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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 2007-02-20 Minutes Keep NRH Beautiful Meeting Tuesday, February 20, 2007 Neighborhood Services 7200-C Dick Fisher Dr. S. 6:45 p.m. Meeting Minutes 1. Call to order Chairperson Kathy Luppy called to order the regular meeting of the Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission at 6:45 p.m. on February 20, 2007 in the Neighborhood Services office located at 7200-C Dick Fisher Dr. S Roll call The following persons were present: Commission Members Kathy Luppy Micah Beck Jay Garner Holly Bullington Dianna Madar Doris Tipps Dianne Spradling Teresa Hebert Staff Members Debbie York Joyce Fister Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Commission Member Commission Member Commission Member Commission Member Commission Member Commission Member Environmental Resource Coordinator Secretary 2. Approval of minutes from last meeting Committee Member Holly Bullington motioned to approve the minutes from the January 16, 2007 meeting; Vice-Chairperson Micah Beck seconded the motion. The Minutes were approved as written. 3. Litter Not Program Debbie York distributed samples of the Litter Not pamphlet (not yet completed) to Committee Members. Suggested program starts at beginning of 07/08 school year. Debbie advised the Committee that the prize for the class would be a 1 day pass for each student in the class to NRH20. She explained the Litter Not Program was a result of a Survey indicating litter was a big problem. Debbie York wanted input on rules and eligibility. She advised that Adopt-a-Spot time counts toward Litter Not hours. Kathy Luppy asked whether awards would be individual or by class. Committee discussed both and it was decided it would be by class only for the first year. May be changed next year. The Program will run from September to April. Grades involved was discussed and changed to only include grades 5 through 8. Middle School students would participate as a club since they do not really have "classes" like the Elementary Schools. Kathy Luppy explained how her class participates in the Adopt-a-Spot Program and what is involved. She suggested that the areas designated for the program be Public Right-of- ways. Committee discussed the number of hours to be eligible and it was decided 50 was too high. It was decided that 12 hours for the 7 months from September 1 through April 1 would be appropriate to be eligible to compete. Debbie advised that the Trash Bash would count toward the hours. Kathy asked about providing a prize for the school for having the most hours. Committee discussed options and it was decided to award a luncheon for the participating faculty of the school with the most hours. This would provide motivation for the teachers. The class with the most hours would win the NRH20 passes. Holly Bullington asked how the hours would be tracked and Debbie York said Neighborhood Services would provide the forms and keep track of the time. Micah Beck asked about Private Schools participating and it was decided not to include them for the first year of the Program. Kathy Luppy suggested that everything be in place for the May meeting so that the Program can be implemented at the start of school. Debbie York advised the Committee there is $12,000 budgeted for this Program each year and that 500 t-shirts had been ordered so that each participating student will have one to wear while participating. 4. Clean Campus Award Kathy Luppy suggested that the name for the Clean Campus Award be changed. Several people had asked how a school can win the Clean Campus Award when the school floors are so dirty. Item to be placed on Agenda for next meeting. 5. Environmental Education Grant Program Debbie York advised that the letters had been mailed. 6. KAB Certification Debbie York advised of current status of KAB certification. Most are done. She is working on the Survey. It was decided that the Committee will meet on Sunday, April 15 at 2:00pm to perform the Litter Index with snacks. Everyone on Committee will drive through the same areas as last year to complete the Index. Debbie York will provide training for doing the Index at the March meeting. She believes everything can be done for submission prior to the KAB Seminar in July. Dianne Spradling brought up the issue that builders are not adhering to the City Code requiring them to contain their trash. She asked if she could use the Committee's name in talking to builders and Homeowner's groups. Issue was discussed and decided that while the Committee has no real clout, she could explain the Committee and its purpose and maybe that would help in getting cooperation. Kathy Luppy advised that Adopt-A-Highway is set for March 31, 2007 from 9:00am -12:00pm using Tarrant County Sheriff's Labor Detail Program workers. 7. Adjournment Commission Member Jay Garner motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.; Commission Member Holly Bullington seconded the motion. The motion passed. Minutes approved by: