Beautification Commission
Thursday, March 1, 2012
PRESENT: Elaine Dube; Marylee Hickey; Dolores Kehoe; Mary Mourey; Pat Sirois.
Also Present: Tim Bockus, Director/Public Works
Absent: Pat Byrnes (excused); Diane Carlucci; Betty Russell (excused);Tony Russo .
Guests: Garden Club Members: Karen Johnson; Sue Kies; Susan Noble.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Sirois called the meeting of the Beautification Commission to order at 7:15 p.m.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 2011
Mary Mourey made a motion to accept the minutes of the October 6, 2011 meeting. Seconded by Marylee Hickey. Approved.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Marylee Hickey made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 2, 2012 meeting. Seconded by Dolores Kehoe. Approved.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK:
A. Garden Club Guests
Chair Sirois introduced the Beautification members to those members of the Garden Club. The Garden Club received a $500 grant from Coca-Cola to do plantings in town. Discussion was held in reference to areas in town that can be focused on. Tim Bockus requested that he meet with the Garden Club to discuss plantings and coordinate areas, high visibility locations, in town for the Garden Club to work on. Tim Bockus stated that the concern he had was the maintenance of the area after the work is done. The Garden Club will contact Tim to schedule a meeting and begin the process.
One other concern brought up by the Garden Club were the “Welcome to East Hartford” signs, or lack there of. Discussion was held and Tim Bockus will speak with Mayor LeClerc about the concern.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Mary Mourey reported that the General Fund balance is $6620.26. Remembrance Fund balance is $520.96.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Chair Sirois received the following communication:
- Letters from Mayor LeClerc reappointing the following Commissioners:
Dolores Kehoe; Tony Russo; Pat Sirois
CHAIR'S REPORT:
Chair Sirois reported that she had heard from Judy Hillman at the Raymond Library in reference to planting a tree in memoriam of Sharon Jarish. Chair Sirois contacted Tony Russo. At this time, a decision will be made in the later Spring 2012.
Chair Sirois stated that the April meeting is scheduled for April 5th which is Holy Thursday. She recommended holding a Special Meeting on April 4 at 5:30 p.m. and cancel the April 5th meeting. Commissioners concurred.
TREE WARDEN'S REPORT:
Tim Bockus distributed the Tree Warden’s Report for discussion.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Arbor Day
Chair Sirois reported that all information was given to Hockanum School Principal Lisa Beauchamp.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Spring Plantings
As discussed in the summer of 2011, the Beautification Commission is requesting more color for flowers and more height for the plantings in barrels for the Spring 2012. Tim Bockus will speak with Mayor LeClerc. Money for Spring Plantings will be encumbered at the April 2012 meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Chair Sirois stated that due to the cancellation of the November 2011 meeting, election of officers was never held. This will be an agenda item for April 4, 2012.
CONCERNS OF THE COMMISSION:
- Larrabee Street, scaffolding has been moved to the side yard.
PAYMENT OF BILLS:
Theresa Godreau (clerk) $ 75.00
Marylee Hickey made a motion to pay the bills as submitted. Seconded by Mary Mourey. Approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Marylee Hickey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10p.m. Seconded by Mary Mourey. Approved.
The next meeting of the Commission will be April 4, 2012 in Building Department Conference Room at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Godreau, Clerk
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