05/17/2023 MASHPEE COMMUNITY GARDEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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MASHPEE COMMUNITY GARDEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MCGAC) MEETING MINUTES May 17, 2023 - 7:00 P.M. Popponesset Meeting Room PRESENT: Chair, Virginia Scharfenberg, Sheryl Carberry, Frank Gallello, Lynn Harris, Kirsten Nordstrom ABSENT: N/A OTHER ATTENDEES: N/A CALL TO ORDER: Chair Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. Meeting Minutes for April 19, 2023. Sheryl Carberry made a motion to accept the minutes of April 19, 2023 as written. Kirsten Nordstrom seconded the motion. The motion was passed by unanimous consent. COMMUNICATIONS and CORRESPONDENCE: None at this Time. ANNOUNCEMENTS: REPORTS:  Updated 2023 Gardener’s Plot Assignments, including Wait List – Sheryl Carberry Sheryl Carberry stated that she needs updated information on the people that are on the wait list, i.e. addresses and phone numbers. It was reported that there are 6 people on the wait list and 3 open garden beds.  Garden Maintenance to Date – Chair Scharfenberg Lynn Harris reported that there are 2 Adirondack chairs currently in the garden. After a discussion it was determined that a request will be made that, moving forward, only folding chairs be brought into the garden and that the chairs be taken out when the gardener leaves. Lynn Harris suggested posting/announcing that if a gardener requires accommodations to notify the Committee and they will assist on a case-by-case basis. The subject of perennials was discussed and it was agreed that, per the Rules and Regulations under the Annual Plant and Maintenance Section of the Addendum, perennials are not allowed in the Community Garden beds. Frank Gallello stated that he drove by the garden after dark and there was a very bright light shining. Lynn Harris stated that bright lights are detrimental and interrupt the life cycle of beneficial insects. Chair Scharfenberg will reach out and request that the gardener replace the light with a motion sensor light. 1