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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 1991-09-17 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Alice Scoma Jane Dunkelberg Marilyn with Billie Sommermeyer Jerry Taylor Patsy Tucker Jackie Mapston victor Baxter MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation CALLED TO ORDER Mr. Browne 7:04 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Mr. Taylor made a motion to amend the minutes of the August 20, 1991 meeting, page 2, Item 8, last sentence to read: "Each city will negotiate a plan with the State for implementation as an ongoing project. Ms. with seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 3: INTRODUCTION OF NEW BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION APPOINTEES Mr. Browne introduced the new appointees to the Board. ITEM 4: REPORT ON NUISANCE ORDINANCE BOOKLET Mr. Taylor stated that the attached is a draft of the proposal for the Nuisance Ordinance Booklet. Discussion was held. Ms. Scoma made a motion that the draft of the Nuisance Ordinance was an item for a workshop on October 1, 1991. Mr. Baxter seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 5: REPORT ON TREE PLANTING GRANTS Mr. Browne explained that the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department recently applied for and received two (2) separate tree planting grants. Both grants are administered through the Texas Forest Service and the Texas Urban Forestry Council. The grants total $13,750 and are both matching grants. The approved grants allow the City's portion to be matched by "in-kind" services in lieu of matching dollars. Therefore, it will not be necessary to make any special appropriation. The first grant is from the Small Business Administration to plant trees on land owned or controlled by the state or local government by obtaining services or supplies from small business owners. The second grant is from the America the Beautiful - Texas Initiative Challenge Grant Program for the joint development of a tree farm by the City with the Birdville Independent School District and North Ridge Elementary School P.T.A.. Discussion was held. Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion to endorse both grant projects and to recommend that Council approve the forthcoming resolutions to accept these grants and commit "in-kind" resources as our local match. Ms. Mapston seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 6: ADOPTION OF AMENDED BY-LAWS Mr. Browne stated that as requested by the Commission the By-Laws were amended to wit: - Secretary and Treasurer positions were deleted, - The regular business meeting day and workshop day were changed, and - The election date of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Discussion was held. Ms. with made a motion to adopt the By-Laws as amended. Ms. Scoma seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 7: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS Mr. Taylor reviewed the new "Adopt-a-Spot" site clean-up schedule, as requested at the last Commission meeting. The schedule has two members per month assigned to coordinate the rest of the Commission for clean-up of the site. Ms. Dunkelberg, for benefit of the new appointees, reviewed the following areas in which the Commission is involved: * Keep Texas Beautiful * Re-Leaf of Tarrant County * Project Pride Committee * CERT * Birdville Birdie * Green Thumb Seminars Ms. Dunkelberg also discussed other activities the Commission is involved. The CERT Committee's actions will be discussed at the workshop. A Green Thumb Seminar is being planned for October 29 if the speaker's schedule will accommodate this date. Mr. Taylor inquired as to what the budget might be for FY 91-92. Mr. Browne stated that the budget will be adopted September 23, 1991 by City Council. At that time a firm figure can be given. Ms. Scoma stated that she would like to request Mr. Stan Weik, former Vice President of Keep Texas Beautiful to be present at the October 1, 1991 workshop to give information to begin the application process. Ms. Scoma inquired as to the Remembrance Tree recently donated. Mr. Browne stated that that tree has been incorporated into the new Community Center parking lot landscaping plan. Mr. Taylor was asked to Chair the October 1 workshop. He accepted. Ms. Sommermeyer stated that "Waste In Place Seminar" will be held on September 21, 1991. Anyone wishing to view the seminar may do so. Lunch will be charged. During the lunch break Laidlaw will present "Birdville Birdie". Mr. Browne reminded vice chairperson at introduced the Gina the new appointees. the Commission of the election of Chairperson and the business meeting in October. Mr. Browne Gonzalez and the incumbent Commission members to ADJOURNMENT Mr. Taylor made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Scoma seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 8:27 P.M.. ATTEST: