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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.
ATTENDANCE
Present:
Patsy Tucker
Jeanne Lueck
Jane Dunkleberg
Teresa Hampton
Delores Pultz
STAFF
Pam Burney
Debbie York
Carey Parrack
Absent:
Patty Sheppard
Emily Ward
MARCH 16, 1999
Chairperson
Vice-Chairperson
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
Director of Environmental Services
Environmental Resource Coordinator
Environmental Services
AdministrativeSecretary
Commission Member
Commission Member
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Patsy Tucker called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Motion by Patsy Tucker, second by Jane Dunkleberg to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
3.
YARD OF THE MONTH PROGRAM
Patsy Tucker presented the names of five new judges for the Yard of the Month
Program and made a motion to accept these nominees, second by Jeanne Lueck.
Motion carried 5-0.
After a discussion on the design for the new Yard-of-the-Month signs Delores Pultz
made a motion to purchase 9 new signs from Signs Now at a cost of approximately
$45.50 per sign. This amount includes an 18x24" sign and a medal frame. Motion
carried 5-0. A briefing for all of the judges will be held at the regular workshop on April
6th at 7:15 p.m.
4.
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION AND TREES FOR TOTS
It was recommended that the Arbor Day program at the middle schools be canceled this
year and focus more on next years Arbor Day 2000. Motion by Jane Dunkleberg to
.observe Arbor Day on April 1 oth at 2:00 p.m. with a dedication of the trees planted in the
Trees for Tots program, second by Theresa Hampton, motion carried 5-0.
The Committee also requested they be informed on a monthly or quarterly basis on how
many, when, and where trees will be planted for the Trees-For- Tots and
Remembrance Tree programs.
5.
CLEAN CAMPUS PROGRAM
Jeanne Lueck reported that she had talked with the principals or vice principals at all
participating schools and anticipates good participation next school year. A
recommendation was made to publish the winners of the Clean Campus and Flowership
Awards programs in the BISD newsletter.
6.
GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP
The area at Rufe Snow Drive and Hightower was selected as the area to "clean up" for
the Great American Cleanup held April 24th at 8:45 a.m.
7.
STAFF REPORTS
Pam Burney spoke with Bill Thorton about the Adopt-A-Spot Program and it's
requirements. Mr. Thorton said citizens could plant trees, shrubs and perennials with a
pre-approved plan. Environmental Services agreed to re-do the Adopt-A-Spot pamphlet
with guidelines and recommendations on plants, flowers and trees for planting.
8.
DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS
Patsy Tucker requested that steps be taken to remove Patty Sheppard as a
Beautification Commission member due to the fact that she has missed several
meetings as well as workshops and has not contacted anyone.
The next workshop will be Tuesday, April 4, 1999 at 7:15 p.m. at the Environmental
Services building.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Tucker adjourned the meeting at 9:0:~Q.Í ¿é' j.ßJ.
Pat Tucker
Chairperson
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Carey Pa ac
Environmental Services
Administrative Secretary