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Home My WebLink AboutKNRH 1992-03-24 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE MARCH 24, 1992 : Alice Scoma Patsy Tucker Jane Dunkelberg victor Baxter MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Billie Sommermeyer Jackie Mapston Marilyn with ALSO IN ATTENDANCE CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES · · Tim Hightshoe, Public Grounds Foreman Rob Elder, Public Grounds Division Fred Wilson, Candidate for Council Place 5 · · Ms. Scoma at 7:14 P.M.. · · Ms. Dunkelberg requested an amendment to the minutes, Item 6: "Keep Texas Beautiful" Update to have the applications returned to Ms. Dunkelberg or Ms. Sommermeyer. Ms. Scoma also requested that Mr. Scoma be changed to Ms. Scoma. Mr. Baxter made a motion to approve the minutes as amended of the February, 1992 meeting. Ms. Tucker seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Ms. Scoma introduced Rob Elder, Public Grounds Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. Fred Wilson, Candidate for City Council Place 5, was also introduced. ITEM 3: UPDATE ON "BAG-A-THON" Ms. Dunkelberg gave the following update for the "Bag-a-Thon" on April 4, 1992 at Fossil Creek Park: Two schools (Carrie Thomas and Smithfield Elementaries) and two scout troops have been contacted to work on the "Bag-a-Thon". Symphony Orchestra will provide music on Field 3. Citicable 36 been providing coverage for this event. Mr. Jim streit will be Icontacted concerning the concession stand operating during the scheduled activities. The rainout site has designated at Richland Plaza. cub The NE has Also mentioned was that the Glad Bag Co. is accepting grocery store receipts from any store towards the purchase of computers for schools. A BISD school's name should be written on the back of each receipt. ITEM 4: "KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL" UPDATE Ms. Dunkelberg stated that contact has been made with those assisting in the application and has encouraged them submit their portions as soon as possible. Ms. Scoma reminded everyone to keep a tally of their hours spent on this project for the application. ITEM 5: UPDATE ON KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL "PROUD COMMUNITY" PROGRAM Ms. Dunkelberg stated that she would submit the application for this program which is designed to assist in maintaining an ongoing litter prevention program and beautification activities for the community. ITEM 6: UPDATE ON CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING PROGRAM FUNDING Ms. Mapston was not in attendance and this item was tabled. ITEM 7: PRESENTATION OF THE "TROPHY TREE" PROGRAM Mr. Baxter requested a workshop to assist him in this program. An ordinance is needed and a meeting will be made with Messrs. Brown and LeBaron. ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF "ADOPT A SPOT" The first volunteer from the community has contacted the Beautification Commission on adopting a spot on the right-of-ways between smithfield Road and Davis on Green Valley. The schedule for the Commission's "adopt-a-spot" location was distributed at the last workshop. ITEM 9: STAFF REPORT Mr. Hightshoe stated that the Arbor Day Celebration honoring Bates container for donating the funds to start the Northfield Park Tree Farm was held on March 6, 1992 at 10 AM. On March 9, 1992 trees were donated to the NRH elementary schools for their Arbor Day Celebration. The Department has won a second grant from the "Small Business Administration" in the amount of $2,500. The North Ridge Elementary Tree Farm trees are ready to be planted. A seminar for the 3rd graders has been scheduled. The Department will join in an nationwide effort for "March for Parks" on May 2, 1992. This event is will be held jointly with the Earth Day Celebration will be called "EarthFest". Funds raised from the walk will benefit the volunteer "creative playground", which is one of the goals set by City Council. Liberty Bank has donated $2,000 and is the title sponsor. Fast Signs will donate the signs. Some of the plans for this activity are an antique car show, a children's stage, arts and craft booths, environmental information booths, etc.. The Commission agreed to host a booth at EarthFest. Mr. Elder requested a EarthFest from the Project Pride Bag-a-Thon host a booth also. This has been planned to offer "a quality family oriented day". Mr. Elder explained and discussed the Re-Leaf Program in Tarrant County. Mr. Hightshoe stated that the asphalt at the Community Center is being laid. The Commission purchased shrubs for the end-caps of parking rows. Mr. Hightshoe asked for the Commission's decision on where they would prefer these shrubs be planted: 1. As decided on the end-caps. 2. Plant along the frontage road. Ms. Scoma stated that the Commission would give a decision at the April meeting. The Staff is currently looking for cedars to be used as a "living" Christmas Tree. ITEM 10: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Ms. Scoma announced the next schedule workshop would be on April 7 at 7PM and the next meeting was scheduled for April 21, 1992 at 7PM. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Tucker made a motion to adjourn at 8:10 P.M.. Mr. Baxter seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. A~m~- Chairperson ATTEST: