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Meeting Minutes
1. Call to order
Chairman Kathy Luppy called to order the meeting of the Keep NRH Beautiful
Commission at 5:45 p.m. on November 17, 2009 in the Neighborhood Services
Office.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Neighborhood Services
7200-C Dick Fisher Dr. S.
5:45 p.m.
Roll Call
The following persons were present:
Commission Members:
Kathy Luppy
Donah Tyner
Jay Garner
Dianne Spradling
Holly Bullington
Doris Tipps
Darla Batchler
Chairperson
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
Commission Member
The following person was absent:
Justin Welborn
Staff Members: Debbie York
Joyce Fister
Alternate Member
Neighborhood Services Mgr.
Secretary
2. Approval of minutes from last meetins~
Kathy Luppy moved to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2009 meeting. Holly
Bullington motioned to approve the minutes. Dianne Spradling seconded the motion
and the minutes were accepted as written.
3. Discuss Keep America Beautiful Certification Process
Debbie York advised that she is working on this project but it is very time consuming.
She will pick it up again after the Holidays.
4. Review Green Campus Applications
The Commission reviewed the applications for the Green Campus Awards. All
entries were approved. The following schools will receive the award which will be
presented at the January 25~h City Council meeting.
The Academy at C.F. Thomas Green Valley Elementary
Smithfield Elementary Snow Heights Elementary
Walker Creek Elementary North Ridge Elementary
Smithfield Middle School North Ridge Middle School
5. Review Recycle More School Art Contest Packets
Packets will be emailed to each commission member for their review. Kathy Luppy
will set up a meeting with BISD. The room at the Library has been reserved and
entries may be displayed in Lobby. Kathy Luppy advised that the Commission may
want to start earlier next year in working on contest. Debbie York would like to send
out "save the date" to principals and possibly teachers advising that the contest will
be coming up in January. Holly Bullington suggested that the Commission host an
open house in late September or early October next year, possibly at the Library, for
Enviro Chairs, teachers and PTA representatives. Information will be posted on the
BISD website. Joyce Fister advised that she is setting up an email distribution list
for all teachers in the eligible schools so that emails can be sent out with information,
as well as reminders. The teachers will also be able to post the information on their
individual websites. Will not be using U-tube this year for high school entries.
6. Staff Resorts
Red aprons have been ordered for use at the Night of Holiday Magic. Debbie York
made some extra KNRHB shirts available to members who do not have one. She
advised members that they can purchase shirts on their own and the Commission
will reimburse them and have them embroidered with the logo.
The Holiday Lighting judging will take place on December 5, 2009. Members are to
meet at Neighborhood Services offices at 5:00 pm. They will then go to the Olive
Garden for dinner. Debbie will email list of last year's winners to members.
5. Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned by Kathy Luppy at 6:45 pm.
Minutes approved by:
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