HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 2020-01-21 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
JANUARY 21,2020
The Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met on the 215t day of
January, 2020 at 5:45 p.m. in the Neighborhood Services conference room.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Kathy Luppy called the meeting to order at 5:54 p.m.
Present: Kathy Luppy Chairperson, Place 6
Amy Hedgecock Place 1
Susan Young Place 3
Brandon Kelley Place 7
Absent: Amy Steele Place 2
MiShon Landry Place 4
Donah Tyner Place 5
Rene Martinez Alternate
Staff Members: Kristin James,Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services
Joyce Fister,Administrative Secretary, Neighborhood Services
B. CITIZENS PRESENTATION
No presentations.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments
D. ACTION ITEMS
D.1 Approve minutes of the November 19,2019 Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful
Commission meeting.
Motion to approve corrected Minutes, carried 4-0.
E. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
E.1 Introductions
Introduce newest member,Amy Hedgecock, to Commission.
E.2 Discuss Governor's Community Achievement Award (GCAA)
Kristin James had completed a draft of the answers to the questions on the Application for the
GCAA. Each question was reviewed and discussed by the Commission, with a few suggestions made
to improve the application. A question was brought up about including the fact that the Commission is
an affiliate member of Keep America Beautiful. Further research will be done to verify that the
membership is still valid. It was agreed that all members would further review the application and let
Kristin James know of any questions or suggestions by January 31, 2020.
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E.3 Review 2020 Keep HRH Beautiful Calendar
Kristin James distributed copies of the 2020 calendar to the members for review. After discussion, a
few dates will be corrected and the updated version will be emailed to members.
E.4 Discuss Adopt-a-Spot Sign Inventory
Kristin James advised the Commission that she had discovered several Adopt-a-Spot signs at various
locations in the City that were in poor condition and that some signs had the names of citizens that
were no longer active in the program. It was decided to table this item until the next meeting to
determine the best way to do a complete inventory.
E.5 Discuss Conducting a Community Windshield litter Survey
Kristin James advised the members that a Litter Survey needed to be done in 2020. This would involve
members driving the major corridors and larger side streets to determine the extent of Litter. It was
suggested that doing this during the May, 2020 meeting. This will be further discussed at the next
meeting.
F. GENERAL INFORMATION
F.1 Dates to Remember:
Stefanie Martinez reminded the members of the following dates to remember:
• Community Garden's Spring Gardening Seminar—February 1, 2020
• Keep NRH Beautiful Meeting—February 18, 2020
• GCAA Application Due—February 20, 2020
• Great American Cleanup/Texas Trash Off(AAH Cleanup#1)—March 28, 2020
G. ADJOURNMENT
Kathy Luppy, President, adjourned the meeting at 7:10 pm.
Kathy Luppy, Chi person
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