2012_03.19 KKB PacketKEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
March 19, 2012
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Discuss and consider action to approve minutes for February 2012.
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, plan and approve necessary items for Art in the Park Booth
B. Discuss and plan for the Great American Clean -Up and Arbor Day Celebration scheduled for May
5, 2012
C. Discuss and consider action to select one or two board members to work on the city's KKB
website page
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 19, 2012, 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 Cooper, KKB Staff Liaison
Date: March 19, 2012
Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL - A.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider action to approve minutes for February 2012.
11. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
The minutes are attached and prepared by Wilda Turner, KKB Secretary. Staff recommends approval of the
February 2012 board meeting minutes.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
1. IFebruary 2012 Minutes Feb 2012.rtf
Keep Kennedale Beautiful
Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2012
6:01 pm
II. Members Present: Michael Chandler
Stephen Brim
NaMicha Williams
Fred Winters
Rachel Rogers
Wilda Turner
HR Director, Kelly Cooper
Youth Interact Member, Ally Saenz
III. Motion to approve the minutes of January 9, 2012, by Rachel Rogers, second by
NaMicha Williams. Motion approved.
V. Regular Items
A. Texas Independence Day Parade, March 3, 2012. We will use Michael's truck
and trailer for our float. Rachel will provide pallets for the material to build a
bench in the middle of the trailer for sitting. Youth Interact Members are
welcome to help. Rachel's husband, Benny, will build the bench ahead of time.
Our KKB banner will be carried by the Youth Interact Members. The Key Club
and Go Green Club will be invited to join them. Michael will meet with their KHS
Sponsor tomorrow, if possible. Rachel will purchase red, white and blue flowers
and a Texas flag. Other banners and streamers will complete the decorations.
We will meet at 8:00am in the NW corner of the City Hall parking lot to decorate
the float. We will set up a table in the City Hall Park with sign -up sheets for
volunteers to work in the May 5 Clean -up. Rachel will bring a canopy for us to
use.
B. Art in the Park, March 30 - April 1. LaCresha is getting donated bags from
Walmart and Albertsons for giveaways and Kelly has ordered some items from
KTB for giveaways. We will have a table mural for children to color. We will
need to buy crayons and /or markers. This is an educational activity for the
children with the hope of attracting their parents. Kelly or Michael will request
from IESI four recycle containers for water bottles and a leaf blower to be
raffled. Stephen will obtain the layout for Art in the Park and bring it to our next
meeting to specify locations for the containers. The Go Green Club or the Key
Club will be asked to empty the containers as they become full.
C. Clean -up /Arbor Day, May 5. Kelly ordering more traffic vests. Bounce houses
may be provided and located in the City Hall park. We will use the pavilion area
for staging and return there after the clean -up is complete for lunch. Kelly is
sending a letter to area businesses and churches asking for participation
/donations for hot dogs, chips etc. The Police Dept. and Larry Hoover will be
requested to provide protection and signs.
D. Go Green Student Club. Tabled for next meeting.
E. KKB Annual Workplan. Kelly explained the calendar of events we have
completed. Motion to approve the Workplan by Stephen, second by Rachel.
Motion approved. We will apply for the Silver Star Award, using the Cub Scouts
and Boy Scouts accomplishments in Sonora Park for the Civic Organization
Award and the City of Kennedale for the Government Award for the streets, tree
planting, green ribbon grant, removal of sub - structures, etc. Stephen will assist
Kelly in the completion of the submission to KTB.
F. Current Budget. Motion to approve by Stephen, second by NaMicha. Motion
approved.
G. BetterWorld Books. They provide recycle bins for used books. KKB would
receive a percent of the proceeds from the sale of the books. Motion to
participate by Michael, second by Fred. Motion approved.
VI. Reports /Announcements. City Appreciation Dinner will be on March 29, 2012. A
letter from the Texas Forest Service says the City of Kennedale meets all four
criteria for Tree City USA. They endorsed our application and sent it to the Arbor
Day Foundation for the formal approval. We should receive our Tree City ceremonial
materials soon. A small presentation may be held on Clean -up Day, May 5. Kelly
showed us the KKB face book page on the new city web site.
Adjourned 7:29pm
Date: March 19, 2012
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - A.
I. Subject:
Discuss, plan and approve necessary items for Art in the Park Booth
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
This item is to provide the board an opportunity to discuss and approve any necessary action for the Art in the
Park Booth scheduled for March 30 through April 1, 2012.
The theme of the booth is "A Bag's Life." The board had discussed collecting the plastic shopping bags and
exchanging them for the recyclable shopping bags. LaCresha Sanders is working on donations for the recyclable
bags and will have an update for us at this meeting.
Staff has ordered the table mural for kids to color, and will make purchase of crayons for the event. Other
items have been received from KTB and will be available as give -a -ways.
Michael Chandler has contacted IESI and will provide an update of his findings.
This will be the last opportunity to plan this event unless the board votes to have another meeting. Other
items to discuss, will be booth set up, schedule, recycling bins, and anything else needed for the event.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
Date: March 19, 2012
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - B.
I. Subject:
Discuss and plan for the Great American Clean -Up and Arbor Day Celebration scheduled for May 5, 2012
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
This is an information item to provide an opportunity for the board to discuss plans for the Great American
Clean -Up and Arbor Day Celebration on May 5, 2012.
Staff has received supplies from KTB to include several large banners and posters. Staff is researching how to
place information on the banners and will then have Public Works place them in strategic locations around
town. Posters wll also need to be completed with appropriate information and then these will be available for
the board to place in businesses around town.
Letters have been mailed to all area businesses and churches seeking volunteers and assistance with a
celebratory meal, a copy of the letter is in the packet for your review.
Staff has also contacted the zoo and the raptore center to schedule an educational event on that day. The
Forest Service will also be contacted with a request to attend the event, in honor of the Arbor Day celebration.
The Mayor will present that proclamation.
A press release and other marketing materials should be compiled for release in April.
Other items to be planned are:
1. Logistics for the day of the event
2. Volunteers and organization of them prior to day of event
3. Purchase of any additional tools or equipment?
4. Any other items
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Attachments:
Date: March 19, 2012
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - C.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider action to select one or two board members to work on the city's KKB website page
II. Originated by:
Amethyst G. Cirmo, City Secretary and Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
The City of Kennedale has a new website that has vastly expanded the city's options for resident
communication and information. Staff would like to create a 'KKB News and Projects" page. Is there a KKB
board member interested in sending the City Secretary information that describes past, current and future
KKB projects. The City Secretary will link this information to the events calendar automatically. The initial set
up requires information and /or text to populate the page. Once the page is created, staff will be able to
maintain with update information as needed.
"KKB News & Projects" webpage:
We can do this a few ways:
1. Create static text on a page (like attachment 1). This allows for more flexibility in terms of what actually
appears on the page and allows more more text and photos than option 2. This option is also very quick &
easy to maintain.
2. Create 'stories' via a news feed which we can automatically post to the KKB facebook site via RSS feed (like
attachment 2 or 3). These postings will be in addition to any direct posts to facebook, and not in place of.
While the linking is nice, the news feed module that we would be working from does not allow for as much text
or flexibility. On the positive side, it would allow residents to subscribe to receive the news updates via email
or text message.
It might be easier to start with number one and then move to number two later. Keep in mind that we can add
pages at any time as events come and go. Having a permanent page for recurring events would be wise.
Calendar
The'Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission' Calendar is meant to display official meeting dates & times only.
The 'Special Events' calendar spans all groups, boards, and departments throughout the city. All KKB related
events will be posted to this calendar so that any residents who subscribe to the calendar get the whole
picture. Kelly keeps me updated on these events.
Photo Album
I would also like to add a KKB photo album to the photo gallery (20 photos max per album). We have photos
here at the city that we can use unless there is something specific that the KKB would like to send.
KKB is one of the most well- recognized community groups in Kennedale, and we want to make sure that we are
giving you ample face -time on our website. Call me anytime with ideas or input!
- Amethyst
acirmo @cityofkennedale.com 817 - 985 -2104
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Attachments:
1.
Attachment 1
ttachment 1.pdf
2.
Attachment 2
Attachment 2.pdf
3.
Attachment 3
Attachment 3.pdf
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