Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingRichwood, TX · July 6, 2021
Minutes
Minutes of the Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission
The Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission called Meeting of July 6,
2021
BE IT KNOWN THAT, a Keep Richwood Beautiful Commission of City of Richwood was held
July 6, 2021, beginning at 6:00 PM PM in the Richwood City Hall, located at 1800 Brazosport
Blvd. N, Richwood, Texas 77531.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:18 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Brittany Figaro: Present
Sonia Foger: Absent
Janet Jackson-Ellis: Present
Audrey Johnson: Present
Becky Thompson: Absent
Lindsie Yearsin: Present
Also present: Kimberly Mayer, Executive Director; Kirsten Garcia, City Secretary;
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ther was no public comment.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular meeting held April, 6, 2021
2. Regular meeting held, May 04, 2021.
3. Special workshop held, May 21, 2021
B. Appoint Jeremy Fountain to committee.
Motion to approve consent agenda. This motion, made by Audrey Johnson and seconded
by Janet Jackson-Ellis, Passed.
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
V. REPORT ON RECENT EVENTS
A. May Parks Clean Up, May 8
Kimberly reported all that was done during the event.
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B. Waterway Clean Up - June 12, 2021
Brittany reported on the event.
A resident from Lake Jackson helped and the ditches on Mahan were cleaned.
Both roll-off's were full - 8 tons cleared
C. Keep Texas Beautiful Conference
Kimberly reported on this event.
She stated they learned alot about engaging volunteers and recruiting.
Discussion held on survey for feedback to KTB.
VI. UPCOMING EVENTS
VII. Yard of the Month
One submission, Ms. Nabors
Sonia is next month - Orig Richwood
VIII. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion and possible action regarding 501(c)3 status.
Brittany presented. She stated that she and Kimberly feel at this time its better to keep
the committee how it is - they fear they will struggle with donations with being how the
small the city is.
B. Discussion and action approving the FY 2021-2022 annual budget.
Kimberly presented.
Motion to approve the budget. This motion, made by Janet Jackson-Ellis and
seconded by Audrey Johnson, Passed.
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
C. Discussion and possible action regarding scholarship award.
Kimberly presented the 3 applications.
Discussion held on applicants.
Motion to award to Juliana Martinez. This motion, made by Brittany Figaro,
Unseconded.
Motion to award Juliana Martinez. This motion, made by Audrey Johnson and
seconded by Brittany Figaro, Passed.
Yea: 3, Nay: 1
Janet Jackson-Ellis: Nay
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D. Discussion and possible action regarding membership duties.
Motion to table until August. This motion, made by Janet Jackson-Ellis and seconded
by Lindsie Yearsin, Tabled.
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
E. Discussion and possible action regarding a partnership with the United Way for a water
bottle drive.
Brittany presented hosting a water drive to donate to the United Way for the cooling
stations.
Motion to host Water Bottle drive benefiting the United Way. This motion, made by
Audrey Johnson and seconded by Lindsie Yearsin, Tabled.
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
F. Dicussion and possible action regarding the Adopt a Spot program.
Kimberly presented.
Looking for groups to adopt areas to keep clean.
Discussion held on details of how to adopt.
Britany and Janet advised they would adopt.
G. Discussion and possible action regarding the Grow Bag Program.
Kimberly presented.
She would like to host a grow bag fund raiser.
Motion to allocate $500 to grow bag program, and sell growbag at $20 each. This
motion, made by Audrey Johnson and seconded by Janet Jackson-Ellis, Tabled.
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
H. Discussion and possible action regarding a City Wide Garage Sale.
October 2, 2021
Motion to host event on October 2, 2021. This motion, made by Lindsie Yearsin and
seconded by Audrey Johnson, Tabled.
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
I. Discussion and possible action regarding days to host Pop Up Parks.
Kimberly presented.
Discussion held on where to have it.
August 6, 2021 6:30 - 8:30
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Motion to fund pop up park. This motion, made by Audrey Johnson and seconded by
Janet Jackson-Ellis, Tabled.
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
Motion to approve for funding for snow cones. $150. This motion, made by Audrey
Johnson and seconded by Janet Jackson-Ellis, Passed.
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
J. Discussion and possible action regarding replacement of plants that died during the
freeze.
Kimberly prestened. Stated some of this in included in the budget process and she knows
about other funding sources.
No action taken.
IX. FINANCIAL REPORT
The committee reviewed the financial report.
X. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Kimberly reported more on the gardening classes being offered, next month is litter survey,
trunk or treat is coming, fall sweep and pumpkin patch, october is national night out october
5, consider free farmers markets with food pantry.
Community Garden - cumulative donation is over 218 lbs
She added that she is finalizing dates for drip irrigation, rainwater barrel installation,
compost tumbler.
XI. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
No report.
XII. SET NEXT MEETING DATE
August 3, 2021
XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
trunk or treat
fall sweep
pumpkin patch
responsibilities
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Being there no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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These minutes were read and approved on this 6th day of September 2021.
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Chairman
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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Agenda
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was
held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Tuesday,
June 24, 2014, at 7:05pm.
Mayor Labrosse called the meeting to order and the City Clerk Deborah
Karlsson announced that the meeting was being held in accordance with the
Sunshine Law, notice having been published according to law, with a copy on
file in the City Clerk’s office, and a copy posted on the bulletin board in City
Hall.
Ms. Karlsson called the roll:
Present – Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr., Deputy Mayor Canestrino,
Councilman Leonardo Battaglia, Councilman David Sims and Councilwoman
Greenman were in attendance, with Art Koster in attendance for Interim City
Manager Anthony Rottino and Attorney Joseph Morris was in attendance for
City Attorney Thomas P. Scrivo.
City Manager’s Report –
Noise complaint regarding the Cultural Arts Center - we will be
doing sound testing to get a sound level and have a report in the
upcoming week.
Flyers for the summer programs are here in city hall and in the
council chambers.
Summit Avenue curbs complaint – Project manager is in contact
with the County trying to work something out so we don’t have to
repave. The Mayor asked to be kept informed about this.
Solar Project – Canopy for City Hall and DPW is underway waiting
for approval from PSE&G.
Met with State Housing – regarding Allen Street, Resident are
happy with the outcome.
CFO- Mangin to give Budget Presentation for the Public Hearing on the
Budget. All the numbers have been approved by Trenton. Wanted to let you
know that you can use the budget document as a resource tool throughout
the year. Once the County budget is adopted will give you another analysis
with all three budgets for the 3rd quarter tax bills. No questions from the
council.
Motion to Open Public Hearing on the Budget – Motion made by Deputy
Mayor Canestrino, seconded by Councilmember Sims with all members
voting aye.
Mr. Richard Gelber – Clinton Place – Very good presentation, understandable.
Gives you a taste of what you can have with the City Manager working with
the CFO.
Mr. Sasson – I too must thank the CFO for the presentation. Why do we have
a separate parking utility? Answered by CFO Mangin – From a budget
standpoint the thinking is that all the expenses for the parking lots should be
paid for by those who use the parking lots. Never use taxpayer money.
Motion to Close Public Hearing on the Budget – Motion made by Deputy
Mayor Canestrino, seconded by Councilmember Sims with all members
voting aye.
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Resolution 219-14
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