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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, September 5, 1989 at
7:00 P.M.
Pre-Council Chambers, city Hall, 7301 Northeast Loop 820
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Kathy Robinson
Alice Scoma
Janice Davis
Juanita Kemp
MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Pat Fisher
Robert Powers
Arfan Jabri
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Brenda Sralla, Volunteer
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Ms. Robinson called the meeting to order at
7:10 P.M..
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Motion made by Ms. Scoma and seconded
by Ms. Kemp to approve the minutes of
the August 1, 1989.
ITEM 4: ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The following nominations for officers were made:
Kathy Robinson - Chairman
Alice Scoma - Vice Chairman
Janice Davis - Secretary
Juanita Kemp - Treasurer
All officers were elected unanimously. Ms. Robinson recommended
the adherence to By-Law #6 which states:
"Any member who is absent from two consecutive meetings
without first notifying the Chairman by 12:00 noon of
the meeting day, and/or fails to exhibit a general
interest in the Commission's endeavors shall be recommended
for removal from the Commission"
and ask for resignations from members not attending meetings.
ITEM 5:
DISCUSSION OF LANDSCAPE PLANS
Ms. Davis reported that a tree preservation ordinance is
necessary if the Commission is going to compete for the "Keep
Texas Beautiful" award or the "Tree City U.S.A." award. She
will work with the City Attorney to write a simplified form
to preserve large or historic trees only, specifically naming
the pecan tree at Cardinal Lane and Martin.
Ms. Davis requested using the next workshop meeting to go
through all zoning ordinances and add recommendations for more
specific landscape requirements.
ITEM 6: DISCUSSION OF GLENVIEW DRIVE/RUFE SNOW DRIVE ISLAND
Ms. Scoma and Ms. Robinson will get estimates from independent
contractors to present to the CIP at their next meeting.
ITEM 7: DELETED - DISCUSSED WITH ITEM #5
ITEM 8: DISCUSSION OF ESTIMATES ON GARDEN FENCES
Councilwoman Linda Spurlock has requested that the Commission get
estimates for a brick, wrought-iron, or combination fence for the
garden planned outside City Hall. Various designs of fences were
discussed and Ms. Robinson will check with brick layers or fence
builders about price.
ITEM 9: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS
Ms. Sralla suggested adding a "Beautification Column" as a
regular feature of the quarterly newsletter put out by the City.
She suggested giving tips for plants that grow well in this area,
or other gardening guides. Ms. Davis suggested that the
Commission purchase a copy of Neil Sperry's gardening book for
that purpose.
Christmas Tree Lighting - Motion was made by Ms. Scoma to have
the lighting ceremony on December 2, at 6:00 P.M.. Second was
made by Ms. Davis.
Ms. Robinson suggested a poster contest to publicize the lighting
ceremony. Suggestions included using 5th graders at all
elementary schools in the City and awarding one $5.00 prize at
each school. Brenda Sralla volunteered to coordinate the poster
contest. Ms. Scoma suggested taking the posters to the senior
citizens center for judging Dates for the children to make the
posters were set for October 16-30. Ms. Robinson reported that
we need to check the Christmas lights in storage to determine how
many new bulbs are needed. She has located a wholesale outlet
for lights.
Ms. Robinson, Ms. Scoma and Ms. Davis will meet with Alan Hamm on
September 15 to discuss his suggestions for business landscape.
THE NEXT WORKSHOP MEETING WILL BE SEPTEMBER 19. THE NEXT REGULAR
MEETING WILL BE OCTOBER 3.
ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Ms. Davis to adjourn at 9:45 P.M.. Second
by Ms. Kemp.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janice Davis
Secretary