Min - Keep Allen Beautiful Board - 1998 - 07/21 - RegularI
MINUTES
KEEP ALLEN BEAUTIFUL BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
JULY 21, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
KABB Members Present
Sandy Sanders
Lonnie Simmons
Phil Lakin
Grace Kerr
Pat Buckley
Staff Present
George Conner
Call to Order
(Agenda Item 1)
With a quorum of the Board present, the Keep Allen Beautiful Regular meeting was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 1998, at the City Hall Conference Room, One Butler Circle.
Approve the Minutes of the June 16, 1998 Meeting (Agenda Item Il)
Change in minutes were made as requested. They will be brought forth for approval at the next
meeting.
Katherine Poteet to Discuss Vision 2000
(Agenda Item III)
Katherine was unable to attend. She will reschedule at a later date
501c.3 Update (Agenda Item IV)
Information submitted to Acting City Manager on July 22, 1998, He and the Mayor will discuss
then send to Council for approval, this will probably be on the August 6, 1998, Council meeting agenda.
Update on Compost Facility Watering (Agenda Item V)
City workers are watering facility. Pat will send thank you note to True Value for the hose
donation.
Keep Texas Beautiful Conference News(Update
(Agenda Item VI)
Wonderful opportunity for three of us to attend to gather information and network with other
representatives from across the state.
We saw many programs from various size communities. We collected literature and ideas from
these award-winning areas. Everyone was eager to offer ideas and assistance.
A major focus of the convention was the awards. The awards carry recognition and financial
benefit. Allen would be eligible for $90,000.00. That prize could fund projects that would have a lasting
impact on Allen's appearance.
The award information has been sem to Edie so we will need to review the criteria and adjust our
goals.
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Keep Allen Bcauhfid Board Meehag
July 21. 1998
The buzzword of the convention was "partnerships" Almost every winner spoke of thein
partnerships. Perhaps KAB can partner with the new large businesses locating in our city, such as Home
Depot and Millipore. As the three of us brainstormed we had the following ideas.
1. KAB Business Cards. Cards featuring KAB logo and phone number. Blank line for name.
2. Forming an advisory board of area merchants and associations to provide input and support to
KAB.
3. Focusing efforts on oil recycling and strict documentation of all actions in conjunction with
Nov 1998 Texas Recycles Day in the hopes of receiving an award.
4. Speaking with other city boards and area organizations about our mission and goals, and
enlisting the aid of these groups to accomplish our ideas.
5. Recognition programs for Yard of the month. Beautiful Business of the month.
Miscellaneous
(Agenda Item VII)
Phil suggested a workshop meeting to accomplish some of our goals. August 18, will be a
workshop meeting, four hours. Come prepared with plan of action for our committees.
Sign for Construction areas -Phil showed sign example from FAST SIGNS. Wooden stakes with
board. Price range is 20 - 30 dollars. Phil showed examples of verbiage. Discuss with George options and
locations. Board voted on verbiage. "This mess is progress, thanks for your patience"
Sign locations:
1. Custer
2. McDermott & 75
3. Bethany Rd.
15 - 25 Signs needed.
The colors of letters were discussed.
Andy Slater, of a church singles group consisting of singles from Plano, Richardson, and Allen.
Fifty to 100 young people want to do a project. They want KAB to submit an idea before they decide their
fall project.
Brainstormed on possible ideas for median at McDermott to beautify entrance to the city David
Baldwin (lives in Watters Crossing) working on parks and medians. Perhaps he will donate his services.
Also discussed the sign ordinance issue.
Bill Lovill our service engineer from TOOT located in McKinney. Board will send him a letter
asking him to claim the sneetight knocked down under Bethany & 75, has been there a year Letter will
be sem to him asking for information on money available for beautification of the sides of 75. Discuss
what Plano & Richardson have done along the highway
Adjown (Agenda Item VIII)
The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
SEI? These minutes were approved on August 18, 1998.
Patricia Buckley- secretary Phillip Iakm. Chan-