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Minutes
October 22, 2013
Board members:
Sherry Goen
Paul Marx
Kaye Corey
Martha Cotton
Susan Stephens
Katy Blanchard
Todd Mendenhall
Frank Garza
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 September 24, 2013 minutes: Martha made a motion to approve
the minutes as presented, Paul second the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
3. Communication/Guest: Sherry welcomed the newest member of Keep Friendswood
Beautiful, Ms. Katy Blanchard.
A. Volunteer Hours: Sherry informed the board to turn in their volunteer hours.
B. Median Maintenance/Clean up lots: James informed the board that the yellow bells are
getting to tall according to TXDOT regulations. Paul suggested keeping the yellow bells but
trimming them back. Sherry asked Kaye if the yellow bells could be moved. Kaye suggested
that we take inventory on what’s there and what’s missing in the medians. James Toney
suggested staying consistent with the landscaping of the medians. Sherry suggested that if the
yellow bells are removed, place them in Stevenson Park. James Toney suggested putting them
in the Fig bed. Sherry asked James to speak to Corey to give us a quote on landscaping the
medians and keeping them consistent with the current landscaping of the new medians. Sherry
asked where we’re at on the landscaping of the FM2351 medians, James stated that were
waiting on the approval of the water line and water taps.
C. Keep Friendswood Beautiful:
**October 19 Clean-up Stevenson/Friendswood Friends Church Update: Paul suggested that
we get the old trash cans in the park power coated; he said he will get a quote for 15-20 cans.
Sherry asked about the status of the solar light in Stevenson and moving them further apart,
James stated we’re waiting for the parts to come in. Kaye asked about the solar panel at the
animal shelter and asked if we could be the flower bed proportional to the panel. James stated
he would get with Jeremy about this project.
**American Recycles/Fall Haul—Nov 2 Centennial/be there @ 7:30am/Martha will get with
Pete for lunch provisions: Sherry reminded everyone to be at the event by 7:30am. James
stated that everyone would need to part at the junior high.
**Garage Sale Sign for Entrance to Centennial: James stated that Kimberly has ordered new
event signs, make sure to stop by the office and check out a few for your neighborhood.
** Water Smart Workshop—Kaye Corey-Kaye stated that this programs teaches you how to
irrigate flower beds. Chris Lechance heads up the program in Galveston County. Sherry
suggested inviting Chris to be a guest speaker, group would like to have a miniature workshop
around February.
**Tree Giveaway—Jan 18—Tree order?-Todd stated he is having trouble finding trees. James
suggests that we go down on the amount of trees we get. Todd volunteered to store the trees
if we purchase them from Trees of Manvel. Sherry asked Susan to look into the Tree City USA
program.
**KTB Training Opportunities: Sherry encouraged all board members to participate in the
webinars. Sherry, Susan, Katy and Kimberly will be attending the KTB awards workshop in
Pearland.
**Santa in the Park Banner Update: James stated the banner has been ordered and received
and will go up on December 2nd.
D. Committee:
**Business Beautification Award-The sign and the plaque will be presented soon to the 407 S
Friendswood Dr Office Complex.
**Santa in the Park: James stated that Kimberly, Sherry and I will be meeting with Allan with
HomeTown Bank to discuss sponsorships and planning of the Santa in the Park event. We will
be looking into creating small yard signs for the event and also having 2 Santa’s this year. We
will be creating small flyer pads and placing them in local businesses.
**Holiday Decorations Budget Considerations: James stated that Bright Lights of Houston has
submitted a quote of $2926.54 for interior Holiday Decorations and installation. Group
discussed if it was worth it. James stated the price would go down next year. Martha made the
motion to purchase decorations in the amount of $2926.54, Susan second the motion and the
motion passed unanimously. Sherry asked if the board was interested in purchasing additional
outdoor decorations, Paul suggested getting companies to donate so it wouldn’t come out of
KFB’s Budget. Sherry asked how we go about getting more sponsors. James stated the
department is willing to pitch in for the cost of the decorations. Kaye asked if the decorations
on our wish list would be worth it, will they be noticed. Susan suggests we pick a dollar amount
and stay under that. Susan made a motion to purchase new exterior Christmas decorations and
not to exceed $2500.00 total, half we be covered by Community Services and the other half we
will be covered by KFB, Martha second the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
E. 2013 Goals/Projects Updates
**Update on Landscaping on 2351 and 518: James stated that we're waiting for approval from
CDD and Public Works.
**Appreciation/Recognition Letters
F. New Business: Sherry reminded everyone to vote on November 5th.
4. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:03p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
November 19, 2013