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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
BEAUTIFICATION COKKISSION
November 17, 1992
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Alice Scoma
Patsy Tucker
Billie Sommermeyer
Jane Dunkelberg
Emily Ward
Marilyn With
MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Deloris Pultz
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Tim Hightshoe, Parks & Recreation Dept.
victor Baxter, Planning & Zoning Comm.
Linda Spurlock, NRH City Council
CALLED TO ORDER 7:01 PM by Ms. Scoma
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Mrs. Sommermeyer made a motion to accept
the minutes as amended for grammatical
corrections. Ms. Ward seconded the
motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of
the motion.
ITEM 3: ADOPT-A-SPOT UPDATE
Ms. with updated the Commission on the Adopt-A-Spot Program. A Cub
Scout Troop and a Brownie Troop are the two new volunteer groups. The
Brownie Troop would like to build a flower area in a park, possibly
Northfield Park. Mr. Hightshoe informed Ms. With, the area cannot be
monitored properly to insure that it is not vandalized. Brochures
have been handed out to Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops.
Ms. with will recommend guidelines to the Commission as to when the
Beautification Commission will use a larger sign for Adopt-A-spot
locations.
Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion to purchase a larger sign for Tecnol.
The Commissions expense will be no greater than the price of a small
sign. Mrs. Sommermeyer seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
ITEM 4: CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING UPDATE
Ms. Ward updated the Commission on the Christmas Tree Recycling
program. The "drop off day" will be Saturday, January 2, 1993, from
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Parks Maintenance Facility located at
7301 Watauga Road. Ms. Ward will contact all volunteers with times.
Ms. Ward and Ms. Dunkelberg will prepare directions for care of the
Afghan pine Seedlings to go along with all seedlings handed out.
ITEM 5: NATIONAL BAG-A-THON REPORT
Ms. Dunkelberg gave the following report on the "National Bag-A-Thon"
which will be held March 27, 1993 thru April 10, 1993. Ms. Dunkelberg
met with the Haltom City Beautification Commission and she suggested
the North Richland Hills Beautification Commission have a "Bag-A-Thon
Series". Discussion was held. This year the Bag-A-Thon will be
concentrating on the Richland Plaza area. A kick-off picnic will be
held March 27, 1993.
ITEM ,: KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL SEMINAR UPDATE
Ms. Dunkelberg updated the Commission on the recent seminar held in
Dallas (see Attachment #1).
Ms. with made a motion to send a survey letter (see Attachment #2) to
North Richland Hills businesses. A decision will be made at the
December meeting as to the total number of letters to be mailed.
Ms. Ward seconded the motion. Five were for the motion, one opposed
the motion. The survey letter has been submitted to the Community
Services Director for approval.
ITEM 7: CHRISTMAS TREE CEREMONY UPDATE
Ms. Scoma updated the Commission on the Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony. Each Commission member distributed approximately six or
seven flyers to area schools and day care centers.
ITEM 8: TROPHY TREE PROGRAM
Mr. Baxter distributed a copy of the proposed Trophy Tree Ordinance.
After the Commission discussed the ordinance, along with input from
Councilwoman Linda Spurlock, it was decided that Mr. Baxter would
revise section H of the Trophy Tree Ordinance. Mr. Baxter will then
resubmit the ordinance to the Commission for approval at the December
meeting.
ITEM 9: STAPF REPORT
Mr. Hightshoe gave the following report.
1. Beautification Commission Staff Coordinator -
The City Council reviewed the request for a part-time staff
member to coordinate the Commission's many programs, but it was
decided that there are more demanding projects requiring
immediate attention at this time. The part-time staff
coordinator position will be resubmitted in the new fiscal year
budget requests.
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2. Christmas Tree -
Electrical service to the Christmas Tree has been completed. New
lights have been purchased as well as a white picket fence to be
placed around the tree. Red bows draped with lights will be
placed on the fence to dress up the Christmas Tree. Underneath
the Christmas Tree will be Christmas wrapped large empty boxes.
ITEM 11: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS
* Ms. Dunkelberg informed the Commission about the Composting Seminar
scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 1992. Door prizes for the
Composting Seminar will consist of two back yard compost bins,
two "Don't Waste Your Waste" Composting books and trees from the
Tarrant county Relief Association. The Commission decided to give
the guest speaker, Bert Whitehead a $25.00 Honorarium.
* It was also discussed and agreed that any documentation (to include
news releases, brochures, letters, etc.) must be submitted to the
Commission for information before submission to the Director of
Community Services for approval and/or distribution.
* It was also decided that the Trophy Tree Program would not be
discussed with any other departments and/or boards or commissions
for the opportunity to be the first to implement this program.
* Ms. Scoma informed the Commission about her conversation with
Mr. Line concerning the thank you letter received from the
Beautification Commission. The letter was greatly appreciated and
has been placed on the Council Chambers bulletin board.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Scoma adjourned the meeting at
9:55PM.
ATTEST:
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Alice Scoma
Chairperson
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Recording Secretary
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