HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 1992-12-15 Minutes
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
December 15, 1992
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
: Alice Scoma
Patsy Tucker
Billie Sommermeyer
Jane Dunkelberg
Emily Ward
Deloris Pultz
MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Marilyn with
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
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Tim Hightshoe, Parks & Recreation Dept.
CALLED TO ORDER
7:04 PM by Ms. Scoma
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. Pultz made a motion to accept the
minutes as amended. Mrs. Sommermeyer
seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous
in favor of the motion.
ITEM 3: CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING UPDATE
Ms. Ward updated the Commission on the Christmas Tree Recycling
Program. sixteen to eighteen Boy Scouts will be helping unload
Christmas trees from the vehicles. Ms. Ward went over volunteer
times for the Commission. Laidlaw will supply a large chipper and
three individuals to handle all the chipping. The Commission was
informed about Laidlaws participation and should be specially noted
on all New Releases and Public Service Announcements. The first
order of 66 Afghan pine Seedlings were received. The Commission
requested an additional order of 66 more seedlings to be delivered
before the end of the year.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION ON PERMANENT NAME TAGS
Ms. Pultz has checked with several different sources about permanent
name tags for the Commission. Below is a list of prices from Office
Depot:
1 X 3" $2.99
1 1/2 X 3" $3.99
1 1/2 X 4" $3.99
* These prices are without logo and tree, to include logo and
tree add $1.00 to each name tag.
Set-up fee $30.00
Color recommendations: white background/dark blue lettering.
Ms. Pultz with continue to check on prices and sizes and will present
more information at the January meeting.
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ITEM 5: KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL UPDATE
Ms. Dunkelberg updated the Commission on the Keep Texas Beautiful
program. Mrs. Sommermeyer made a motion to send the Adopt-A-Highway
application (Attachment 1) and letter (Attachment 2) to the list of
civic groups attached (Attachment 3). Ms. Ward seconded the motion.
Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Ms. Pultz made a motion to send the attached letter (Attachment 4)
and applications (Attachment 5 & 6) concerning the Ruth Jackson Youth
Leadership Award and the Sadie Ray Graff Award to the attached list
of teachers (Attachment 7) in the North Richland Hills area. Ms.
Tucker seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
Ms. Dunkelberg also updated the Commission on the Water Monitoring
System (Attachment 8).
ITEM 6: ADOPT-A-SPOT UPDATE
Ms. with was absent, her report will be presented at the January
meeting.
ITEM 7: UPDATE ON CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Ms. Scoma thanked the Commission for a great job at the Christmas
Tree Lighting Ceremony. Only one complaint, Santa was congested with
lots of children around him and some children could not get close
enough to see him.
The Commission discussed getting a plaque for the Christmas tree with
the dedication to Councilwoman Linda Spurlock printed on it. Ms.
Scoma will check on designs and prices.
ITEM 8: HOLIDAY DECORATIONS FOR THE CITY UPDATE
The City Council expressed a desire to have Holiday decorations
around the City, (banners, or some kind of decorations down Rufe Snow
Dr.). The Commission decided to discuss this topic at the January
5th workshop. Prices and designs will be organized and be presented
to the City Council at a later date.
The Camp Fire Girls were planning a Cleanup Day on February 27, 1993.
They were looking for additional help. Ms. Ward will talk to a few
people and give the Camp Fire Girls some names to see if they can
help with the cleanup. Ms. Scoma also suggested they talk with Ms.
Nancy Kirkland with the Teen Court Division of Municipal Court.
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ITEM 9: STAFF REPORT
Mr. Hightshoe gave the following report:
1. The Community Services Department expenditures for the
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was approximately $800.
2. The Small Business Administration Grant will be used on
Industrial Boulevard.
3. Tim Hightshoe and Rob Elder presented at the Texas
Recreation and Park Society Region 5 & 6 Conference on
December 4, 1992 in Richardson, Texas. Their presentation
topic was "Kids N Tree's".
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Tucker moved for adjournment at
8:03 PM.
ATTEST:
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Alice Scoma
Chair-person
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Christina A. Lopez
Recording Secretary