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Meeting Minutes
July 23, 2019
Jeff Smith
Paul Marx
Betty Moreno
Brandee Fernandez
Michael Fernandez
Natasha McAdoo
Shawn Potter
Cheryl Saul
Trish Hanks
Kaye Corey
Sherry Goen
Todd Mendehall
Tim Anderson
Leslie Perlata
Patty Steinke
Dianna Hall
Lisa Lindquist
Mary Wise
James Toney, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:31pm
2. Discussion/approval May 28, 2019 minutes: Paul made a motion to approve the minutes as
presented, Shawn second the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
3. Communications/Guest: Natasha introduced Councilwoman, Trish Hanks as our new board liaison.
4. Volunteer Hours: Natasha informed the board to log in their hours.
5. Committee Reports
Executive Committee/Natasha McAdoo
Movie in the Park/ Pollinator Garden: Natasha informed the board about the upcoming Movie in the
Park, Aquaman sponsored by KFB event, the Pollinator garden ribbon cutting with a lady bug release.
We would like all board members to attend.
4th of July parade: Recap, we had a great time, and had media coverage as well, KFB won 1st prize in
their category in the parade. All items on our float were recyclable.
Summer bucket list: Awareness campaign, we launched this program this summer and participants will
gain a prize once completed. Natasha showed a slide show of the program.
Budget: Natasha stated that their budget ends September 30th, Patty mentioned replacing gorges in
Stevenson Park. Estimate of $1000 for a new Martin house. House will house 32 birds, board did not
want to move forward with this purchase at this time.
Natasha asked for $100 for parade float expenses, Patty made a motion to approve $100 for parade
float expenses, Shawn second the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Hats for KFB, and
shirts for new members, Patty made a motion to approve $500 for new shirts (new members) and hats
for KFB and Shawn second the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Banner for KFB, Patty
made a motion to approve $70 for a banner for KFB, Shawn second the motion and the motion was
approved unanimously. Shawn made a motion to spend $100 for the Teacher Luncheon giveaways,
Sherry second the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Betty made a motion to approve
$300 for a new beautification sign Shawn second the motion and the motion was approved
unanimously. Kaye made a motion to approve $300 for pollinator garden lighting, Shawn second the
motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
Upcoming Committee Leader Meeting: Meeting with committee leaders, in August at 6pm
Keep Texas Beautiful/Michael Fernandez: Michael stated that the conference was last month, lot of
good information. Focus was on reusable items; we were awarded the Gold star award. The city was
recently awarded the Scenic city certification, platinum. Michael educated the board on how important
it is to use reusable items, like cups, bags, etc. Push reusable instead of using plastic. Take Care of
Texas, order items for free. Kaye stated we can get a PowerPoint presentation on micro plastics and
present at the Friendswood library thru the Master Gardeners.
Public Awareness Brandee Fernandez:
Social Media: we have over 2700 likes 14% from January, top post were the Summer bucket list, Sherry
Goen Day, and 4th of July. Insta 227 up 40%. Top engagements were, summer bucket list, pollinator
garden, West Ranch post on the fishing club. We’re receiving good feedback on the beautification.
Education/Sherry Goen: Sherry attended the HGAC revitalize main street meeting. Friendswood
Economic Development, looking at lighting and the painting of the crosswalk in the downtown area. The
group wants to do it right, so we are going to wait to do it the right way. Paul stated we’re looking at
different options for lighting. Other cities and organizations were there as well and they were
impressed with what we’re doing. Progress is being made but their taking their time. FISD has a new
curriculum person and I’ll contact her and discuss options in getting into the school.
Beautification: Kaye Corey
Pollinator garden project. Update: Kim keeps us on track, struggle on issues on irrigation, turned water
off completely. We designed irrigation to have a wet section for plants that don’t need much water. At
this time we are hand watering... We had Larry come out and fertilized and turned water off again.
She’s doing soil testing and sending samples to A&M, bed is beautiful but bed can be better. Kaye is
cutting back plants and seeding, ribbon cutting is on August 9th. Kaye is working on educational
information for the ribbon cutting. 2 possible projects for eagle scouts, near artwork at the animal
shelter, make a bed around the artwork. Practices on flying national flags, get a second flag pole for Fire
Station 2. We have the largest crepe myrtle in Texas, owner doesn’t want it publicized,
Matching grant: Kaye asked if the HOA project will be completed by the deadline. Kimberly stated she
will get in touch with Wedgewood Village.
Business beautification: Shawn awarded the business beautification award, awarded to Tony at
Rancho’s Restaurant. We have a couple of months we are looking for suggestions.
Green trash pickup: Kaye stated that green waste is not happening anymore, green waste is being
thrown into the trash truck, Kaye is asking for this to be on the agenda. James stated that the contract
states that the contractor will pick it up, not specific on what they will do with it. We will addressed at
the annual review for the refuse contract.
Parks/FDEC Report/Paul Marx: Kaye stated that it will be easy to add fern to the tree for Laura
Smithers. Will have parks make a bed, Paul talked about the bond, on green parking lot. Jeff stated that
there is a FB page on 2019 Bond page.
Environmental Action:
Survey: Tim stated the survey was posted on FB and we did receive positive results from the survey, but
it’s now put on hold for the moment.
6. Median Maintenance Updates (FM518): James said we’re good to go, project will let in November,
and there were a few changes to the designs to minimize the beds for easier maintenance. The plants
that are in there now, they will put them in containers and will be given to us so we can relocate.
7. New Business: Natasha informed the board of the Ice Cream Social, and KFB is invited to volunteer
on this event.
8. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:06p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
August 27, 2019