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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesCAC July 23, 1996 Page 1 COMMUNITY APPEARANCE COMMITTEE. REGULAR MEETING July 23, 1996 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 12:00 NOON MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: VISITORS PRESENT: Co-Chair Lisa Phillippi, Marianne Oprisko, Gary Sorenson, Molly Gritter, Sara Grona John Nichols, Kay Floyd, Doug Slack, Betty Groce, Nell Lindquist City Planner Jane Kee, StaffPlanner Joey Dunn, Planning Intern Jennifer Evans James Massey, John Drim, Tony Jones The Meeting was called to order by Co-Chairperson Lisa Phillippi. Tony Jones, John Drim, and James Massey attended this meeting to represent the Brandon Heights Subdivision's Gateway Funding Application. Joey Dunn gave a brief background of the development of the Gateway Policies and PIP Process. He mentioned that the Gateway Policies Manual does not go into great detail on the prioritization of funds. He suggested that the CAC create a more detailed manual with requirements and having a subcommittee to review the applications as they are received. Mr. Dunn then presented a StaffReport on the Brandon Heights Subdivision Gateway Funding Application. The Committee was renunded that funds will not be available until October. However, Staff mentioned :that they would meet with the Budget Director following the meeting to determine if funding could be available prior to October. James Massey talked about problems and frustrations with the Gateway Funding process. Tony Jones talked to the School Principal about damage control.. Marianne Oprisko moved to approve the Brandon Heights application in the amount of $5191.50 to be available for this Gateway with condition of PIP approval. Sara Grona seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Joey Dunn stated that he will inform the Committee and applicants of when the work can start, the procedures of the financing, and the payment of bills. Tony Jones asked for a .letter verifying the funding approval. ~- ' ~ ~- _--~ ~, Co'`Chairperson, Lisa Phillippi ~.~ CAC 8/20/96 Page 2 Gateways Lisa Phillippi will be the Gateway Subcommittee Chair. In the 1995 bond election, $100,000 was approved for streetscape/gateway projects. The amount of funds available for FY 96-97 will be $40,000. It was discussed that the Gateway Policy needs to be more detailed. The Brandon Heights Gateway Application has gone to the City's Contract Review Committee.. This contract is waiting for signatures. Staff will process all cash receipts and reimburse 50% up to the maximum. Marianne Oprisko thought the application process will be difficult for older neighborhoods to complete and get funding. No other applications have been received for the Gateway Funding. Community Appearance Awards The purpose of the Community Appearance Awards is to recognize businesses that have contributed to beautify the City. There are two awards selections held each year, the first starts in March for presentations in April and the second starts in October for presentations in November. Nell Lindquist handed out the Guidelines for the selections. Marianne suggested expanding this program to neighborhoods. The Community Appearance Awards Subcommittee will be taking nominations until October 4, 1996. The subcommittee will then meet to review these nominations to make their recommendation at the October 15, 1996 Regular CAC meeting. Big Event Betty Groce informed the new members that this program was targeted toward older residents who otherwise would not be able to perform general maintenance on their homes due to financial or medical reasons. The general maintenance performed during this event include house painting, cleaning of lots, landscaping, etc. Citizens helping with this project includes Texas A&M Students and any Citizens willing to help. Jane suggested this Committee.. get involved with doing a project at the next Big Event. AGENDA ITEM #4 -GATEWAY POLICIES DISCUSSION Marianne Oprisko asked Council Member Hickson what the City Council wants the City to "look" like, meaning urban or rural? Hickson's response was "both". Gateways could include doing a "big" Gateway for the entire City instead of individual ones. CAC members should look for specific locations that maybe of interest of a Gateway.