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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 1991-10-15 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 1991 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Alice Scoma Jane Dunkelberg Marilyn with Billie Sommermeyer Jerry Taylor Patsy Tucker Jackie Mapston Victor Baxter ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation CALLED TO ORDER Mr. Browne 7:03 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Mr. Baxter made a motion to approve the minutes of the September, 1991 meeting. Ms. Mapston seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 3: ELECTION OF OFFICERS In accordance with the Beautification Commission By-Laws, elections of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson will be held at the regular business meeting in October of each year. Nominations for Chairperson were opened. Ms. Dunkelberg nominated Jerry Taylor for Chairperson, Ms. Scoma seconded the motion. No other nominations were offered. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Nominations for Vice-Chairperson were opened. Mr. Taylor nominated Alice Scoma for Vice-Chairperson, Ms. Tucker seconded the motion. No other nominations were offered. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Mr. Taylor thanked the Commission for their confidence in electing him as Chairperson. ITEM 4: REPORT ON NUISANCE ORDINANCE BOOKLET Mr. Taylor updated the Commission as to the status of the booklet. Messrs. Browne and LeBaron submitted their suggestions for addendums to the booklet. Discussion was held and changes were made. Mr. Taylor requested Ms. with and Ms. Sommermeyer assistance in proofreading the booklet before they were printed and went to the Finance Department for distribution to the citizens. ITEM 5: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY The Parks and Recreation Department have received shipment of the recently purchased Christmas tree lights. Ms. Scoma stated that the Ceremony has been set for December 7, 1991 at 6:00 P.M.. The Richland High School Choir and Jazz Band will perform. Once again, Santa will arrive on a Fire Department truck. The Parks and Recreation Department will set up the lights as in the past. Mr. Taylor stated that he will check with NAS Dallas and Carswell Air Force Base in trying to reserve an honor guard to also commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. ITEM 6: DISCUSSION OF GREEN THUMB SEMINAR Ms. Dunkelberg gave the following report on the upcoming seminar. Ms. Jan Wilson will be holding the seminar on Wednesday, October 30, 1991 at the Recreation Center. Ms. Dunkelberg requested staff's assistance in mailing information on the seminar to the "Don't Bag It" participants and Yard of the Month and Landscape of the Month recipients, as well as press releases to the various radio stations and newspapers. Also a release on Citicable 36 was requested. ITEM 7: BEAUTIFICATION OF CITY ENTRY POINTS At the September 17,1991 City Council "Summary of Goals Setting Workshop", the Council issued their perceptions of goals for the city. One of the items listed is the beautification of entrances to the City. It is the Council's desire to upgrade and improve the visual appearance of various entrances into North Richland Hills, especially along Grapevine Highway between Harwood and Bedford-Euless Roads. Discussion was held on the various areas for signage and landscape. Mr. Baxter will look further into this project. ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS Ms. Dunkelberg stated that the Chamber of Commerce Project Pride will begin an "environmental center" for Life Science classes near Haltom High School. Emphasis will be placed on greenbelts. The Commissions and Boards in the five participating cities along with the Birdville Independent School District are asked to participate in this project. Also, Project Pride's "Bag-a-Thon" has been tentatively set for April 4, 1992. Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion to commit the NRH Beautification Commission to join with the other participating cities' beautification commissions in the annual "Bag-a-Thon". Ms. Sommermeyer seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Ms. Sommermeyer submitted the attached report on the "Waste in Place" Seminar held at the Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum on September 21, 1991 for Birdville ISD staff. Mr. Taylor designated responsibility for the various annual projects held by the Beautification Commission. Discussion was also held on the budget expenditures for the Commission for FY 91-92. (See the attached lists.) ADJOURNMENT Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Sommermeyer seconded the motion. ~.... ,) /// '#,/'J-~ [. ç~ , iJerry Tayl Chairperson L/ ATTEST: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION FY 91-92 BUDGET Yard of the Month and Landscape of the Month certificates Bag-a-Thon - Environmental Center Christmas Tree Mulching Christmas Tree Lighting Green Thumb Seminars (Honorarium for speakers) Keep Texas Beautiful Convention Beautification Commission Letterhead copies Postage Miscellaneous TOTAL $ 250.00 $ 150.00 $ 800.00 $ 50.00 $ 100.00 $1,350.00 $ 15.00 $ 120.00 $ 300.00 $ 615.00 $3,750.00 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITY DISTRIBUTION PROJECT ASSIGNED TO Adopt-a-Spot As submitted on the planned schedule Yard of the Month Alice Scoma (an assistant should be selected) Landscape of the Month Jerry Taylor Christmas Tree Lighting Alice Scoma Green Thumb Seminars Jane Dunkelberg Christmas Tree Mulching Jerry Taylor and victor Baxter Keep Texas Beautiful Application Jane Dunkelberg, Jackie Mapson and Patsy Tucker Bag-a-Thon Jane Dunkelberg and Billie Sommermeyer Project Pride-Greenbelt Jane Dunkelberg Publicity Program Marilyn with city Entrance Ways victor Baxter