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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
January 17, ~
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ATTENDANCE
Present:
Deloris Pultz
Jane Dunkelberg
Patsy Tucker
Alice Scoma
Chairperson
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
STAFF
Tim Hightshoe
Christina Lopez
Parks/Public Grounds Superintendent
Secretary
Absent:
Emily Ward
Jeanne Lueck
Billie Sommermeyer
Glenn Nerwin
Vice Chairperson
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Pultz called the meeting to order January 17, 1995 at 7:03 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. Tucker made a motion, seconded by Ms. Scoma, to approve the minutes of the
December 13, 1994 Beautification Commission meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
3.
RE-LEAF TARRANT COUNTY - NEIGHBORWOODS SEMINAR UPDATE
Due to a conflict the Re-Leaf Tarrant County Neighborwoods Seminar scheduled for
Thursday, January 19 has been rescheduled to February 9, 1995. The seminar will be
held at the North Richland Hills Recreation Center in the Assembly Room at 7:00 p.m.
Ms. Dunkelberg will pass on an additional name for the mailing list to Diana Kerns for
the Woodland Oaks Estates.
Beautification Commission Minutes January 17, 1995
4.
RECYCLING BIN PROTECTOR
Recycling bin protectors have been developed and Laidlaw Waste Systems has
approved use of these items. Recycling bin protectors cut down on odors and protect
your recycling from rain, wind and weather with a heavy-duty plastic "Recycle Cap".
The protectors are expected to last approximately 6 months. Organizations and civic
groups can earn money by selling the bin protectors. The North Richland Hills
Beautification Commission will support and endorse the recycling bin protector and
encourage various boy scout troops and environmental groups to sell as fund raisers,
as the Commission feels it is a very good idea.
5.
STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Hightshoe updated the Commission on the following items:
· Staff is currently looking for a new site for the Christmas Tree Recycling
Program. Staff had difficulty entering the maintenance facility on Monday
morning due to the larger number of trees blocking the drive and facility.
The Commission commented on how nice the pine seedlings looked this year.
The remainder of tree seedlings will be planted at the Tree Farm located at
Northfield Park. Laidlaw emptied the dumpsters approximately 5 - 7 times, an
approximate number of trees dropped off is 4,000. Laidlaw will mulch the trees
and the mulch will be available for Parks and Recreation Departments to pick up
and make available to the residents.
· Glenview Neighborhood Future Park Site - Staff is in the process of cleaning up
that area and clearing the underbrush. The department will have all the
underbrush and trees mulched and keep on site for citizens to use.
6.
DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS/CITIZEN INPUT
Ms. Pultz requested that the Commission begin preparation of the list of tree species for
the next Trophy Tree Program. The Commission is requested to call Ms. Lopez or Mr.
Hightshoe with their list.
Preparations need to begin on the Volunteer Appreciation Banquet. Ms. Scoma will the
Banquet chairperson and Ms. Tucker will remain the decorations chairperson. The
Commission would like to see if they may use the Dan Echols Senior Adult Center on
Friday, April 7th, or any Friday in March.
Ms. Dunkelberg reminded the Commission about the Great Texas Trash Off which is
scheduled for April 1 , 1995.
Beautification Commission Minutes January 17, 1995
The Richfield Neighborhood Association requested that Councilman Ray Oujesky serve
as a judge for their annual Christmas Cecoration Contest. Councilman Oujesky was
unable to fulfill this request. He contacted Ms. Dunkelberg and asked if she would be
able to judge the contest. Ms. Dunkelberg and Mrs. Sommermeyer judged the Richfield
Neighborhood Association Christmas Decoration Contest.
Ms. Dunkelberg updated the KTB Calendar with the following information:
· KTB Convention will be held June 28 - June 30, 1995 in Austin, Texas.
· KTB Individual Awards due May 5, 1995, Governor's Application due May 12,
1995.
· Presentation of Awards from KTB Convention at NRH City Council meeting, July
10,1995.
Ms. Pultz commented that she would like the whole Commission to be more involved in
the KTB Governor's Application process. Ms. Tucker would like to see the Commission
hold a "brainstorming" session so everyone has input on the application. Ms.
Dunkelberg feels it will be a challenge for the Commission to work together on a written
paper with so many different opinions. Two workshops have been scheduled, February
7 at 7:00 p.m. and April 18, at 7:00 p.m. The first workshop will focus on the distribution
of the KTB Application and related information. The April 18 workshop is the final .
deadline for all information for the application. Ms. Dunkelberg will contact Commission
members regarding a meeting date in March as soon as she can verify her travel
arrangements since she will be traveling most of the month of March. Ms. Dunkelberg
proposes that the Commission divide up the Application and let each Commission
member complete their portion. The Commission will meet again to review all items to
be submitted before the application is delivered to Austin.
Councilwoman Linda Spurlock suggested to Ms. Pultz that the Commission might like to
consider acquiring banners with the City's logo on them to be placed on Rufe Snow
Drive when the Christmas banners are not in place. The Commission is requested to
consider this idea.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Pultz adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
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Christina Lopez
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