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MINUTES
CITY OF ALLEN
KEEP ALLEN BEAUTIFUL BOARD REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017- 6:30 P.M.
BASEMENT -MEETING ROOM B
305 CENTURY PARKWAY
ALLEN, TX 75013
PRESENT COUNCIL LIAISON STAFF PRESENT
Ponder, Susan Bernard, Sommer Joey Herald Diaz, Josue, Education Specialist
Wallace, Chris Smith, Ryan Smith, Andrea, Education Specialist
Webre, Troy Shaikh, Elias Kliewer, Donna, Waste Services
Kacines, Susan Manager
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
Susan Ponder at 6:32 pm on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in the City Hall Basement Conference
Room B of City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75002.
1. Approve Minutes of September 19, 2017 Meeting in the City Hall Basement-
Meeting Room B, 305 Century Parkway,Allen, TX. A motion to approve the minutes
of September 19, 2017 was made by Troy Webre and seconded by Sommer Bernard, with
all in favor.
2. Receive Financial Report. Josue Diaz reported that there was $17,842.43 in the
American National Bank account. A discussion was held to explain how funds were
used. The board agreed to continue using funds in the same way as previously approved
going forward. A motion to accept the financial report was made by Chris Wallace and
seconded by Susan Kacines, with all in favor.
3. Introductions of New Board Members. A round table introduction of each board
member was conducted.
4. Keep Allen Beautiful Year in Review. Josue Diaz gave a picture and video overview of
annual KAB activities.
5. Board Attendance Review Update. Susan Ponder read the attendance policy.
6. Election of New Officers. Susan Ponder explained the duties of the Chair and Vice
Chair. Elias Shaikh, Sue Kacines, Ryan Smith, and Chris Wallace asked to be considered
for Chair and Vice Chair. The board voted Elias Shaikh to be Chair and Sue Kacines to
be Vice Chair.
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7. Receive Update on KAB Events and Projects.
• Educator Expo—September 26, 2017—After Action Report—Andrea Smith reported
that there were 133 attendees. A discussion was held about how to grow the event.
• National Planting Day—October 14, 2017—After Action Report- Josue Diaz reported
that KAB, the Allen Garden Club and Vaughan Environmental Club planted
wildflowers across the street from Vaughan Elementary in the wildflower meadow.
There were 20 adults and 27 students in attendance. The JROTC repaired the split rail
fence around the garden. KAB donated funds to purchase the fence materials.
• Arbor Day Celebration—October 28, 2017 —Update—Josue Diaz reported that the
event will be from 9 am to noon at Twin Creeks Park, 803 Shallowater Dr. Josue Diaz
requested board volunteers to work the KAB booth. Several said they could attend.
• Trees for Allen—October 28, 2017—Josue Diaz reported residents will be picking up
their trees from the Trees for Allen sale at the Arbor Day Celebration.
• Allen Recycles Day/Recycled Art Contest—November 4, 2017—Update - Josue Diaz
reported that volunteers are being recruited to help with the event. The board were
cross-trained. Andrea Smith reminded the board to come into the Council Chamber at
11 am for the Recycled Art Contest awards ceremony.
• Rotary Holiday Parade—December 3, 2017— Susan Ponder urged the board to save
the date.
8. Discussion of Outreach Initiatives. Josue Diaz reported that staff is continuing their
educational outreach efforts. Josue reported that Twitter continues to be the main form of
media outreach.
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the regular session of the Keep Allen Beautiful board meeting was made by
Elias Shaikh and seconded by Ryan Smith, with all in favor. The regular session of the Keep
Allen Beautiful board adjourned at 8:06 pm on Tuesday, October 17, 2017.
ATTEST: APPRr
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Donna Kliewer, ATTEST Chair, Susan Ponder