Min - Keep Allen Beautiful Board - 2007 - 08/21 - RegularMINUTES
KEEP ALLEN BEAUTIFUL BOARD
WORKSHOP
AUGUST 21, 2007 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
305 CENTURY PARKWAY
ALLEN, TX 75013
Present
Pat Buckley
Carol Hohmann
Stepheme Huffman
Dan Jenkins
Kerry Craven
Absent
Wendy Gardner
Staff Present
Donna Kliewer
Andrea Smith
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, Keep Allen Beautiful Workshop was called
to order by Chair Pat Buckley at 6:OOpm on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in the
Council Conference Room at City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
2. Introduction of Stineer Productions Representatives and CWD
John Moran and Lee Jiles of Stinger Productions and Robert Medigovich of CWD
were introduced to the board.
3. Presentation by Stingier Productions reeardine eraphics for recvcline truck
John Moran and Lee Jiles presented their concept graphics for a "wrap" around a
new CWD recycling truck for the City of Allen. KAB was asked for and gave
input into the finishing touches for the graphic design. Also discussed were ways
to promote recycling by using the wrapped truck at events such as schools and
football games.
4. Adjourn
Workshop meeting was adjourned at 6:50 with all in favor.
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KEEP ALLEN BEAUTIFUL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 21, 2007 - 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
305 CENTURY PARKWAY
ALLEN, TX 75013
Present
Pat Buckley
Carol Hohmann
Stephenie Huffman
Dan lenkins
Kerry Craven
Absent
Wendy Gardner
Staff Present
Donna Kliewer, Waste Services Manager
Andrea Smith, Education Specialist
Susan Campbell, Urban Forester
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, Keep Allen Beautiful Regular Meeting was called
to order by Chair Pat Buckley at 7:OOpm on Tuesday, August 21. 2007 in the
Council Conference Room at City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas,
3. Public Recoenition/Citizens Comments/Introduction of Guests
Greg Borders, Patricia Borders, Matt Borders, Christine Borders and Lonnie
Simmons were introduced to the Board.
3. Presentation by Eaele Scout candidate, Matt Borders
Matt Borders of Troop 1020, Rowlett, TX, presented his project of bluebird house
restoration to existing bluebird houses in Allen. His project would require $200
for posts, concrete and cedar wood. Matt stated that he has over 20 support scouts
to assist with this project.
MOTION: Carol made a motion to approve $200 to fund Matt Borders' Eagle
Scout bluebird rehabilitation project. Motion was seconded by Kerry with all in
favor.
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4. Presentation by Lonnie Simmons
Mr. Simmons was present on behalf of the Collin County Truancy Court. Mr.
Simmons offered the assistance of the court teens for beautification and clean up
projects through KAB and the City of Allen. Mr. Simmons and deputies of the
Precinct 3 Constable's office accompany the teens on their projects.
5. Approve the minutes of June 19, 2007
MOTION: Kerry made a motion to approve the June 19, 2007minutes with one
correction. Stephenie seconded the motion with all in favor.
6. Receive Financial Report/Budget
The City KAB account balance is $6,568.84. The KAB bank account balance is
$16,423.46.
7. Update by Parks and Recreation on Various and Upcomine Events
Susan Campbell gave the board an update on planting bluebonnets in the
cloverleaf pockets along the highways; planting 1,500 pounds of Tex/Okla mix in
wildflower areas; a new area to be planted is in the Glenmere area at the Custer
Road Pump Station; the need for more containers for Trees for Allen; Trees for
Allen campaign will sell existing trees from the Tree Farm rather than purchase
trees this year; Parks is reforesting a tree mitigation site, Arbor Day Celebration
will be at Waterford Parks; a perennial garden at Waterford Parks is already
designed and can be planted in honor of Lady Bird Johnson on Arbor Day as
requested by the Board.
8. Update on KAB Events
• KTB Conference — July 10 — 13, 2008 in Irving
• Harvest Your Garden — Allen Senior Center, Sept 27, 10-11 am
• Educator's Expo — Sept 27, 4:30 — 6:00pm, Ron Gentry Training Center
• SmartScape (WaterWise Landscaping) Seminar — Oct 18, 7-9pm
• Waste in Place Training — Oct 27, Sam — 5pm, Ron Gentry Training Center
• Allen Recycles Day, Nov 3, 8am— 1pm, City Hall
• Rotary Holiday Parade — December 2, start at AHS parking lot
9. Environmental Center
Stephenie suggested a separate meeting by the Board that would strictly address
the Environmental Center. Such a meeting should include meeting with Brian
Bristow who will work on the Master Plan for the Molsen Farms property
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10. Items of Interest to the Board
Carol announced that she would be leaving the board.
13. Adjourn
The regular session of the Keep Allen Beautiful Board was adjourned at 8:28pm
on Tuesday, August 21, 2007
ATTEST
Donna Kliewer, ATTEST
APPROVED
Chair, Pat Buckley