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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 1988-12-06 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Beautification Commission of the City of North Richland Hills December 6, 1988 at 7:00 PM Pre-Council Chambers, City Hall, 7301 Northeast Loop 820 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Kathy Robinson Juanita Kemp Alice Scoma Robert Powers MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Janice Davis Arfan Jabri Pat Fisher ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Jim Browne, Parks & Recreation Board MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Kathy Robinson, 7:15 PM. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES No motion was made to approve the minutes of the November 1, 1988. ITEM 4: DISCUSSION OF HANDLING FUTURE PROGRAMS Jim Browne stated that line of communication with the city needed to be better. Ms. Robinson brought up need for better publicity for projects. Mr. Powers discussed Christmas tree shredding project. He suggested that citizens bring in trees to be made into chips and mulch for the City. He suggested announcing the project on water bills. Mr. Browne asked that project be held until next year, because of the late date. Ms. Robinson discussed having Mayfest in the spring. She said there are several clubs in the area that might help. A letter was received from Robert A. Eget, manager of North Hills Mall. It stated his interest in helping the commission with improvements, although he could not make direct cash contributions. It was brought up that the Commission will be needed to help get Watauga Road landscaped. Discussion included helping to improve parks, community center, etc. Mr. Browne will make a master plan of all parks and get input from the commission on ideas for improvement. He will get a form to help figure man hours needed to complete different kinds of landscaping. There was discussion of developing codes to encourage citizens and companies to help in the beautification of the City. ITEM 5: DISCUSSION OF BY-LAWS Ms. Robinson stated that each member needs to look over the by-laws before the next meeting. We need to discuss and write the by-laws at the next meeting. ITEM 6: DISCUSSION OF OTHER ITEMS Ms. Robinson suggested that everyone should be in charge of one thing. The total cost of the tree was $1229.32. We collected all but $77.32 in donations. Mr. Powers will contribute that amount. We need to make sure that thank you notes are sent for all contributions. A tentative date was set as December 1, 1989 for the next tree lighting. Mr. Powers suggested putting family names on a plaque for giving donations. Mr. Browne suggested putting the names on a program, to be handed out at the lighting ceremony. A suggestion was made that a picture be taken of this year's tree for next year's publicity. December Workshop Meeting - Motion was made by Ms. Robinson to cancel the December 20, 1988 Workshop Meeting. Mr. Powers seconded. ITEM 7: ADJOURNMENT Mr. Powers made motion to adjourn. Ms. Scoma seconded. Respectfully submitted, Janice Davis Recording Secretary