Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission

MINUTES KEEP RICHWOOD BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, January 04, 2022 at 6:00 PM BE IT KNOWN THAT a City of Richwood Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission will meet Tuesday, January 04, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM at Richwood City Hall, located at 1800 Brazosport Blvd. N., Richwood, Texas 77531 with the following agenda: I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was callled to order at 6:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PRESENT Becky Thompson Sonia Foger Janet Ellis Jeremy Fountain Lindsie Yearsin, arrived 7:00 p.m. Audrey Johnson Others present: Kimberly Mayer, Executive Director; Kirsten Garcia, City Secretary III. PUBLIC COMMENTS There was no public comment. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of minutes from regular meeting held November 4, 2021. Motion to approve the minutes from November 2021. Motion made by Becky Thompson, Seconded by Sonia Foger. Voting Yea: Audrey Johnson, Becky Thompson, Sonia Foger, Janet Ellis, Jeremy Fountain V. ORGANIZE THE BOARD A. Appoint Chairman Jeremy Fountain volunteered for the position. Motion to appoint Jeremy Fountain as Chairman of the committee, Janet Motion, Seconded by Sonia Foger. Voting Yea: Audrey Johnson, Becky Thompson, Sonia Foger, Janet Ellis, Jeremy Fountain B. Appoint Vice Chairman Becky volunteered for the position Motion to appoint Becky Thompson to Vice Chairman.  Motion made by Jeremy Fountain, Seconded by Sonia Foger. Voting Yea: Audrey Johnson, Becky Thompson, Sonia Foger, Janet Ellis, Jeremy Fountain C. Appoint Treasurer Audrey Volunteered Motion to appoint Audrey Johnson to Treasurer. Motion made by Sonia Foger, Seconded by Becky Thompson. Voting Yea: Audrey Johnson, Becky Thompson, Sonia Foger, Janet Ellis, Jeremy Fountain D. Appoint Secretary Sonia volunteered. Motion to appoint Sonia Foger to Secretary. Motion made by Jeremy Fountain, Seconded by Janet Ellis. Voting Yea: Audrey Johnson, Becky Thompson, Sonia Foger, Janet Ellis, Jeremy Fountain VI. REPORT ON RECENT EVENTS A. Fall Sweep - November 13, 2021 Kimberly reported on the event - adv quite a few volunteers, 12 trash bags and two roll off's of heavy trash. Stated it was a good event. Discussion held on ways to grow the event for the future. Possibly ways to get more of 2004 to the edge of town. B. December - Home Decorating Contest Kimberly reported we had 13 entries and 3 winners - only 2 board members submitted votes. Would like to continue this process for future yard of the months. Discussion held on ways to get the information out to more people. VII. UPCOMING EVENTS No events coming up. VIII. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. Discussion and possible action regarding upcoming landscaping projects. Discussion held on plants that were purchased and possible locations for placement. Discussion held on possible dates for the projects. B. Discuss and log past volunteer hours The committee took time to update their volunteer logs.  C. GCAA Opening and assignment of questions to board members Kimberly presented information on the GCAA. Committee agreed to meet for workshop on January 27 at 6p Discussion held on division of questions. D. Discussion and consideration of 2021 look back and 2022 goals. Discussion held on goals for 2022. Kimberly reported she would like to use all 11 raised beds and the grow bags for fruit and vegetable productions. She recommends we use them for production instead of allowing them to be adopted. She would like to continue to requests sponsors for the beds. Discussion held on how to get sponsors Sonia mentioned we recognize businesses within the City. Jeremy mention hazardous waste disposal. Kimberly mention new park sign for Larry Johnson park. Kimberly stated completing phases of landscaping projects and continue the adopt a spot campaign. Kimberly keeping more detailed data collection. Discussion held on ball field upgrade IX. FINANCIAL REPORT A. Budget Report - Through November 2021 Committee went over reports. B. Budget Report - Through December 2021 X. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Kimberly reported on the board opening, she adv the Santa at the Fire Department was very well received, they want to continue to grow the event next year. XI. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST No report. XII. SET NEXT MEETING DATE February 1, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Finalizing GCAA Easter Spring Clean Up Discuss servolution XIV. ADJOURNMENT Being there no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. These minutes were read and approved on this 1st day of February 2022. __________________________________ Chairman ATTEST: ______________________________________ City Secretary