HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 2019-09-17 Minutes . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
4 " OF THE KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,TEXAS,
HELD AT THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY HALL
4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
SEPTEMBER 17,2019
The Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met on the 17TH day of
September, 2019, at 5:45 p.m. in the Neighborhood Services conference room.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Kathy Luppy called the meeting to order at 5:48 p.m.
Present: Kathy Luppy Chairperson, Place 6
Amy Steele Place 2
Donah Tyner Place 5
Brandon Kelley Place 7
Rene Martinez Alternate
Absent: Sandra Totty Place 1
Susan Young Place 3
Mi'Shon Landry Place 4
Staff Members: Kristin James,Asst. Director of Neighborhood Services
B. CITIZENS PRESENTATION- None
C. ACTION ITEMS
C.1 Approve minutes of the August 20,2019 Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful
Commission meeting.
Motion to approve, carried 5-0 as written.
C.2 Election Vice-Chair
Motion to nominate Brandon Kelley as Vice-Chair was made and seconded. Vote was unanimous for
Brandon Kelley to be Vice-Chair.
D. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
D.1 Discuss 2019 Trash Bash
Kristin James reported that there were currently 274 volunteers registered for the Trash Bash. She also
stated that Smurfit Kappa will be participating, but we are unsure of how many people they will have at
cleanup site.The cleanup will cover approximately 37 miles of roadway and trails throughout the city.
Kristin James reported that Justin Welborn and Brandon Kelley will be managing the cleanup at the
Adopt A Highway area on Davis Boulevard.Teen Court was made aware that they have the opportunity
to receive community service hours if they help clean the area.
Kathy Luppy will be cleaning up her Adopt A Spot with her class and will be at the lunch upon
completion of the cleanup. Donah Tyner and Amy Steele will report to the pavilion at NRH2O at 7:30 AM
to help pass out supplies and set up for the lunch.
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. Kristin James reported that pizza was being donated from multiple pizza companies located in the city.
In addition, Our Country Homes will be providing an ice cream truck for the event.
In regards to activities,there will be music and entertainment provided by Kathy Luppy.Justin Naylor
with the Public Works Department will have his waterway display and will show the effects trash has on
our waterways.The container garden station will also be available for kids to participate in.
D.2 Discuss Hoot N Howl
Kathy Luppy asked if the Commission would like to participate in Hoot N Howl.The Commission agreed _
that being at the event would be good exposure for Keep NRH Beautiful. Kristin James stated that the
event begins at 5:00 PM and ends at 8:00 PM at Green Valley Park.She stated that the Commission
would need to come up with an activity the kids would have the opportunity to play when they came to
the tent. Kristin James will order candy and trinkets from Oriental Trading Company to hand out.Amy
Steele and Brandon Kelley said they were available to work at the event.
D.3 Review Promotional Items Purchased
The new promotional items were on the table for everyone to see, including a color changing cup, fan,
pen and flower seed packets.
D.4 Discuss Future Activities for KNRHB
Kristin James will work on getting the Adopt A Trail program worked up for the next meeting. Kathy
Luppy also stated that we need to also reevaluate the Adopt A Spot program and how many times each
area should be required to be cleaned.
Kristin James reported that she should have the "10 on Tuesday" promotional material prepared by the
next meeting.
Amy Steele talked about the wine walk and provided information about other cities who participate in
putting on a wine walk.
E. GENERAL INFORMATION
E.1 Dates to Remember:
Kristin James advised the Commission members of the upcoming events:
• 2019 Trash Bash—September 28, 2019
• Road Runner 5K—October 5, 2019
• KNRHB Meeting—October 15, 2019
• 2019 Fix It Blitz—October 19, 2019
• Fall Community Cleanup—October 26, 2019
• Hoot N Howl—October 26, 2019
F. ADJOURNMENT
Kathy Luppy, President, adjourned the meeting at 6:45 pm.
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