May 18, 2015
In Attendance
Donna
Jane
Pat
Michele
Von
Karsten
Evelyn
Rebecca
Ming
Ishwor
Wayne
Ranga
Call to Order
Review of Minutes – under revision from last meeting / adding map as an attachment
Approval of Agenda – yes
Lease/Garden Rules – Proposed lease renewal (for 3 years) from the town received. They have asked
for some revisions of the garden rules. (Revisions are in red) Revisions were reviewed / revised as
recommended.
Rain Barrels – There has been an executive decision by Steve Dickinson which is Rebecca’s suggestion
of the upside down umbrella things (rain saucers). Location of barrel and width of rain saucer has to
be determined. Suggest we try one to see how it works. Although being a strong proponent of
rainwater use, Karsten advices against use of any saucer because its disadvantages far outweigh its
advantages; we should not waste any more time and money if current gutter solution is unacceptable
and Town does not help provide an acceptable gutter solution.
Shed/storage/lights – Rebecca and Von completely cleaned out the main shed!. More lighting
needed. Jane to order 4 of the Mr. Beams MB 530 Battery-Operated Indoor/Outdoor Motion-Sensing
LEDs. Please DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING ON THE FLOOR by the tool barrels.
Paper/Cardboard – Is there a plan to use the paper & cardboard in the open shed? Can Barbara pick
up the pot collection and take to Lowe’s for recycling? Jane to check. Jane to store cardboard in her
garage until needed. The new cultivator is now broken. 2 other cultivators in the open shed & large
tiller in the town shed (Jane to ask Barbara to take to Cary Mower & Saw for evaluation). Jane to take
new cultivator back to Lowe’s for fix. Barbara will take the Tiller & last year’s cultivator & Mantis to
Cary Mower & Saw for evaluation. $90 to evaluate. Email to board to make decision once the
expense estimate is known. Always clean tools prior to storing them in order to prevent corrosion
and extend their lifetimes. Suggestion was made to use shredded paper + the hay on top once the
plants are several inches tall to increase water retention.
Beds/Management/Setup – Wayne to add 3 additional beds to the map. Need to make sure that each
bed is planted. Some items on the wish list still remain to be planted. Wayne advised that the
persimmon tree should be in soon.
Composting – Please be sure to use our own compost when adding amending garden soil …make sure
you check soil, prior to watering. Note which beds have been watered in the log.
Gate – Need to attach hinges or wheels to allow better movement.
Communications – No new items for communications.
Treasury Report – Reported bank balance / bills paid / membership dues collected.
Set next meeting time & location: June 15th, Morrisville Aquatic Center
Adjournment of meeting