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MINUTES
The Environmental and Community Advisory Board of the City of Garland convened in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in the Work Session Room, 200 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas, with the following members:
Present:
Robert Bruns, Chairperson
Daphne Dean, Board Member
Dr. Shibu Samuel, Board Member
Betty Roberts, Board Member
PC Mathew, Board Member
Robert Kaaa, Board Member
Ken Risser, Board Member
Absent:
Jim Dobbins, Vice-Chairperson
Patricia Hanson, Board Member
Staff Present:
Uriel Villalpando, Staff Liaison
Michelle Stuyvesant, Outreach Coordinator
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the October 12, 2022, meeting were approved as written.
2.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Plastics Recycling
Michelle Stuyvesant, Environmental and Community Outreach Coordinator, gave a detailed overview of the current state of recycling. The presentation included information on the different types of plastics, the percentages being recycled, and on what is placed in the landfill.
Keep Garland Beautiful
Residents of Williams neighborhood and adjoining neighborhoods are eligible to receive free trees through the RETREET program. Approximately 150 15-gallon trees will be available. Registration is currently ongoing.
Future clean up events are being scheduled. More information will be provided when available.
Recognition for Environmental Achievements
Betty Roberts reminded board members to submit the names of individuals, groups, neighborhoods and businesses who qualify to be recognized for environmental achievements.
Community Involvement
Ken Risser gave an update on the Halloween Zombie Apocalypse sponsored by his neighborhood, the Shores of Wellington. Several city departments were in attendance.
The 2022 Neighborhood Summit is scheduled to take place on November 12, 2022. Participating cities include Garland, Plano, and Rowlett. The event will take place at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center in Plano. The Summit mixer will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
The grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Boneyard Skate Park was held on October 22, 2022.
Firewheel Mall will host it's annual tree lighting event on December 1, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Garland Animal Services is now open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3.
MISCELLANEOUS
Community Initiatives - No Report.
Announcements
Dr. Shibu Samuel announced that his corporate office will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 am on November 22, 2022.
PC Mathew forwarded a link to board members to view a short film on which he is the executive producer.
Future Agenda Items
Building Inspections Overview
Tour of the Animal Shelter
Citizen Comments
Steve Taylor, Garland Texas.
Date for Next Meeting: December 14, 2022
4.
ADJOURN
Submitted By:
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Bob Bruns, Chairperson
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Uriel Villalpando, Staff Liaison
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