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Home My WebLink AboutKNRH 2026-05-19 Agendas t4RH CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION AGENDA 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 REGULAR MEETING: 5:45 PM A. CALL TO ORDER B. PUBLIC COMMENTS C. ACTION ITEMS C.1 Approve minutes of the March 17, 2026 Keep NRH Beautiful Meeting D. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS D.1 Discuss 2026 Photo Contest D.2 Discuss Classes and Schedule for 2026 E. ADJOURNMENT 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 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 by 5:00 PM. Kristin James Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Agenda Page 1 of 2 "I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Neighborhood Services DATE: May 19, 2026 Department SUBJECT: Approve minutes of the March 17, 2026 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 March 17, 2026 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, MARCH 17, 2026 The Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met for a meeting on the 17t" day of March 2026 at 5.45 p.m. in the Neighborhood Services Conference Room. A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6.05 p.m. Present: Kathy Luppy Chair Donah Tyner Place 1 Eric Welborn Place 3 Mark Seay Place 4 Charlie Ruiz Place 5 Bill Whitsett Place 7 Absent: Byron Bradford Place 2 Traci Maze Alternate Staff Members: Kristin James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services B. PUPLIC COMMENTS No Public Comments were made. C. ACTION ITEMS CA Approve minutes of the February 17, 2026 Keep NRH Beautiful Meeting Bill Whitsett motioned to approve the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Donah Tyner. The Commission then approved the minutes unanimously. D. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS DA Discuss Christmas Lighting Awards Program Chair Kathy Luppy introduced the item and recognized Kristin James to present. Mrs. James stated that the Commission had previously expressed interest in discussing ideas for the future of the program and opened the floor for discussion. Page 1 of 3 Mrs. Tyner suggested increasing the size of the winner signs for next year, noting that the current signs are difficult to see and that larger signs would help bring more attention to both the winners and the program. Mrs. James stated that larger signs could be ordered for the 2026 contest. Mrs. James also reminded the Commission that during judging for last year's Christmas Lighting Contest, the idea of adding a People's Choice category had been discussed. She stated that if the Commission wished to move forward with the idea, staff could explore different voting methods. One option discussed was allowing voting through Facebook, similar to the Commission's photo contest, while another option would involve residents submitting a form after visiting the homes in person. The Commission expressed a preference for the second option, as it would encourage residents to view the displays firsthand. Mrs. James stated that she would research available platforms for voting and bring additional information back to the Commission at a future meeting. Mrs. James also reminded the Commission that the idea of adding Halloween decor awards had previously been suggested and stated that it would be up to the Commission whether they wanted to pursue the program. Chair Luppy, Mrs. Tyner, Mr. Whitsett, Mr. Welborne, and Mr. Seay expressed concerns with implementing the program. The Commission discussed the already busy fall schedule and noted that adding another contest during that time of year would be difficult to manage. Concerns were also raised regarding the subjectivity and difficulty associated with judging Halloween decorations. D.2 2026 Summer Camp Programming Chair Luppy introduced Mrs. James to present the item. Mrs. James stated that the Commission is scheduled to host two afternoons of Camp NRH at the NRH Library this summer. While the dates are still being finalized, she noted that this was a good opportunity to begin discussing activities and lesson ideas for the program. Mrs. James explained that many children attend the camp each year, making it important to introduce new lessons and activities annually to keep participants engaged. She then presented three potential lesson plans titled "Protect Our Water!", "Reduce, Reuse, Grow!", and "Help Our Pollinators!". D.3 Discuss Classes and Schedule for 2025 Mrs. James presented the following schedule for 2026. She reminded the commission that this calendar was subject to change. KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, March 17 at 5.45 pm (City Hall) KNRHB Scholarship Applications Due —Wednesday, April 15 Spring Vegetable Gardening Class — Thursday, April 16 at 5.30 pm (NRH Library) Sounds of Spring Concert — Desperado (Eagles) — Friday, April 17 at 6.00 pm (City Hall Plaza) KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, April 21 at 5.45 pm (City Hall) — Review Scholarship Apps Sounds of Spring Concert — Waterloo (ABBA) — Friday, April 24 at 6.00 pm (City Hall Plaza) Page 2 of 3 Sounds of Spring Concert— 90 Proof Country — Friday, May 1 at 6.00 pm (City Hall Plaza) DIY Rainwater Harvesting (Build Your Own Rain Barrel) — Saturday, May 2 (Northfield Park) Sounds of Spring Concert — Buffett Beach Band — Friday, May 8 at 6.00 pm (City Hall Plaza) 50 Best Native Plants for North Texas Homes Class — Thursday, May 14 at 5.30 pm (Library) KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, May 19 at 5.45 pm (City Hall) KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, June 16 at 5.45 pm (City Hall) KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, July 21 at 5.45 pm (City Hall) Fall Gardening Seminar— Saturday, August 8 at 9.00 am (Grand Hall @ NRH Centre) KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, August 18 at 5.45 pm (City Hall) KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, September 15 at 5.45 pm (City Hall) 2026 Trash Bash — Saturday, September 26 — Details to Come KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, October 20 at 5.45 pm (City Hall) — Review School Grant Apps. KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, November 17 at 5.45 pm (City Hall) Christmas Light Judging — Sunday December 13 and Monday December 14 (If needed) Dates TBD CAMP NRH (x2) DIY SPRINKLER REPAIR FALL CLASSES FALL AT THE HALL E. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6.46 pm. Kathy Luppy, Chair Page 3 of 3 "I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Neighborhood Services DATE: May 19, 2026 Department SUBJECT: Discuss 2026 Photo Contest PRESENTER: Kristin James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services SUMMARY: Keep NRH Beautiful holds its annual photo contest each summer and this item allows for discussion on this topic. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Each June the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission holds its annual photo contest. During this item, commission members will discuss the theme for this year's contest, prizes, and also the dates of when the contest will take place. The photo contest is held virtually. Photos are submitted through the NRH website and then posted on Facebook for a certain amount of time. The photos with the greatest number of "likes" are our winners. "I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Neighborhood Services DATE: May 19, 2026 Department SUBJECT: Discuss Classes and Schedule for 2026 PRESENTER: Kristin James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services SUMMARY: This item allows for the opportunity to discuss classes and activities for 2026. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Keep NRH Beautiful provides classes, volunteer opportunities and activities throughout the year. This item allows the Commission to discuss the upcoming schedule of events and activities. 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. 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