Keep Roswell Beautiful Board
Regular MeetingRoswell, NM · February 27, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE KEEP ROSWELL BEAUTIFUL BOARD
Via GoToMeeting or City Hall
February 27, 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 23-01
A. Call To Order
Board Member Daniel called meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: Marie Manning and Melissa Urias via GoTo Meeting and Donna Daniel in
person.
Members Absent: Megan Cederberg
Staff Present: Kathy Lay
C. Approval of Agenda for February 27, 2023 and Minutes from January 30, 2023 Meeting
1. Member Manning motioned to approve the agenda for the February 27, 2023 KRB Board
meeting and to approve the minutes from KRB Board meeting for January 30, 2023.
Member Urias was the second. A voice vote was as follows: Members Daniel-yes,
Manning-yes, Urias-yes. Vote: 3-0 motion passed with Member Daniel participating in
person, and Members Manning and Urias participating via GoToMeeting; and Member
Cederberg being absent.
D. Action Items
2. Member Pacheco’s term has ended and he did not reapply to remain on the KRB board. The
board discussed selection for the Board Chair and Vice-Chair positions. Member Daniel
motioned to nominate Megan Cederberg as Chair. Member Manning was the second. A
voice vote was as follows: Members Daniel-yes, Manning-yes, Urias-yes. Vote: 3-0 motion
passed with Member Daniel participating in person, and Members Manning and Urias
participating via GoToMeeting; and Member Cederberg being absent.
3. Member Manning has completed serving the term for Jessica Grajeda and has applied to
serve her first full term. Member Daniel motioned to approve and recommend Member
Manning to remain on the KRB Board, and nominated Member Manning to serve as Vice-
Chair. Member Urias was the second. A voice vote was as follows: Members Daniel-yes,
Manning-yes, Urias-yes. Vote: 3-0 motion passed with Member Daniel participating in
person, and Members Manning and Urias participating via GoToMeeting; and Member
Cederberg being absent.
4. Members discussed current resolution 20-27 regarding consecutive board term limits.
Member Daniel motioned to request resolution 20-27 be changed to remove KRB Board
term limits, but still require board members to submit application at the end of their term,
with board vote to recommend retaining member, followed by Mayor and City Council
approval. Member Urias was the second. A voice vote was as follows: Members Daniel-yes,
Manning-yes, Urias-yes. Vote: 3-0 motion passed with Member Daniel participating in
person, and Members Manning and Urias participating via GoToMeeting; and Member
Cederberg being absent.
E. Non-Action Items
5. Member Daniel completed a partial term, a first full term, and she has submitted an
application to serve a second full term. Lay will notify City Clerks to have term record
corrected for Member Daniel and that the members would like to retain Member Daniel on
the board.
6. Arbor Day details were discussed and board was invited to volunteer for the April 8th event
at the Spring River Zoo.
F. Information Items
7. The second neighborhood cleanup event occurred on Feb. 18, but outcomes have not been
shared yet.
8. Keep America Beautiful National Conference was discussed.
9. Eleven youth clean-ups have been completed so far, with others in progress.
10. The Clean & Beautiful To-Go Cart wrap is in design still.
11. The litter prevention campaign “Nature is watching you! #LeafNoLitter” is in progress. The
billboard has been installed, first video is on KRB Facebook page, park signs and tree faces
are being installed, and T-shirts for campaign are currently being designed.
12. A photo of current progress on butterfly mural was shared. The mural is planned for
unveiling at Spring River Zoo during Arbor Day event April 8th.
G. Public Comments
Member Urias shared that an Apartment opening is tentatively planned for April and they
would like to invite KRB to be there to distribute information about KRB program.
Lay told members the Roswell Public School District has approved distribution of KRB flyer
regarding free cleanup supplies and youth fundraiser program to all Roswell Public Schools.
Lay said 5,100 flyers have been ordered and will be distributed soon.
Member Manning shared that Planet Fitness asked about organizing a community cleanup
utilizing “trashersize” or other health related title to encourage attendance for cleanup
while exercising.
Member Manning said that with warmer weather, she will resume painting the two KRB
trashcans she borrowed to decorate.
H. Adjourn
With no additional public comment forthcoming, Member Daniel called for meeting to
adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 12:54 p.m.
Agenda
KEEP ROSWELL BEAUTIFUL BOARD
Monday, February 27, 2023 at 12 p.m.
City Hall- Large Conference Room/ Via GoToMeeting
Committee Chair:
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 February 27 meeting agenda and January 30 meeting minutes.
D. Action Items
2. Discussion and vote to move a current member to Committee Chair position & possibly Vice-Chair.
3. Discussion and vote to recommend Marie Manning remain on KRB Board, to serve her 1st full term
(she completed serving term for Jessica Grajeda - Position 3)
4. Discussion and vote to recommend changing KRB Board resolution 20-27 to allow Board to serve
unlimited consecutive terms with re-application every 2 years, required board vote to recommend
their retention on the board, and Mayor/City Council approval.
E. Non-Action Items
5. Discussion of recommendation for Donna Daniel to remain on the KRB Board, if resolution 20-27
is changed to allow board to serve more than 2 consecutive terms (Position 4).
6. Board and other volunteers welcome Arbor Day seedling giveaway April 8 from 9-11am at Zoo
(set up 8:00 am)
F. Information Items
7. Report on community cleanup in the Chihuahuita Neighborhood (Feb. 18).
8. Report on national KAB conference Feb 19-24 in Washington DC
9. Update on Youth Cleanups completed to date.
10. Update on KRB Clean & Beautiful To-Go Cart.
11. Update on “Nature is watching you! #LeafNoLitter” litter prevention campaign.
12. Update on Butterfly Mural project.
G. Public Comments
H. Adjourn (Next meeting: March 27, 2023)
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23-01.
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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.
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