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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 1991-08-20 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION AUGUST 20, 1991 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Janice Davis, Chairperson Kathy Robinson Alice Scoma Jane Dunkelberg Marilyn with Billie Sommermeyer Jerry Taylor MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Rusty Moore ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation Jack Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent Tim Hightshoe, Public Grounds Division CALLED TO ORDER Ms. Davis at 7:00 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Ms. Scoma made a motion to amend the minutes of the July 2, 1991 meeting, page 2, Item 6 from Mr. Bill vincent to Mr. Stan Weik. Ms. with seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 3: DISCUSSION OF CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS Mr. Giacomarro presented three wiring systems available for Christmas Tree lights. Mr. Giacomarro recommended option B at $2,000 if specifications can be met. Discussion was held on the three options. Ms. Scoma made a motion to accept option B of 60 foot lines (cables), 15 inch spacing between the lights and 10 watts per light with the specification of individual socket replacements. Ms. Sommermeyer seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 4: DISCUSSION OF PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion to table this item to come after Item 9 to give consideration to budget spending in other areas. Ms. Sommermeyer seconded the motion. Vote was in favor of the motion. ITEM 5: DISCUSSION OF "ADOPT-A-SPOT" CLEAN-UP TIME Due to the hot weather and daylight savings time, an alternate clean- up time should be discussed, given the factors of personal safety and health. Discussion was held on the various options of a clean-up schedule. Ms. Taylor made a motion to adopt a schedule based on a monthly participation of rotating a coordinator, from amongst the members of the Commission, to be in charge to coordinate the Commission for that month. Ms. Dunkelberg seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Ms. Davis asked Mr. Taylor to coordinate the first month. ITEM 6: DISCUSSION OF THE PURCHASE OF A CAMERA It has been brought to this Commission's attention that a 35mm camera should be purchased in order to capture various activities sponsored or co-sponsored by the Beautification Commission. Ms. With made a presentation on 35mm cameras and their features. Discussion was held. Mr. Robinson made a motion to approve the purchase of a 35mm camera with automatic focus, zoom and wide angle lenses, automatic flash of up to $200. Ms. Scoma seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Ms. Dunkelberg volunteered to accompany Ms. With on the purchase of the camera. ITEM 7: DISCUSSION OF THE KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL TEACHERS WORKSHOP Ms. Scoma stated that she had met with a group made up of representatives from Haltom City, Richland Hills, Watauga, North Richland Hills teachers and Fran Burns in reference to the Keep Texas Beautiful Teacher's Workshop. Birdville ISD has agreed to sponsor the "Waste In Place" Seminar for one teacher per elementary school on September 21, 1991 at the Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum. In turn each teacher will return to their respective elementary schools and train teachers on "Waste In Place". Teachers will receive credit for this seminar. The cost to the City of North Richland Hills' share of the seminar is $271. This will cover the cost of the trainer's fee and lunch for the teachers. Ms. Robinson made a motion to approve the expenditure of $271 for the "Waste In Place" Seminar. Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF STATE HIGHWAY ISLANDS Ms. Dunkelberg read a letter from the "CERT Committee. Participation with the State is a 50/50 agreement. The cities 50/50 portion will be done in "in-kind" services. The islands will have the same plants and will be maintained for 10 years by the cities. A master plan will be drawn up on the islands and submitted to the State. The State will most likely redo the Plan. Each city will receive a plan for implementation as an ongoing project. ITEM 9: DISCUSSION OF NUISANCE ORDINANCE BOOKLET The July Workshop covered the Nuisance Ordinance Booklet. Mr. Barry LeBaron, Director of Community Development, was present and gave the Beautification Commission documentation from which to develop this Booklet. Ms. Davis asked for a volunteer to work on the development of the booklet. Mr. Taylor stated that he would work on the booklet with Ms. Sommermeyer. ITEM 4: DISCUSSION OF PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE Tim Hightshoe presented two proposed plans and a cost data for landscaping of the Community Center Parking Lot. Discussion was held on funding and the plans of landscaping the parking end-caps with trees and some kind of ground cover. Ms. Scoma made a motion to spend the remainder of their budget on the landscaping of the Community Center Parking Lot end-caps with trees and ground cover. Ms. With seconded the motion. Vote was four (4) in favor and two (2) abstaining. ITEM 10: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS Ms. Robinson stated that in the By-Laws the Item 8, Election of Officers, should be amended to read that elections of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson will be held at the regular business meeting of October each year. Discussion was held that Council makes the appointments in September of each year. This would give ample time for the Commission to make decisions for elections. Ms. Scoma made a motion to amend the By-Laws, Item 8 Election of Officer, to the regular business meeting in October of each year; Delete the following items: Item 7: Reference the minutes being filed with the Parks and Recreation Department; the Parks and Recreation Department attends and maintains the minutes for the Commission meetings Item 11: Reference the responsibilities of the Secretary - No longer needed due to the Parks and Recreation Department maintaining the minutes. Item 12: Reference the responsibilities of the Treasurer - No longer needed due to the Parks and Recreation Department maintaining the accounting books for the Commission's budget. Also to amend the By-Laws, Item 1 Regular Business Meeting, to be held on the third Tuesdays of each month; Item 2 Workshop Meetings to be held on the first Tuesdays of each month. Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Due to the complaints of the site line on College Circle turning left onto Watauga Road, Staff will meet with the City Engineer to determine whether the Yaupon Hollies should be moved to city Hall. The Commission commended Messrs. Giacomarro and Hightshoe on their presentations. Mr. Browne stated that final inspection on Watauga Road was done today, August 20, 1991, and was approved. Supplemental sprinklers have been added to the State islands maintained by the Public Grounds Division. Ms. Davis announced that effective September 1, 1991, she was resigning from the Beautification Commission. Mr. Browne commended Ms. Davis for her dedication to the Commission and the City. ADJOURNMENT P.M.. ATTEST: ~/f{/-rt ¡Q;fC/d-Üf91 J n1C Dav1s ' Chair-person