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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Keep Allen Beautiful Board - 2018 - 01/16 - Regular r = CITY OF ALLEN MINUTES CITY OF ALLEN KEEP ALLEN BEAUTIFUL BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018 - 6:30 P.M. BASEMENT - MEETING ROOM B 305 CENTURY PARKWAY ALLEN, TX 75013 PRESENT Bernard, Sommer STAFF PRESENT Ponder, Susan Smith, Ryan Smith, Andrea, Education Specialist Wallace, Chris Shaikh, Elias Kliewer, Donna, Waste Services Manager Webre, Troy Kacines, Susan 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 pin on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in the City Hall Basement Conference Room B of City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75002. 1. Approve Minutes of October 17, 2017 Meeting in the City Hall Basement-Meeting Room B, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX. A motion to approve the minutes of October 17, 2017 was made by Troy Webre and seconded by Susan Ponder, with all in favor. 2. Receive Financial Report. Donna Kliewer reported that there was $16,977.01 in the American National Bank account. A discussion was held to explain how funds were used. 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. • Arbor Day Celebration—October 28, 2017—After Action Report—Ryan Smith and Sommer Bernard reported that they enjoyed working the booth, playing games with attendees, and handing out KAB t-shirts. Attendance was down due to the cold weather,but it was a fun event. • Trees for Allen—October 28, 2017—After Action Report—Donna Kliewer reported that not all the trees were picked up at the designated time and alternate pickup arrangements had to be made. • Allen Recycles Day/Recycled Art Contest—November 4, 2017—After Action Report —A discussion was held about improvements to this event, but all agreed that it ran smoothly. Some residents missed the large sign directing them to the electronics collection and the Salvation Army needed more workers and trucks. The ceremony for the Recycled Art Contest went well and the winners were excited to meet the Mayor. 305 CENTURY PARKWAY•ALLEN,TEXAS 75013 • 214.509.4100 WEB: www.cityofallen.org•EMAIL: coa@cityofallen.org • Rotary Holiday Parade—December 3, 2017—After Action Report— Sommer Bernard reported that it was a lot of fun. She enjoyed walking with the winners of the Recycled Art Contest and their families. • Keep America Beautiful Conference—January 17— 19, 2018—Update—Donna Kliewer reported that the conference was in Dallas at the Fairmont Hotel. There are funds available for board members to attend on any of the conference days. • Arbor Day Poster Contest—January 26, 2018—Update—Andrea Smith reported that the contest rules and curriculum were sent out to the 4t1 and 5th,grade science teachers and the PTA Environmental Chairs in the Allen ISD. The informational posters are due on January 26, 2018, and board members are invited to help judge. • GCAA Application—February 6, 2018 —Update—Andrea Smith reported that the application criteria were included in the meeting packet for board members to review. Donna Kliewer reported that she would begin working on the application after the Keep America Beautiful Conference. • KTB Individual and Organization Award Applications—February 16, 2018—Update —Andrea Smith reported that she would like to submit the Allen Garden Club for the Civic Organization award. Denise Webre has been contacted for information. • KTB Youth and Educator Award Applications—April 30, 2018—Update— Discussion was held about potential candidates. Andrea Smith reported that Becky Purdue would be an excellent candidate for the Educator Award, and that Cheatham Elementary would be a great candidate for the Educational Institution category. • Eggscellent Family Adventure—March 24, 2018 —Update—Andrea Smith reported that this is a Parks &Recreation event. It is as a great venue in which to advertise Earthfest. • Earthfest—April 7, 2018—Update—Elias Shaikh and Donna Kliewer gave a brief overview of the event. • Great American Cleanup—April 28, 2018 —Update—Donna Kliewer reported that this event is similar to the Allen Recycles Day event except includes trash, metal, and brush collection. She stated that the Salvation Army and ACO would both attend. She also reported that burgers and hot dogs would be served to the volunteers for lunch. 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 7:40 pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. ATTEST: APPROV : aCkaeatti.- et_ / Donna Kliewer, ATTEST Chair, Elias Shaikh