2017_05.09 KKB Packet 9
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XEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL
KEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
May 9, 2017
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 the minutes for April 2017
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 the April 22 "Don't Mess with Texas Trash Off'
B. Discuss and consider scheduling a workday for the demonstration garden
C. Consider a field trip to attend the master gardeners garden
D. Consider appropriate action in honor of Fred Winters
E. Discuss options for an eagle project
VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. KKB and the City received a thank you card from the Winters Family
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 the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or(TDD) 1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the May 9, 2017, 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
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\EEP ICENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS
Date: May 9, 2017
Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL - A.
I. Subject:
Consider action to approve the minutes for April 2017
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
The minutes have been prepared by Board Secretary Vicki Chandler and are attached for your
approval.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
1 pril 2017 Minutes [April 11 2017.docx
Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission
Regular Meeting
April 11, 2017
I. Call to Order: 6:05 p.m.
II. FbII Call:
1.Michael Chandler
2.Darlene Winters
3.Laurie Sanders
4.DoraAnn Markle
5.Cesar Guerra
6.Vickie Chandler
7. Kelly Cooper
III. Minutes Approval: Laurie motions to approve minutes from February meeting, Cesar 2nds.
Approved.
IV. Visitor/Otizen Forum: Ben Anderson from UTA a student writing and article about Keep
Kennedale Beautiful observed our meeting tonight.
V. Fegular Items:
A. Don't Messwith Texas Clean up April 22nd- Kelly informsthe Board of volunteersshe has
heard from so far for the Event. Fellowship Academy, Boy SDouts and Kennedale Cares
from the Chamber of Commerce. Discussed cleaning in teams coming down both sides
of the Parkway to the bridge and dean up around Town Center. Discussed set-up and
sign up procedures.Try to wrap up by 11:45 for lunch by noon.
B. KKB Feld Trip- Kelly had suggested Oark Gardens in Mineral Wells, Laurie suggested
visiting the gardens that Wilda volunteers at over off Campus Dr. Will discuss further
when Wilda is bade with us.
C Memorial for Fred Winters-discussed ideas to do something in the Butterfly Garden in
his memory, an inscribed rode, plant a tree, plaque on the bench or some kind of yard
art will discuss more at next meeting.
D. Butterfly Garden Work Day-will try to get some work done in the Garden the day of the
Trash off on the 22nd if Wilda attends maybe she could supervise volunteers on what to
pull and cut. Once the free milkweed arrives will need to schedule a work day to plant
in the garden.
M. R-,ports/Announcements- 9mple Fbcyding totals are low. Kelly also informed us there are
enough vouchers left we could offer to hand out at the Trash off event.
VII. Adjourn: 7:07 p.m.
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Date: May 9, 2017
Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - A.
I. Subject:
Discuss the April 22 "Don't Mess with Texas Trash Off'
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
This item will give the board an opportunity to discuss the event and any changes for next year. In
total including those that cleaned up their adopt-a-spot areas turning in totals, we had 65 volunteers,
43 bags of trash for a total approximate pounds of 800 - 1140 pounds.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
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Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - B.
I. Subject:
Discuss and consider scheduling a workday for the demonstration garden
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
The original workday April 1 was cancelled for a variety of reasons. The Board should consider
another workday to finish cleaning up the garden and then determining what plants are needed.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
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Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - C.
I. Subject:
Consider a field trip to attend the master gardeners garden
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
In April we discussed the opportunity to visit Clark Gardens in Mineral Wells. The board determined
we should discuss visiting a garden closer to Kennedale. This item gives the board an opportunity to
discuss a date and time to tour the master gardeners garden and then have lunch together.
IV. Recommendation:
Approve
V. Attachments:
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Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - D.
I. Subject:
Consider appropriate action in honor of Fred Winters
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
Last month the board discussed various options to honor Fred's participation on the Keep Kennedale
Beautiful board. We discussed putting a brick out in the park, some type of signage, a rock, bench
plate, tree or yard art. Staff has not had the time to do research on various options at this time. This
would be an opportunity to continue the discussion if needed to narrow the focus of the options
available.
Staff has received a one time donation of$100.00 from Kelly Winters in honor of Fred.
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Attachments:
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Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - E.
I. Subject:
Discuss options for an eagle project
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
Rachel Roberts was contacted by an eagle scout who is looking for a project to complete. Does the
Board have any project ideas that we could present to the eagle scout?
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Attachments:
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Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - A.
I. Subject:
KKB and the City received a thank you card from the Winters Family
II. Originated by:
Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources
III. Summary:
The card will be presented at the board meeting.
IV. Recommendation:
None
V. Attachments: