HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNRH 2022-02-15 MinutesMINUTES 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
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
The Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met for a meeting on
the 15th day of February, 2022 at 5:45 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Kathy Luppy called the meeting to order at 5:51 p.m.
Present:
Kay Dansby
Place 1
Brianne Goetz
Place 3
Donah Tyner
Place 5
Brandon Kelly
Place 7
Absent: Kathy Luppy
Chair
MiShon Landry
Place 4
Kim Johnson
Alternate
Staff Members: Kristin James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services
B.1 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
No presentations.
B.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments
C. ACTION ITEMS
CA Approve minutes of the February 15, 2022 Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission meeting.
Minutes were approved unanimously with no corrections.
D. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
D.1 Discuss the Creation of a Keep NRH Beautiful Scholarship
Kristin James advised the members of the Commission that the legal department recommended holding
off on the scholarship until next fiscal year, so that it could be correctly budgeted in the 2023 Fiscal Year
Budget. Mrs. James reported that the budget had been submitted for staff review with the newly
created scholarship included. The new fiscal year starts October 1, 2023 and the budget should be
approved toward the end of the summer.
D.2 Keep Texas Beautiful Program Updates
Mrs. James announced that KNRHB had received the Gold Star Affiliate Status from Keep Texas Beautiful
again this year. KNRHB also received 2"d place in the Governor's Community Achievement Award
program. Mrs. James also
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D.3 Discuss Classes and Schedule for 2022
It was decided by the Commission that the March meeting would be canceled as it is during Spring
Break and several would not be able to attend. Kristin advised the members that the Gardening seminar
that was held on 2/12/22 was a great success, with as many as 70-80 people in attendance. She
distributed a Calendar of Events through December, 2022, copy of which is attached.
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Calendar of Events
Sustainable Living — Thursday, February 24 @ 6:00 pm (Virtual)
Adopt A Highway Spring Break Cleanup — Tuesday, March 15 @ 9:00 am
KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, March 15 @ 5:45 pm (??????)
Vegetable Gardening — Thursday, March 24 @ 6:00 pm (Virtual)
KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, April 19 @ 5:45 pm
DIY Rain Harvesting Class — Saturday, April 30 @ 9:00 am (in -Person at a park TBD)
KNRHB Meeting —Tuesday, May 17 @ 5:45 pm
May — In Person Class TBD
KNRHB Meeting - Tuesday, June 21 @ 5:45 pm
June — Virtual Class TBD
Adopt A Highway Summer Cleanup — Saturday, June 25 @ 9:00 am
KTB Conference in Austin — Monday, June 27 —Wednesday, June 29
KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, July 19 @ 5:45 pm
July — In Person Class TBD
KNRHB Meeting - Tuesday, August 15 @ 5:45 pm
August - In Person Class TBD
KNRHB Meeting Tuesday, September 20 @ 5:45 pm
Trash Bash — Tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 24
September — Virtual Class TBD
KNRHB Meeting Tuesday, October 18 @ 5:45 pm
October - Virtual Class TBD
KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, November 15 @ 5:45 pm
Christmas Light Judging — Saturday, December 11
NO DECEMBER MEETING
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Many dates and classes are yet to be determined but will be updated as needed. Kristin has scheduled a rain
barrel class for 4/30/22 to be held at Northfield Park in the Barfield Pavilion. The KTB Conference is
scheduled for 6/27-6/29/22 and Kristin advised members that if anyone is interested in attending she
needs to know within the next couple of weeks in order to register in time. The Commission will pay for
registration, hotel and mileage, but each is responsible for transportation. If the Commission is
awarded the GCAA this year, the Awards Dinner is being held on the final night, 6/29/22. Kristin also
suggested having a class on canning foods, to be taught by the same speaker at the Gardening seminar.
The facility would need to have a demonstration kitchen so Kristin will check with the Birdville School
District about using one of the culinary class room at BCTAL.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Kathy Luppy, Chair, adjourned the meeting at 6:15 pm.
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