05.14.2012 KKB MinutesKeep Kennedale Beautiful
May 14, 2012
II. Members Present: Michael Chandler
Vickie Chandler
Stephen Brim
LaCresha Sanders
Wilda Turner
HR Director, Kelly Cooper
III. Motion to approve the minutes of May 3, 2012 by Vickie Chandler, second by Stephen Brim
IV. Visitor /Citizens Forum - None
V. Regular Items
A. Review and discuss the May 5 Great American Cleanup
We had 76 citizens participate. Total estimate of trash picked up was 1,600 lbs. Unusual
items - mail box, computer board, baseball, shopping cart.
Suggestions for next cleanup: One KKB board member should stay at Town Center to assist
late comers and collect trash bag totals. More sign in tables were needed.
Michael will send thank you letters to the businesses who contributed.
B. Discuss and consider future beautification projects
Establish a butterfly garden in Town Center. Wilda to work on a design plan. Determine
where it will be located with Park Board approval, donations etc.
Provide a community garden or assist in constructing one with Sandy Valentino.
October 20 Recycling Event - A representative from E -Waste will be invited to the next KKB
meeting. There will be recycling for electronics, paper, eye glasses, clothing etc. Kelly will
contact Goodwill and Mission Arlington for possible participation.
C. The KKB Strategic Plan to be discussed at a later meeting. We are in compliance with KTB
and the required four hours of training for KKB.
D. Discuss and review budget
Generally discussed expenditures for the May 5 Cleanup.
VI. Reports /Announcements - None
VII Adjourned 7:02pm