Beautification Commission
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Present: Pat Byrnes; Marylee Hickey; Dolores Kehoe; Mary Mourey; Tony Russo; Pat Sirois
Also Present: Tim Bockus, Acting Director/Public Works
Absent: Helen Boardman; Elaine Dube (excused); Betty Russell (excused).
Roger Moss, Director/Park and Recreation (excused)
Bonnie Nichols, Director/Inspections and Planning
Call to order:
Chair Sirois called the meeting of the Beautification Commission to order at 7:12 p.m.
Acceptance of minutes of FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Dolores Kehoe made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 3, 2011 meeting. Seconded by Mary Mourey. Approved.
Opportunity for citizens to speak: None.
Financial Report:
Mary Mourey reported that the General Fund has $6403.47. Remembrance Fund balance is $520.96.
Chair Sirois will write an article for the East Hartford Gazette informing the citizens of the Remembrance fund and requesting donations.
Communications:
Chair Sirois received the following communication:
- Arbor Day Foundation
- Letter from Mayor Leclerc reappointing Pat Byrnes to the Commission
- Letter from May Leclerc appointing Elaine Dube to the Commission
Chair's report:
Chair Sirois reported that Helen Boardman has resigned from the Commission.
Tree Warden's Report:
The report was distributed and discussed by Tim Bockus.
Old Business:
Chair Sirois reported that O’Brien School will be hosting Arbor Day this year per Laura White, Department Head of Fine and Performing Arts for East Hartford Public Schools. All information was sent to the school principal, Dr. Lesley Morgan-Thompson. Chair Sirois heard from the teacher that will plan the event. She will inform her that Tony Russo will meet with her the first of April.
Tim Bockus will invite the State Forester to the Arbor Day event.
New Business
Tim Bockus distributed the copy of the application for Tree City to the Commissioners for their file. He is awaiting the response.
Concerns of the Commission:
Mary Mourey received a quote to purchase button parts - $19.99, cost for a new button machine is $319.99.
Discussion was held on encumbering funds for spring planting, winter kill, etc. There is $5091 in the line item for this purpose. Tony Russo stated that he needs to begin ordering from various vendors to get the best price.
Marylee Hickey made a motion to request to Mayor Leclerc to release funds for spring plantings, winter kill and Arbor Day. Seconded by Pat Byrnes. Approved.
Payment of Bills:
Theresa Godreau (clerk) $ 75.00
Marylee Hickey made a motion to pay the clerk and to approve the bills as submitted. Seconded by Mary Mourey. Approved.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, Pat Byrnes made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Seconded by Marylee Hickey. Approved.
The next meeting of the Commission will be April 7, 2011 in Building Department Conference Room at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Godreau, Clerk
Minutes Subject to Approval
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