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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
JANUARY 21, 1992
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Jerry Taylor
Alice Scoma
Jane Dunkelberg
Marilyn with
Jackie Mapston
Victor Baxter
Patsy Tucker
MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Billie Sommermeyer
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation
Tim Hightshoe, Public Grounds Foreman
Ms. Linda Spurlock, City Council Member
Ms. Jo Ann Johnson, City Council Member
Mr. Charles Scoma, city Council Member
CALLED TO ORDER
Mr. Taylor 7:00 P.M..
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. with made a motion to approve
the minutes of the December, 1991 meeting.
Ms. Mapston seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION OF "WASTE IN PLACE"
Ms. Dunkelberg gave the attached report on "Waste, a Hidden Resource".
The "Waste in Place" project was for 1991.
ITEM 4: UPDATE ON "PROJECT PRIDE"
Ms. Dunkelberg gave the attached report to update the Commission on
the progress of Project Pride's programs. Ms. Dunkelberg stressed
that the "oil recycling" was a program of project Pride.
ITEM 5: REVIEW OF "BRAINSTORMING" WORKSHOP
Mr. Taylor reviewed the Brainstorming Workshop held on January 7,
1992. Mr. Taylor requested that Members review their respective
assignments and return with some developmental suggestions. Mr.
Baxter requested that a "Follow-up" Workshop be held for the
refinement of tasks. A workshop has been scheduled for February 4,
1992.
ITEM 6:
REVIEW OF CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
Mr. Taylor reviewed the budgetary expenditures for this program. The
total intake of trees for recycling 500 for the two day operation.
This measures approximately a land-fill space saving of 500 cubic
yards.
ITEM 7: PROPOSED DONATION OF ARTIFICIAL "SAGUERO" CACTUS
Mr. Browne stated that he had been contacted by Mr. Bill Buxton, of
4900 Reynolds Drive in North Richland Hills, offering to donate a 20
foot artificial "saguero" cactus to the City of North Richland Hills.
Mr. Buxton has a patent pending on the cactus and would like to
display the cactus at City Hall as part of the landscaped grounds for
the exposure of his product. (Photos of the various cacti were
provided for the Commission's review.) Discussion was held and it was
determined that the cacti did not fit the landscape themes in the
City. Ms. Mapston made a motion that one cactus would not be helpful
to any landscaped areas of the City, but if he would ¡ike to create a
"cactus garden" in a park that would be acceptable. Ms. Scoma
seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF FUTURE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY PROGRAM
Ms. Jo Ann Johnson, City Council Member, presented the Commission with
a proposal for future "Christmas Tree Lighting" Ceremonies (see
attached proposal). Discussion was held on the proposal. It was
determined that further discussion should be held in a workshop with a
report at the next regular business meeting. A copy of Ms. Johnson's
proposal would be sent out with the Workshop Reminder notice for the
Commission's review prior to the Workshop.
ITEM 9: STAFF REPORT
Mr. Browne stated that the Department has received the funds for the
Small Business Administration Grant ($6,750). Mr. Hightshoe continued
by stating that bids on this Grant's project (Harwood Road) came in
low and there is enough money "left over" to purchase an additional 20
trees to make a total of 70 trees to be planted on Harwood Road. The
America the Beautiful Grant check is expected soon. Mr. Larry
Schaapveld, of the Texas Forest Service, conducted a "ball and burlap
bagging" training session at Northfield Park Tree Farm for the Public
Grounds Staff.
Mr. Browne stated that the CERT Landscape Plans will be forwarded to
Council for their consideration.
Plans are being made to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day. Mr. Hardy
Sanders and Bates Container will be honored on Arbor Day for providing
the "seed" money for the tree farms by planting some of those trees on
their property facing Davis Boulevard.
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ITEM 10: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Mr. Taylor reviewed the policy from the City Manager's office on
quality control on utility bill inserts.
Ms. Dunkelberg stated there were requests for the various awards from
the "Governor's Community Achievement" section of the Keep Texas
Beautiful program.
Mr. Hightshoe stated that in 1991 the Parks and Recreation Department
had planted 334 trees, not including the trees on Watauga Road.
Mr. Taylor discussed his abilities as a Chairperson and explained his
"style" of leadership. The Commission endorsed his leadership style.
ADJOURNMENT
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Ms. Tucker made a motion to adjourn at
8:45 P.M.. Ms. with seconded the motion.
Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
ATTEST:
Jerry Taylor
Chairperson
Gina Gonzalez
Recording Secretary