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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKFB Minutes 2013-01-22KFB Minutes January 22, 2013 Board members in attendance: Sherry Goen Susan Stephens Paul Marx Patty Steinke Kaye Corey Todd Mendenhall Sara Eakin Martha Cotton Chris Chism, guest James Toney, Director of Community Services Kimberly Ramirez, staff Frank Garza, guest 1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:34 pm. 2. Discussion/approval of November 27, 2012 minutes: Susan Stephens made a motion to approve the November 27, 2012 minutes as presented, Martha Cotton second the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. 3. Communications/Guest A. Volunteer Hours 2012- Sherry Goen stated we have a grand total of 5,115 hrs. with a 33% increase from last year. B. Median Maintenance: Kaye stated that we have always talked about not trimming crepe myrtles on the medians, she stated that their all type of articles out there how to trim crepe myrtles correctly. Kaye stated she called James and requested to have the bald moss cut out of some of the crepe myrtles along the medians, so he decided to trim the trees more than we usually do. Patty Steinke doesn’t think they were cut as bad. James stated he has a meeting with the irrigation design company and invited the subcommittee to meet with him and the company this coming Monday at 1:30pm. Todd stated that the intersection near Oak tree needs the holly trimmed and the yellow bells. Todd stated that when we need to make sure when we do our design work that there should be height requirements on the plants. C. Stevenson Park: Susan asked about the plaques for the solar lights, Kimberly stated that they will be installed soon. D. Keep Friendswood Beautiful: **Educational projects: Sherry stated that we’re working on a Figgy brochure that will be made and handed out to local schools. **Tree Giveaway report: Sherry thanked Todd for all his work in helping us obtain the trees. 140 residents showed up to the event. Todd suggested not of offer Elm or Bald cypress next year and order trees in October. We also brought in $61 in donations. Kimberly Ramirez stated we will create a Tree Giveaway banner for next year. **Spring Sparkle-April 13, 2013: Susan is getting KFB registered for the don’t mess with TX cleanup, the date has been confirmed for April 13th. **2012 Governors grant deadline: sherry stated that Susan, Kimberly and I have been working hard on the grant. Sherry stated Susan currently is editing the document and if Patty could read it next week that would be great, Patty agreed. Sherry stated she has applied again to be a judge again this year. She also stated that Kimberly and I have also put in our request to have a presentation this year at the conference, we’ll see if we’re accepted next month. E. Committees: **Santa in the Park Report: Sherry stated that we had some problems with the wrist bands, we didn’t expect that big of a turn out. Board stated we need more change, more volunteers stationed at the rides, and more informational and directional signs, directional. Kimberly stated that Lutheran South Academy will split up volunteer times next year. Board suggested having more vendors next year and having water and hot chocolate at ticket booth. Also more lighting is needed for the event and possibly use 2 Santa’s next year. Kaye stated the volunteers lifting the kids at the Santa area worked out great. Music was also too loud near Santa, he couldn’t hear the children. **Business Beautification Award: Paul stated the Mary Queen presentation will be presented next week. F. 2013 Goals/Projects/Events/Committees: Sherry stated that the bulk of tonight’s meeting is to focus on new goals and projects. Patty requested to have FM 2351 swept and continue to keep it swept. Sherry stated that Paul Marx and she will be on the advisory committee for the new bond committee. Patty requested a street sweeper she also requested a copy of the contract of what Cornerstone maintains at the medians. Chris Chism requested moving the Welcome to Friendswood sign on Bay Area Blvd and move it to the Friendswood entrance and you leave League City. Sherry stated we need to obtain property acquisition to put a sign in that area. Kaye stated we have a water tower by the sports park and it should be lit. Kaye wants James to look into the cost of lighting the water tower. Susan suggested continuing with the banner program and install banners at the Sport Park on Moore Rd. Susan stated that TX New Mexico power gathers Christmas trees for mulching or transport them to the beaches, she would like to work in partnership with TX New Mexico. Susan will investigate. Susan stated to advertise and promote community gardens at the city’s buyout lots. Todd stated problem with the lighting at the sign at the animal shelter, it’s not working and the panel is too large. James stated he will contact Jeremy on this issue. James asked the board if we should change the color of the Blackhawk sign or keep it. Board stated to change the color of the sign to match the other signs. G. New Business 4. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm. Approved by: Kimberly Ramirez Date: February 26, 2013