02/20/2019 MASHPEE COMMUNITY GARDEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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6 How do we acknowledge donations of materials so the businesses can use it as a tax- exempt donation? 7 Into what account do the CPC Funds go? 8 Other? Town of Mashpee Annual Report— 2018 — MCGAC text—submitted February 15, 2019 The Chair noted she has submitted the 2018 Annual Report for MCGAC and has emailed a copy to each of the members. Town Procedures for accepting donations to MCGAC Discussed above. It was noted in Mr. Taylor's email previously discussed, there was a comment not to list the donors on the website because of the concern there is a potential to violate the conflict of interest laws. OLD BUSINESS Community Garden Preparation update: weed suppression, garden bed amendments, fence improvements. The Chair stated she purchased a Broad Fork for the gardens in the amount of $227.00 plus a $41.20 shipping fee. She will be asking MEC if they are willing to pay for a portion of it. There was a discussion to email people who may be interested in the gardens and the members discussed soliciting local businesses to donate some materials for the fencing at the gardens. Irene noted we need answers from the town manager before we can solicit donations. Anthony stated he may have some electrical conduit that could be used for the garden fencing. There was a discussion on establishing subcommittees. Irene said once we finalize the application process the committees could be set up. Some of the subcommittees discussed were: New Construction Committee, Application Committee, Garden Maintenance Committee, Garden Management Committee. It was agreed to discuss this at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Participation in new Cape Cod Community Garden Network Irene spoke about establishing a Network for the Cape Cod Community Gardens. She met with a woman from Sandwich and Russell Norton from the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Service who was interested in becoming involved. Once the network is established, the members would gather information and Mr. Norton would be interested in posting the info on their website. Irene noted this is in the infancy stage and she will keep the members posted.