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MINUTES
The Environmental and Community Advisory Board of the City of Garland convened in regular session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in the Council Work Session Room, 200 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas, with the following members:
Present:
Robert Bruns, Chairperson
Jim Dobbins, Vice-Chairperson
Dr. Shibu Samuel, Board Member
Robert Kaaa, Board Member
Ken Risser, Board Member
Absent:
Daphne Dean, Board Member
Betty Roberts, Board Member
Vacant, District 6
Vacant, District 7
Staff Present:
Uriel Villalpando, Staff Liaison
Os Rodriguez, Sanitation Administrator
Dana Lodge, CV & B Director
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the May 10, 2023 meeting were approved as written.
2.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Public Comments
Persons who desire to address the Board on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to speak.
Testimony may be held until the item is considered or given at the beginning of any Board meeting.
Invited testimony may also occur at any time, subject to a request from a member of the Board and with the approval of the Board Chairperson.
Convention & Visitors Bureau & Events Overview
- Dana Lodge, CVB & Events Director, provided a thorough overview of the many activities and special events organized throughout the year by the Convention & Visitor's Bureau Office. Some of the topics discussed included the Movies at the Plaza, the Downtown Development, the Heritage Museum, and the very popular Sounds of Summer. Other special events scheduled for later in the year include the Labor Day Parade, the Guzzler Race, the Wheels of Hope Carshow, and the Dia de los Muertos celebration. Ms. Lodge answered several questions from the Board members and concluded her presentation by announcing the grand opening of the Downtown Square on October 14th and Christmas on the Square will return to the downtown square this year. The date for this event is December 7th.
Review Safety Procedures
- Staff Liaison Uriel Villalpando, provided a summary of the safety procedures that must be followed during the event of public disturbance.
Keep Garland Beautiful Updates -
No Report
Recognition for Environmental Achievements -
No Report
Community Involvement -
No Report
3.
MISCELLANEOUS
Announcements - None
Future Agenda Items
Metal Recycling Presentation - Bob Bruns
Economic Development
Library
Short Term Rentals
Date for next meeting July 12, 2023.
4.
ADJOURN
Submitted By:
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Bob Bruns, Chair
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Uriel Villalpando, Staff Liaison
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