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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, October 3, 1989 at
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Kathy Robinson
Alice Scoma
Pat Fisher
Brenda Sralla
MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Janice Davis
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Linda Spurlock, City Councilwoman
Steve Jennings, S. R. Jennings & Co.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Ms. Robinson called the meeting to
order at 7:00 P.M..
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Ms. Scoma made a motion to approve
the minutes after correcting Item #4
to read "City Council should be
contacted and asked for resignations
from members not attending the
meeting. Ms. Kemp seconded the
motion. ff
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION OF GARDEN FENCE
Mr. Jennings showed pictures of different types of brick fences.
He concentrated on mostly solid brick with insets of wrought
iron. He suggested setting the fence back from the sidewalk
about two (2) feet to allow room to plant shrubs. Mr.
Jennings gave a rough estimate for 120 feet of fence at
$10,000 to $13,000. He said he could give a more exact
figure at the next meeting. Ms. Spurlock asked him to also
figure a solid brick wall and other alternatives. Ms.
Robinson asked Mr. Jennings to discuss his company a little.
His company has been in business for 10- years. He has 25
employees and a great deal of experience.
ITEM 5: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING PROGRAM
The program will be at 6:00 P.M., Saturday, December 2, 1989 at
the north entrance to the library at the Community Center
Complex. Ms. Scoma has planned the program and will get
donations of candy for Santa to distribute.
ITEM 6: POSTER CONTEST
Brenda Sralla
She asked the
each school.
money to $10,
gave out information sheets for the poster contest.
Commission to increase the prize amount to $10 for
Ms. Sralla made a motion to increase the prize
Ms. Scoma seconded.
ITEM 7: KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL
Ms. Robinson asked for discussion of "Keep Texas Beautiful"
project be postponed.
ITEM 8: HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Ms. Robinson presented a letter to be sent to the Highway
Department about the pecan tree on Cardinal Lane. She will make
corrections and send the letter out.
ITEM 9: GLENVIEW-RUFE SNOW ISLAND
Ms. Robinson reported a possible problem with water source for
the island. Mr. Browne is investigating. Ms. Robinson reported
that the City has given the Commission three (3) crepe myrtle
plants for the island from a nursery that had been taken over.
She reported that present estimates of cost are about $5,000.
Final amounts will be presented to CIP october 19, 1989.
ITEM 10: LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
postponed until Ms. Davis is present.
ITEM 11: OTHER ITEMS
Ms. Robinson told members plans need to be made by spring for
"Keep Texas Beautiful" campaign.
Discussion of possible plans for Arbor Day.
Discussion advertising for free dump days. Ms. Robinson showed
an example from Hurst.
Discussed chipping Christmas trees for mulch. Ms. Robinson
suggested drop off days on December 30, 31, January 6 and 7. Ms.
Scoma suggested having pick up points at different places for
each week and date. This will be discussed more later.
THE NEXT WORKSHOP MEETING WILL BE OCTOBER 17, AT 7:00 P.M.. THE
NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE NOVEMBER 7 AT 7:00 P.M..
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Ms. Kemp to adjourn. Second by Ms. Fisher.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janice Davis
Secretary