KEEP DUNCANVILLE BEAUTIFUL
Regular Meeting
City Hall - City of Duncanville
203 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville
June 1, 2012
Board Members Present:
Board Members Absent:
City Staff Present:
Guests:
Becky Hall, Sue Heigele, Dotti Pennebaker, Madeline Kelley Schwoch, Gale
Sliger, and Dorothy Wolverton (Chairperson), Barbara Detmore (Ex-officio).
Bobby Cutler Hill, Barbara McComb (Vice Chairperson), Pamela Murray and
Richard Raphael.
Angie Henley, Staff Liaison (SL); and Mary Jones, Administrative Secretary
(AS).
Mayor David Green
Called to Order – 8:30 a.m.
1.
Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 4, 2012.
Board member Pennebaker made a motion, seconded by Board member Sliger, to approve the minutes
of the Regular Meeting held May 4, 2012. The vote was cast 6 for, 0 against.
2.
Receive and Discuss Board member Reports regarding the “Litter Hot Spots”.
The Board members volunteering to monitor specific litter hot spots reported as follows:
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Gale Sliger: Hwy 67 – Cockrell Hill to Wintergreen – The area was much better than in the
past. She also noted that on Memorial Day, the litter was an issue at Main Street by Costco due
to the wind as well as the high grass catching the litter, and the litter at the County offices on the
corner of Main and Wheatland was excessive. Discussion followed regarding whether the
County building has outdoor trash cans and notifying the County Commissioner about the issue.
Sue Heigele: Cedar Hill Road – Between Santa Fe and Danieldale -- The area seems to be
worse after the weekends and the ditch is a collection pit. Items noticed included beer bottles
and cans, fast food bags, etc. Discussion followed regarding requiring bottles and cans with a
return deposit to be sold in the City, the materials and laws required, and the trade-off for the
environment due to cleaning and sanitizing the returned containers.
Madeline Kelly Schwoch: Greenstone – Adjacent to Byrd Middle School – She didn’t see a lot
of trash. Most of the trash appeared to be due to high winds and the litter catching on the
fences. She also noted that the trash was cleaned by the next day. She also provided photos of
the area at Main Street and I-20.
Becky Hall: Streets near Reed Middle School – Some trash was noted but it was picked up the
next day.
Discussion followed regarding trash cans for intersections, i.e. ineffectiveness, cost, and litter around the
cans. SL Henley reported that the Parks Manager Frank Allen has offered to provide additional focus to
any areas requested by the Board. Suggestion was made to place an ad in the Champion for volunteer
groups to be responsible for certain areas, and to include Code Enforcement’s contact number.
Comments were made regarding the importance of providing visibility and education to the public and
the positive impact the elementary school programs presented by Mother Nature and Recycle Man have
had on students as well as their family members.
3.
Discuss and Consider a Citywide Litter Poster Contest.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to hold the Litter Poster Contest in the fall and
that it should be open to all ages. Board member Sliger volunteered to solicit prizes for winners in the
adult category. SL Henley will research the necessary rules and guidelines for a citywide contest and
the Board will discuss further at the July, 2012 meeting. AS Jones will report to the DCEDC Board at
their June 13, 2012 meeting and invite the DCEDC Board members to attend the KDB meeting to give
their input.
4.
Receive Staff and Committee Reports/Updates.
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July Meeting Date – The consensus of the Board was to change the July meeting date to July
13, 2012 due to the July 4th holiday.
KTB Annual Conference – Board member Sliger will provide the Board with a report on the
KTB Annual Conference during the July 13, 2012 meeting.
Presentations made by Mother Nature and Recycling Man – Chairperson Wolverton reported
that during a recent presentation she was “mobbed” by excited Kindergarten students. SL
Henley requested Mother Nature and Recycle Man visit the Fieldhouse during the summer
camp’s “plant week” to make a presentation to the camp kids. She will provide a list of weekly
topics to the Board members. Board member Sliger may be able to supply volunteer speakers
for the other topics.
Agenda Items – Chairperson Wolverton reminded the Board members to notify AS Jones of
items for the Agenda.
Board member shirts – There’s funding in the budget for four shirts for the new Board
members. The other members would be able to order from the same source but would be
responsible for the cost. Board member Sliger has a source for embroidering and will provide
information at the July 13, 2012 meeting. Chairperson Wolverton will also ask the school
district if they still provide low cost embroidering.
Water-Wise Landscape Tour – The Board was reminded of the 18th annual Water-Wise
Landscape Tour being offered Saturday, June 2, 2012.
Volunteer Hours Tracking Sheet – The Board members noted their volunteer hours for May,
2012.
The meeting adjourned at 9:08 a.m.
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