Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingRichwood, TX · April 7, 2020
Minutes
Minutes of Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission
The Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission Meeting of Tuesday, April
7, 2020
BE IT KNOWN THAT, a Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission Meeting of the Keep
Richwood Beautiful Commission of City of Richwood was held Tuesday, April 7, 2020,
beginning at 6:00 PM in the Richwood City Hall, 1800 N. Brazosport Blvd. Richwood, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Kimberly Mayer, Executive Director
Brittany Figaro, Chairman
Tara Riley, Vice Chairman
Audrey Johnson
Janet Jackson-Ellis – absent
Others present: Kirsten Garcia, City Secretary
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes from regular meeting held January 06, 2020
2. Minutes from regular meeting held February 4, 2020.
3. Minutes from meeting held March 3, 2020.
On a motion by Audrey Johnson, second by Tara Riley, with all present
members voting aye, the consent agenda was approved.
V. REPORTS ON RECENT EVENTS
A. March Clean Up - Waste Water Theme - March 28, 2020
Kimberly Mayer reported that all clean ups were postponed until the Fall due to
COVID-19
B. Easter Egg Handout- April 4, 2020
VI. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion and possible action on upcoming events
1. April Clean Up - Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off - April 18, 2020
Postponed until the fall.
2. May Clean Up - Parks - May 2, 2020
Postponed until the fall.
3. Earth Day - Week of April 22, 2020
Kimberly Mayer presented ideas of ways the committee could still keep the
community engaged by posting videos of book readings or passing our Earth
Day promotional items.
No need for action, money was already allocated to Earth Day by vote at a
prior meeting.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding Bocce Ball at Larry Johnson Park
Brittany Figaro stated she has been researching Bocce Ball courts for
information on labor and materials needed. She stated she will prepare a
presentation for the next meeting.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding Community Garden
Kimberly Mayer gave an update on Community Garden status and needs (see
slideshow attached)
Kimberly requested funding to purchase lunch for the Public Works Department
for their help with the Community Garden.
Audrey Johnson made a motion to supply Richwood Public Works Department
with lunch for their work on the community garden, second by Tara Riley, with
all present members voting aye, motion carries.
D. Discuss and consider continuing subscription with ASCAP for movies in the
park.
Kimberly Mayer presented information on renewing the committee’s
subscription with ASCAP. This subscription allows us to play movies for the
public. Kim stated her recommendation was to not renew.
Discussion held on costs and benefits.
Tara Riley motioned that KRB does not renew ASCAP subscription, Audrey
Johnson second with all present members voting aye, motion carries.
E. Discuss and consider registration for the annual KTB Conference
Kimberly stated the KTB conference was rescheduled for September.
Discussion held on costs and who could attend. Kim, Brittany, Audrey, and Tara
all intend on attending.
F. Discussion and possible action regarding Farmers Market in partnership with
Brazosport Cares - May 22, 2020
Kimberly reported the Farmers Market was still a go, they will have safety
protocols in place.
G. Discussion and possible action on Yard of the Month
Brittany chose 713 Moore St.
H. Discuss and set date/time for Budget Workshop.
June 4th at 4:00 p.m.
I. Discussion and possible action regarding opening a CD with fund from checking
account to accrue interest
Tabled for another meeting.
VII. FINANCIAL REPORT
Kirsten gave report.
VIII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Kimberly reported on scenic city certification.
IX. SET NEXT MEETING DATE
May 5, 2020
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Banking CD
Bocce Ball
Farmers Market
Community Grand Opening
XI. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Statements only. No discussion is allowed.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Being there no futher business the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
These minutes were read and approved on this 7th day of July, 2020.
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Chair
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
Agenda
AGENDA
BE IT KNOWN that the Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission of the City of Richwood will
meet in Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 6:00
PM at 1800 N. Brazosport Blvd., Richwood, TX 77531 at the Richwood City Hall in the Council
Chambers with the following agenda:
SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF MEETING BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE
In accordance with the order of the Office of the Governor issued March 16, 2020, the Keep
Richwood Beautiful Commission of Richwood will conduct the meeting scheduled at 6:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 by telephone conference in order to advance the public health goal of
limiting face-to-face meetings (also called "Social Distancing") to slow the spread of
Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The meeting agenda and agenda packet are posted online at www.richwoodtx.gov
The public dial-in number to participate in the telephonic meeting is 1(872) 240-3311 and enter
access code 722-892-941.
The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda
and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
A recording of telephonic meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance
with the Open Meetings Act upon written request.
Please contact Kirsten Garcia, City Secretary, with any issues logging in. 979-265-2082,
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes from regular meeting held January 06, 2020
2. Minutes from regular meeting held February 4, 2020.
3. Minutes from meeting held March 3, 2020.
V. REPORTS ON RECENT EVENTS
A. March Clean Up - Waste Water Theme - March 28, 2020
B. Easter Egg Handout- April 4, 2020
VI. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion and possible action on upcoming events
1. April Clean Up - Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off - April 18, 2020
2. May Clean Up - Parks - May 2, 2020
3. Earth Day - Week of April 22, 2020
B. Discussion and possible action regarding Bocce Ball at Larry Johnson Park
C. Discussion and possible action regarding Community Garden
D. Discuss and consider continuing subscription with ASCAP for movies in the park.
E. Discuss and consider registration for the annual KTB Conference
F. Discussion and possible action regarding Farmers Market in partnership with
Brazosport Cares - May 22, 2020
G. Discussion and possible action on Yard of the Month
H. Discuss and set date/time for Budget Workshop.
I. Discussion and possible action regarding opening a CD with fund from checking
account to accrue interest
VII. FINANCIAL REPORT
VIII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
IX. SET NEXT MEETING DATE
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XI. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Statements only. No discussion is allowed.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council may go into Executive Session on any item listed on the Agenda in
accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code (attorney-client privilege).
I, Kirsten Garcia, do hereby certify that I did, _________________ at ________ p.m., post this
notice of meeting on the bulletin board at 1800 N. Brazosport Blvd., Richwood, TX, in
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Law.
_______________________________
Kirsten Garcia, City Secretary
City of Richwood
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accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please
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