Beautification Commission
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Present: Pat Sirois; Pat Byrnes; Marylee Hickey; Dolores Kehoe; Mary Mourey, Betty Russell, Tony Russo
Also Present: Bill Taylor, Director/Public Works
Absent: Helen Boardman (excused); Sue Kickery (excused)
Roger Moss, Director/Park and Recreation (excused)
Bonnie Nichols, Director/Inspections and Permits (excused)
Call to order:
Chair Sirois called the meeting of the Beautification Commission to order at 7:20 p.m.
Acceptance of minutes of June 25, 2009
Marylee Hickey made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 25, 2009 meeting. Seconded by Mary Mourey. Approved.
Opportunity for citizens to speak: No report at this time.
Financial Report: No report at this time.
Communications: None.
Chair's report:
Chair Sirois reported there was an article about the new flower barrels in the Rare Reminder.
Tree Warden's RePORT: No report at this time.
Old Business:
A. Community Pride Award
Two awards were given at the Town Council Meeting.
- Student Community Gardens at EHHS
This project started as a green project at EHHS. Bird feeders and butterfly bushes were planted as well as perennials. Four teachers responsible for the project were in attendance (Kate Patla, Liz Stagis, Sarah Barry and Loretta DaCunha) as well as 2 students.
- East Hartford Board of Education Building
Mike Cosgrove, custodian at the Board of Education building received the award.
Chairman of the Board of Education, Mary Alice Dwyer and Superintendent Zito were in attendance.
B. Replacement of Barrels
Tony Russo reported that new barrels have been placed throughout town. There are approximately 7 barrels in inventory.
New Business:
A. Beautification Awards
Discussion was held on the following residential properties:
410 Forest Street 123 Jessica Drive
572 Forest Street 236 Main Street
10 Palmer Garvan Street
83 Montclair
Dolores Kehoe made a motion to award the following residential awards to 410 Forest Street, 83 Montclair Drive, 123 Jessica Drive and 572 Forest Street, for the Month of August 2009. Seconded by Mary Mourey. Approved.
The following businesses were under consideration:
Taco Bell, Silver Lane
Dunkin Donuts, Silver Lane
Pizza Hut, Silver Lane
Smokers World, Willow Trailer Park
IAM Temple, Oak Street
Hillside Condominiums
Cabela’s
Dolores Kehoe made a motion to award Taco Bell the business award for August 2009. Seconded by Mary Mourey. Approved.
Chair Sirois will present these awards at the September 1, 2009 Town Council meeting.
Other Business None.
Concerns of the Commission
- 710 Brewer Street
- 115 Monroe Street (toys on sidewalk, all around yard, day and night)
- 7 Mohawk Drive
- 171 Grande Road
- Mohawk Drive (between 60 & 68)
- Harvard Drive (trailer in back of yard with extension cords hooked up)
Payment of Bills:
Theresa Godreau (clerk) $ 75.00
Dolores Kehoe made the motion to pay the clerk. Seconded by Marylee Hickey. Approved.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, Marylee Hickey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Seconded by Pat Byrnes. Approved.
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