2014_03.11 KKB PacketKEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
March 11, 2014
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Consider action to approve minutes for the February 25, 2014 regular meeting
IV. VISITOR/CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, any person with business before the Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission may speak to
the Commission. All comments must be directed towards the Chair, rather than individual
commissioners or staff. All speakers must limit their comments to subject matter relating to the
commission. No formal action can be taken on these items.
V. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Review and consider approval to move the April 2014 KKB meeting
B. Review and discuss the Spring butterfly garden planting
C. Discuss and consider implementation of the Adopt-A-Spot program
D. Discuss completing a Street Tree Inventory with Texas A&M Forest Service
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and
parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Amethyst Cirmo, City Secretary, at
817.985.2104 or (TDD) 1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the March 11, 2014, Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin
board next to the main entrance of the City Hall building, 405 Municipal Drive, of the City of Kennedale, Texas, in a place convenient
and readily accessible to the general public at all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time
of said meeting, in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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Kelly Cooper, KKB Staff Liaison
Staff Report to the Commissioners
Date: March 11, 2014
Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL - A.
I. Subject:
Consider action to approve minutes for the February 25, 2014 regular meeting
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
The minutes have been prepared by Board Secretary Rachel Rogers and are attached for your review and
approval.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
Staff Report to the Commissioners
Date: March 11, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - A.
I. Subject:
Review and consider approval to move the April 2014 KKB meeting
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
This item is being request by staff because the April meeting will fall on the 8th, which is the Tuesday after Art
in the Park. Staff proposes moving the April meeting to the third Tuesday of the month, which is April 15.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
Staff Report to the Commissioners
Date: March 11, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - B.
I. Subject:
Review and discuss the Spring butterfly garden planting
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
This item is a continuation from last month, giving the board an opportunity to plan the next planting/garden
work day. Previous meetings the board had discussed putting some finishing touches on the path, planting
additional flowers in the spring, maybe even place some annuals for immediate color and a bird bath. We
should finalize the date of the work day, discuss other details needed, such as volunteers, coordination of plant
ordering and pick-up, other items that may be needed, promotion and providing lunch.
Last month we had tentatively selected April 26, 2014 as the date for the event.
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Attachments:
Staff Report to the Commissioners
Date: March 11, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - C.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider implementation of the Adopt-A-Spot program
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
Attached is the Adopt-A-Spot program brochure with the corrections from our last meeting. Larry
Hoover presented to the Parks and Recreation Board Wednesday, March 5 and indicated that they approved
the program. Our discussion tonight should focus on how to promote the program and roll it out to the
community to encourage participation.
Staff will work with Public Works regarding the signs. A typical street sign, similar to what is used in other
communities will range from $25.00 to $55.00 each and does not include the labor costs.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
Staff Report to the Commissioners
Date: March 11, 2014
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - D.
I. Subject:
Discuss completing a Street Tree Inventory with Texas A&M Forest Service
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
The city is working in to complete an Urban Forestry Plan which will provide direction as redevelopment and
development of the city continues. Part of this plan includes creating an inventory of current trees. I have
contacted our state forester, Courtney Blevins to work with us to accomplish this goal. Courtney will provide
three foresters who will act as the training guides for three, three-man crews. Data collection will take less
than a week, and training will be provided. We will need to come up with nine volunteers (KKB, city staff, and
others) who might be interested in helping assist us with this project. I don't have all the details, yet, but will
pass those along to you as the project develops.
Courtney had indicated an interest in completing the Street Inventory in April.
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Attachments: