Keep Roswell Beautiful Board
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · January 30, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE KEEP ROSWELL BEAUTIFUL BOARD
Via GoToMeeting or City Hall
January 30, 2023 - 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 Member Donna Daniel called meeting to order at 12:09 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: Donna Daniel, Marie Manning, and Melissa Urias via GoTo Meeting
Members Absent: Matt Pacheco, Megan Cederberg
Staff Present: Kathy Lay
Guests Present: Terri Harber
C. Approval of Agenda for January 30, 2023 and Minutes from November 28, 2022 Meeting
1. Member Manning motioned to approve the agenda for the January 30, 2023 KRB Board
meeting and to approve the minutes from KRB Board meeting for November 28, 2022,
Member Urias was the second.
A voice vote was as follows: Members Daniel-yes, Manning-yes, Urias-yes and the motion
passed 3-0 with Members Daniel, Manning, and Urias participating via GoToMeeting; and
Member Pacheco and Cederberg being absent.
For the record Member Megan Cederberg arrived at 12:11 p.m..
D. Information Items
2. Staff program coordinator Lay discussed her upcoming trip to Santa Fe where she will
share information about the KRB program with legislators and guests at Touris Day.
Board member asked about possibility of future attendance of events. Lay will ask
about this.
3. Most recent plans were shared regarding the planned clean-up in the Chihuahuita
neighborhood (planed for Feb. 18, 2023) by Kathy Lay.
4. Kathy Lay reported that she will be attending the Keep America Beautiful national
conference Feb. 19-24, 2023. Board asked her to share photos and ideas gleaned.
5. Lay reported that Arbor Day seedling giveaway has been confirmed to be held April 8,
2023 at the Spring river Zoo park from 9-11 am as an in-person event this year.
6. It was reported by Lay that 10 youth clean-ups have been completed so far, with the
plan to do another 10 (minimum) or more. Lay also reported that it opened another
opportunity to speak to students – this time at Sydney Gutierrez Middle School.
7. Update was given by Lay on the Clean & Beautiful To-Go Cart. The trailer has been
purchased, picked up, and supplies have been purchased. Currently the wrap is in
design.
8. Lay shared graphics and status of plans for the upcoming litter prevention campaign
“Nature is watching you! #LeafNoLitter.” Board members suggested adding t-shirt with
design to further expand the campaign impact.
9. Lay asked board members to share any ideas they may have for possible grant funded
projects for FY24. Possible ideas of adding artistic trash receptacles to the Cahoon Park
beautification project.
E. Public Comments
Member Manning asked about the Butterfly Mural – Lay reported that the panels finally
were in stock and picked up by the artists – he is painting the mural currently.
Board discussed adding a vote for board chair and vice-chair as action items to
February board meeting.
Board requested list of Clean and Beautiful Grant goals and objectives to help with
ideas for future grant projects.
F. Adjourn
With no additional public comment forthcoming, Member Cederberg called for meeting to
adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 12:44 p.m.
Agenda
KEEP ROSWELL BEAUTIFUL BOARD
Monday, January 30, 2023 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 and Minutes
1. Consider approval of the 2023 January 30 meeting agenda and November 28, 2022 meeting minutes.
D. Information Items
2. KRB at Tourism Day in Santa Fe, NM Feb. 6.
3. Next community clean-up in the Chihuahuita Neighborhood (planned for Feb. 18).
4. Attending national KAB conference Feb 19-24 in Washington DC
5. Arbor Day seedling giveaway – April 8 from 9:00am-11:00am at Spring River Zoo park.
6. Update on Youth Cleanups completed so far. Please help recruit more groups for clean-ups.
7. Update on KRB Clean & Beautiful To-Go Cart
8. Update on “Nature is watching you! #LeafNoLitter” litter prevention campaign.
9. Send ideas for possible FY24 grant projects.
E. Public Comments
F. Adjourn (Next meeting: February 27, 2023)
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MINUTES OF THE KEEP ROSWELL BEAUTIFUL BOARD
Via GoToMeeting or City Hall
November 28, 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 12:15p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: Megan Cederberg, Donna Daniel, Marie Manning, and Melissa Urias.
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 November 28 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 Member Pacheco being absent.
D. Approval of Minutes
1. Member Daniel motioned to approve the minutes of the October 31, 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 Member Pacheco being absent.
E. Action Items – none
F. Non-Action Items – none
G. Information Items
2. Kathy Lay shared that the KRB budget adjustment request was approved by City
Finance and City Council to include full grant amount as revenue, increasing the KRB
budget to $74,109.44. She explained that an additional resolution by City Council may
be needed still to finalize the budget adjustment.
3. A report of stats and outcomes of the Nov. 5, 2022 Chihuahuita Neighborhood
Community Clean-up was given by Kathy Lay.
4. The invite to a meeting of Chihuahuita residents to discuss future clean-up and
neighborhood needs was shared (Dec. 9, at 9:00 a.m. at Boys and Girls Club). Kathy Lay
also said there are two additional clean-ups planned for Chihuahuita. One in January
and one in February – no date set at this time.
5. It was reported that five youth clean-ups have been completed so far, waiting to hear
back if a sixth was completed, as planned, over Thanksgiving weekend.
6. It was announced that the December KRB Board meeting will be canceled due to
schedule conflicts and City office closure over the Christmas holidays and that the next
KRB Board meeting will be January 30, 2023.
H. Public Comments
Member Manning said for future clean-ups it would be helpful to order thicker trash
bags.
Member Daniel suggested submitting the annual report statistics to the Roswell Daily
Record to let the community know how much was accomplished for FY23.
KRB board discussed bringing food/snacks for the 2023 KRB Board Meetings. They said
they enjoyed eating at the meeting since it occurs during the lunch hour.
KRB board discussed roles for various members and possible changes that would be
helpful for 2023.
I. Adjourn
With no additional public comment forthcoming, Member Cederberg called for meeting to
adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 12:51 p.m.
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