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KEEP ALLEN BEAUTIFUL BOARD
MAY 19,2015-6:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
MUNICIPAL COURT/PARKS AND RECREATION BUILDING
301 CENTURY PARKWAY
ALLEN, TX 75013
Present
Brown, Mandy
Frieroll, Susan
Gonzales, Stacy
Ponder, Susan
Schallhorn, Mark
Staff Present
Donna Kliewer, Waste Services Manager
Andrea Smith, Education Specialist
Josue Diaz, Education Specialist
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quomm present, the Keep Allen Beautiful regular meeting was called to order by Chair
Mardy Brown at 6:35 pm on May 19, 2015 in the Community Room of the Municipal Court/Parks and
Recreation Building, 301 Century Parkway, Allen, TX.
1. Approve Minutes of April 21 in the Community Room of the Municipal Court(Parks and
Recreation Building, 301 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013.
A motion to approve minutes of the April 21 board meeting was made by Stacy Gonzalez; seconded
by Mark Schallhom, with all in favor.
2. Receive Financial Report/Budget Update.
Josue Diaz reported $7,007.84 unencumbered in the City Account and $15,21246 in the American
National Bank account. A motion to approve the financials was made by Susan Ponder and seconded
by Stacy Gonzalez, with all in favor.
3. Receive Update from Parks Department on Horticulture and Environmental Programs.
Susan Ponder reported that May Day tree giveaway in front of City Hall was a success.
4. Continue Discussion of EAB Shirt and Jacket Order.
Josud Diaz collected shin sizes and contact information from the group. Susan Ponder will order these
items.
5. Continue Discussion of BAB Scholarship Fund.
The group agreed on a 3.0 GPA requirement, inclusion of a mission statement, a 300-400 word essay,
.� and an environmental or community based focus.
6. Discuss Strategy Plan
This discussion was tabled for October.
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Receive Update on KAB Events and Projects.
• Trees for Allen — After Action Report- Susan Ponder reported that the May Day giveaway went
well in front of City Hall.
• Received KTB Conference in Ft. Worth After Action Report. Josue Diaz reported that the
conference went well, with Andrea Smith, Josue Diaz, Donna Kliewer, Mandy Brown, and Stacy
Gonzales attending all or part of the conference.
• Received Allen USA Update Josue Diaz reported that we need 100 volunteers. Schedules were
confirmed by the board. Allen USA is on June 27, 2015.
8. Receive Reports from Strategic Planning Initiatives and Assignment of Board Members.
a. Communication
• Josue Diaz reported that KAB is tweeting and posting on Earthfest Facebook. Volunteers
tweeting and posting from KAB events have social value. KAB is getting retweets and
reposts from many sources. Currently at 1,152 followers with a 34% increase in activity.
b. Environmental Center/Molson Farm
• Nothing to report.
c. Environmental Education in AISD
• Andrea Smith reported a MRF tour, a visit to Kirk Evans' classes, and a successful Boon
Gold Days.
d. Parks and Recreation Liaison
Nothing to Report
e. Scout/Service Organization Liaison
• Nothing to Report
Adiourn
The regular session of the Keep Allen Beautiful board was adjourned at 7:52 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. A
motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Susan Friermt; seconded by Susan Ponder, with all in favor.
ATTEST:
Donna Kliewer, ATTEST
APPROVE:
Mardy Bro n hair