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CITY OF ALLEN
KEEP ALLEN BEAUTIFUL BOARD REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018 - 6:30 P.M.
BASEMENT- MEETING ROOM B
305 CENTURY PARKWAY
ALLEN, TX 75013
PRESENT Bernard, Sommer STAFF PRESENT
Ponder, Susan Smith, Ryan Diaz, Josue, Education Specialist
Wallace, Chris Shaikh, Elias Kliewer, Donna, Waste Services Manager
Webre, Troy Kacines, Susan Smith, Andrea, Education Specialist
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Keep Allen Beautiful regular meeting was called to order by Chair
Elias Shaikh at 6:36 pm on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in the City Hall Basement Conference
Room B of City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75002.
1. Approve Minutes of January 16, 2018 Meeting in the City Hall Basement- Meeting
Room B, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX. A motion to approve the minutes of
January 16, 2018 was made by Chris Wallace and seconded by Susan Ponder, with all in
favor.
2. Receive Financial Report. Josue Diaz reported that there was $17,105.99 in the
American National Bank account. $500 will be used to pay for TV recycling at the
GAC. A motion to accept the financial report was made by Ryan Smith and seconded by
Sommer Bernard, with all in favor.
3. Receive Update on KAB Events and Projects.
• GCAA Application—February 6, 2018 —After Action Report—Donna Kliewer
reported that the application was turned in on time; applications will be sent to the
board members.
• KTB Individual and Organization Award Applications—February 16, 2018 —After
Action Report—Andrea Smith reported that she submitted the Allen Garden Club for
the Civic Organization award.
• Report to Council—February 27, 2018 —Josue Diaz reported that Elias Shaikh is
scheduled to present the annual report to City Council.
• Arbor Day Poster Contest/Tree Planting—February 28, 2018 —Andrea Smith
reported that the tree planting is scheduled for February 28 at Cheatham Elementary
at 8:30 am.
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• Allen Eagle Run—March 3, 2018 —Elias Shaikh described the Allen Eagle Run.
Ryan Smith, Sommer Bernard, Susan Ponder and Troy Webre volunteered to help
with the KAB booth.
• Litter Index—March 7, 2018 —Josue Diaz described the Litter Index and has solicited
volunteers. Chris Wallace volunteered.
• Eggscellent Family Adventure—March 24, 2018—Update—Chris Wallace described
the event to the group. Chris Wallace volunteered to help run the booth.
• Reuse-A-Shoe Contest—March 26—April 20, 2018 —Andrea Smith explained that
the contest is a school program that collects approximately 4,000-5,000 shoes every
year. This year they will be sent to Orphans of the World, a non-profit that donates
shoes to children in third world countries.
• Earthfest—April 7, 2018 —Update—Josue Diaz reported that the flyer was being
prepared and exhibitors recruited. Sommer Bernard offered to assist with
recruitment.
• Great American Cleanup—April 28, 2018 —Update—Josue Diaz reported that the
flyers were being edited and the Salvation Anny has been confirmed. Josue Diaz also
reported that there were going to be changes to the site.
4. Discussion of Outreach Initiatives. Donna Kliewer reported that staff is continuing their
educational outreach efforts.
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the regular session of the Keep Allen Beautiful board meeting was made by
Susan Ponder and seconded by Chris Wallace, with all in favor. The regular session of the Keep
Allen Beautiful board adjourned at 7:36 pm on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.
ATTEST: APPROV
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Donna Kliewer, ATTEST Chair, Elias Shaikh