HomeMy WebLinkAboutKFB Minutes 2014-06-17Keep Friendswood Beautiful
Board Meeting
Minutes
June 17, 2014
Board Members in Attendance:
Katy Blanchard
Sherry Goen
Kaye Corey
Frank Garza
Patty Steinke
Susan Stephens
Todd Mendenhall
Paul Marx
Chris Chism
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Pat McGinnis, Council
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
1. Call to order: The meeting was call to order at 6:37 pm.
2. Discussion/approval of May 27, 2014 minutes: Todd made a motion to approve the minutes
as presented, Frank second the motion and the motion passed unanimously
3. Communications/Guest:
A. Volunteer Hours: Sherry informed the group to turn in their hours.
B. Median Maintenance/Landscaping Plan Update: Todd stated his starting this Thursday on
landscaping the medians on FM518, he asked what he needs to do as far as permits. James
stated you can park on the median or park in the grass or in Stevenson across the street from
the median, as long as you’re not in the roadway. James gave Todd a departmental permit.
Todd asked what color do you want to go with, he stated he wanted to have it done by the 4th
and he's going to red roses, white Hawthorne, Todd stated the bright pink crepe myrtle will
grow into a shade tree. Katy will be working on the flyer to promote the bed. Kimberly stated
we're going with the UV color signs which are inexpensive and leave the signs up for no more
than 3 months. James suggested putting a plaque out at Stevenson and in City Hall. Corey has
agreed to sponsor the third bed. Todd stated that it would be ok to have Corey landscape his
own bed as long as he follows the specs. Patty stated she would like to have Manor
Maintenance to do the remainder of the beds. Patty nominates Manor Maintenance to install
our new beds on FM518, excluding the one sponsored by Cornerstone, Susan second the
motion and the motion passed unanimously. Kaye asked if the sponsors can pick and choose
which median to landscape, Todd stated we're going in order. We’ll get a proof of the sign and
send to the board members. Patty made a motion to raise the bed sponsorship cost per bed
from $2073 to $2200 to include the cost of signage, Katy second the motion and the motion
was passed unanimously.
C. Keep Friendswood Beautiful
KTB Conference: Sherry, Kim and Katy are attending the conference James, Michael and Drew
will be joining us at the Wednesday luncheon.
Entrance Sign Land Acquisition Update: James stated it has been entered as a decision package
for next year’s budget.
KFB Recognition Plaque to Sponsors-Criteria: Sherry informed the group on the list for the
sponsor categories. James stated the largest one should be a Community Sponsor, like
Hometown Bank
The Helper sponsorship (Volunteers, Churches will receive a Figgy Stuff Animal
Neighbor Sponsor, ($100-$499) will receive a paper weight,
Friend Sponsor, ($500-$999) receive a plaque,
Partner Sponsor, $1,000-$4999) receive a crystal plaque
Community Sponsor ($4999 and above) receives a clock.
Katy stated she would look at prices for the crystal.
July 4th Activities: Figgy will be participate in the parade.
Ben Strope/Eagle Scout Project: Ben Strope wasn’t able to attend the meeting but he left his
project presentation for the board to see. He had 2 options. The board chose option 1. Susan
made a motion to give the Eagle Scout $200 for his Eagle Scout project and we appreciates his
endeavor, Katy second the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The board agreed to
help with the install of the landscaping when Ben decides on a date.
Committees:
Business Beautification Award: Dance Expressions will receive the 3rd quarter Beautification
Award.
E. New Business: Sherry asked the board if they want to have a July meeting, Patty made a
motion not to have a July Mtg and reconvene in August, Susan seconds the motion and the
motion passed unanimously.
4. Adjournment: The motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
August 26, 2014