08/17/2022 MASHPEE COMMUNITY GARDEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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3. Regarding the Board's request that he immediately remove his unauthorized exterior garden bed after having been requested multiple times to do so, he again refused saying he had not heard back from the Town Manager about his request to use the space. Relevant to this is the Town's Policy 8 regarding use of property ultimately being the Town Manager's decision. In response to question if he had got permission before he did the planting, he said No. 4. Regarding leaving the July 20th Board meeting before the relevant Agenda item came up to discuss his non-compliance (which had been moved from the June 15 th Agenda because he could not attend), he said he had company. • Following Mohamad Fand's comments and additional discussion, Lynn Harris moved that the Board's July 20, 2022 Vote of No Confidence, back-up documentation, and request for the Select Board's dismissal of Mr. Fand be submitted by the MCGAC Board Chair to the Select Board the next day, August 18, 2022. The motion was seconded by John Carter and passed unanimously. Mr. Fand explained that he joined the unanimous vote for his dismissal from the Board so that he could present his case to the Select Board. • Lynn Harris read Rule 24 of the community garden Rules& Regulations(enclosed with Minutes), citing the portion stating that the Committee has "...the duty of enforcing rules and making decisions regarding the Garden each year. They have the authority to resolve conflicts, refuse a plot to a gardener or dismiss a current gardener...". She moved that based on Mr. Fand's lack of cooperation and collaboration with the MCGAC Board as well as with the garden rules and responsibilities, he be dismissed from the garden and the use of his Plot #13. The motion was seconded by Frank Gallello and passed 4-2. Sheryl Carberry stated that she was not comfortable voting in favor without confirmation from the Select Board that such a decision is the sole responsibility of the MCGAC Board, but that if that were the case she would have voted to dismiss. Mr. Fand voted No. Additional New Business., • Lynn Harris suggested that plant labels be made for plant s in the Native Garden this fall. She noted that gardener Sandy DeRosa, a retired science teacher, might be able to work with high school students to have them research the plants and create the educational labels. Included in this project would be a site visit to the Native Garden and the Community Garden. • The Board reviewed and commented favorably on Lynn Harris's draft revision to the existing Rules & Regulations. The revision is based on some questions/issues raised by new gardeners that make sense to incorporate for clarity. Lynn will incorporate suggested edits and bring back to the September 21, 2022 Board meeting for consideration and potential approval for forwarding to the Select Board for their review and approval. It was thought that if the Select Board wanted to maintain current Rules & Regulations wording, this document could become an appendix and/or part of a welcoming packet. Lynn suggested that the Rules & Regulations be at the top of MCGAC website so that members readily understand their responsibilities to the community garden. Lynn also suggested that we leave a packet of Rules & Regs in the shed,and/or place in cubicles. • The Board of Directors listing on the website needs to be corrected and updated. • We will notify gardeners that official communication will be sent via email, not by mail or by text message. This may be information included in the Application if we choose to update it. 2