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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
JULY 21, 1992
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Alice Scoma
Patsy Tucker
Marilyn with
Jane Dunkelberg
Billie Sommermeyer
Deloris Pultz
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
Tim Hightshoe, Parks & Recreation Dept.
CALLED TO ORDER
7:00 PM by Ms. Scoma
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. Tucker made a motion to amend the
minutes of the June 23, 1992 meeting with
the following changes: Change Ms. Marilyn
with's name from Ellis to with. Ms. with
seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous
in favor of the motion.
ITEM 3: INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSION MEMBER
Ms. Scoma introduced Ms. Deloris Pultz to the Commission as a new
member.
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION OF "ADOPT-A-SPOT" PROGRAM
Ms. with presented to the Commission the proposed signs for the
"Adopt-a-Spot" Program. Size, cost and wording of the signs were
discussed.
Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion to purchase steel signs, measuring 12"H x
18"W, with the Parks & Recreation Department providing the stakes,
with a gray background with dark blue letters. Ms. Sommermeyer
seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the vote.
Ms. Dunkelberg made a second motion to used the following wording for
the signs:
TAKES PRIDE IN
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ADOPT-A-SPOT PROGRAM
Ms. Tucker seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
ITEM 5: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING TREE AND PROGRAM
Ms. Scoma stated that Councilwoman Johnson was working on a publicity
person for this project. A citizen has suggested to have a "yard of
the month" awards for "outdoor Christmas tree". Discussion was held
and decided that the program would be declined.
ITEM 6: REPORT ON KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL CONVENTION
Ms. Tucker, Ms. Dunkelberg, Ms. with and Ms. Sommermeyer read their
reports on a successful conference. The City of North Richland Hills
was awarded the 3rd Place Award. (Reports are on file.)
ITEM 7: STAFF REPORT
Mr. Hightshoe gave the following report:
The City is working on a 1/2 Penny Sales Tax Referendum to be voted on
on August 8, 1992. The Department will present its "Annual Report" to
Council at their next meeting. Tecnol is discussing with the
Department a recycling program for aluminum cans for an estimated
$1500 annually of revenue earmarked for the "urban forest". The trees
at the old Red Lobster Restaurant are too large to remove and replant
and the Department's equipment can not handle that size of trees.
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS
* Ms. Scoma suggested that a meeting with Council and Department Heads
be held to get a greater cooperation on the KTB award application.
* The July 27 KTB awards presentation to Council has been moved to the
August 10 Council meeting.
* A field trip has been schedule on August 4 to Laidlaw during lunch
and will take the place of the monthly workshop.
* The Council is working with the State on the deserted buildings on
Bedford-Euless Road.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Tucker moved for adjournment at
8:57 PM.
ATTEST:
Okv~
Alice Scoma
Chairperson
Beautification Commission Minutes
July 21, 1992
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