HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRB 2013-01-15 Minutes Keep NRH Beautiful Meeting
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
North Richland Hills Library Board Room
9015 Grand Avenue
5:45 pm
Meeting Minutes
1. Call to order
Chairperson Kathy Luppy called to order the meeting of the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission
at 5:55 p.m. January 15, 2013 in the N. Richland Hills Library Board Room.
Roll Call
The following persons were present:
Commission Members:
Kathy Luppy Chairperson
Shannon Juarez Commission Member
Latoyia Dennis Commission Member
Holly Bullington Commission Member
Dianne Spradling Commission Member
Staff Members: Debbie York Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services
Joyce Fister Admin Secretary Neighborhood Services
The following persons were absent:
Doris Tipps Commission Member
Justin Welborn Commission Member
Donah Tyner Commission Member
2. Approval of minutes from last meeting
Kathy Luppy moved to approve the minutes of the Oct. 16, 2012 meeting. Minutes
approved as written.
3. Discuss Governor's Community Achievement Award
Debbie York reported the scores received from this year's Governor's Community Achievement
Award. Debbie York gave a very brief explanation of the requirements for the application such
as the specific spacing, margins, font, etc. Each section has individual scoring and the sections
with the lowest scores were discussed by the Commission to find ways to improve for next year's
application. Ideas included the following:
a. Clarify the budget numbers and the source of funding.
b. Include information on the Commission's sponsorship of the Junior Master Gardeners
program through the Community Garden.
c. Update information on the rain barrel education classes, school classes attending various
outside camps and the Community Garden setting up a fund to help citizens with limited
incomes participate in the Garden.
Debbie York will send each member a copy of the application and members will continue to
review the various sections for more improvement suggestions. Debbie will also update the
photos used in the scrap book.
4. Discuss shirts, jackets and name tags for members:
It was decided that everyone will bring their various clothing items to the February meeting to
evaluate the need for new /updated items.
5. Staff Report: Art Contest and Education Grants:
Debbie York has already sent out emails and information for the Education Grants to each
eligible school. In an effort to improve participation, Commission members will personally
deliver information for the Recycled Art Contest to the various schools. Debbie also thanked
the members for their help in the Christmas Lighting Contest and the Night of Holiday Magic
event.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Kathy Luppy at 6:45 pm.
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