Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Beautification Committee Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 PM by Gary Mecca
The following members were in attendance: Maryann Ellsworth, Dave Cavagnaro, Gary Mecca, Penny Mecca, Angela Fioretti, Jacqui Reid, Barbara Russell, Sue Dietz, Elisa,Desruisseaux, Mary Hoffman, Maureen Kale, Cheryl Manzo, Kathy Bixby and MJ Rossilli-Mitchell.
Gary sent a letter to the Borough Administrator regarding who is responsible for which section of ‘Sandy’s’ Point. Gary also reported on follow-up to letter regarding Hennessy property – one of the barrels belongs to Beautification and is in need of repair.
Minutes: Sue Dietz moved and Jacqui Reid seconded approval of February 27th meeting minutes. Approved unanimously
Review of Barrel Assignments: Kathy Bixby and MJ Rossilli-Mitchell will take over 3 barrels at Bay/Trenton/Arnold. Maureen Kale will take over the remaining barrel at Trenton/Bay in front of Antique Center. Jacqui Glass has some assistance with her six barrels. Mary Hoffman will aid Elisa,Desruisseaux with her four barrels.
Liz Hahner has resigned from Committee as she has moved to Brick.
Members should call Gary with barrel questions/concerns and Jacqui R with garden questions/concerns.
Review of Garden Assignments: Kathy Bixby and MJ Rossilli-Mitchell will take over the Broadway and Ocean Ave ‘Boat’ Garden. Mary Hoffman will help with the Butterfly Garden. Cheryl Manzo will help with Garden at Boston and Harvard. Sprinklers go on between 4 and 5 AM. Sue would like sprinklers on every morning in her area. Penny would like to put pansies and dusty miller in the urns on Parkway ($10/each for 4 urns) – approved by majority vote. Barbara Russell reported that month of April is pin wheels for Domestic Violence – Woman’s Club will provide pinwheels in gardens/barrels. Maryann already placed bunnies and pinwheels in urns at Borough Hall.
Comcast will provide 20-30 people to help on April 21st, starting at 8:30AM. Will have them help with newspaper and mulch around gardens: 10 at Parkway, 5 at ‘Welcome’ sign, 6 at ‘Point’, 4 at Gazebo (Rake & Weed – will need wheelbarrows and rakes), and 4-5 at Bird Sanctuary. Will meet at ‘Perks’ lot at 8:30 AM on 4/21.
Project to Update Wreath Garlands: Jacqui R has 26 bags in her garage. Can roll out garlands and make repairs in her driveway after April 17th. Will do wreaths at Woman’s Club….summer is the best time as there are no meetings planned. Elia suggested asking the Interact Club at High School to help.
Fertilizer Package Project: Gary provided fertilizer list for gardens and barrels. Mary S will provide the packets to go out with the flowers.
Large Flags Repair Project: April 18th at Woman’s Club – will have to remove from Borough Hall during work hours – will meet there at 2PM – have room for the entire evening – will take flags from there to DPW the next morning. Entails reviewing/repairing/replacing poles, hardware and flags which will be rolled and packaged in groups of 10 for transport to DPW.
Sue Dietz left the meeting in progress at 8:25 PM.
Status of Flower Orders: Waiting for update from Mary S.
Request to Plant Milkweed: Seabrook Farms is donating milkweed to the Environmental Commission but it must be planted on Municipal property and they are asking for help from Beautification. Gary suggested planting behind Band Shell and by Lake of the Lillies. Beautification is too involved with garden and barrel plantings and maintenance to assist Environmental Commission. MJ suggested asking for help from the schools. There is an Environmental Club at the High School. Will pass along suggestions of where to plant and contacting schools.
Public Portion: no one wished to speak
New Business: Elia asked what Beautification purchased with the Rotary Club donation (American Flags, poles and hardware). Asked if Committee could use another donation and what it would be used for (YES – American Flags, poles, hardware, garland, wreaths, tinsel and barrels).
MJ left the meeting in progress at 8:36 PM
Dave asked if anything was going to be done for the two long-standing members who recently retired (Sue Carey and Liz Hahner). Maryann will ask for $5 from each member to purchase Joe Leone’s gift cards and will coordinate purchase and mailing. A Condolence card will be sent to Mary Lynn Ritchings.
Next Meeting: April 16, 2018
Meeting adjourned 8:45pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Maryann Ellsworth
