra Jacobson Shauna Walch Absent: None Staff: Doug Guild, Parks Superintendent Kristina Gilmore, Assistant City Attorney III April Parra, Official Records Reporter Cathy Havis, Administrative Assistant III Commemorative Beautification Commission Page 2 of 4 November 14, 2017 – Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Mr. Casanova introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Turcaz declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS NB-1 MINUTES COMMEMORATIVE BEUATIFICATION COMMISSION OCTOVER 24, 2017 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Commemorative Beautification Commission minutes of October 24, 2017. (Motion) Ms. Jacobson introduced a motion to adopt the October 24, 2017, minutes, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Turcaz declared the motion carried. NB-2 WATER STREET HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Staff will give details of the contest to the commission members regarding the contest flyer and application as well as details for the dinner prior to the judging. Doug Guild, Parks Superintendent, reviewed the letter that will be distributed to the Water Street businesses to apply for the Water Street Business Holiday Decorating Contest. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. on November 30th. The theme this year is Water Street Winter Wonderland. A photo of the contest trophy was circulated for viewing. Mr. Guild noted that dinner will be held during the meeting at 5:30 p.m. on December 4, 2017. The judging tour will begin at 6:00 p.m. NB-3 STAFF REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Staff Representative will provide information on the Commission budget, Municipal Forestry report, Clean-up Trailer program, banners, flags, and staff Commemorative Beautification Commission Page 3 of 4 November 14, 2017 – Minutes announcements and respond to questions from Commission members. Mr. Guild gave the following updates:  Budget update. There have been no changes to the budget at this time.  Christmas tree recycling program  Pardee Homes 65th Anniversary tree project. Pardee Homes will be planting tree number 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Aventura Park, tomorrow, November 15, 2017 The 65th tree will be planted on Arbor Day in Morrell Park.  Henderson Clean-up Program  Holiday banners have been hung all over Henderson.  Ninety-five American flags were hung up and down Water Street for Veteran’s Day. They will be rehung on Memorial Day and Fourth of July.  Preston will be back in January 2018. NB-4 COMMUNITY PRIDE COMMEMORATION PROGRAM AND NOMINATIONS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Commission members will discuss the Community Pride Commemoration program and discuss and vote on any Community Pride Award nominations. A discussion ensued regarding potential recipients of the Community Pride Awards (Motion) Chairman Turcaz introduced a motion to nominate Henderson Rocks to receive the Henderson Community Pride Award. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Turcaz declared the motion carried. (Motion) Chairman Turcaz introduced a motion to nominate Pardee Homes to receive the Henderson Community Pride Award for their 65th Anniversary Tree Planting Program. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Turcaz declared the motion carried. (Motion) Ms. Walsh introduced a motion to nominate the Downtown Redevelopment District for the Community Pride Award for their display of American Flags on Water Street. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Turcaz declared the motion carried. Commemorative Beautification Commission Page 4 of 4 November 14, 2017 – Minutes VII. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Ms. Walch commented that the Water Street decorating contest is coming in late and we missed out on an opportunity due to vacant businesses. She said if this is an event that is going forward, she suggested using funds to decorate the empty storefronts. Ms. Gilmore suggested that this item be placed on an earlier agenda for discussion in preparation for the holiday season. VIII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 4, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. IX. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Turcaz adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted _________________ April Parra Official Records Reporter