9/26/2018 MASHPEE COMMUNITY GARDEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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noted the CPC requests after approved is reviewed by the Finance Committee, Selectmen for their approval prior to town meeting, Pamela suggested members go to the Historical Commission Meeting and get confirmation that this is what they are committed to doing and then as a committee work out what proposal we want to put in front of the CPC. She noted we are talking about excavating, fencing, moving things over, supplies, signage, materials, etc. Another thought was getting a formal approval from the Commission. She said this committee needs to put in an application to CPC, Motion: Michael Talbot moved to apply for CPC funding for the reconstruction of the community garden for the May town meeting, seconded by Anthony Oliver. Vote unanimous 7-0 The Chair suggested that any members that can attend the next Historic Commission meeting to Iet them know of our motion and that we want to make sure they understand what we are doing and if it will fit in with their plan and also asked them to provide a letter of support that we can include with our application. Also, Michael stated he will contact the Historic District Commission to let them know of our plans. They will be interested in the fencing. Progress to date on draft Community Garden Regulations—Irene Checkovich Irene presented the draft of the Community Garden Regulations. Several suggestions were made and she said she will make the changes and bring back the updated version to the members at the next meeting. She also suggested if there are any further changes the members are welcome to email her their suggestions. Pamela stated she would put together the draft application for CPC and would need input from the member in the form of emails, i.e. quotes, estimates, etc. NEW BUSINESS Determine date of November 2018 meeting. It was agreed to meet on Tuesday,November 20 at 7:00 p.m. Garden Plan: Develop list of work and responsibilities,with time line, that should be done between now and 2019 gardening season. Irene noted we should start looking at responsibilities because we need a point person for people who are inquiring about the gardens to answer questions, maintain a list of those interested. Mohammed volunteered to take on this responsibility and maintain a list of people showing interest in the garden. Mohammed stated he would also coordinate with IT to update the webpage on the town's website. Irene stated she would be willing to keep the records once we start the application process. Anthony Oliver will check with DPW,thru Wayne, who is the point person, to discuss how they can help including information gathering. Motion: Michael Talbot moved to adjourn,seconded by Anthony Oliver. Vote unanimous 7-0 Meeting Adjourned 8:55 pm. ADJOURNMENT: NEXT MEETING is Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM 2