Keep Roswell Beautiful Board
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · October 31, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE KEEP ROSWELL BEAUTIFUL BOARD
Via GoToMeeting or City Hall
October 31, 2022 - 12 p.m.
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with
Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 22-14
A. Call To Order
Board Vice-Chair Megan Cederberg called meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: Megan Cederberg, with Donna Daniel, Marie Manning, and Melissa Urias
via GoToMeeting.
Members Absent: Matt Pacheco
Staff Present: Kathy Lay
Guests Present: n/a
C. Approval of Agenda
Member Daniel motioned to approve the agenda for the October 31, 2022 KRB Board
meeting, Member Manning was the second.
A voice vote was as follows: Members Cederberg-yes, Daniel-yes, Manning-yes, Urias-yes
and the motion passed 4-0 with Members Daniel, Manning, and Urias participating via
GoToMeeting; and Member Pacheco being absent.
D. Approval of Minutes
1. Member Daniel motioned to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2022 meeting,
Member Manning was the second.
A voice vote was as follows: Members Cederberg-yes, Daniel-yes, Manning-yes, Urias-yes
and the motion passed 4-0 with Members Daniel, Manning, and Urias participating via
GoToMeeting; and Member Pacheco being absent.
E. Action Items – none
F. Non-Action Items – none
G. Information Items
2. Kathy Lay shared the appointment of Melissa Urias to the KRB Board was approved by
the Mayor and then by the City Council at the City Council meeting on October 13.
3. An estimated 1,000 people attended the Science and Art Festival on October 8, 2022
where KRB provided a recycled art/craft area. There were 21 volunteers and 500 “Toss
No Mas” car trash containers were given away.
4. The Fall community clean-up at Poe Corn Park and the Hondo River trail was
implemented on Oct. 15, 2022. There were 49 volunteers who helped clean up the
areas and 220 lbs. of trash was collected. The Hispano Chamber provided food and
food gift cards for volunteers.
5. Kathy Lay shared that she has given six presentations/lessons to youth. One
presentation about volunteering opportunities was given at Berrendo Middle School to
20 students and five presentations were given at Roswell High School to a total of100
students about environmental impact of litter/plastics and ways to
reduce/reuse/recycle.
6. Updates on grant funded projects: reusable cups and foldable shopping totes have
been ordered, the mural concept artwork is in progress and artist has received first half
payment for mural. Member Daniel asked if it would be possible to see the concept
proof. Lay said she would request a copy of the concept proof to share. For the ‘Clean &
Beautiful To-Go Cart’ City staff are assisting with information and procedure guidance
to make the purchase of the clean & beautiful to-go cart.
7. KRB will support a community clean-up on November 5, 2022 from 8:00am to 10:30am
in the Chihuahuita neighborhood, providing clean-up supplies. This is a partnered
clean-up with the Neighborhood Watch coordinator Grace Fresquez, the Hispano
Chamber of Commerce, with support from Keep Roswell Beautiful and the Solid Waste
Dept. Volunteers will meet at Alameda St. and Ash Ave. to pick up supplies for the clean-
up.
H. Public Comments
Member Manning said she would also like to see the mural concept proof.
Member Daniel suggested those attending the November 28 KRB board meeting bring a
food dish for a pot-luck meal afterward, since it would happen during the holiday season.
I. Adjourn
Member Manning motioned to adjourn the meeting, Member Daniel was the second.
A voice vote was as follows: Members Cederberg-yes, Daniel-yes, Manning-yes, Urias-yes
and the motion passed 4-0 with Members Daniel, Manning, and Urias participating via
GoToMeeting; and Member Pacheco being absent.
Meeting adjourned at 12:28 p.m.
Agenda
KEEP ROSWELL BEAUTIFUL BOARD
Monday, October 31, 2022 at 12 p.m.
City Hall- Large Conference Room/ Via GoToMeeting
Committee Chair: Mathew Pacheco
Committee Vice Chair: Megan Cederberg
Committee Member: Donna Daniel, Marie Manning, Melissa Urias
Staff Coordinator: Kathy Lay
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Agenda
D. Approval of the Minutes
1. Consider approval of the 2022 September 26 meeting minutes.
E. Action Items (none)
F. Non-Action Items (none)
G. Information Items
2. Update – Melissa Urias officially appointed to KRB Board by City Council 2022-10-13
3. Update Recycled Art/Craft area at Science & Art Festival held Oct. 8, 2022.
4. Update Fall Community Clean-up held Oct. 15, 2022.
5. Update on presentations to youth (RHS & Berrendo Middle School)
6. Update on grant funded projects (merch, mural, clean & beautiful to-go cart).
7. Info about a Community Clean-up in the Chihuahuita Neighborhood .
H. Public Comments
I. Adjourn (Next meeting: November 28, 2022)
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MINUTES OF THE KEEP ROSWELL BEAUTIFUL BOARD
Via GoToMeeting or City Hall
September 26, 2022 - 12 p.m.
Notice of this meeting was given to the public in compliance with
Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978 and Resolution 22-14
A. Call To Order
Board Vice-Chair Megan Cederberg called meeting to order at 12:14 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: Megan Cederberg, with Donna Daniel and Marie Manning via
GoToMeeting.
Members Absent: Matt Pacheco
Staff Present: Kathy Lay
Guests Present: Juno Ogle, with Melissa Urias via GoTo Meeting
C. Approval of Agenda
Member Daniel motioned to approve the agenda for the September 26, 2022 KRB Board
meeting, Member Manning was the second.
A voice vote was as follows: Member Cederberg-yes, Member Daniel-yes, Member
Manning-yes, and the motion passed 3-0 with Members Daniel and Manning participating
via GoToMeeting; and Member Pacheco being absent.
D. Approval of Minutes
1. Member Daniel motioned to approve the minutes of the August 29, 2022 meeting,
Member Manning was the second.
A voice vote was as follows: Member Cederberg-yes, Member Daniel-yes, Member
Manning-yes, and the motion passed 3-0 with Members Daniel and Manning
participating via GoToMeeting; and Member Pacheco being absent.
E. Action Items
2. Discussion and vote to recommend appointment of Melissa Urias to the KRB Board.
Member Cederberg called for discussion of recommendation to appoint Melissa Urias
to the KRB Board. Member Daniel motioned to approve recommendation to appoint
Melissa Urias as a member of the KRB Board, Member Manning was the second.
A voice vote was as follows: Member Cederberg-yes, Member Daniel-yes, Member
Manning-yes, and the motion passed 3-0 with Members Daniel and Manning
participating via GoToMeeting; and Member Pacheco being absent.
F. Non-Action Items
3. Discussion of Fall Community Clean-up Oct 15
Staff coordinator Lay shared that the event will be held from 8:30-10:30 at the Poe Corn
Park (700 E. 2nd St) and that Xcel Energy is arranging LED lightbulbs for KRB to give
volunteers. The Hispano Chamber will be sponsoring breakfast burritos, coffee, and
coupons for a free meal with drink as volunteer incentives.
4. Discussion Recycled Art/Craft Table at Science & Art Festival Oct 8
Staff coordinator Lay shared that KRB would have a table at the event from 10am-4pm
with several recycled art/craft activities and that supplies have been purchased and
sample projects have been made.
G. Information Items
5. Community Mural at Roswell Museum
Kathy Lay informed the attendees that the artist has signed the contract and KRB has
received an invoice. The artist will be meeting with Ms Lay to share the design and work
will begin on the mural in the next few weeks.
6. FY23 Grant update
Kathy Lay shared that the FY23 grant agreement has been finalized and the invoice for
first half payment of grant award has been submitted to the state.
7. KRB Table at First Responder’s Bash Oct 1
Kathy Lay shared that KRB has been invited to have a table at the event to share
information about the KRB program, such as the upcoming Fall Clean-up, the youth
fundraiser program and free clean-up supplies.
H. Public Comments
Kathy Lay shared that she has received several invitations to teach lessons by teachers and
has scheduled presentations about volunteering and the KRB program for a class at
Berrendo Middle School and 5 classes at the Roswell High School.
There were no other public comments.
I. Adjourn
Member Daniel motioned to adjourn the meeting, Member Manning was the second.
A voice vote was as follows: Member Cederberg-yes, Member Daniel-yes, Member
Manning-yes, and the motion passed 3-0 with Members Daniel and Manning participating
via GoToMeeting; and Member Pacheco being absent.
Meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
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