HomeMy WebLinkAboutKFB Minutes 2015-01-27Keep Friendswood Beautiful Board Meeting
Minutes
January 27, 2015
Board members in attendance:
Katy Blanchard
Natasha McAdoo
Sherry Goen
Todd Mendenhall
Paul Marx
Kaye Corey
Kate Cross
Patty Steinke
Martha Cotton
James Toney, Director of Park and Recreation
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Discussion/approval of December 6, 2014 minutes: Paul made a motion to approve the
minutes as presented, Martha seconds the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
3. Communications/Guest: N/A
A. Volunteer hours: Sherry reminded everyone to turn in their hours to her.
B. Median Maintenance: Board members informed staff that the solar lights on the entrance
signs at 2351 and 518 are out. James stated that they did the walk thru for the newly
landscaped FM 2351 medians, addressed issues and contractor will be fixing. Patty asked about
the status on the bridges on FM2351 and having them power washed. James stated he still
working on that but we are working with a company that uses a chemical that is sprayed on the
building and has a power wash effect. KFB asked to get a quote on using that chemical for the
bridges.
C. Keep Friendswood Beautiful
**Keep America Beautiful: Kimberly stated that she will be working on this next month.
**Grant writing progress: Sherry stated that the grant is finished Natasha and Susan Stephens
did a fantastic job editing and were ready to submit. We'll keep our fingers cross. Kaye stated
that the junior master gardeners are nominated for a state award.
**Entrance sign update: James stated that the ball has been started, we need to get with a
surveying company and we're waiting for proposals, then it will go to council and then to the
land owner.
**Rain barrel program: KFB is thinking about the rain barrel program, James stated that we
could ask for sponsors. James stated he thinks it’s a great idea. Board suggested coming back
next month to discuss further details and try to obtain a sponsor. Get more info from Cathy.
**Recognition plaques delivered to Hometown Amoco, Allstate: The plaques have been
delivered to all of our sponsors.
**FISD Board presentation update January 12: Sherry stated that the recycling club was there
and at least 20 to 25 kids attended the meeting. They made us very proud and Sherry thanked
Katy for all she has done
**Santa in the Park Report: Sherry stated that the event was great.
**Facebook Boost $200: Martha made a motion to approve the cost of boosting facebook and
second by Natasha.
D. Committees
**Business Beautification Award Paul stated that the 4th quarter was awarded last week and
suggested to skip the 1st quarter since the award was given out so late.
**Tree Giveaway Report: Patty stated that she went to the hangar for a Boy Scout event and
stated the last tree was picked up. We sent out a thank you letter to the Alvin tree farm. Kaye
stated that theirs a tree conservatory that gives away trees to organizations they might give us
some trees to what we already give out.
E. New Business: Sherry stated we have an elementary school art contest, sponsored by HEB.
**Volunteer guidebook discussion and acknowledgement: James handed out the new
volunteer guidebook and stated that each board member needed to sign it and return to him.
F. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 pm.
Date:
February 24, 2015
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
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