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MINUTES OF THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
February 21,.1994" ta.q ~
ATTENDANCE
Present:
Deloris Pultz
Emily Ward
Jane Dunkelberg
Patsy Tucker
Alice Scoma
Jeanne Lueck
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
STAFF
Tim Hightshoe
Christina Lopez
Parks/Public Grounds Superintendent
Secretary
Absent:
Billie Sommermeyer
Glenn Nerwin
Commission Member
Commission Member
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Pultz called the meeting to order February 21, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. Ward made a motion, seconded by Ms. Dunkelberg, to approve the minutes, as
amended, of the January 17,1995 Beautification Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
3.
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion, seconded by Ms. Lueck, to hold an Arbor Day
Celebration on March 7, 1995 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dan Echols Senior Adult Center to
plant a Chinese Pistache tree. Mr. Hightshoe will be responsible for purchasing the
tree. Motion carried 6-0.
4.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BANQUET
Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ward, to hold a Volunteer
Appreciation Banquet on March 24, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dan Echols Senior Adult
Center. Mailing lists for invitations and certificates should be submitted to Ms. Lopez as
soon as possible. The menu will be a Picnic Theme. Motion carried 6-0.
5.
GREAT TEXAS TRASH OFF AND BAG-A-THON
Discussion was held concerning the Great Texas Trash Off and Bag-a-Thon. Recycling
is the major theme for the Bag-a-Thon this year. Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion,
seconded by Ms. Ward, to contact Laidlaw to request permission to place banners on
the recycling trucks that service the North Richland Hills area to advertise the Bag-a-
Thon. Mr. Hightshoe will contact Fast Signs to see if they can donate the signs. Motion
carried 6-0.
Ms. Lueck made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ward, to approved the following items:
1. Solicit a business to donate t-shirts for the GTTO.
2. Distribute flyers to area businesses on state highways to encourage them
to participate in the GTTO.
3. Distribute a press release promotion participation in the GTTO.
4. Purchase of pens or pencils with the Commission's name imprinted to be
given away to volunteers.
Motion carried 6-0.
Ms. Ward will decorate a box to be placed at the NRH Recreation Center for the
collection of eye glasses. This box will be in place from March 24 thru April 28, 1995.
Ms Dunkelberg reminded the commission to bring their old latex paint and pantyhose to
the Great Texas Trash Off on April 1 , 1995.
6.
1995 SOUTHWESTERN BELL REDIRECTORY PROGRAM
Ms. Ward made a motion, seconded by Ms. Tucker, that the Commission participate in
the Re-Directory program again this year. The dates for the 1995 Re-Directory program
is July 22 thru August 31,1995. A dumpster site will be selected and forwarded to
Laidlaw. Motion carried 6-0.
7.
"URBAN WATCH MONITOR" PRESENTATION
Ms. Dunkelberg presented certificates to Emily Ward and herself as "Certified Urban
Watch Monitor" presented by Texas Watch.
8.
STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Hightshoe updated the Commission on the following items:
. The Parks and Public Grounds division have been pulling plant material from
around City Hall to prepare for the renovations.
. The cleanup at Glenview/Dawn future park site is going well. The department
received a phone call regarding some of the large trees that were cut down, Mr.
Hightshoe assured the Commission that only two large trees were cut down, one
was diseased and the other was unstable. Lower limbs were also cut to alleviate
any safety concerns. The Commission would like to know what is planned for
that area, and when design/construction will begin.
. Green Valley Community Park is under construction.
9.
DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS/CITIZEN INPUT
Ms. Dunkelberg is concerned about the illegal dumping at Fossil Creek, she has
observed that asphalt has been dumped and would like to know if there is anything that
can be done to prevent this.
A workshop is scheduled for March 7, 1995, areas to be discussed will be the KTB
Application and the Volunteer Appreciation Banquet.
Ms. Dunkelberg explained how to calculate the KTB volunteer hours and in-kind service
hours.
Ms. Dunkelberg was contacted by KTB inquiring if the Commission would be able to
help with the Annual Convention. They are looking for Commission and Boards to help
with registration, provide decorations, or help in any way. The Commission feels they
could possibly donate time. Ms. Dunkelberg will contact KTB.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Pultz adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
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Secretary