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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Beautification Commission of the City of North Richland Hills
Pre-Council Chamber, 7301 NE Loop 820, November 7, 1989 at
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Kathy Robinson
Alice Scoma
Juanita Kemp
Janice Davis
MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Brenda Sralla
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Jim Browne, Director, NRH-PARD
Stan Gertz, NRH Fire Chief
Jane Dunkelberg
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Ms. Robinson called the meeting to
order at 7:10 P.M..
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Ms. Kemp made a motion to accept
the minutes of the October 3, 1989
meeting, after amending to count
her present. Ms. Scoma seconded the
motion.
ITEM 4: LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION FOR FIRE STATION #2
BY STAN GERTZ, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FIRE CHIEF
Mr. Gertz presented plans for Fire station #2. he showed his
landscape plan for the station and asked for suggestions for
trees and shrubs.
ITEM 5: DISCUSSION OF POSTER CONTEST
Three winners of the poster contest for the Christmas Tree
Lighting were announced. Foster Village - Crisha Irby, North
Ridge - Tammy Blose, and Carrie Francis - Holly Gansae.
ITEM 6: LANDSCAPE AND TREE ORDINANCES REPORT
Ms. Davis handed out proposals for changes in landscape and
zoning ordinances. Changes were discussed. Mr. Browne suggested
that the Beautification Commission be involved in the approval of
landscape plans along with the Planning and Zoning Commission
within the context of this proposed ordinance.
ITEM 7: DISCUSSION OF ARBOR DAY
Arbor Day is January 19, 1990. To qualify for Tree City, USA
desigation we must have an Arbor Day Celebration. Ms. Scoma
proposed that the Commission plant a live oak tree in the Court
Yard of the Recreation Center. Ms. Robinson suggested that the
Commission have a ceremony and involve as many businesses as
possible to plant their own trees. Ms. Davis suggested sending
letters to all business people asking them to participate by
planting a tree.
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF INTERVIEW FOR CHANNEL 36
Ms. Robinson reported that she and Ms. Scoma had an interview for
Channel 36. They reported on activities of the Commission.
ITEM 9: DISCUSSION OF NUISANCE ORDINANCE
Ms. Scoma made a motion to table Item 9. Ms. Davis seconded the
motion.
ITEM 10: DISCUSSION OF PLANS FOR "KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL" PROJECT
Ms. Scoma make a motion to table Item 10. Ms. Kemp seconded the
motion.
ITEM 11: DISCUSSION OF CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Ms. Davis will get tree lights prepared for the Parks Department
crews to put up the tree by November 27, 1989.
ITEM 12: PRESENTATION OF GARDEN FENCE PLANS
Ms. Davis made a motion that Mr. Browne report to Council that we
wish the funding to be clarified before the Commission become
further involved in the plans for the garden fence at city Hall.
Ms. Kemp seconded the motion.
ITEM 13: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS
Mr. Browne reported on the Glenview/Rufe Snow island presentation
to be made to the Council.
Ms. Kemp made a motion to wait until next year to use the chipper
for Christmas trees. Ms. Davis seconded the motion.
Mr. Browne asked for recommendations for the landscape at the
Recreation Center. The Commission suggested putting evergreens
in all the concrete planters until funds are available to
completely re-do the parking lot and landscaping.
Mr. Browne reported that the tree farm has been started and has
300 trees at Northfield Park. He invited the Commission members
to inspect the tree farm.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Kemp make a motion to adjourn at 9:40 A.M.. Ms. Scoma
seconded the motion.
Janice Davis
secretary