HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-09 Beautification Committee MinutesKENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE-REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 9, 2024 -6:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR SARAH DOUTHIT, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A Regular Meeting of the Beautification Committee was held on January 9, 2024, in the Kenai City Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Douthit called the meeting to order at approximately 6:35 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Douthit led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Sarah Douthit, Chair
Christina Warner
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Emily Heale
Also in attendance were:
Terri Wilson
Brittney Hoffert
Sonja Barbaza
Tyler Best, Parks & Recreation Director
Phil Daniel, City Council Liaison
3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Committee Member Warner MOVED to re-appoint Sarah Douthit as Chair. Committee Member Hoffert
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
YEA: Douthit, Wilson, Warner, Hoffert
NAY: None
ABSENT: Heale, Barbaza
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
MOTION:
Chair Douthit MOVED to appoint Christina Warner as Vice Chair. Committee Member Hoffert
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Chair Douthit MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chair Warner SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
D. APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES
1. September 12, 2023
2. November 14, 2023
MOTION:
Vice Chair Warner MOVED to approve the September 12 and November 14, 2023 Beautification
Committee minutes. Committee Member Hoffert SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommendations as Discussed During the Committee
Review Work Session Held Immediately Prior.
Chair Douthit stated that during the prior work session, the documents presented in the packet were
. reviewed and the Commission was given the opportunity to provide input and discuss concerns; it was
. noted that this feedback would be taken into consideration by Administration when drafting changes to
•. bring back to the Commission at their next meeting for recommendation to Council.
G. REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Director -Director Best reported on the activities of the Parks & Recreation
Department during the month of November, including hanging Christmas lights, ski trail grooming,
and plowing of walking trails and Daubenspeck Pond .
2. Commission Chair -Chair Douthit inquired about the status of the flower order for plant day on
the first Saturday in . June, and noted the community clean up day on May 11 th .
3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Daniel reported on the actions of the January 3, 2024 City
Council Meeting.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-Special Meeting, February 6, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Committee Member Wilson asked about the previous work session.
Committee Member Hoffert noted she is excited to be a part of the Committee.
Vice Chair Warner noted she is looking forward to where the Committee is going.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS -None.
There being no further business before the Beautification Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:03
p.m.
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I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Beautification Committee meeting of January 9.
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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