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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, August 7, 1990 at 7:00 P.M..
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Kathy Robinson
Alice Scoma
Janice Davis
Marilyn With
Jane Dunkelberg
MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE:
Kenneth Franklin
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Ms. Robinson called the meeting to
order at 7:05 P.M..
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Ms. Scoma made a motion to approve the
minutes of the July 10, 1990 meeting as
written. Ms. Dunkelberg seconded the
motion.
ITEM 4: Discussion of Survey for Recycling
Ms. Scoma made a motion that the Commission drop plans for a survey on
recycling. Ms. Dunkelberg seconded the motion. It was agreed that
the Commission should serve in a support role, especially when a
public hearing is called. Members will contact people from the list
of interested callers. Ms. Robinson will ask Mr. Horvath for a copy
of Laidlaw's proposal before the public hearing.
ITEM 5: Discuss Cost for the Harwood Median
Ms. Dunkelberg reported that Mr. Browne had stated that time
limitations will prevent his Department from watering the plants
proposed for the Harwood Island. Ms. Dunkelberg made a motion that
the plans be tabled until irrigation is settled. Ms. Davis seconded.
ITEM 6: Discussion of the christmas Tree Chipping Project
Ms. Scoma made a motion to table Item 6. Ms. Sralla seconded.
ITEM 7: Discussion of the Fire Department Project Final Cost
Ms. Dunkelberg submitted her report and recommendations to the
Commission.
ITEM 8: Discussion of Other Items Not on Agenda
Ms. Robinson asked the Commission's opinion about entering the "Keep
Texas Beautiful" contest for 1991. The group unanimously agreed to
participate. Ms. Robinson will fill out the application form. she
will inquire about the date of the 1991 Texas Trash-Off so that
plans can be made as soon as possible for the North Richland Hills
Clean-Up Day.
The Commission discussed the Joint Venture Guidelines passed at the
June 5, 1990 meeting. It was decided that these guidelines, instead
of helping city employees, would be very time consuming. Ms. Davis
made a motion to rescind the Joint Venture Guidelines. Ms. Sralla
seconded the motion.
Ms. Sralla discussed the Adopt-a-Spot Program. She suggested that the
Commission proceed with a passive program, providing information, but
not aggressively seeking participants. she will draw up an
information booklet.
Ms. Scoma and Ms. Davis reported on their tour of parks and
landscaping in Carrollton and Addison.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M..
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