HomeMy WebLinkAboutKFB Minutes 2012-08-28Keep Friendswood Beautiful
Board Meeting
August 28, 2012
Jeremy Sampson
Pat Sullivan
Sara Eakes
Martha Cotton
Susan Stephens
Patty Steinke
Sherry Goen
Kaye Corey
Todd Mendenhall
Paul Marx
John Merriefield
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm.
2. Discussion/approval of July 24, 2012 minutes.
3. Communications/Guest
A. Volunteer Sheets: John Merrifield asked if Sherry has created a new way to keep up with
collecting the volunteer hours. Sherry stated yes and she will continue to keep up with the
hours
B. Median Maintenance: James stated that the knockout roses are scheduled to be planted in
September when the weather is cooler.
C. Stevenson Park Trees-Irrigation: Patty asked who is going to pay for it. Kaye asked if we
had irrigation, and if so we can plant some trees. James stated that won't be a problem. James
stated we can handle (purchase) the irrigation, and KFB can purchase the trees. Patty asked if
they want 45 gallon trees or a substantially large tree. James stated he would prefer oak. Todd
stated that 45 gallon trees are $195 and a 65 gallon would cost $265. Todd recommended to
plant in November or December. Patty suggested planting 4 this year.
D. Keep Friendswood Beautiful
Budget: Kaye suggested changing the pavers in front of city hall. Todd suggested keeping the
pavers where it meets the concrete. James stated that a downspout is there and the water will
still mold the brick. James stated that when we power wash, it’s in the middle of the day and
we have to stop as people come in. Patty will get an estimate on power washing. Todd will get
an estimate for the pavers. The board voted to use their remaining budget on the following
items:
Patty made a motion to approve to purchase the following items:
$600 for marketing material.
$600 playground signs
$200 shirts
$1500 Christmas interior decorations
$1500 solar lights
$1000 Figgy booklets
$180 Keep Texas Beautiful ornaments
$140 Knockout roses
Martha seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
*Banners for Renwick/Centennial-James stated that the banners are on order but wanted to
let the board know that there are not any poles at Renwick Park for banners but we will make
due. James stated that a company on FM2351 donated banners to the City, he showed the
board and they liked them.
*Post office cleanup: Sherry informed the board that Ozzy and Rochelle Barr scheduling teen
court helped clean up the post office, they did a great job.
KAB National Planting Day-September 8 Susan stated that they want to work this event with
the Friendswood hardware event when they want to use Figgy to promote their event. We
ordered some marketing material for the event from KAB.
KFB Signage for playgrounds/additional trash: There were several drawings that were
submitted by the summer camp participants. The board stated that they want to incorporate
all the coloring pages into one and let Kimberly's contact create the sign.
Additional trash cans: James stated IESI has changed their name to Progressive; they have
changed all the dumpsters at the City facilities to state the new name. When James talked to
Royce earlier this year and suggested to have them install the big mouth solar recycle
containers at the parks. Waste Management had that in their proposal and Progressive agreed
to purchase them. James wants them at all the park pavilions and wants to have that presence
that the city recycles. Progressive is taking it up the ladder to someone else but their pretty
sure they can get them to us.
Fall Haul-set for November 3rd. James stated that there are some issues on the shredder. We
would like to move it where we all park so it won’t interfere with anything. We would have to
park at the junior high and possibly get a gator to shuttle everyone back and forth. This will
eliminate the backup.
Santa in the park: James Toney stated we are currently waiting for quotes on the tree. The
subcommittee will meet soon before meeting with Hometown Bank.
Sherry suggested starting decorating for Christmas on Nov 10th at city hall.
Halloween in the Park. Sherry asked board if they want to have a booth at Halloween in the
Park on October 28th. The board members stated yes they want to have a booth. Paul, Susan,
Patty, Todd and Sara will participate in this event; we will also need to schedule Figgy.
Business Beautification Award: The board decided on Texas First Bank. Paul made a motion to
award the 4th quarter beautification award to Texas First Bank, Patty second the motion and
the motion passed unanimously.
Park Pals: What are we going to do with park pals? James stated that they wanted to do
additional work at Stevenson. Staff could possibly take it over. James stated he would like to
keep it going. Sara asked what is involved. Susan would hate to see it go away. Susan would
like to have Linda Ratcliff to be the Liasion from Park Pals to KFB. James stated that we need to
try to fill those spots on the board with volunteers. Susan stated that there are a lot of people
that want to help with a subcommittee, possibly approach a few of those people first. Once
they here about the circumstances one might want to step up.
Political Signs: Kaye stated that the recommendation has been sent to Mona Miller and is
hoping it will be on the next meeting agenda.
Downtown Criteria Report: James stated that we have forward the response from Paul. Paul
stated that the mounting height stated it’s the height from the ground. Sherry asked if we went
to 10-12 feet. KFB had recommend 10-12 ft. and have some variance. Sherry stated 12 ft. but
not lower than 10ft. Paul stated that you need that consistency. Sherry stated at the last P & Z
meeting that was the only issue. Sherry stated they recommended 2 trash cans but P & Z
recommended 1. P & Z stated they were concentered who was going to empty them. Sherry
stated that if it did become a problem that they can use their lawn maintenance company to
empty the trash.
G. New Business: Kaye asked about the sign on FM2351. James stated the approval has been
given and permits have been submitted the sign is on order. Kaye asked about the irrigation, it
can be taken care of when the sign has been installed.
4. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:03pm.
Approve by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
September 25, 2012