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KEEP ALLEN BEAUTIFUL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 17, 2012 - 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
305 CENTURY PARKWAY
ALLEN, TX 75013
Present
Stacy Gonzalez
Michelle Ross
Kelley Bayne
Beverly Pruitt
Absent
Mardy Brown
Mark Schallhorn
Kerry Craven
Staff Present
Donna Kliewer, Waste Services Manager
Casey Bennett, 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 Stacy Gonzales at 6:36
p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in the Council Conference Room at City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX.
1. Approve Minutes of March 20, 2012 Meetings
A motion to approve March 20 minutes was made by Beverly Pruitt; seconded by Michelle Ross, with all in favor.
2. Update from Parks Department on Horticulture and Environmental Programs
Jesse Simmons not present at this month's meeting.
3. Receive Financial Report/Budget Update
Donna Kliewer reported $14,021.60 unencumbered in the City account; $14,945.70 in the American National Bank
account.
4. Receive Update on KAB Events and Projects
• Egg-cellent Family Adventure, March 31,Sam —12pm— After Action Report
Mardy Brown, Michelle Ross, Mark Schallhorn, and Beverly Pruitt participated at the KAB table 328 children
were educated using the "Spinner Game' at the event.
• Twin Creeks Village Think Green Event — March 31, 1-4pm— After Action Report
Mark Schallhorn assisted City Support Staff at the event. 130+ people were educated at the event.
• Earthfest 2012— After Action Report
Mark Schallhorn, Kelley Bayne, Michelle Ross, Mardy Brown, Kerry Craven and her parents assisted at various
times at the KAB booth, educating 1300+ youth and adults.
Student volunteers from the Allen High School assisted at the event with the Texas A&M Agril-ife Extension
hands-on stream trailer exhibit. Casey Bennett oversaw the demonstrations using the trailer. 583 people were
educated through use of the stream trailer
• Great American Cleanup
Kerry Craven and Marcy Brown have agreed to support the activities occurring at City Hall. All other Board
members will be supporting the activities at Watters Road and Bossy Boots Drive. WalMart and Starbucks have
volunteered to provide donations of foodstuffs this year All vendors are currently confirmed to attend and are
eagerly awaiting the event.
• Allen USA
KAB will be coordinating volunteers and supporting the Parks and Recreation Department by having a booth for
educating the attendees, as well as helping with the waste management during the event.
• Educator EXPO
The Educator EXPO will be held at the Allen Senior Recreation Center for educators in Allen to sample the free
programs offered by the City and County.
• Arbor Day
A date for Arbor Day is still TBD. Jesse Simmons, City Forester, indicated that November is being considered for
Arbor Day. The Trees for Allen tree program may be held in conjunction with Arbor Day.
• Allen Recycles Day
Will be held on November P, 2012 at City Hall.
5. Receive Reports from Strategic Planning Initiatives
a) Communication
Daily Green Tips are being sent every day. Twitter updates are occurring daily.
b) Environmental Center/Molson Farm
No updates.
c) Environmental Education in AISD
The Reuse -a -Shoe campaign finished with just under 4,000 shoes collected by AISD. Board voted to approve use
of funds by Allen High School for the Healthy Habitats Grant project.
d) Parks and Recreation Liaison
No updates.
e) Scout/Service Organization Liaison
1 Adjourn No updates.
The regular session of the Keep Allen Beautiful board was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
ATTEST \\\ APPROVE.
Donna Kliewer, A EST Chair, Stacy Gonzales