Min - Keep Allen Beautiful Board - 2003 - 05/20 - RegularMINUTES
KEEP ALLEN BEAUTIFUL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2003 — 6:30 P.M.
305 CENTURY PARKWAY
ONE ALLEN CIVIC PLAZA
KAB Members Present
Susan Bernard (Chair)
Brian Casstevens
Synne Magar Ferguson
Jeannie Haines
Sue Berry
Staff Present
Donna Kliewer, Recycling/Solid Waste/HHW Coordinator
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. with a quorum present.
2. Introduction of Guests
Ed Steinkamp was a guest from Cub Pack 780. His son's troop is from Green
Elementary.
3. Approve the minutes of April 15, 2003 Regular Meeting
A motion was made from to approve meeting minutes from April 15, 2003
Regular Meeting; motion seconded by Brian Casstevens - Approved unanimously.
Sue Berryloined the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
4. Parks and Recreation
Guest Ed Steinkamp made a presentation to the Board on his troop's request/plan
for Screech Owl or Kestral birdhouses to be built. After completion of this
project, Cub Pack 780 would receive their World Conservation patch. The troop
has checked into information from the local Heard Raptor Resource & Rescue
Facility and found the project requires 1 plank of cedar wood per mt. Each Scout
would build one and have Susan Campbell of Parks & Recreation Department put
them up. Upon completion, the troop hopes to have an environmental reduction in
pests and greater environmental appreciation. This action is under consideration
from KAB Board.
Because of Susan Campbell's (Allen's Urban Forester) absence, her report was
done via Donna Kliewer. The report indicated there will be pink, yellow, and
white cosmos (flowers) at Allen Station Park and KAB could assist with this
project later this coming autumn.
5. Financial Report/Budget
Donna mentioned there is a little over $8k in KAB's budget and we are
financially able to pass out informational, promotional and educational items at
the Summer Sounds Concerts throughout the month of June. Expenditures will
include an upcoming Allen Teacher's Reception for August or September. The
Trees for Allen sale held earlier this year made KAB $1,000.00 profit and plans
are to extend the sale from January through March of 2004 Currently, KAB's
bank account is over $6K, an exact figure will be available next month
6. AISD Progress & Programs
Synne Ferguson reported on AISD Progress & Programs: The time for an
appreciation reception was limited for this year so the consensus was to wait until
September before we had a reception. Ideas mentioned were: Bringing teachers
cookies during their work week prior to the 1" day of school and certificates of
appreciation for the ReUse-A-Shoe campaign. Synne Ferguson noted the Pizza
Hut store manager, John, at Bethany & Greenville was very helpful in providing
pizzas. Noted, more pizzas are needed for next year's winners and possibly
having a trophy or plaque for the 1" and 2nd place classrooms. Discussion was
made concerning KAB's role in presentations to Allen City Council. Suggestions
are to have a few rehearsals for power point presentations prior to any council
presentations and/or pre -planned arrangements for receiving line protocol. Synne
Ferguson expressed her concern and apologized for overlooking the assistance of
Allen Garden Club.
7. KAB By -Laws
KAB Bylaws were not voted on for final approval due to Mary Fritache having
the only final revision. Item to reviewed at the next meeting.
8. KAB Events
AAR for KAB's Great American Trash Off: A Port -O -Pot (potty) was definitely
needed for any future events. Susan Bernard mentioned success of this year's
event was completed by hard work from the County Constables and wanted to
thank them with a wall plaque or free meal for ajob extremely well done. A
motion was made to have three $25.00 dollars gift certificates given to each
County Constable and a plaque created for Bob Bell, Pct. 3 (Constable's
Supervisor). Motion passed unanimously. Letters of thanks will be sent to Judge
John Payton and County Commissioner Ron Harris, and all others involved.
Corporate Challenge scheduled for June 5, 2003 at Bethany Lakes Park.
Keep Texas Beautiful July 8-11, 2003. So far, four people have registered for
KTB Conference, two have sent in their registration.
9. Old Business
The KAB website will be maintained by Janet Moen, City of Allen's Engineering
■�1 Department. The site will be linked with the Boards and Commissions area of the
city's website. There will be notice of defined illegal dumping and penalties.
10. Items of Interest to the Board
• Beginning Monday's in June, Summer Sounds Concert begins. This is a good
opportunity to interact with the public and promote KAB. It was suggested 1 or 2
people can handle the booth's traffic.
• Discussion of re -energizing a membership drive for KAB to get citizen
participation.
• Yard of the Month idea was suggested again and a request to re -start this
program.
• A proposal by Synne Ferguson to fund Cub Pack 780's Kestral/Screech Owl
habitat project with all $370.00 dollars coming from City Funds was initiated. Sue
Berry seconded. Proposal passed.
• Brian Casstevens motioned for $550.00 dollars allotment of KAB funds for
purchase of 1,000 coloring books (500 free) at .97 cents each, for future recycle
programs. Motion accepted by acclamation.
11. Adjourn
Motion for adjournment was taken at 8:17 p.m.
These minutes were approved on *- day of '2003.
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