BM 2005-01-20 KCB Keep Coppell Beautiful
Minutes of Meeting
January 20, 2005
The Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee met on January 20, 2005 at 7pm in the Conference Room at the
Coppell Service Center, 816 So. Coppell Rd., Coppell, Texas. The following members were present, John
Dobson, Chairman, Lisa Cunov, Karen Smith, Jane Filarowicz, Julie Basham, Deb Newton-Hair, and City of
Coppell Liaison: Amanda Vanhoozier, Community Programs Coordinator. Not Present: Sheila Bester, Co-
Chairman
Item 1: Call Meeting to Order -John Dobson called meeting to order at 7:04p.m.
Item 2: Consider Approval of Minutes, December 18, 2004 Minutes. Approved (6-0)
Item 3: Citizen's Forum. Gifts Scout Troop 2465, Patti Cummins,Janet Lance
Item 4:
Discussion and consider approval of Clean Coppell Plan.
Clean Coppell planning has begun, registrations will be mailed in February and posted on the web site.
Amanda said that this year there would be ice cream served to the volunteers. The City of Coppell will
have 4 different Hybrid cars displayed for citizens to view. Karen S. suggested having a computer onsite
so that citizens can register for the Hybrid giveaway contest. Committee members also discussed of
having the computer and yard trimmings recycling. Jane F. motioned to accept the Clean Coppell Plan,
Karen second. Motion carried unanimously. (6-0)
Item 5:
Discussion of Coppell Community Garden Quarterly Report.
Deb Newton-Hair informed the committee that Joyce Whitbread has been helping with Teen Court
kids, Gifts Scout Troops, Farmers Market and more. Amanda will ask Joyce to give tours of the
garden during the Earthfest.
Item 6:
Discussion of Recycling in Coppell.
Data entry of for the surveys done during Computer Recycling Day has not been input, out of 95
surveys concerning the Yard Trimmings Recycling; 32 were not applicable, 33 very satisfied, 21
satisfied and 5 dissatisfied. Brad Reid will send a letter to Waste Management in regards to the issue,
with a focus on citizens concerns. Amanda suggested asking Waste Management to place cameras
on the trucks and send her a participation report.
Item 7:
Discussion of Educational Plan.
Amanda met with Linda Cook regarding the Waste in Place Curriculum. Linda Cook picked two kits
to be distributed to teachers. Amanda contacted Pat Daly for seeds to put in the kits. Amanda also
gave a presentation to eighth graders, and they have contacted Deb for composting information.
Item 8:
Discussion of Adopt a Locations Program.
Letters to recruiting companies to participate in the AAL Program have been mailed out. Committee
members will make a follow up phone call to all the companies.
Item 9:
Discussion of the Governor's Community Achievement Award.
Julie is in the process of getting the database together. She also requested the committee to search
through any documents from the previous year that can be used for the award. Cecilia and Amanda
are still scanning documents and articles.
Item 10: Community Program Report.
Amanda informed the committee that the annual sign up for CCG is February 7th and the Master
Composter Seminar will be February 17-19. Computer Recycling collected 98 cell phones; Amanda
will be recycling cell phones ongoing through the Parks Department and at Town Center.
New Business to be placed on next meeting agenda:
Governor's Award
Clean Coppell Earthfest
ADJOURNED
Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Cecilia Gandara
Next meeting: February 17, 2005, 7pm, Parks Conference Room, Coppell Service Center, 816 So.
Coppell Rd.