HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 2019-11-19 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 CITY HALL
4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
The Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met on the 19TH day of
November, 2019, at 5:45 p.m. in the Neighborhood Services conference room.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Kathy Luppy called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
Present: Kathy Luppy Chairperson, Place 6
Amy Steele Place 2
Donah Tyner Place 5
MiShon Landry Place 4
Absent: Brandon Kelley Place 7
Rene Martinez Alternate
Vacant Place 1
Susan Young Place 3
Staff Members: Stefanie Martinez, Director of Neighborhood Services
Joyce Fister, Administrative Secretary, Neighborhood Services
B. CITIZENS PRESENTATION
No presentations.
C. ACTION ITEMS
C.1 Approve minutes of the September 17,2019 Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful
Commission meeting.
Motion to approve corrected Minutes, carried 4-0.
D. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
D.1 Events Recap-Presented by Stefanie Martinez
Trash Bash:
• 284 volunteers
• 55 miles of Roadway/Trails cleaned
• 142 bags of trash were collected
• Estimated 2,800 lbs. of trash collected
Fix-it Blitz:
There was a good turnout. 25 projects were completed by approximately 200 volunteers.
Hoot N Howl:
There was a good turnout and all the candy was handed out. Stefanie Martinez thanked Brandon
Kelley and his girlfriend along with Donah and Gerry Tyner for their help at the event.
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D.2 Discuss Sponsoring Community Garden's Spring Gardening Seminar
Stefanie Martinez advised that the Community Garden had asked if the Commission would provide
breakfast for the Spring Seminar on February 1, 2020. There would also be a KNRHB table set up as
in past years. Volunteers will be needed to man the table. Commission members approved
participation at this event.
D.3 Discuss Green Campus Award Applications
Copies of the applications were emailed to commission members prior to the meeting for review.
There were 3 applications and all received the$150 award:
Academy at Carrie F. Thomas Elementary
North Ridge Elementary School
St.John the Apostle Catholic School
D.4 Discuss Environmental Education Grant Applications
Copies of all applications were emailed to commission members prior to the meeting for review.
Only 2 applications were submitted and, after discussion, the Commission gave the following awards:
North Ridge Elementary-$600
St.John the Apostle Catholic School -$200
D.5 Discuss Christmas Lighting Awards
Stefanie Martinez advised that nominations from the public will be taken through 3:00 PM on December
6th. The Commission will drive by all nominated homes. Members will meet at the NRH Rec Center at
4:30 PM on December 8, 2019 for the judging, and will then go to dinner at Babe's. If there is not
enough time to review all nominated houses, the Commission will meet again at the NRH Rec Center on
December 9th at 6:00 PM to complete the judging. It was suggested that a list of previous winners be
emailed to all members as they will not be eligible for this year's award.
D.6 Discuss Having a Booth at Holiday Magic Christmas Tree Lighting& Family Festival
The Commission agreed to have a booth in the Library for the event,from 6:00—9:00 PM. The table will
be the one used by Members while will selling tickets for the event. Kristin James will send out a
schedule to the Commission members to sign up. It was decided that the Commission would provide a
plant as a door prize. Tickets will be given to visitors to fill out with their name and winner will be
notified by Kristin James.
D.7 Discuss Adopt-a-Spot Program
Stefanie Martinez advised that currently the program requires that areas be cleaned 6 times a year. It
was proposed that be reduced to 4 times per year. Most similar programs require 4 cleanings. TxDot's
Adopt-a-Highway program requires 4 cleanings a year. After discussion, it was decided to table this item
for a future meeting. Instead of having a separate Adopt-a-Trail program, people can adopt trails and
paths.
D.8 Discuss"10 on Tuesday" Campaign
A flyer was given to Commission Members to review, which explains the program. It is to encourage
everyone to pick up 10 items of trash every Tuesday. The Commission approved and Kristin James will
create a clearer flyer and will start posting ion social media.
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E. GENERAL INFORMATION
E.1 Dates to Remember:
Stefanie Martinez reminded the members of the following dates to remember:
• Holiday Magic Christmas Tree Lighting & Family Festival—December 6, 2019
• Christmas Lighting Judging—December 8, 2019 & December 9, 2019
• KNRHB Meeting—January 15, 2020
• Present Lighting Awards at City Council—January 13, 2020
• Community Garden's Spring Gardening Seminar—February 1, 2020
F. ADJOURNMENT
Kathy Luppy, President, adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm.
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