Community Garden Committee, November 8, 2017
HOLDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMITTEE MINUTES
November 8, 2017
Mission Statement:
The Holden Community Garden Committee is a volunteer organization working to provide and support Holden residents, individually and collectively, to grow food, flowers, fruits, and herbs on town land including the redeveloped property on Highland Street. Our efforts will enable residents to enjoy the beauty of our town while developing a sense of community through cooperative action, learning about sustainable and environmentally conscious gardening as well as ethical harvesting.
The Holden Community Garden Committee also exists to foster the education of the children of Holden through the support of community gardens in local schools and community groups. These gardens will help to develop the appreciation of future generations for the importance of agriculture and responsible environmental practices, and provide education and positive experiences through gardening and physical activity.
In Attendance: Marcia Hastbacka, Chair: Members: Jessica Cosenza, Tanya Lewis, Mike Trigiano
Not In Attendance: Ryan Fahey, Geri Herlihy (Liaison to Board of Selectman)
Meeting called to order at 6:40 p.m.
Agenda:
Review of 9-26-17 Minutes
Review of 10-24-17 Notes
MOTION #1
To approve the minutes of the 9-26- 17 Meeting
Voted and passed.
Review of 10-24-17 Notes. Because there was not a quorum at this meeting, the notes did not need approval and were distributed for informational purposes only.
UPDATE ON DAVIS HILL
Jess reported that the kindergarten section of the Davis Hill Garden was planted with spring bulbs. Jess also noted that there has been no further vandalism at the community garden at Davis Hill that she is aware of; and the camera will be installed this weekend by the school.
REVIEW OF BUDGET FOR FY 18-19
Marcia reviewed the draft budget and there were some edits proposed. She will bring the edited budget along with the large garden map of the area and the 2 detailed maps of specific areas being developed for FY 18-19 to Peter Lukes by November 9th.
MOTION #2
To approve the FY 18-19 Budget as edited
Voted and passed.
All HCGC members were e-mailed a copy of the FY18-19 Budget.
NEW BUSINESS
Marcia noted that since Michael Mazloff has resigned, she has asked Peter Lukes and cc’d Robin Farrington (Sr. Town Clerk) to name Mike Trigiano as a Permanent Member of HCGC. Robin will be looking for someone to fill Mike’s position as Alternate Member
Meeting was adjourned at 7:10pm.
Our next meeting will be sometime after Thanksgiving. Date to be determined.