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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 19, 1991
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Alice Scoma
Jane Dunkelberg
Billie Sommermeyer
Jerry Taylor
Patsy Tucker
victor Baxter
MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Marilyn with
Jackie Mapston
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation
Tim Hightshoe, Public Grounds Foreman
CALLED TO ORDER Mr. Taylor 7:00 P.M..
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Ms. Sommermeyer made a motion to approve
the minutes of the October, 1991 meeting.
Ms. Scoma seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
ITEM 3: NUISANCE ORDINANCE LEAFLET
Mr. Taylor stated that the Leaflet had been distributed through the
water bills. The Leaflet was prepared under budget at a cost of
$278.00.
ITEM 4: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE
Ms. Scoma reported that she had an interview with citicable 36 and Mr.
Taylor on the Ceremony. The Rebellaires Choir will not be performing
this year, but the Jazz Band will be present. Children will not be
permitted to ride on the fire trucks, but candy will be thrown. Ms.
Scoma also requested that Commission Members be present on the
platform during the ceremonies.
Mr. Taylor reported that he had contacted six survivors of Pearl
Harbor for the Ceremony and four have responded. Further discussion
was held.
ITEM 5: CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
The Parks and Recreation Department has received 100 afghan pine
seedlings for the first 100 citizens that donate their Christmas
Trees. Mr. Taylor discussed the recruitment of volunteers and the
hours to be worked by the Members and volunteers on two Saturdays,
December 28 and January 4, lOAM to 4PM.
ITEM 6:
REVIEW/REPORT ON KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL
Ms. Dunkelberg stated that Mr. Weik was very helpful and explained
that presentation of the application was essential. Ms. Dunkelberg
was recently in Austin and visited the KTB office to obtain
information from the application submitted last year. Further
discussion was held.
ITEM 7: REPORT ON PROJECT PRIDE
Ms. Dunkelberg updated the Commission on the NE Tarrant County Chamber
of Commerce Project events. Mr. Taylor reminded the Commission of the
Rivers and wildlife Seminar on November 21, 1991 at the Recreation
Center at 7PM. Further discussion was held on the Trinity River
Project.
ITEM 8: MUNICIPAL TREE ORDINANCE
The Parks and Recreation Department prepared a draft from a survey of
other cities' ordinances on "trees". Mr. Taylor asked for a review of
the submitted draft. The Commission gave recommendations for changes
and suggestions.
ITEM 9: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Ms. Dunkelberg presented a landscape schematic from the CERT
Committee. It was determined that North Richland Hills has a small
section to be responsible for on State Highway 26. Ms. Dunkelberg
made a motion to approve the plan approved by CERT for recommendation
to City Council for continuous landscaping of State Highway 26 at
State Highway 10.
Ms. Scoma seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
Mr. Hightshoe commended Ms. Dunkelberg for her efforts on the CERT
Committee.
Ms. Sommermeyer stated that the "Waste In Place" project is being well
received by the School District. A similar workshop is being planned
for next year for the middle and senior high schools called "Waste a
Hidden Resource". Ms. Sommermeyer requested that an allowance be
considered for this seminar in the amount of $350.00. Action will be
taken at the next meeting. (See the attached report.)
Mr. Browne stated that the Park Land Dedication Ordinance is being
discussed and worked on by a Committee appointed by the Mayor. This
proposed Ordinance has been endorsed by the Parks and Recreation
Board.
Mr. Taylor announced that Tuesday, December 3, 1991 a workshop will be
held as a "Brainstorming" Session for new projects.
The next business meeting will be held on December 17, 1991.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
Mr. Baxter made a motion to adjourn at
8:45 P.M..
i Gonzalez
Recording Secretary