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Home My WebLink AboutKNRH 2024-10-15 Agendas t4RH NOKTH RICH�AND HILL CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION AGENDA 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 REGULAR MEETING: 5:45 PM Held in the Community Room A. CALL TO ORDER B. PUBLIC COMMENTS An opportunity for citizens to address the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission on matters which are scheduled on this agenda for consideration by the Commission, but not scheduled as a public hearing. In order to address the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission during public comments, a Public Meeting Appearance Card must be completed and presented to the recording secretary prior to the start of the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission meeting. C. ACTION ITEMS C.1 Approve minutes o the September Beautiful Meetin D. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS D.1 Discuss the Results of the 2024 Trash Bash D.2 Judge the Jump Start Your Garden Grant Program Applications D.3 Discuss the KNRHB School Programming D.4 Discuss Classes and Schedule for 2024 E. ADJOURNMENT Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Agenda Page 1 of 2 Certification I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on Friday, October 11, 2024 by 3:00 PM. Kristin James, Assistant Director This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Agenda Page 2 of 2 "I r*4W NOLa`C`H KIC"HLAND HILLS KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Neighborhood Services DATE: October 15, 2024 Department SUBJECT: Approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 Keep NRH Beautiful Meeting PRESENTER: Kristin James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services SUMMARY: The minutes are listed on the consent agenda and approved by majority vote of Commission at the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission meetings. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Neighborhood Services Department prepares action minutes for each Keep NRH Beautiful meeting. The minutes for the previous meeting are placed on the agenda for review and approval by the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will be uploaded to the City's website. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the September 17, 2024 Keep NRH Beautiful meeting. 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 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 The Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met for a meeting on the 17t" day of September 2024 at 5.45 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5.45 p.m. Present: Kathy Luppy Chair Donah Tyner Place 1 Byron Bradford Place 2 Brianne Goetz Place 3 Mark Seay Place 4 Traci Maze Alternate Absent: Turquoise Banks Place 5 Bill Whitsett Place 7 Staff Members: Kristin James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services B. PUPLIC COMMENTS No citizens present for Public Comment. C. ACTION ITEMS CA Approve minutes of the July 16, 2024, Keep NRH Beautiful Meeting. Brianne Goetz motioned to approve the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Donah Tyner. The Commission then approved the minutes unanimously. C.2 Appoint a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Donah Tyner motioned to appoint Kathy Luppy as Chairperson of the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission. Brianne Goetz seconded the motion, and the Commission unanimously approved Mrs. Luppy's appointment as Chairperson to the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission. Traci Maze nominated Brianne Goetz as Vice Chairperson of the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission. Donah Tyner seconded the motion, and the Commission unanimously Page 1 of 2 approved Mrs. Goetz appointment as Vice Chairperson to the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission. D. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS D.1 Discuss the 2024 Trash Bash Kristin James started by reminding the Commission that the Trash Bash is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024. She asked that members be at NRH2O between 7.30 am and 8.00 am to start setting up for supply pick-up which will occur between 8.30 am and 9.30 am. She reported that there were currently 166 people registered for the event and that she expected to be at around 200 registrations by the day of the event. A little less than last year's number, but still good. For the picnic, Chick Fil A located at Rufe Snow and 820 will be providing 150 chicken sandwiches. Mrs. James will be purchasing chips, cookies, water and Gatorade to accompany the sandwiches. After supply pickup, members will be assigned to take photos of volunteers out in the field, set up for the picnic, and tally the number of trash bags as they come in. There will be jobs for everyone. D.2 Discuss Classes and Schedule for 2024 Mrs. James presented the following schedule to the Commission: Pollinator Class — Thursday, September26 @ 3.30 pm at North Ridge Elementary Gardening Club National Night Out (Not KNRHB) — Various Neighborhoods during the evening hours Trash Bash — Saturday, October 5 Backyard Chickens Class — Thursday, October 10 @ 5.30 pm at the Library KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, October 15 Fix It Blitz (Volunteer Opportunity-Not KNRHB) — Saturday, October 19 — rn�rn w.ireirlh x.cor�r1/ireli ............................................................................................................................... NRH Shred Day (Not KNRHB) — Saturday, November 2 @ 9.00 am at BISD Plaza (First come first served, until trucks are full) KNRHB Meeting — No November Meeting Unless Needed Christmas Light Judging — Sunday, December 8 Christmas Light Judging — Monday, December 9 (if needed) Open Application for KNRHB Scholarship — Monday, January 6 We will investigate doing a Texas Arbor Days event in November and a few school events such as Polar Bash and the event at Foster Village for Thanksgiving. E. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned the meeting at 6.40 pm. Kathy Luppy, Chair Page 2 of 2 "I r*4W NOLa`C`H KIC"HLAND HILLS KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Neighborhood Services DATE: October 15, 2024 Department SUBJECT: Discuss the Results of the 2024 Trash Bash PRESENTER: Kristin James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services SUMMARY: The 2024 Trash Bash Litter Cleanup was held on Saturday, October 5, 2024. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Keep NRH Beautiful Commission's 2024 Trash Bash Litter Cleanup was held on Saturday, October 5, 2024. This item is to discuss the results of the Trash Bash and also talk about what went well and what we might want to change in 2025. "I r*4W NOLa`C`H KIC"HLAND HILLS KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Neighborhood Services DATE: October 15, 2024 Department SUBJECT: Judge the Jump Start Your Garden Grant Program Applications PRESENTER: Kristin James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services SUMMARY: This item is to judge the applications for the Jump Start Your Garden Grant applications. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The KNRHB Commission created the Jump Start Your Garden Grant Program in 2024 and provides grants to NRH schools to upgrade their school gardens. This item allows for the judging of the applications that were submitted for this year's program. "I r*4W NOLa`C`H KIC"HLAND HILLS KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Neighborhood Services DATE: October 15, 2024 Department SUBJECT: Discuss the KNRHB School Programming PRESENTER: Kristin James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services SUMMARY: The Keep NRH Beautiful Commission is exploring different opportunities to get involved in the local schools. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This item allows for the discussion of the commission's current school programs, as well as ideas for ways the commission can get more involved in environmental education within NRH schools. "I r*4W NOLa`C`H KIC"HLAND HILLS KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Neighborhood Services DATE: October 15, 2024 Department SUBJECT: Discuss Classes and Schedule for 2024 PRESENTER: Kristin James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services SUMMARY: This item allows for the opportunity to discuss classes and activities for 2024. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Keep NRH Beautiful provides classes, volunteer opportunities and activities throughout the year. This item allows for the Commission to discuss the upcoming schedule of events and activities.