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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 1999-09-21 Minutes MINUTES OF THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH lAND HillS, TEXAS, HELD AT NORTH RICH LAND HILLS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LOCATED AT 7200 C DICK FISHER DR. S. SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 ATTENDANCE Present: Patsy Tucker Chairperson Jeanne Lueck Vice-Chairperson Emily Ward Commission Member Theresa Hampton Commission Member Doris Batenhorst- Commission Member Deloris Pultz Commission Member Jane Dunkelberg Commission Member STAFF Debbie York Carey Parrack Environmental Resource Coordinator Secretary Absent: Peggy Weatherred Alternate Pam Burney Director of Environmental Services 1. CALL TO ORDER Patsy Tucker called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Motion by Theresa Hampton to approve the minutes of the August 17, meeting, second by Emily Ward. Motion approved. 3 DISCUSS DESIGN FOR 1999 CHRISTMAS DECORATION AWARDS Commission members discussed the possibility of purchasing undecorated, wooden Christmas trees, which could be bought from Garden Ridge for $5.98 each, to use as signage for the 1999 Christmas Decoration Awards. Members then discussed whether or not to have the tress painted and decorated by a professional or attempt to decorate them themselves. A motion was made by Deloris Pultz to table the tree decorating discussion until the October 5, workshop, second by Theresa Hampton. The members did decide to use the wording NRH Christmas Decoration Award -Festive-, NRH Christmas Award -Spiritual-, and NRH Christmas Decoration Award -Regional- on whatever signage is used. 4. DISCUSS CLEAN CAMPUS PROGRAM Since the Clean Campus Program has been on hold, Jeanne Lueck recommended that she talk to the school principals and grounds keepers to see if they wish to keep the program or do away with it. Ms. Lueck pointed out that several of the schools have new principals whom might have ideas as to how the school children can be more involved in the program. Ms. Lueck will report whether or not the schools have chosen to participate in the program, at a later date. 5. REVIEW OF NEW ADOPT-A- SPOT PARTICIPANTS Kathy Luppy"whose 5th grade class at North Ridge Elementary adopted Meadow Street, which is located between Chapman and Hightower, would like to have an Adopt- A-Spot signthat can be placed in the area they have adopted. A motion Wasmädéby Theresa Hampton to change the current Adopt-A-Spot signs from a green background with white lettering to a luminescent blue background with white lettering with North Richland Hills Beautification Commission appearing in small letters at the bottom of the sign and the Adopt-A-Spot participants name in large letters at the top, second by Deloris Pultz. The motion passed with a recommendation that only two signs are purchased at this time. One of the signs purchased will be for Kathy Luppy's 5th grade class and the other will for the Beautification Commission. Staff member Debbie York suggested having signs made which state This Spot A vailable for Adoption and having Commission members place them in areas they feel need the most attention. Commission members felt this idea was worth discussing at a later date, so it was tabled until November. 7. REVIEW DECISION TO FUND PARKlRECREA TION AFTER SCHOOL Debbie York reported that Vickie Loftice, Assistant Director of North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department, was very appreciative of the gum ball machine proceeds donation. 8. DISCUSSION OF VOLUNTEER BANQUET PLANS A motion was made by Jane Dunkelberg to have the banquet at Steak & Ale restaurant, second by Emily Ward. Motion passed. The banquet will be November 2, at 7:00 p.m. Debbie York will check with Steak & Ale on pricing and report to Commission members at the October 5, workshop. Patsy Tucker will furnish a guest list to Environmental Services staff who will then mail out invitations. 9. DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS/CITIZEN INPUT Debbie York reported that North Richland Hills Fire Chief Andy Jones has agreed to provide a fire truck for the December 6, tree lighting ceremony; and firefighter Steve Papagno agreed to play "Santa" and hand out candy canes. Commission members agreed that the candy canes handed out at this years ceremony should be larger than the ones handed out in previous years. Debbie York also reported that Donna Huerta, North Richland Hills Director of Communications, would include the Christmas Decoration Awards information in the City newsletter. Jane Dunkelberg reported that she had recently attended the American Urban Forestry conference held in Seattle and would like to discuss the possibility of the Beautification Commission furnishing and planting 2000 trees in celebration of the year 2000. This item will be discussed during a workshop at a later date. 8. ADJOURNMENT Patsy Tucker made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45, second by Theresa Hampton. H~. l/~1s;jrurø~ ¡;)l Chairperson L:-Qj '- Carey Parr k Environmental Services Secretary . .