ORDER N0.28536
APPROVAL OF SPACE FOR
GREENHOUSE AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE
On this the 23rd day of February 2004, upon motion made by Commissioner Letz,
seconded by Commissioner Baldwin, the Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-
0-0, of the space for a greenhouse as part of an Extension program by the Extension
Office.
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COMMISSIONER'S COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISHONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REOJEST
AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: Amx Chapman OFFICE: Kerr County Extension Office
MEETING DATE: February 23, 2004 TIlVIE PREFERRED: as late as possible
SUBJECT: Providing space for a greenhouse as part of an Extension program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED:
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Amy Chapman
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 20 minutes
IF PERSONNEL MATTER-NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in
accordance with Title 5 Chapter 551 and 552 Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays
5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:
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adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action
at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards
your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rule
Adopted by Commissioner's Court.
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.EXTENSION
The Texas A&M University System
MASTER GARDENERS
GREENHOUSE PROJECT
PROPOSAL
Purpose
The Kerr County Master Gardener program is an integral part of the horticulture
education conducted through the Texas Cooperative Extension program in Kerr County.
The construction of the proposed greenhouse will serve as an educational tool providing
training not only to the Master Gardeners in the Hill country but also to the youth of the
Hill country and the Jr. Master Gardener programs in Kerr County. The facility will
provide Master Gardeners with the opportunity to propagate plants that can be used in
educational programs as well as beautification programs around Kerr County. The
construction will include; two phases. ,
Phase I
Phase I will include the construction of the greenhouse structure including matted
flooring, cold-framing, sidewalk and two polyethylene shade cloth coverings, interior
benches will support the plants at a workable height. Electrical installation will include an
inflator pump & fan which will provide a thin layer of air between the two polyethylene
cloth coverings to help provide insulation. Lighting will include four eight- foot
fluorescent lambs which will also be installed along with a heater fan. Heating will be
with propane heat.
Phase II
The second phase of the program will be completed during the spring of 2004.
This will include the addition of the cooling fans, and evaporative cooling system. Future
expansion of additional greenhouse space will be determined based on need and funding
by the Master Gardeners.
Requests from Kerr County Commissioners Court
The Master Gardeners' through generous donations of their members have
generated funds to purchase the greenhouse structure at a cost of $2,700.00 We are
requesting that you assist us with this endeavor by providing us space approved by
Facilities Use and Maintenance (indicated on attachment 1). Water use will vary
according to plant load and time of year. Master Gardeners will provide electricity and
propane for heating during winter months. We appreciate your cooperation and assistance
in this endeavor. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Roy Walston or
John Coleman at the County Extension office at 830-257-6568.
Agriculture and Natural Resources • Family and Consumer Sciences • 4-H and Youth Development • Community Development
Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
A member of The Texas A&M University System and its statewide Agriculture Program
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