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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Beautification Commission of the City of North Richland Hills
Pre-Council Chamber, 7301 NE Loop 820, November 6, 1990 at 7:00 P.M..
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Janice Davis
Alice Scoma
Kathy Robinson
Brenda Sralla
Rusty Moore
MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE:
Jane Dunkelberg
Marilyn with
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
Jerry Taylor
Mike Hebert
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Ms. Davis called the meeting to order at
7:05 P.M..
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. Robinson made a motion to approve
the minutes as printed. Ms. Sralla
seconded the motion.
ITEM 4:
DISCUSSION OF CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
The Christmas Tree Lighting Report was given by Alice Scoma. The Tree
Lighting is set for December 1 at 6:00 P.M. on the porch of the
Library. The Rebellaire Choir and Jazz Band from Richland High School
will perform and Brenda Sralla will sing a solo. Santa (Steve
Papagno, a North Richland Hills Fireman) will arrive on a fire truck.
Janice Davis reported on a printed sheet publicizing the lighting
ceremony. It ~ill be stuffed in the November water bill. Motion was
made by Kathy Robinson and seconded by Brenda Sralla to spend up to
$125.00 on the printing and stuffing. Extra flyers will be placed at
day care centers. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Alice Scoma made a motion to spend approximately $30.00 for candy to
be thrown by Santa from the fire truck. Brenda Sralla seconded the
motion. Vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Janice Davis discussed buying lighted angels for decorations on the
city Hall lawn. Motion was made by Alice Scoma and seconded by Brenda
Sralla to spend approximately $300.00 on the decorations. Motion
carried by vote of 4 to 1. Dennis Horvath stated that the City will
supply $300 plus.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION OF TREE CHIPPING
Jerry Taylor will take charge of the Christmas Tree Chipping Program.
An order for 500 seedlings has been placed (at $.60 each will cost
$300.00) to give to people bringing their Christmas Trees to chipping.
The location for drop off will be announced at a later date. Dates
for collection will be December 29, 1990 and January 5, 1991 from
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M..
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION OF ADOPT-A-SPOT
Brenda Sralla reported on the progress of the Adopt-a-spot Program.
She is working on a brochure for this program.
ITEM 7: DISCUSSION OF THE REMEMBRANCE TREE PROJECT
Janice Davis showed us a brochure on the "Remembrance Tree" created by
Jim Robinson. A motion was made by Brenda Sralla that we adopt the
brochure to be printed to promote the "Remembrance Tree" Program and
spend approximately $100.00 for the printing. The motion was seconded
by Rusty Moore. It was decided to print 500 brochures. Two hundred-
fifty will be printed for the hospital maternity wards (125 in pink
and 125 in blue). An remaining 250 will be printed in green and ivory
(125 in each color).
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF GOAL SETTING
Kathy Robinson discussed a paper from "Keep Texas Beautiful" ,)n
recycling and other programs. We will try to get an article in the
City Quarterly Newsletter educating the citizens on where to dispose
of waste not collected by Laidlaw. Jerry Taylor brought up the
problem of disposing paint. Kathy said there was a disposal
location in Hurst.
- Other Goals:
- Work on points for Keep Texas Beautiful with City Departments
- Volunteer Recognition Program
- Comprehensive plan for beautifying city islands
ITEM 9: DISCUSSION OF "PLANTS FOR THE TRANSPLANTED" AND OTHERS
Janice Davis reported that Jane Dunkelberg had arranged a seminar on
January 15, 1991 at the Recreation Center. Jlffi Browne stated that the
Parks and Recreation Departmellt will co-sponsor this with the
Beautification Commission. Kathy Robinson made the suggestion that
Citicable 36 film the seminar to be show on television. Discussion
was held on a triangular logo to be used for our future seminars.
Alice Scoma reminded everyone to put their Yard of the Month signs in
the closet at the Recreation Center.
Janice Davis read a letter from Jane Dunkelberg on the progress of
Watauga Road. A copy of her report is attached.
Mike Hebert asked about writing a letter concerning recycling details
and Jerry Taylor suggested that the letter be sent to the City
Manager, City Council and Beautification Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8;50 P.M..
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Secretary