Commemorative Beautification Commission
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · October 9, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION
COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Denney called the Commemorative Beautification Commission
meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. at 105 West Basic Road in the Facilities
Management Conference Room.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Joanne Wershba, Recording Secretary, confirmed the Commemorative
Beautification Commission meeting 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: Vice Chairman Gina Denney
Andrew Coates
Christopher Cortney
Debra Jacobson
Kathryn Park
Absent: Chairman John Casanova (excused)
Staff: Victoria Dasis, Deputy City Clerk
Rayna Booker, Administrative Assistant III
Preston Goodman, Staff Liaison and Municipal Forester
Nancy Savage, Assistant City Attorney III
Joanne Wershba, Recording Secretary
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
(Motion) Mr. Cortney introduced a motion to accept the agenda as
presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous.
Vice Chairman Denney declared the motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
NB-1 MINUTES
COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
PARKS AND RECREATION
Commemorative Beautification Commission minutes of September 11, 2018.
(Motion) Vice Chairman Denney introduced a motion to adopt the
September 11, 2018, meeting minutes as presented. The vote
favoring approval was unanimous. Vice Chairman Denney
declared the motion carried.
NB-2 ELECTION OF CHAIR
PARKS AND RECREATION
Commission members will elect a Chair.
Vice Chairman Denney opened the floor for Chair nominations.
(Motion) Ms. Jacobson introduced a motion nominating Gina Denney for
Chairman, seconded by Ms. Park. The vote favoring approval
was unanimous, and the motion carried.
NB-3 ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
Parks and Recreation
Commission members will elect a Vice Chair.
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Chairman Denney opened the floor for Vice Chairman nominations.
(Motion) Ms. Park introduced a motion nominating Andrew Coates for
Vice Chairman, seconded by Ms. Jacobson. The vote favoring
approval was unanimous, and the motion carried.
NB-4 COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE
CHANGE
Parks and Recreation
Commission members will vote on changing the meeting date for December
from December 11, 2018, to December 4, 2018, for the Water Street Holiday
Decorating contest judging.
Preston Goodman, Staff Liaison and Municipal Forester, presented a summary
of this item.
A discussion ensued regarding the itinerary of the Water Street Holiday
decorating contest.
(Motion) Ms. Jacobson introduced a motion to approve changing the
meeting date from December 11, 2018, to
December 4, 2018, for the Water Street Holiday Decorating
contest judging. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those
voting aye: Andrew Coates, Gina Denney, Debra Jacobson, and
Kathryn Park. Those voting nay: Christopher Cortney. Those
absent: John Casanova. Those abstaining: None.
Chairman Denney declared the motion carried.
NB-5 WATER STREET HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST FUNDS
Parks and Recreation
Commission members will vote on funds for the Water Street holiday decorating
contest and for the food expenses for the judging members, in an amount not to
exceed $250.00.
Preston Goodman, Staff Liaison and Municipal Forester, presented a summary
of this item.
(Motion) Mr. Cortney introduced a motion to approve the funds for the
Water Street holiday decorating contest and for the food expenses
for the judging members, in an amount not to exceed $250.00.
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Denney
declared the motion carried.
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NB-6 WINTERFEST
Parks and Recreation
Commission members will vote on funds for Winterfest, in an amount not to
exceed $1,500.00.
Preston Goodman, Staff Liaison and Municipal Forester, presented a summary
of this item, and noted the $1,500.00 request has not changed in four years.
Ms. Jacobson commented that she favors the ongoing Winter Wonderland
theme because it creates a branding of the program.
(Motion) Ms. Jacobson introduced a motion to approve the funds for
Winterfest, in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00. The vote
favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Denney declared
the motion carried.
NB-7 CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Parks and Recreation
Commission members will vote on funds for the Christmas Tree Recycling
Program, in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.
Preston Goodman, Staff Liaison and Municipal Forester, presented a summary
of this item, and noted the $7,500.00 request has not changed in four years.
Mr. Goodman stated there will be 11 drop-off sites, and that the tree mulch goes
back to the community and into City parks.
(Motion) Ms. Park introduced a motion to approve the funds for the
Christmas Tree Recycling Program, in an amount not to exceed
$7,500.00. The vote favoring approval was unanimous.
Chairman Denney declared the motion carried.
NB-8 APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE CLEANUP TRAILER
Parks and Recreation
Commission members will vote on funds for the CBC Cleanup Trailer to
replenish the supplies, not to exceed $500.00.
Preston Goodman, Staff Liaison and Municipal Forester, presented a summary
of this item.
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(Motion) Mr. Cortney introduced a motion to approve the funds for the CBC
Cleanup Trailer to replenish the supplies, not to exceed $500.00.
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Denney
declared the motion carried.
NB-9 STAFF REPORTS
Parks and Recreation
Staff representative will provide information on the Commission budget,
Municipal Forestry report, Cleanup Trailer program, banners, flags, and staff
announcements and respond to questions from Commission members.
Preston Goodman, Staff Liaison and Municipal Forester, reviewed the budget
sheet and encouraged Commission members to attend the Winter Fest,
Christmas Tree Lighting, and Arbor View Day events.
There was a consensus to wear nametags and Commission polo shirts to
events.
Mr. Goodman stated he will have a discussion item on next month’s agenda
regarding design options for Commission polo shirts.
Responding to a question by Ms. Jacobson regarding missing banners,
Mr. Goodman requested she provide him a list of known missing banners so he
could contact the appropriate department for replacements.
A discussion ensued regarding the Las Vegas Golden Knights banners along
Green Valley Parkway.
NB-10 COMMUNITY PRIDE COMMEMORATION PROGRAM AND NOMINATIONS
Parks and Recreation
Commission members will discuss the Community Pride Commemoration
program and discuss and vote on any Community Pride Award nominations.
Preston Goodman, Staff Liaison and Municipal Forester, introduced this item
and stated Ms. Parks nominated the Henderson Hospital for the Community
Pride Award.
Ms. Parks elaborated on her reasoning for nominating Henderson Hospital
which included their landscaping layout.
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(Motion) Mr. Coates introduced a motion to accept the nomination of
Henderson Hospital for the Community Pride Award. The vote
favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Denney declared
the motion carried.
Mr. Goodman stated he will contact Public Affairs to schedule a meeting date to
present the award, and that he will bring in a photocopy of the standard plaque
to be reviewed at the next meeting.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Mr. Cortney thanked Joanne Wershba, Recording Secretary, for her dedication
to the Commission.
Ms. Wershba welcomed Rayna Booker, Administrative Assistant III, who will be
the Commission’s new Recording Secretary.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for November 13, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission,
Chairman Denney adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________
Victoria Dasis,
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION
COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Parks and Recreation Conference Room
6:00 PM 105 West Basic Road
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-4027 Henderson, Nevada 89015
NOTICE
Notice to persons with special needs: For those requiring special assistance or
accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, arrangements for a sign language
interpreter or services necessary for effective communication for qualified persons with
disabilities should be made as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the
scheduled event. Listening devices are available for persons with hearing impairments.
Please contact Joanne Wershba at (702) 267-4027 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in
advance to request a sign language interpreter. You may also submit your request by using
Contact Henderson.
The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more
agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion
relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will be
limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes
at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive,
offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the
orderly conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may
be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of
disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause,
heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening
use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or meeting
participants.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found at the Parks and Recreation Department or
on the City's website at: http://henderson.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/meetresults.aspx.To
request backup materials, please contact Joanne Wershba at (702) 267-4027.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on
the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons
for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or
repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly
conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting
may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS
241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation,
yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of
profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical
force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or
meeting participants.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
NB-1 MINUTES
COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
Commemorative Beautification Commission minutes of September 11, 2018.
NB-2 ELECTION OF CHAIR
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Elect
Commission members will elect a chair.
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NB-3 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR
Parks and Recreation
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Elect
Commission members will elect a Vice-chair.
NB-4 COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE
CHANGE
Parks and Recreation
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Commission members will vote on changing the meeting date for December
from December 11, 2018, to December 4, 2018, for the Water Street Holiday
Decorating contest judging.
NB-5 WATER STREET HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST FUNDS
Parks and Recreation
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Commission members will vote on funds for the Water Street holiday decorating
contest and for the food expenses for the judging members in an amount not to
exceed $250.00.
NB-6 WINTERFEST
Parks and Recreation
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Commission members will vote on funds for Winterfest in an amount not to
exceed $1,500.00.
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NB-7 CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Parks and Recreation
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Commission members will vote on funds for the Christmas Tree Recycling
Program in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.
NB-8 APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE CLEANUP TRAILER
Parks and Recreation
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Commission members will vote on funds for the CBC Cleanup Trailer to
replenish the supplies, not to exceed $500.00.
NB-9 STAFF REPORTS
Parks and Recreation
For Information Only
Staff Representative will provide information on the Commission budget,
Municipal Forestry report, Cleanup Trailer program, banners, flags, and staff
announcements and respond to questions from Commission members.
NB-10 COMMUNITY PRIDE COMMEMORATION PROGRAM AND NOMINATIONS
Parks and Recreation
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Commission members will discuss the Community Pride Commemoration
program and discuss and vote on any Community Pride Award nominations.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. Chairman and Members may comment on matters including, without
limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting
procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this
meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
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VII. SET NEXT MEETING
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this
meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals
will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited
to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves
the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that
disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In
addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the
room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive
conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause,
heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation,
threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to
impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Posted by 9:00 a.m., October 3, 2018, at the following locations:
Parks and Facilities Management, 105 W. Basic Road
City Hall, 240 Water Street, 1st Floor Lobbies
Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive
Fire Station No. 86, 1996 E. Galleria Drive
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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