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2014_08.12 KKB Agenda s � XEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL KEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING August 12, 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 July 2014 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. Discuss and consider action necessary for the October 18th "Bring It" event B. Discuss and consider action necessary for a community Arbor Day event C. Discuss possible grant opportunities D. Discuss and consider approval of Adopt-a-Spot requests VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Gold Star Affiliation 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 August 12, 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. Kelly Coo r, KKB Staff Liaison % %60 00 XEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL Staff Report to the Commissioners Date:August 12, 2014 Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL-A. I. Subject: Consider action to approve minutes for the July 2014 meeting II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III.Summary: The minutes have been prepared by Board Secretary, Vickie Chandler and are ready for your approval. IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Attachments: 1. 1KKB July 2014 Minutes Puly 2014 Minutes.pdf Keep Kennedale Beautiful Regular Meeting July 8, 2014 Meeting Minutes I. Call to order 6:04 p.m. II. Members Present: 1. Michael Chandler 2. Vickie Chandler 3. Fred Winters 4. Laurie Sanders 5. Wilda Turner 6. Pam Breault 7. HR Director, Kelly Cooper III. Minutes Approval- Consider action to approve the May 13, 2014 Regular Meeting minutes — Motion by Wilda Turner, second by Pam Breault IV. Visitor/Citizens Forum — Lindy Middleton on behalf of the Second Hand Rose Garden Club for the July 22, 2014 event. V. Regular Items A. Review the Adopt-A-Spot sign design — Kelly will order the signs from Centerline Supply that the Board agreed on and make flyers to market it. Motion by Fred Winters, second by Pam Breault, Approved. B. Discuss the implementation of the Yard of the Month Program for the Oakhill Park addition- KKB will furnish 1 metal sign not to exceed $97; Kelly will call another sign vendor to get a 2nd price quote. Motion by Fred Winters, second by Pam Breault, Approved C. Online Litter Survey- Discussed the results from the survey; No action made. D. Discuss the July 22, 2014 "Our Little Gardener" event- Wilda will try to locate a speaker to speak at the event. Children at the event will craft butterfly food for the garden. Rules and regulations discussed for the Butterfly House Contest were determined, there will be 3 top winners that will have their house placed in the Butterfly Garden, and specific guidelines must be followed on the construction of the house to win, but decorate it however they desire. Refreshments and Supplies will be furnished by KKB and not to exceed $100. Motion by — Fred Winters, second by Pam Breault, Approved E. Recycling Pilot Program — The pilot program will be in the Steeplechase Addition, Progressive Waste will provide the bins to every resident for 3 months free of charge after that time it would cost the resident $3.60 for a weekly service, $2.75 a month for a bi —weekly service. City Council will vote to accept the pilot at the July 10, 2014 meeting and Kelly asked that KKB members attend to show their support of the program. F. KKB Strategic Plan - Table this discussion till the August meeting. V. Reports/Announcements — None VII. Adjournment — 7:21 p.m. % %60 00 XEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL Staff Report to the Commissioners Date:August 12, 2014 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS-A. I. Subject: Discuss and consider action necessary for the October 18th "Bring It" event II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III.Summary: The third Saturday of October each year is our"Bring It" event. The Crud Cruiser will be present to collect household hazardous waste and we generally try to have someone present to take Electronic Waste, and paper shredding. We'll need to talk logistics for the event, setting up,tearing down, marketing and volunteers to assist with the event. IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Attachments: 1. raffic Flow ISite Layout.2014.docx 2. IFlyer lKennedale Poster.2013.pdf Paper C o � f0 0 x M O � SW Bell City Hall Facility PAD Site Crude Cruiser Paper Police Department Dollar PAD Site Store Third Street VT PLUGS HOUSEHOLD CRUD FROM YOUR WHAT: ELECTRONICS ;E OR UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK ®� INCLUDES: COMPUTERS*, PRINTERS, DES: PAINT, USED OIL, ANTIFREEZE, TELEVISIONS, ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPM RIES, INSECTICIDES, FLUORESCENT KEYBOARDS, SPEAKERS, WALL CHARGER AND POOL CHEMICALS KITCHEN ELECTRONICS, SEE WEBSITE FC COMPLETE LIST CCEPTED: COMMERCIAL CHEMICALS, .AL WASTE, TIRES, AND EXPLOSIVES NOT ACCEPTED: REFRIGERATOR, FREEZE ANYTHING WITH FREON ;ORED BY: FORTH WORTH CRUD ER SPONSORED BY: E-WASTE DISPOSAL *YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DATA DESTRUCTIOI HARD DRIVES, ETC. 5 PAPER : GENTLY USED CLOTHING WHAT: HOME OFFICE PAPER, BOOKS DES: MEN'S, WOMEN'S, INCLUDES: RECYCLABLE PAPER, MAGAZI REN'S OF ALL AGES IN FAIRLY ENVELOPES CONDITION. CCEPTED: TORN OR SOILED CLOTHING, NOT ACCEPTED: NEWSPAPER I OUT SHOES SPONSORED BY: ACTIONSHRED OF TEXT >ORED BY: FUMC MISSION STORE, :DALE CLOTHING TO STORE ON 4TH STREET • % %60 00 XEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL Staff Report to the Commissioners Date:August 12, 2014 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS- B. I. Subject: Discuss and consider action necessary for a community Arbor Day event II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III.Summary: Prior years we have hosted an Arbor Day event in November. Last year we did this in conjunction with the clean up and brought in the educational bird program as well as TXU supplied Trees. This year it might be fun to offer another library program which includes making seed bombs,then taking a hayride through town and throwing these in our medians and along the roadways. The commission should discuss whether to have an Arbor Day Event, what we would like to plan, budget, marketing, volunteers, etc. IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Attachments: % %60 00 XEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL Staff Report to the Commissioners Date:August 12, 2014 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS-C. I. Subject: Discuss possible grant opportunities II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III.Summary: Pam Breault and Kelly Cooper both attended the two day training class for Grant Writing. It was an informative class with great ideas for grant opportunities. Attached is an overview of the grants offered through Keep Texas Beautiful. Pam has color coded these indicating there are a few that KKB may qualify. Pam is prepared to discuss her findings and lead the discussion on possible uses, how a grant would accomplish the commission's goals and determine if we should try to secure the funding. IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Attachments: 1. JGrant Opportunities IGrants.KKB.pdf Hi Kelly, After researching the grants listed on the attached link below are the results. I color coordinated these to make it easier to discern between the ones we qualify for and don't. Blue are ones we qualify for, tan; closed grant or we don't meet grantee requirements, and green; need additional info to verify eligibility. I hope this helps! Have a great week! 4-H TREE PLANTING GRANT: This grant is thru the 4-H organization and I don't know if Kennedale schools have one. ANNIE'S GRANTS FOR GARDEIiz�: �ouseu on June 2, 2014 BANK OF AMERICA: Grants are for housing needs in certain markets BRING BACK MONARCH BUTTERFLIES OF TEXAS: Offered by Native Plant Society of Texas. Grants range $50 to $400 and purpose is for way stations for migrating Monarchs or Monarch demonstration areas planted with milkweed and other preferred plants. Apply by March 15th of the year grant is needed. CAPTAIN PLANET FOUNDATION: Learning grand program is offered thru schools operating on a budget under $3,000,000. Deadline is September 30th for spring and summer and Jan 31st for fall and winter. This is to assist schools in setting up gardens for vegetable and flowers for the study of environment, mathematics,science, etc. The school would need to apply for the grant but is a possibility if space on school grounds is available and K1K13 JR could partner with them. COCA-COLA BIN GRkiiA i . is uu66 u for 2014. 1 oid sign up to be notified when the next grant becomes available. COMMISSION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATTON: Last grant was in 2013 and no new grant is listed. EPA TRAINING AND TECH ASSIST FOR SMALL SYSTEMS: Outside the scope and mission of KKB HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA FOR EDUCATION: Outside the scope and mission of KKB KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL GRAFFITI HURTS: Outside the scope and mission of KKB LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER SEED GRANTS: For schools K-12 to have a wildflower demonstration garden 500 to 1000 square feet. Grant value is $100. We might be able to partner KKB JR on this but the school would have to apply for the grant. LIKE A DROP OF WATER ESSAY CONTEST: Outside the scope and mission of KKB NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION: This grant has been removed from website 2 NEEF: Outside the scope and mission of KKB ONEOK FOUNDATION: Outside the scope and mission of KKB PATAGONIA ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS: Outside the scope and mission of KKB PRESIDENTIAL INNOVATIVE AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: For educators K-12 for the study of the environment. School could apply but is really outside of KKB mission. ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND: Outside the scope and mission of KKB SAMSUNG: Outside the scope and mission of KKB SHADE STRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Outside the scope and mission of KKB SIEMENS: For educators to solve environmental problems. Outside the scope of KKB TEXAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION PLAN: Outside the scope and mission of KKB TEXAS GLEAN SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM: Outside the scope of mission of KKB TOYOTA: For outstanding science.teachers. Outside the scope and mission of KKB US EPA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM: 2014 has closed but requested information when new grant becomes available US EPA REGION 9: This is outside the scope of KKB and is for the pacific southwest region. WASTE MANAGEMENT CHARITABLE GIVING: A great resource for KKB if Waste Management is in our area. Interest is protecting habitat WELLS FARGO ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT PROGRAM: Offers 2 different grants for the community pertaining to the environment. 3 % %60 00 XEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL Staff Report to the Commissioners Date:August 12, 2014 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS- D. I. Subject: Discuss and consider approval of Adopt-a-Spot requests II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III.Summary: KKB has received two requests for the Adopt-A-Spot program. The first is from the Middleton Family. They are requesting to adopt the last median on Sublett Road. This is in the area of the Middleton family farm. The proposal includes picking up trash and weed eating on a weekly basis. The second request is from the Kennedale Youth Advisory Council (KYAC). They are requesting to adopt is the round at Wildcat Way and Sublett Road. The connection that the KYAC has a connection with this area and is proposing to keep it clean and tidy on a monthly basis. I am currently working with Centerline Supply, LTD to coordinate the sign. The board will need to formally approve each spot prior to a sign being placed.The sign cost will be approximately$85.00 paid by KKB. IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Attachments: % %60 00 XEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL Staff Report to the Commissioners Date:August 12, 2014 Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS-A. I. Subject: Gold Star Affiliation II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III.Summary: Keep Kennedale Beautiful received Gold Star Affiliation. Congratulations! IV. Recommendation: None V. Attachments: