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MINUTES OF THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HillS, TEXAS,
HELD IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION CONFERENCE ROOM,
6720 NORTHEAST lOOP 820
June 17, 1997
ATTENDANCE
Present:
Deloris Pultz
Jane Dunkelberg
Billie Sommermeyer
Glenn Nerwin
Chairperson
Commission Member
Commission Member
Alternate Commission Member
STAFF
Tim Hightshoe
Christina Lopez
Parks Superintendent
Administrative Secretary
Absent:
Phyllis Creecy
Jeanne Lueck
Patsy Tucker
Emily Ward
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
Vice Chairperson
1.
CAll TO ORDER
Ms. Pultz called the meeting to order June 17, 1997 at 7:03 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hightshoe, to approve the minutes ofthe
May 20,1997 Beautification Commission meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
3.
KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL CONVENTION
Ms. Pultz updated the Commission on the Keep Texas Beautiful Convention to be held in
San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Emily Ward, Vice Chairperson of the NRH Beautification
Commission, will represent the Commission at the KTB Awards Ceremony. Greg
Oldenberg will represent NRH Citicable who is the recipient of the 1997 Media/Cable
Television Individual Award. Ms. Sommermeyer is in the process of contacting the Panther
Science Club to see if they will be in attendance to receive their Merit Award.
4.
LIMIT ILLEGAL DUMPING REPORT
Ms. Dunkelberg informed the Commission that the Council of Governments received a
grant to help with illegal dumping. Pam Burney, Director of Environmental Services, would
like to put the brochures that have been printed for this program in the water bills, if they
can get them donated. If the flyers cannot be donated then they may be distributed to the
Library, Recreation Center and City Hall. Ms. Dunkelberg commented that the Council of
Governments did not sponsor the tire recycling program. Texas has as many as 55,000
tires dumped per day and 80% have been recycled.
5.
MASTER COMPOSTING CONFERENCE REPORT
Ms. Dunkelberg attended a Master Composting Conference on May 22 and found it to be
very interesting. She also recommended that everyone visit the Arlington Legacy Park at
night when the hydrangeas are in bloom.
6.
PROJECT REDIRECTORY UPDATE
Ms. Dunkelberg informed the Commission that this years program will not have a kickoff.
The Committee will attend a press conference at Silver Creek Composting Center. Also
the directories will not be recycled into insulation this year but will be sent to Silver Creek.
Ms. Dunkelberg also recommended that everyone attend the Fort Worth Zoo Gallery.
Ms. Dunkelberg informed the Commission that Releaf Tarrant County is regrouping and
would possibly be dropping the tree program "Growing Together". She would like to
discuss the Commission taking over this project, keeping it in North Richland Hills. Ms.
Pultz recommended to discuss this at a workshop.
7.
STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Hightshoe updated the Commission on the status of Glenview Park which should be
complete soon. The Girls' Fast Pitch Softball Complex is under construction with site
grading going on. KTB survey results are in rough draft form and will be finalized soon.
8.
DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS/CITIZEN INPUT
Mr. Nerwin asked if anyone has been out to Green Valley Community Park and viewed the
wildflowers that have been in bloom, which is a result of the work that has been completed
at that site over last two years. If the Commission knows of anyone that would like to
assist with the expansion around the site, please put them in contact with Mr. Nerwin.
City Staff and volunteers worked on erosion control at the wetland site at Green Valley.
Switch grass that was located near the road at NRH20's entrance was transplanted to an
area where erosion was causing problems. Due to the assistance of volunteers and city
staff the erosion declined tremendously.
Dave Nelson a reporter with the Star Telegram will be doing an article concerning Green
Space, look for it in an upcoming issue of the Star Telegram.
Mr. Nerwin updated the Commission about the Native Plant Garden at North Richland
Middle School. The garden which was designed by Jim Levy and Glenn Nerwin is located
in an enclosed courtyard. The Teen After School program helped fund the design. The
kids raised the funds for the pump and also helped dig the hole for the pond which is 28"
deep by 17' long. Next fall they will begin transplanting the plants. Mr. Nerwin commented
the programs have been so successful is because the Science teacher is real positive and
they have had the support of the Principal and Bill Cypert. The project is expected to take
2-3 years to finish and has been instrumental in the design of the curriculum.
Ms. Pultz announced that Smithfield Feed and Garden has requested to be an active
participant in donating a gift certificate in conjunction with from Home Depot for the Yard
of the Month Winners.
Ms. Ward prepared a report regarding the Texas Recycle Day, 1997. This will appear in
your next packet. Ms. Ward was unable to attend the meeting because she was helping
out with the Twilight Camp which was held by the Recreation Center.
Ms. Dunkelberg informed the Commission that the Household Hazardous Waste Day has
been done away with. Several cities have gone in together to purchase a mobile unit that
will travel to area cities for collection of Hazardous Waste. The program should begin in
the Spring.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Pultz adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
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