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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 1992-02-18 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18, 1992 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Alice Scoma Jane Dunkelberg Marilyn with Jackie Mapston Victor Baxter Patsy Tucker Billie Sommermeyer ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Tim Hightshoe, Public Grounds Foreman CALLED TO ORDER Mr. Scoma at 7:05 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Ms. Mapston made a motion to approve the minutes of the January, 1992 meeting. Ms. with seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 3: ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON The floor was opened to accept nominations for the office of Chairperson. Ms. Sommermeyer nominated Ms. Scoma for Chairperson, Ms. Dunkelberg seconded the motion. Other nominations were made, but were declined. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion electing Ms. Scoma to the office of Chairperson through September, 1992. Due to Ms. Scoma having been the Vice Chairperson, the floor was opened to accept nominations for the office of Vice Chairperson. Ms. with nominated Ms. Tucker for Vice-Chairperson, Mr. Baxter seconded the motion. Other nominations were made, but were declined. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion electing Ms. Tucker to the office of Vice Chairperson through September, 1992. ITEM 4: DISCUSSION OF "WASTE IN PLACE" Ms. Sommermeyer discussed the "Waste, a Hidden Resource" in the budget of the Beautification Commission at an approximate cost of $350. Three points were brought to the Commission's attention for consideration. (See the attached report.) 1. It seems feasible to make the same type program that was furnished for the elementary students available to middle and senior high students. 2. North Richland Hills would be working with neighboring communities in this effort. 3. This would be a positive program to include in North Richland Hills' "Keep Texas Beautiful" application. Mr. Baxter made a motion to fund the $350 fee from the "tree mulching" budget for "Waste, a Hidden Resource". Ms. With seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 5: UPDATE ON "PROJECT PRIDE" Ms. Dunkelberg updated the Commission on the status of the "Project Pride" Committee in reference to the "Bag-a-Thon" to be held at Fossil Creek Park on April 4, 1992. (See the attached report.) ITEM 6: "KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL" UPDATE All applications have been mailed out to the City staff and members of the community. April 15, 1992 is the deadline to return the applications back to the Parks and Recreation Department office. Beautification Commission members are in communication with their respective staff members. ITEM 7: DISCUSSION OF CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY PROGRAM Ms. Mapston stated that she is working on the funding areas and will give a progress report at the March meeting. Mr. Baxter stated that he is working on the "master plan" for the program and requested a workshop to formulate the plan. A workshop was scheduled for March 3, 1992 at 7 PM in the Pre-Council Room. ITEM 8: PRESENTATION OF THE "TROPHY TREE" PROGRAM Mr. Baxter distributed an outline for the "Trophy Tree" Program. Discussion on the specifications for the program was held. (See attached outline/report.) Mr. Baxter will work with Mr. LeBaron assisting him in placing this in a form of an "draft" ordinance. Commission endorsed the "Trophy Tree" Program. the in The ITEM 9: STAFF REPORT Mr. Hightshoe stated that an Arbor Day Celebration honoring Bates Container for donating the funds to start the Northfield Park Tree Farm will be held on March 6, 1992 at 10 AM and extended an invitation to the Commission to be present. On March 9, 1992 trees will be donated to the NRH elementary schools for an Arbor Day Celebration. The "Small Business Administration" Grant funds were increased for 1992 to $20,000 from $10,000. The Department will, once again, apply for a grant from "SBA". Also, the Department will apply for the "Amer.ica the Beautiful" Grant to purchase a computer and software. The trees on Harwood Drive have been planted which were funded through the 1991 SBA Grant. The trees have been ordered for the North Ridge Elementary Tree Farm for the America the Beautiful Grant.