Loading...
BM 2006-05-18 KCB Keep Coppell Beautiful Minutes of Meeting May 18, 2006 The Keep Coppell Beautiful Board met on May 18, 2006, at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Coppell Service Center, 816 So. Coppell Rd., Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:, John Dobson, Chairman, Brent Wooten, Lisa Cunov, Joyce Whitbread, and Amanda Vanhoozier, City Liaison and Community Programs Supervisor. Item 1:Call Meeting to Order John Dobson called meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Item 2:Consider Approval of April 20, 2006, Minutes Brent Wooten moved to approve the minutes, and Lisa Cunov seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Item 3:Citizen’s Forum No citizens present. Item 4:Discussion and Consider Approval of Summer KCB Board Meeting Schedule After discussion, Joyce Whitbread moved to reconvene on August 17, 2006. Lisa Cunov seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Discussion and Consider Approval of Retail Litter Abatement Plan Item 5: Amanda Vanhoozier reported that the average litter index is at 1.6, which is the same as last year’s index. Discussion followed regarding the Tom Thumb/Starbucks shopping area. Starbucks has put a big trash receptacle outside recently which is helping to control the litter of bags, flyers, cups, etc. Lisa Cunov suggested that each board member go to the manager of the store they have been surveying and let them know that citizens concerned about the litter in shopping areas contacted KCB. Tell them that KCB has been surveying them for the past six months, let them know their ratings and thank them for any help they can give to alleviate litter on their sidewalks, curbs and parking lots. Lisa Cunov moved to have Amanda Vanhoozier prepare a letter or form containing the above information and recommendations, email a draft to the subcommittee, and have the form ready in time for members to contact the managers and report back to the board at the August 17 meeting. Joyce Whitbread seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0. Item 6:Discussion and Consider Approval of Fourth of July Parade Entry Amanda Vanhoozier plans to have the KCB/CCG/Farmers Market covered trailer ready with a graphic design on sides by July 4. Board members will decorate it with red, white and blue, wear KCB or Earth Fest T-shirts and walk beside trailer in the parade. Brent Wooten moved to accept these plans, and Lisa Cunov seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Item 7:Discussion ofAAL Program Amanda Vanhoozier reported that all unassigned locations are ready for adoption by businesses, individuals or families since a lot of volunteers dropped out of the program. Amanda Vanhoozier will add AAL information to the City Website and Coppell Clips. An updated list will be emailed to board members. KCB will pick up litter on June 3, 2006. Awards for AAL 5 years of service were given at the Parks and Recreation Volunteer Dinner last week to Creekview HOA, Coppell Park Board, Coppell Pediatric Association, and Kiwanis Club of Coppell. Item 8:Discussion of Youth Advisory Positions on Board Applications are due by July 27, 2006, and will be located on the City Website after Memorial Day. KCB board will meet at 6:00 or 6:30 before the August 17 meeting to interview applicants for two advisory positions and one alternate. Item 9 : Community Programs Report ? Coppell Community Gardens will be featured on KERA Public TV between programs through June 06. ? Coppell Farmers Market is booming with business and new vendors weekly. More parking is needed. ? GCAA application has been submitted and results will be known next week. ? KCB applications were passed out to Chris Reed, Lisa Cunov and Brent Wooten for reapplying to the Board in October 2006. New Business to be placed on next meeting agenda: Youth Advisory Positions Retail Litter Abatement ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. by John Dobson, Chairman. Minutes respectfully submitted by Phyllis Shepherd. Next meeting: August 17, 2006, 7pm, Conference Room, Coppell Service Center, 816 S. Coppell Rd.