HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 2015-08-18 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD AT THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS LIBRARY
9015 GRAND AVENUE
AUGUST 18, 2015
The Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission of the City of North Richland Hills,
Texas met on the 18th day of August 2015 at 5:45 p.m. in the Library Boardroom.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Member Justin Welborn called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m.
Present: Kathy Luppy Chairperson, Place 6
Sandra Totty Place 1
Amy Steele Place 2
Justin Welborn Place 3
Doris Tipps Place 4
Holly Bullington Place 7
Tiffany Eddleman Alternate
Absent: Donah Tyner Place 5
Staff Members: Debbie York Asst. Director of Neighborhood Services
Kristin James Assistant to the City Manager
Joyce Fister Admin. Secretary, Neighborhood Services
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 17, 2015 KEEP NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION MEETING.
Justin Welborn moved to approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2015 Keep North
Richland Hills Commission Meeting. Doris Tipps seconded the motion. Motion to
approve carried 5-0.
3. Debbie York recognized the reappointed members for the following places:
Place 1: Sandra Totty
Place 3: Justin Welborn
Place 5: Donah Tyner
Place 7: Kathy Luppy
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4. Nominations were made for Chairperson & Vice Chairperson. Sandra Totty
nominated Kathy Luppy for Chairperson and Holly Bullington seconded the nomination.
The Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. Doris Tipps nominated Donah Tyner for Vice
Chairperson and Justin Welborn seconded that nomination. That Motion was approved
by a 5-0 vote.
5. Debbie York and Kathy Luppy each gave a report about the Keep Texas
Beautiful Conference that they attended. Both said it was a good conference and there
were a couple of ideas that the Commission may discuss further at a future meeting.
6. Judging for the winners of the "I Dig My Garden" photo contest was completed
and the winners are:
Balcony Bliss Category: Johnny Gilliland
Beautiful Backyard Category: Debbie Williams & Jennifer Jones
Critters & Creatures Category: Sandy Guthrey
Outstanding Ornamental Category: Gretchen Demke
Pretty Pond Category: Marsha Pendley
Smartscape Category: Ron & Carla Crosby
Voluminous Vegetables Category: Dianne Spradling (Community Garden)
The winners will receive a $25.00 gift card and will be recognized on the City's website.
7. Debbie York discussed the "Fix-it Blitz" that is scheduled for Oct. 24, 2015 and a
motion was made by Kathy Luppy that the Commission host and finance the Welcome
Breakfast that is held for the participating volunteers. The motion was seconded by
Sandra Totty. Motion was carried by a vote of 6:0.
8. Debbie York presented a proposed calendar for meetings and events for the
upcoming year as below, which was adopted by the Commission:
September, 2015 - No Meeting
October 20, 2015 — Meeting as scheduled —Trash Bash (10/3/15), Blitz
(10/24/15)
November, 2015 — No Meeting —Arbor Day Event
December, 2015 — No Meeting — Night of Holiday Magic (12/5/15)
Christmas Lighting Contest judging
January, 2016 — Meeting as scheduled
February, 2016 — No Meeting
March, 2016 — Meeting as scheduled
April, 2016 — No Meeting — Texas Trash-Off Event
May, 2016 — Meeting as scheduled
June, 2016 — No Meeting — Keep Texas Beautiful Conference (6/20/15 —6/22/15)
July, 2016 — No Meeting —Adopt A Highway Event
August, 2016 — Meeting as scheduled
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9. The commission watched the first part of the Open Meetings Training Video, and
instructions on watching the remainder of the video online will be sent out via email by
Debbie York.
10. ADJOURNMENT - Chairperson Luppy adjourned the meeting at 6:47 pm.
AR/LL. �1
Kathy uppy` hairpe on!
ATTEST:
Joyce Fister, Admin. Secretary
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