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"BEE" COMMITTEE
MAY 20, 1991
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the BEE Committee was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. at Simmons Recreation Center by Chairperson Dee
Heilman.
ATTENDEES: Dee Heilman Irene Rosecrans
Jay Heilman Betty Yarbrough
Louise Webb Rick Herold
Marge Crow Louise Griffin
Tom Kindinger Althea Staks
Randy Marsh
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS/NEW MEMBERS: Louise Griffin was introduced to
the committee and Randy Marsh was greeted.
MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING: Minutes of the last meeting were
approved as read.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Discussion was held on funds in the BEE
Committee's accounts. A balance of $6,638.72 was reported for the
Recycling Account.
VOLUNTEER HOURS: Chairperson Dee Heilman requested that members turn
in volunteer hours to be recorded. The total volunteer hours reported
from November 1990 through May, 1991 are 1,075.
OLD BUSINESS: An expansion of the Christmas tree lighting and
Christmas displays were discussed and Dee reported that Tom Hart had
requested the entire City Complex be outlined in lights. A nativity
scene was discussed and adding to the other Christmas figures would be
a project for the committee to ensue.
There was a discussion on attendees for the Keep Texds Beautiful
seminar to be held in Plano in June. As KTB had not sent the forms to
chairperson, Dee Heilman, Dee reported that she would call and inform
the members and inquire at the next meeting on who would attend.
The job program for disadvantaged youth was discussed and Randy Marsh
presented to the Committee the purpose of the program. He stated that
for the past two years Euless had been a participant in the program
and that if City Council approved funding that the BEE Committee would
contribute funds from the Recycle Funds. He report that Del Norte
Technology had begun collecting recyclables from its employees and
delivering them to the recycle center so that they could contribute to
the funding of this program.
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YARD OF THE MONTH: Debra Maxwell sent a Yard of the Month report and
signs had been placed and photos placed in the Library.
NEW BUSINESS: Future beautification projects were discussed. The
four corners at Highways 157 and 10 were to be worked on along with
business owners at that location. The Villages of Bear Creek has a
homeowners association and there was discussion on how the committee
could work with that group in beautification efforts along the major
thoroughfares. Rick reported that some funds would possibly be
available to aid in the beautification along Highway 360.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
RECYCLING: Marge Crow gave a report on recycling and that it appeared
that there has been an increase of materials being taken to the
Convenience Center at the City Garbage location.
MEDIA/PUBLICITY: Marge Crow reported that there was a recent article
in the Fort Worth Star Telegram about the landscaping at the City
Complex that shows Euless spelled out and it is visible from the
Airport Freeway. There was also a recent article about Jimmy Beck's
landscaping using the zeroscape technology.
EDUCATION: Althea Staks reported that she would deliver the plaque to
Bear Creek Elementary School that was awarded by the committee for
their efforts in landscaping around the school.
GOV. ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM: Marge Crow reported that there was
an upcoming meeting in Plano by the Keep Texas Beautiful committee.
She said she would bring more information on it to the next meeting.
The committee did not enter the awards program this year.
LANDSCAPING: Rick Herold gave a report on landscaping. Highway 10,
360 and Villages of Bear Creek.
ADOPT MAIN STREET AND HWY 10 BEAUTIFICATION: Due to construction on
Highway 10 the committee will await its completion before undertaking
any beautification in this area.
BEAUTIFICATION: Due to the absence of Marland Ernest, Tom Kindinger
has agreed to undertake the project of awarding businesses in their
beautification efforts and will give a report at the next meeting.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Jay Heilman had nothing new to report.
Dee Heilman served refreshments, Rick served coffee and the meeting
adjourned at 8:30.
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