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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
December 14, 1993
ATTENDANCE
Present:
Deloris Pultz
Jane Dunkelberg
Alice Scoma
Billie Sommermeyer
Emily Ward
Patsy Tucker
STAFF
Tim Hightshoe
Gina Gonzalez
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
Parks/Public Grounds Superintendent
Administrative Secretary
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Pultz called the meeting to order December 14, 1993 at 7:03 PM.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. Scoma made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ward, to approve the minutes of the
November 9, 1993 Beautification Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
3.
VOLUNTEER BANQUET
Ms. Scoma began discussion on the plans for the Volunteer Banquet. Ms.
Sommermeyer made a motion, seconded by Ms. Dunkelberg, that the Volunteer
Banquet be held on March 17, 1994, with a St. Patrick's Day theme, at 7PM in the
Assembly Room at the Recreation Center. Motion carried 5-0.
4.
TEXAS 2000 AWARD ENTRY
Ms. Dunkelberg explained the application for Texas 2000 Award by Keep Texas
Beautiful involving "water monitoring" and "Christmas tree recycling". Ms. Scoma
made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ward, to submit the Texas 2000 Award application.
Motion carried 5-0.
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5.
GREAT TEXAS TRASH OFF AND BAG-A-THON FLYER
Ms. Dunkelberg explained the attached flyer should be reviewed for changes/deletions
~ follows:
Date/Time - April 9, 1994 from 9AM - 3PM.
The Beautification Commission emblem will be used.
Registration deadline will remain March 18, 1993.
Ms. Ward made a motion, seconded by Ms. Tucker, to accept the changes to the flyer
with the emblem. Further discussion was held. Ms. Ward made a motion to amend
the first motion for Ms. Dunkelberg to meet with staff on the flyer with the changes
ahd using the most appropriate Commission emblem for the flyer. Amended motion
carried 5-0.
6.
GREAT TEXAS TRASH OFF AND BAG-A- THON CITY NEWSLETTER ARTICLE
Ms. Dunkelberg passed out a proposed news article to be placed in the NRH Quarterly
Newsletter asking citizens to participate in the Great Texas Trash Off and Bag-A- Thon.
Discussion was held on the various changes to the newsletter. Ms. Dunkelberg made
a motion, seconded by Ms. Ward, to accept the article and to follow the necessary
procedures to submit this article the editor of the NRH Quarterly Newsletter. Motion
was carried 5-0.
7.
GREAT TEXAS TRASH OFF AND BAG-A- THON LETTER TO YOUTH GROUPS
Ms. Dunkelberg requested a review of the letter to be mailed to youth groups in the
City of North Richland Hills inviting them to participate in the Great Texas Trash Off
and Bag-A- Thon. Further discussion was held on the letter and t-shirts. Ms.
Dunkelberg made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ward, to made changes to the letter and
send to the youth groups. Motion carried 5-0. Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion,
seconded by Ms. Tucker, to pursue the matter of having t-shirts printed for this event.
Motion carried 5-0.
8.
CLEANUP OF CAMP MCCLURE
Ms. Dunkelberg would like the Commission to cooperate with the Camp Fire Girls and
Boys in February in the cleanup of Camp McClure. Discussion was held. Ms. Scoma
made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ward, that the Beautification Commission officially
support the 1993 Cleanup of Camp McClure with Camp Fire Girls and Boys in their
annual event. Motion carried 5-0.
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9.
NEET WORKSHOP WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ADOPT A HIGHWAY COORDINATOR
Ms. Dunkelberg requested that the Commission cooperate with NEET in a workshop
with the Texas Department of Transportation Adopt A Highway Coordinator.
Discussion was held. Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion, seconded by Ms.
Sommermeyer, to support and attend the workshop when a date has been set.
Motion carried 5-0.
10.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Ms. Dunkelberg proposed that the Commission participate in the Texas Department of
Transportation Vegetation Management Program. This is a program stressing the use
of native plants and not using week killers and a lot of fertilizers so as not to harm our
environment. Ms. Dunkelberg would like the authority to work with the Texas
Department of Transportation on the program. Ms. Dunkelberg also explained that she
would meet with Mr. Elliott and Ms. Greenwood (of Texas D.O.T.) to gather
information in order to advise the Commission on this program. Ms. Tucker made a
motion, seconded by Ms. Scoma, to allow Ms. Dunkelberg to participate in the
program and inform the Commission of native plants on state highways. Motion
carried 5-0.
11.
DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS
. Mr. Hightshoe gave the following report:
The banners on Rufe Snow and Watauga Road will be repaired by either staff or
company that installed them. There has been a delay due to high winds. The
cost to repair the banners by the company will be $10 each.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was very successful. All feedback has been
positive.
. It was noted that day care centers were very appreciative of the posters
announcing the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Ms. Pultz took this opportunity to compliment Tim and his staff for the great
work that was done for the ceremony. Also each of the commission members
were thanked for their part in the ceremony.
· Ms. Ward and Ms. Dunkelberg were recently recognized for their work with the
Master Gardeners.
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· Ms. Dunkelberg stated that the Trophy Tree taping, a 30 minute program, was
complete. At the next commission meeting the tapes will be viewed.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ward, to adjourn the regular
meeting at 8:04PM. A workshop followed this meeting.
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Chairperson
ATTEST:
Gin Gonzalez
Administrative Sec
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