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3. When we start the process of identifying possible contractors to reconfigure the garden <br /> in the fall 2019, pending CPC funding approval, can the committee decide on the <br /> contractors, or must they go through the town's bidding process? <br /> 4. If we would like DPW to bring loads of woodchips or soil from the Transfer Station to <br /> the Garden area, who should we contact and if a neighbor donates mulch, can Wayne <br /> Taylor ask DPW to pick up and deliver to the gardens. <br /> Discussion with Russ Norton about Master Gardeners Assistance <br /> The Chair noted Russ Norton made it clear that master gardeners cannot work with the <br /> committee unless there was an educational component. Stephanie gave a heads up that the <br /> master gardeners' objective can be very different than the committee's objective as far as <br /> herbicides are concerned. She said their philosophy may different than the committee's. <br /> Town of Mashpee Annual Report 2018 — MCGAC Proposed Text— February 11, 2019 <br /> Deadline <br /> The Chair noted the Annual Report is due on February 11, 2019 and she will prepare the text. <br /> Town Procedures for Accepting Donations to MCGAC <br /> This was discussed previously. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Community Garden Preparation Start Date: Weed Suppression, Garden Bed <br /> Amendments, Fence Improvements <br /> Anthony noted he would like to start amending the soil after February 1 depending on the <br /> weather. He would use wood chips, leaves and cover crops to amend the soil. It was <br /> suggested to put a tarp down so DPW could drop the chips and leaves. The installation of a <br /> fence was discussed possibly animal fencing. They also discussed asking for a donation or a <br /> discount from local vendors. Mohammed suggested contacting Walpole Fencing. <br /> Continue Discussion on Companies we will be asking for donations for 2019 Season <br /> It was agreed that each member come up with names of suppliers that may want to donate <br /> before they are contacted so that they are not contacted several times. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> New Garden Construction Working Group <br /> Michael suggested adding a New Garden Construction Working Group to help out the <br /> committee. Also discussed was weekly oversight of the gardens on a rotating basis. A team <br /> garden plot was also discussed which could be used as a demo garden and all the members <br /> could take turns working on it. <br /> 2 <br />