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CITY OF ALLEN
MINUTES
CITY OF ALLEN
KEEP ALLEN BEAUTIFUL BOARD REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY,JANUARY 15, 2019 - 6:30 P.M.
BASEMENT -MEETING ROOM B
305 CENTURY PARKWAY
ALLEN,TX 75013
PRESENT VISITORS STAFF PRESENT
Ponder, Susan Brill, Grant Diaz, Josue, Education Specialist
Chisholm, Steve Doherty, Lauren Giles, Donna, Commercial Waste
Webre, Troy Stanzo, Karen Services Specialist
Bernard, Sommer Stanzo, Sophie Kliewer, Donna, Solid Waste Manager
Smith, Ryan Stanzo, Tony Smith,Andrea, Education Specialist
Ahmad, Munia
Kacines, Susan
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, Chair Sue Kacines called the Keep Allen Beautiful regular meeting to
order at 6:34 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in the City Hall Basement Conference Room B
of City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75002.
1. Approve Minutes of October 16, 2018 Meeting in the City Hall Basement- Meeting
Room B,305 Century Parkway,Allen,TX. A motion to approve the minutes of
October 16, 2018 was made by Munia Ahmad 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 motion to accept the financial report was made by
Sommer Bernard and seconded by Munia Ahmad, with all in favor.
3. Gold Award, Sophie Stanzo, Girl Scout Troop 7203. Stophie Stanzo gave an
aquaponics presentation to the KAB board requesting$400 to fund her Girl Scout Gold
Award project. A motion to approve the grant request pending additional information was
made by Ryan Smith and seconded by Sue Kacines, with all in favor.
4. Styrofoam Discussion. Sue Kacines summarized the Styrofoam recycling program in
Lucas, Texas. Donna Kliewer explained the obstacles to starting a Styrofoam program in
Allen and provided information about Allen residents being able to utilize Frisco's drop
off facility. The board discussed the program and decided it is not something they would
like to pursue at this time.
5. Receive Update on KAB Events and Projects.
305 CENTURY PARKWAY•ALLEN,TEXAS 75013 • 214.509.4100
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• Arbor Day Celebration/Trees for Allen—Josue Diaz reported that 255 trees were
sold.
• Allen Recycles Day/Recycled Art Contest—Andrea Smith reported that K—8th grade
participated this year and 29 students were recognized at the awards ceremony. Josue
Diaz reported the Allen Recycles Day numbers.
• Rotary Holiday Parade—Josue Diaz reported that the holiday parade photo was sent
to the board.
• Arbor Day Poster Contest—Andrea Smith reported that the posters are due at City
Hall on January 25. She expressed concerns about fewer schools participating this
year.
• GCAA Application—A GCAA sample was provided to the board. Donna Kliewer
explained the importance and difficulty of winning the award.
• KTB Individual and Organization Award Applications—Josue Diaz reported that the
awards open on January 22.
• Allen Eagle Run—Josue Diaz asked for volunteers. Munia Ahmad, Ryan Smith,
Susan Ponder, and Steve Chisholm volunteered for the event.
• Eggscellent Family Adventure—Josue Diaz asked for volunteers. Ryan Smith, Sue
Kacines, Ryan Smith, Sommer Bernard, and Steve Chisholm volunteered for the
event.
• Reuse-A-Shoe—Nothing to report.
• Great American Cleanup—Donna Kliewer discussed the need to change the GAC.
• Open House &Equipment Display—Nothing to report.
6. Discussion of Outreach Initiatives. Josue Diaz reported that staff was continuing their
outreach efforts in the schools for the spring. Andrea Smith reported that there was a tour
of the MRF on May 15 and asked if any board members would like to attend.
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the regular session of the Keep Allen Beautiful board meeting was made by
Susan Ponder, and seconded by Troy Webre, with all in favor. The regular session of the Keep
Allen Beautiful board adjourned at 8:11 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
ATTEST:
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Donna Kliewer,ATTEST Susan Kacines, Chair