HomeMy WebLinkAboutKFB Minutes 2016-03-22Keep Friendswood Beautiful Board Meeting
Minutes
March 22, 2016
Board members in attendance:
Susan Stephens
Sherry Goen
Paul Marx
Natasha McAdoo
Todd Mendenhall
Mary Wise
Kaye Corey
Martha Cotton
Mary Piwetz, Volunteer
Leslie Peralta
Tim Anderson, Volunteer
Shawn Potter, Guest
Tammy Zurawski, Volunteer
James Toney, Director of Parks and Recreation
Katy Blanchard, Staff
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:31 pm.
2. Discussion on the approval of February 23, 2016 minutes: James made a
statement about the minutes regarding the Park Dedication Fund. He stated
that Tom’s comment in February minutes is not accurate. James did some
research and the fund must be used for community park use only. Susan made
a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Natasha second the motion and
the motion was passed unanimously.
3. Communications/Guest: Shawn Potter was introduced by Sherry Goen.
Shawn is also interested in being a member of Keep Friendswood Beautiful
Board.
A. Volunteer Hours: Sherry asked the board to please send in your volunteer
hours.
B. Committee Reports
**Executive Committee – Sherry Goen: Stated the executive meeting was mostly
about planning the affiliate luncheon. Sherry talked about the luncheon and
told the board about some of the things that were discussed at the luncheon
such as, grants, non-profit vs. 501C3, and programs. Also, she stated somethings
she learned was that the board should look into using other organization such as
Galveston Bay for money or volunteers.
** Public Awareness – Natasha: Update on the Photo Contest (April 18th – May
6th) - Table
** Education – Patty Steinke: Patty couldn’t make it. Sherry stated that the
Education Committee will be going to Primrose to do a presentation.
**Beautification-Kaye Corey: Sherry stated that we plan to table the Matching
Grant. Kaye stated that the company that landscaped FM2351 will be coming
in to take inventory to replace anything that has died before we take over the
maintenance. Kaye also brought up there is a sign over by the Large Pavilion
that is faded and can’t be read. Sherry brought up about the Eagle Scout
project at the memorial and asked the members to join. Sherry also let the
board know about all the new spring color and mulch that will be added. Sherry
informed the board about the quotes for the medians and work should start
soon. Sherry received and email from Friends of Downtown Friendswood about
speaking at their meeting regarding the FM518 maintenance on April 19th. The
board gave Natasha permission to go speak on the behalf of KFB.
**Parks-Tom: Tom was not at the meeting. James Toney gave an update on the
sidewalk installation in front of City Hall and at Stevenson Park. The bridge is
officially under construction and is still set to be ready by April 4th. James also
informed the board about old city park improvements.
**Environmental Action- Paul Marx: Paul informed the board he went to look at
1776 park to see if it could be potential area for a clean-up. He said 1776 park
was very nice and no liter to be found. He will continue to look for a place to
have a clean-up. Susan made a motion to approve Friendswood Hardware for
the next Beautification Award, Todd second the motion was approved
unanimously. Friendswood Hardware will receive the next Business
Beautification Award.
C. Median Maintenance
D. Keep Friendswood Beautiful
**Budget Consideration/ Santa in the Park Funds: Sherry tabled this item until
next meeting.
**Stevenson Park Landscaping: Sherry informed the board about all the new
spring color and mulch being added beginning April 4th.
**KTB Conference (Sugarland June 20-22): Katy informed the board that if they
sign up they need to be sure they will be able to make it because we can’t
cancel. Natasha, Kaye, Paul and Leslie still plan on being at the conference on
Tuesday. They will confirm by May 11th to confirm weather attending day or day
and dinner.
**Rain Barrel Workshop: Katy stated the workshop is confirmed for August 6th,
check has been sent. We are good to go. She stated she would like to do the
art contest again this year.
**Spring Sparkle: Clear the Air is confirmed to remove the Freon from the
refrigerators. Shredding and Galveston Bay are confirmed as well for Spring
Sparkle. The board said the flyer needs to be posted on the Facebook and the
city website.
**FHS Recycle Club Report: Katy informed the board that there is no updated
this month.
** Back to School Event W/ Vocal Trash and FISD: Sherry announced that the
band is confirmed for the concert. The extra entertainment cost needed to be
approved. Susan made a motion to approve that KFB set aside $750 for
moonwalks and face painting for the end of the school. Paul Marx second the
motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
**New Shirts: Board approved their sizes. Jeff Smith and Kate Cross were not
present to approve sizes.
4. New Business: No New business.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
April 26, 2016