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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 1992-04-21 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION APRIL 21, 1992 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE : Alice Scoma Patsy Tucker Jane Dunkelberg victor Baxter Billie Sommermeyer Marilyn with MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Jackie Mapston ALSO IN ATTENDANCE : Tim Hightshoe, Public Grounds Foreman Fred Wilson, Candidate for Council Place 5 CALLED TO ORDER . . Ms. Scoma at 7:03 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Mr. Baxter made a motion to approve the minutes of the April, 1992 meeting. Ms. with seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 3: UPDATE ON TROPHY TREE PROGRAM Mr. Baxter distributed a rough draft for the proposed Trophy Tree Ordinance. Mr. Baxter explained the ordinance's purpose, the process of the program, and that the Parks and Recreation Department would administer the ordinance and be directed by the Beautification commission. The program would be a voluntary program for the property owner. Mr. Baxter made a motion to forward the proposed ordinance to Legal for input, approval of the contract for property owners, and to be administered by Staff. Ms. Tucker seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 4: "KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL" UPDATE Ms. Dunkelberg updated the Commission on the progress of the "Keep Texas Beautiful" applications and requested the Commission members turn in their volunteer hours. The convention will be held in San Antonio on June 7-10, 1992. Ms. Tucker, Ms. Dunkelberg, Ms. Sommermeyer and Ms. Mapston are scheduled to attend the conference. A brief summary was given on the "Bag-a-Thon" held on April 4 at Fossil Creek Park. The "Bag-a-Thon" was a success collecting 97 bags of trash and commended the volunteers and staff for their assistance. Approximately 19,000 articles of clothing were donated for the Clothes Connection. ITEM 5: EARTHFEST Ms. Scoma requested the members assistance on manning the booth at EarthFest '92 on May 2, 1992 at Northfield Park. A schedule was determined. Discussion was held on the articles to be displayed. ".,..._, >._..._,...__.._'_..-...~_._~-'"~_.".~._-~-,-_._.~.,~-=.........~----- ITEM 6: DISCUSSION OF CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY PROGRAM Ms. Mapston was not present for this report. Item was tabled for May 19, 1992 meeting. ITEM 7: BUDGET Discussion was held on the budget for FY 92-93 now in progress. ITEM 8: UPDATE ON YARD OF THE MONTH Ms. Scoma stated that there were four (4) new jUdges for the Yard and Landscape of the Month Committee. Awards will be presented at the end of May at the Council meeting. (It was discussed that May 25 is Memorial and a City holiday. Staff is to check on the scheduled meetings for Council and report to Ms. Scoma.) ITEM 9: STAFF REPORT Mr. Hightshoe stated the trees have been ordered for the North Ridge Elementary Tree Farm for the America the Beautiful Grant. A seminar for teachers named "Project Learning Tree" (PLT). Rob Elder spoke to 900 students about the tree farm. Also, Mr. Elder has received from Mr. Taylor's neighborhood for "RELEAF". The Department has received monetary donations from Liberty Bank ($2,000) and Burlington Northern ($1,000) for "EarthFest". ITEM 10: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Ms. Scoma noted that a girl scout troop has requested an location for "Adopt-a-spot". Discussion was held on the May meetings and determined that the Workshop would be cancelled, the next regular business meeting will be held on May 19, 1992 at 7:00 PM. Mr. Wilson made a recommendation to use citicable 36 to advertise for prom dresses for the Clothes Connection. ADJOURNMENT . . Mr. Baxter made a motion to adjourn at 8:24 P.M.. Ms. Tucker seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ATTEST: 'if é¿~, L ,/ t/ ~ "~/l1£;t Alice Scoma Chairperson Gina Gonza ez "- Recording Secretary \ .J