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MINUTES OF THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS,
HELD AT NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LOCATED AT 7200 C DICK FISHER DR. S.
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JULY 20, 1999
ATTENDANCE
Present:
Patsy Tucker
Jane Dunkelberg
Theresa Hampton
Glenn Nerwin
Deloris Pultz
Chairperson
Commission Member
Commission Member
Alternate
Commission Member
STAFF
Debbie York
Environmental Resource Coordinator
Absent:
Emily Ward
Jeanne Lueck
Commission Member
Vice-Chairperson
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Patsy Tucker called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Motion by Jane Dunkleberg to approve the minutes with the correction of adding
Theresa Hampton to the absent list. Second by Glen Nerwin. Motion approved.
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REVIEW PLANS DISCUSSED AT SPECIAL ADOPT -A-SPOT MEETING
Patsy Tucker presented the members with the following suggestions discussed at the
special meeting:
. Seek funding for a budget for planting supplies needed to finance their plans
for adopting an area along Bedford/Euless Road. Funding will be sought from
businesses and support of homeowners in the neighborhood will be
requested.
. Adopt the NRH Environmental Services Compost Demonstration Garden as a
project. Options would be to provide:
Maintenance
Promote environmental education and beautification via seminars, Citi
Cable, garden tours, etc.
4.
DISCUSS CLEAN CAMPUS PROGRAM
Patsy Tucker reported that Jeanne Lueck would like for the commission to review the
criteria of the Clean Campus Program to try to enhance the program and encourage
participation by more schools. Motion by Delores Pultz, second by Jane Dunkleberg to
change the criteria. Motion passed. Revamping of the Clean Campus Program will be
added to the August 3, 1999 workshop agenda.
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5.
STATUS OF GUM BALL MACHINE
Patsy Tucker reported that the gum ball machine has been moved aside because of
disrepair. She said that in speaking with Sharon Davis at the Recreation Center, Ms.
Davis indicated that the Rec Center would be willing to house the machine but
suggested that some of the proceeds go to an after school program. Motion by Delores
Pultz, Second by Jane Dunkleberg to have the gumball machine repaired or replaced
and filled. Motion carried. Delores Pultz said that when the machine was received from
Ruthie Jackson it was her understanding that the proceeds were to be used for
environmental education of youth. Glen Nerwin suggested that another option would be
to use the bubble gum machine proceeds for beautification projects in the schools. Due
to the lack of participation in the schools for Flowership Fund monies a motion was
made by Theresa Hampton to discontinue the Flowership Fund Program. Motion
approved.
6.
KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL CONVENTION REPORTS
Patsy Tucker thanked the group for letting her be a delegate to the convention and
reported on the "Broken Windows" seminar that she attended. Debbie York shared a
report on the "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People".
7.
STAFF REPORTS
Debbie York reported that a NRH Compost Garden workday is scheduled for Saturday,
August tho She also read a letter from a Yard -of-the-Month winner expressing the
winners appreciation for the program.
8.
DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS
Patsy Tucker reported that she had purchased a camera for the pictures of the Yard -of-
the-Month winners.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Jane Dunkleberg motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:35, second by Theresa
Hampton. /
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