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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, october 2, 1990 at 7:00 P.M..
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Kathy Robinson
Alice Scoma
Janice Davis
Brenda Sralla
Jane Dunkelberg
MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE:
Rusty Moore
Marilyn with
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
Jim Browne
Mike Hebert
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Ms. Robinson called the meeting to
order at 7:00 P.M..
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion to approve
the minutes as printed. Ms. Scoma
seconded the motion.
ITEM 4:
Discussion of the office of Treasurer
Ms. Robinson opened the discussion of eliminating the Office of
Treasurer. Mr. Browne said that there is a double check of the money
spent by the Parks and Recreation Department and the Budget
Department. His office will provide a statement of expenditures.
Ms. Sralla made a motion that the Office of Treasurer be eliminated.
Ms Dunkelberg seconded.
ITEM 5: Election of officer for 1990-91
Ms. Robinson opened nominations from the floor for the electlon of
officers for 1990-91.
Ms. Dunkelberg nominated all past officers to continue. The motion
failed for a lack f a second. Ms. Sralla nominated Ms. Davis as
Chairman, motion was seconded by Ms. Scoma. Ms. Davis nominated Ms.
Robinson as Vice-Chairman, Ms. Sralla seconded the motion. Ms. Scoma
nominated Ms. Sralla as Secretary. Ms. Sralla declined the nomination
and asked Ms. Scoma to accept the nomination for Secretary.
All these new nominations were elected unanimously.
ITEM 6: Discussion of Bluebonnet Project for the Parks
Ms. Davis reported that seeds must be purchased at $15 per pound. She
made a motion that the Commission approve the purchase of two pounds
of seeds. Motion was seconded by Ms. Robinson. Ms. Davis asked
members to assist with planting on Thursday evening, October 4, 1990.
Mr. Browne will have his staff water the seeds for one week and
cover the seeds with straw if necessary.
ITEM 7: Discussion of Memorial Trees
Ms. Davis suggested a tree planting program based on one implemented
in Carrollton in which people donate $75 to plant a tree ln a
designated location in honor of a person they name. A plaque would be
placed in City Hall designating the donor and the honoree She
proposes that the plaque be paid for an maintained by funds from the
Commission. Mr. Browne said that the problems inherent ln the program
would be outweighed by the benefits of the trees.
ITEM 8: Discussion of Future Projects for Goal Setting
Ms. Robinson suggested setting goals and rechecking them each month
to see what goals have been accomplished, are being worked on, or are
no longer valid.
The members suggested three goals and decided to discuss the matter
further at the next meeting. The goals set were:
1. Passing a tree ordinance.
2. Attaining Tree City, U.S.A. status.
3. Adopt-a-Spot volunteer recognition program.
ITEM 9: Discussion of other Items Not on Agenda
Trash-Off: Ms. Robinson reported that the date for the "Texas Trash-
off" is still unclear at the "Keep Texas Beautiful" headquarters.
Recycling will be on the Council agenda October 8. Members need to
contact the people on their lists.
Ms. Scoma reminded members to select and report their October "Yard of
the Month".
Ms. Dunkelberg opened discussion of tree chipping. She must order
seedlings by November 1.
Volunteers will be needed for Saturday, December 29, 1990 and
Saturday, January 5, 1991 to receive christmas trees and pass out
seedlings. City employees will chip trees on their regular hours.
Motion was made by Ms. Davis for Ms. Dunkelberg to order 500 trees if
necessary, to get trees at $.60. Ms. Sralla seconded.
Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion to donate a tree of at least 5 gallons
size to the school clean-up campaign of Project Pride, Northeast
Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Scoma seconded.
Ms. Scoma will be Chairman again of the Christmas Tree Lighting
Program. Ms. Robinson suggested that the City purchase the heavy duty
Ilghts for the tree. The cost would be $2200. Mr. Browne will
contact Bob Miller about obtaining these funds for special events from
hotel/motel tax funds.
Ms. Sralla presented her Adopt-A-Spot brochure suggestions. Ms.
Sralla will be Chairman of the project. She will check into having a
brochure printed.
Ms. Dunkelberg will pursue having the County Extension Agent conduct a
public meeting with information about landscaping.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M..
ATTEST: ~.
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K t eryne .5inson
Chairman