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Minutes
December 10, 2013
Sherry Goen
Patty Steinke
Kaye Corey
Susan Stephens
Frank Garza
Paul Marx
Martha Cotton
Katy Blanchard
Todd Mendenhall
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order 6:34pm
2. Discussion/approval of October 2, 2013 minutes: Patty made a motion to approve the
minutes as presented, Susan second the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
3. Communications/Guest/Jennifer Smith of Dance Expressions/Matching Grant: Table
A. Volunteer Hours (need hours turned in by Dec 15): Sherry informed the group that they
need to turn in all of their hours for the year so we can submit information for the grant.
B. Median Maintenance:
C. Keep Friendswood Beautiful
**Fall Haul Report: Sherry informed the group the numbers from the event.
**Water Smart Workshop-January 28 meeting—30 Minutes Presentation: Sherry informed
the board the we will have a speaker at January’s meeting.
**Tree Giveaway-Everything is ready for the tree giveaway. The parks department will help
Todd pick up the trees on Friday before the event.
There will be a new banner in front of City Hall advertising the event the day of.
**Solar lights in Stevenson: Jeremy is planning on moving the solar lights before the event and
fix any of the lights that are not working.
**Cleaning of old metal trash cans in Stevenson park- James stated the trash cans will be
picked up in January for repair.
**HOA’s Update Regarding Blackhawk Improvements: Table
D. Committees:
**Business Beautification Award: The board awarded Chara Dance Academy the 1st Quarter
Beautification Award for 2014.
**Santa in the Park (December 14) update: Kimberly informed the group that we are ready for
the event. Everything has been confirmed and we’re ready to go.
*Signage-Drew has ordered and had the parks department all signage for the parks including
schedule and sponsorship signs.
*Volunteers/Work Schedules: We have 50 volunteers scheduled to work the event including
Friendswood Honor Society, Lutheran South Academy and the City’s summer staff.
*Vendors: We have 26 booths that have registered to participate in the Santa in the Park
event.
*Layout of Stevenson for Santa in the Park: Layout has been created for the event and the
vendors.
*Schedule of Events: A schedule of the event will be emailed to the board members and
signage will be installed at the park.
*Holiday Decorations: The board was pleased with how the decorations in City Hall and
Stevenson Park. Kimberly informed the board that Stacy can get up a good deal on new
decorations in City Hall if they purchase them in January. James suggested adding red to the
décor in City Hall, so Stacy gave us a quote of $1,000 to add red ornamental balls and ribbon to
the City Hall Christmas décor. Susan made a motion to approve to spend $1,000 towards new
decorations for the 2014 Christmas Season at City Hall, Katy second the motion and the motion
passed unanimously.
E. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:10pm.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
February 25, 2014