Clean City Commission

Thursday, April 20, 2023, 2:30 pm Hampton Clean City Commission 1296 Thomas Street This is a public meeting. For more information about HCCC: 757-727-1130 hccc@hampton.gov www.hampton.gov/hccc The Hampton Clean City Commission works to improve and enhance the physical environment of Hampton through beautification, solid waste management education, coastal awareness activities, and litter abatement programs; educates citizens; and encourages their participation. As an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., we share the philosophy that each of us has a responsibility for enhancing our community environment.  Bee City USA - Hampton Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday, march 23, 2:30 pm HCCC Offices Welcome/Roll Call Approval of March Minutes (attached at the end of packet) New Business/Discussion & Voting Items • Mosaic Festival on Saturday, April 22 1. Time slot commitments ▪ Gayle – 9 - 1 ▪ Al – 9 - 1 ▪ April – 10-12 ▪ Barb – noon – 3 ▪ George – 3 pm – until tear down 2. What do we want at our booth? ▪ Al’s demo hive – weather permitting ▪ Handout from George on getting rid of grass to plant pollinator plants ▪ Handouts from Barb ▪ Gayle: Banner & tote items ▪ Do we need to bring our own chairs? The Hampton Clean City Commission works to improve and enhance the physical environment of Hampton through beautification, solid waste management education, coastal awareness activities, and litter abatement programs; educates citizens; and encourages their participation. As an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., we share the philosophy that each of us has a responsibility for enhancing our community environment.  • Creation Care Day at Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church April 15 @9 am – 2 pm (Jan Spencer’s church – flyer attached) 1. Time Commitments ▪ Al – 9 - 11 ▪ Barb – 11 - 2 2. What should be at the table? ▪ Handouts from Barb ▪ Al’s demo hive – weather permitting Old Business/Updates 1. 2023 – 2024 plans 2. Other? Public Comment Adjournment The Hampton Clean City Commission works to improve and enhance the physical environment of Hampton through beautification, solid waste management education, coastal awareness activities, and litter abatement programs; educates citizens; and encourages their participation. As an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., we share the philosophy that each of us has a responsibility for enhancing our community environment.  BEE CITY USA - Hampton MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2023 Meeting was called to order at 2:33pm by Barbara Abraham on March 23,2023. Present were Barbara Abraham, Al Banwell, Debby Blanton, Wendy Iles, and Gayle Mooney. Minutes from the February 16, 2023, meeting was reviewed. Motion made by Gayle Mooney to approve and seconded by Al Banwell. All present approved. Participation in upcoming events was discussed. Mosaic Festival will be on April 22, 2023, at Mill Point Park. Gayle and Tony Mooney will be there from 8:30 am until. Al Banwell will be there at 9 am on and provide an observation hive, weather permitting. George Curran will be there from 3 pm on. Barbara Abraham will be there from 11 am to 3 pm. Handouts and activities were discussed and Gayle Mooney will pick up totes at the April 20, 2023, Bee City meeting. Creation Day is at the Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church on Beach Road on April 15, 2023. Barbara Abraham and Al Banwell will attend. Observation hive will be provided, weather permitting, and handouts will be available. Bee City will host a stand at the Buckroe Beach Farmers’ Market on June 17, 2023. Gayle Mooney stated she had plants for sale for that event. Additional discussion followed regarding supply availability. The Bee City membership has been paid to the national organization in the amount of $500 for the upcoming year. Documents (photos, etc.) are needed for uploading to the Bee City website. Provide to Wendy Iles. Barbara Abraham asked about doing a webinar series. She is currently doing one for Master Gardeners through the Extension Office and raised the possibility of doing one on Bee City related topics such as grass killing in preparation for starting pollinator gardens. Discussion ensued and the topic of discussing such series was tabled until a future Bee City meeting when the entire committee was present. Motion to adjourn was made by Al Banwell and seconded by Gayle Mooney. Meeting was adjourned at 3:20 pm by acclamation. The Hampton Clean City Commission works to improve and enhance the physical environment of Hampton through beautification, solid waste management education, coastal awareness activities, and litter abatement programs; educates citizens; and encourages their participation. As an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., we share the philosophy that each of us has a responsibility for enhancing our community environment. The Hampton Clean City Commission works to improve and enhance the physical environment of Hampton through beautification, solid waste management education, coastal awareness activities, and litter abatement programs; educates citizens; and encourages their participation. As an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., we share the philosophy that each of us has a responsibility for enhancing our community environment.