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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 1991-07-02 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION JULY 2, 1991 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Janice Davis, Chair-person Kathy Robinson Alice Scoma Jane Dunkelberg Marilyn with Billie Sommermeyer MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Rusty Moore Jerry Taylor ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation Linda Spurlock, city Councilwoman CALLED TO ORDER Ms. Davis at 7:00 P.M.. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Ms. Robinson made a motion to approve the minutes of the June, 1991 meeting. Ms. Dunkelberg seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 3: NEW RULES AND POLICIES - ORDINANCE 1756 Ms. Davis explained the changes in new Ordinance #1756 defining the Beautification Commission's role and powers. Mr. Browne continued by explaining that the Commission would make recommendations to the City Council for major projects (over $5,000 on City grounds) and programs designed to improve the appearance of the City and the purpose of the Commission. Ms. Spurlock also commented on the importance of the new Ordinance and the Commission's role in the City. Ms. Spurlock also gave the information of a possible sightline problem at the intersection of Watauga Road and College Circle due to some of the plantings. Further discussion was held by the Commission. ITEM 4: DISCUSSION OF NUISANCE ORDINANCE BOOKLET After discussion was held it was decided that the goal of the Nuisance Ordinance Booklet is to "educate the citizens" of nuisance ordinances in a "did you know?" format. Mr. Barry LeBaron, Community Development Director, has offered his assistance for this booklet. Mr. Lee Maness, Director of Finance, has offered "stuffing" the booklet in the water bill for distribution. Further discussion was held to consider having the information from the booklet included in the North Richland Hills Quarter Iv Newsletter. Ms. Sommermeyer made a motion to have the "Nuisance Ordinance" Booklet distributed through the water billings and to have excerpts published in the North Richland Hills Ouarterlv Newsletter. Ms. with seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. ITEM 5: REPORT OF STATE HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING Ms. Davis stated that a "CERT" Committee has been formed. The Committee is made up of two (2) representatives from each participating city. Ms. Dunkelberg is the representative from the Beautification Commission and Mr. Tim Hightshoe will be representing the City. Ms. Dunkleberg stated that a meeting has been scheduled for July 15, 1991. Ms. Dunkelberg requested Staff's assistance in obtaining a schematic design of Grapevine Highway from John Johnston of the Public Works Department. Further discussion was held. ITEM 6: REPORT ON THE "KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL" CONVENTION Ms. Scoma, Ms. Robinson and Ms. Dunkelberg each shared the valuable information they received from the Convention. Mr. Stan Week (former mayor), Vice Chairman from the Keep Texas Beautiful Committee has agreed to critique the 1991 application submitted. The 1992 Convention will be held in San Antonio and Staff was encouraged to attend. Further discussion was held on the application. Discussion was also held on the history of the City of PIano's growth beginning with beautification of the city. ITEM 7: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Ms. Scoma made a motion to set up a meeting with the Birdville ISD and its encompassing cities to introduce "Waste in Place" and to encourage its placement in the school districts curriculum. Discussion was held. Ms. Scoma explained that "Keep Texas Beautiful" would hold the workshop needed to educate the teachers. This workshop is approved by the Texas Education Agency. Birdville ISD's approval is needed to place this project in the school's curriculum. Ms. with seconded the motion. The motion was approved by three (3) votes; two Commission Members abstained from voting. Ms. Davis suggested that the schedule for the Commission's "Adopt-a- spot" (located on the northeast corner of Bedford-Euless Road and Grapevine Highway, next to Office Depot) be changed for safety and effectiveness. Mr. Browne stated that another consideration might be to schedule the cleaning of the "Adopt-a-Spot" for the evenings of the workshops and then go to City Hall for business. Ms. Robinson made a motion to meet at the "Adopt-a-spot" location at 7:00 P.M. prior to workshop business at City Hall. Ms. Dunkelberg seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion Mr. Browne asked for the Commission to consider moving the monthly business meetings to the third Tuesday of the month and to change the time from 7:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. in order to provide staff adequate time to prepare an agenda. Discussion was held. Ms. Robinson made a motion to move the monthly business meetings to the third Tuesdays of each month but keep the time at 7:00 P.M. and to move the workshops to the first Tuesdays of the month. Ms. Dunkelberg seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Ms. Davis gave the following schedule of meetings: July 16, 1991 August 6, 1991 August 20, 1991 Workshop (Meet at the "Adopt-a-Spot") Workshop (Meet at the "Adopt-a-Spot") Monthly Meeting (Pre-Council Chambers) Mr. Browne stated that Mr. Giacomarro, Parks Superintendent, will meet with a gentleman regarding the Christmas Tree Lights. Information should be forwarded to Mr. Giacomarro in reference to the lights. An Afghan pine (8-10 feet) Christmas Tree will be ordered. Mr. Browne recommended the change to the By-Laws reference the meeting days. Ms. Scoma made a motion to change the By-Laws to reflect the first Tuesday of each month as a Workshop and the third Tuesday of each as a Regular Monthly Meeting. Ms. Sommermeyer seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. Ms. Scoma asked that consideration be given to the purchase of an auto-focus/zoom lens 35mm camera for the Commission. Ms. Robinson suggested that the Keep Texas Beautiful Convention be videotaped next year. Mr. Browne mentioned that the Public Grounds Division is working on a grant from Keep America Beautiful and the Small Business Association. The Texas Urban Forestry Awards Program has presented the Parks and Recreation Department a certificate of Merit stemming from the application submitted. Mr. Browne requested that all items for the agenda be submitted to Ms. Davis or Staff's office two weeks prior to the Regular Business Meeting. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.. ATTEST: /],L J~ans Chair-person Gina Gonzale Recording Secretary