Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Beautification Meeting Minues
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM by Gary Mecca
The following members were in attendance: Mary Steiner, Dave Cavagnaro, Gary Mecca, Penny Mecca, Sandy Pasola, Dorothy Hadley, Maryann Elsworth, Barbara Favato, Cathy Bixby, Beth Cox, Sue Dietz. Barbara Russell, MJ Mitchell, Cheryl Manzo. Mary Lynn Ritchings, Angela Fioretti, Jacqui Glass, Andy Cortes
Two prospective members Adele Tamburo, Carol Gennaro were also in attendance.
Minutes – Mary Lynn moved and Barbara Russell seconded approval of last meetings minutes. Minutes corrected for Butterfly Garden award from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and award ceremony date of Nov 7. Approved as corrected unanimously
Flower order – Three options for barrels were discussed and the the discussion resulted in decision for Mandavilla, three rose glow lantana, and twelve white vincas. Mary to follow up with garden spot owners to get their needs for next year to get order together.
Large Flags – Many flags beat, Mary volunteered to get flags from DPW, disassemble flags from poles and get “dead” flags properly interred at the VFW. Will also get poles to Boro Hall.
Scarecrow contest – Ten entries had pictures shown and voting was held for prizes. Sandy will present prize in school before Halloween.
Park Bench – Andy got problem benches by Life fitness and Gazebo power washed by DPW.
Gary reiterated that he is responsible for barrels and Jacqui is in charge of gardens.
Garden Spots – Sprinklers turned off for the winter.
Fall Cleanup – Need to clean out annuals from both garden spots and barrels. If your barrel needs replacement notify Gary
Christmas Decorations – Greens to be delivered to Jacqui Reid’s driveway Nov 6. They will be sorted and you will be notified for pick up. Jacqui and volunteers to finish new garland for the poles. Friday Nov 9 volunteers to take wreaths out from boro hall and then move down town to install wreaths and garland. Mary to put the bows around the barrels. Andy to be installing the overhead swag lights. Reindeer are available to be assembled in garden spots by their owners.
Parkway Garden – Work to be done starting Oct 25 starting at St Louis Ave. Work should take 7-10 days and plan is to do directional drill not an open trench to minimize impact on garden. Andy to be contacted when work is starting so committee members can be present to consult on saving plants
Niblick and Boston Garden – Unlike the Parkway Garden, contractor has leveled complete garden and all supporting infrastructure. Dave to give Andy a list of what was there and it is to be replaced by Albert Marine. Gary concerned contract should read that it will be replaced to the original condition of the garden. Gary to send letter to Mayor and Boro Administrator concerning appropriate notification when work will be done at garden spots to allow us to minimize impact.
Boro Hall – No new dehumidifier in the basement yet but since most of our materials are in bins impact should be mitigated.
Sue Dietz asked Andy to look at dock at her Randall Ave spot as it needs some repair work
Christmas Party date set for Dec 6 at Dave’s house
Next Meeting Nov 27
Meeting adjourned 8:39pm
Mary Steiner
