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2017_07.11 KKB Packet 9 s � XEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL KEEP KENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING July 11, 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 May 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. Consider a field trip to the garden at the Resource Connection in Fort Worth B. Consider action to purchase a rock in honor of Fred Winters C. Discuss and consider action necessary for the Bring It event scheduled for September 16th. D. Discuss and consider action necessary for the demonstration garden at TownCenter Park VI. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Simple Recycling Collection for May 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 July 11, 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. A 4w� Kelly Coo r, KKB Staff Liaison % %60 00 Olt, \EEP ICENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS Date: July 11, 2017 Agenda Item No: MINUTES APPROVAL - A. I. Subject: Consider action to approve the minutes for May 2017 II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III. Summary: The minutes have been prepared by Board Secretary Vickie Chandler and are attached for your approval. IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Attachments: 1. 1KKB May 2017 Minutes IMay 9 2017.docx Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission Regular Meeting M ay 9, 2017 I. Call to Order: 6:00 p.m. II. FbII Call: 1. Michael Chandler 2. VinitaThomas 3. Wilda Turner 4. Dora Ann Markle 5. Darlene Winters 6. Vickie Chandler 7. Kelly Cooper III. M i nutes Approval: Darlene motionsto approve, Dora Ann 2nds—Approved IV. Visitor/Otizen Forum: N/A V. Fbgular Items: A. Don't Mess with Texas Trash Off—Discussed the event, 43 bags of trash collected with 65 Volunteers.Very good turn out with good results. B. Demonstration Garden — Wilda feels we need to finish cleaning up and spread some compost before any new plantings. Extra watering time by hand wasdiscussed since the City has had to cut back on water usage. SDme of the ladies will try to come up and do some work during the week to prep for the May 271h Work Day to turn in some new compost and spread some pine straw at 8:00 a.m. Q Field Trip to the Community Garden — It was discussed previously of touring the gardens that Wilda volunteers at and the group is excited for the visit, Wilda will find out the summer hours and we will discuss further at the next meeting. D. Fred Winters Memorial — Many different ideas were discussed the only thing really decided on as of now is it should be something whimsical as Fred was so Quirky will discussagain at the next meeting. E Eagle bout Project — Fbchel Fbberts approached Kelly about the Eagle bouts doing a project for the KKB, the Board discussed maybe them constructing something for Fred's Memorial at the Demonstration Garden such as a trellisfor the path by the bench. If the group is interested then we will proceed from there in the future. M. Peports/Announcements: Larry Hoover had asked Kelly about suggestions for a sturdy plant for behind the Memorial Wallin the Park,the group will go out after the meeting to look. Also Kelly passed around a thank you card from Fred's family for the flowers sent. VII. Adjournment: 6:45 p.m. % %60 00 Olt, \EEP ICENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS Date: July 11, 2017 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - A. I. Subject: Consider a field trip to the garden at the Resource Connection in Fort Worth II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III. Summary: This item was discussed at our May 9th meeting. It was determined the Board needed a little bit more information about the garden hours to plan an event. Wilda has researched and determined that the hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. seven days a week. The garden is located near the campus of TCC just off Campus Drive in Fort Worth. As many as are interested could meet at City Hall (or another location) and car pool. The Board just needs to determine when you would like to schedule this event. IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Attachments: % %60 00 Olt, \EEP ICENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS Date: July 11, 2017 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - B. I. Subject: Consider action to purchase a rock in honor of Fred Winters II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III. Summary: The Board has been discussing ways to honor the passing of Fred Winters since Fred has been such an integral part of KKB for many years. The Board should vote to purchase the rock or other item for the Demonstration Garden and then discuss the budgetary amount for the purchase for the item. It should be noted that Fred's brother gave $100.00 to KKB on behalf of Fred. Whatever we do it would be nice to invite the family out to see and to thank them for their donation. IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Attachments: % %60 00 Olt, \EEP ICENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS Date: July 11, 2017 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - C. I. Subject: Discuss and consider action necessary for the Bring It event scheduled for September 16th. II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III. Summary: The Bring It event is scheduled for Saturday, September 16th. This was the date available and selected from the Fort Worth Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. I have coordinated with Action Shred to be present to shred paper; and DFW Reclaimers has also agreed to provide electronic disposal and recycling of items. Will this date work for the Mission Store? The Board will need to approve the purchase of banners, flyers and other marketing for the event. We will also need to plan for volunteers, the set up at TownCenter and various other items. IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Attachments: % %60 00 Olt, \EEP ICENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS Date: July 11, 2017 Agenda Item No: REGULAR ITEMS - D. I. Subject: Discuss and consider action necessary for the demonstration garden at TownCenter Park II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III. Summary: This item will give the Board an opportunity to discuss the demonstration garden including any specific areas that may need to be addressed. IV. Recommendation: Approve V. Attachments: % %60 00 Olt, \EEP ICENNEDALE BEAUTIFUL STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS Date: July 11, 2017 Agenda Item No: REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - A. I. Subject: Simple Recycling Collection for May II. Originated by: Kelly Cooper, Director of Human Resources III. Summary: Simple Recycling collection for May was 1,827 pounds. They will also be sending out marketing materials again and changing the bag color to orange. You should see these changed in the next few months or so. IV. Recommendation: V. 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