FOX POINT COMMUNITY GARDEN BOARD MEETING MINUTES 07.15.10
PRESENT: Norma, Joel, Keri, Edie, Marcia, Thom — 6:00 PM at the Garden
With appreciation for their generous contribution of their time and energy, for several years, we acknowledge and accept the resignation of Angel* and Thom. Angel will continue as our superlative beekeeper. Thank you Angel.
As we are now short two board-members, we are in need of two volunteers to fill their places. Keri will follow-up with the general membership to encourage interested members to attend our next meeting, August 19, 2010 at 5:00PM at the garden.
GARDEN MANAGER’S REPORT:
NEW PLOTS The new plots are 3⁄4 full. For the new unassigned plotsnew unassigned plotsnew unassigned plotsnew unassigned plots, existing gardeners are welcome to see Keri for the temporary use of an unassigned plot for the balance of the 2010 growing season. Plots are for 2010 and must be relinquished at end of this season. In February 2011, plots will be made available for assignment to new gardeners. Why? Several 2010 wait-list persons were turned away at the beginning of the 2010 season because the new plots were not ready .
PLOT RENEWAL Returning gardeners may renew their 2010 plots in February, 2011.
WATER The drip at the central spigot has not been repaired. Thanks Thom for the new “Y” coupling. It is imperative that gardeners practice water conservation to keep the swamp in check. Marcia has placed a “Swamp Bucket” to draw away the spillage from soaking the ground. GARDENERS ARE TO FILL WATERING CANS INSIDE OF THE SWAMP BUCKET. Keri will contact the city for repairs to be done in late Fall just before water shut-off so that we will be immediately operational in the spring.
Central spigot: We may have to run a new surface hose to the southern spigot and then update the fixture as the garden season comes to a close
FISH EMULSION Keri will pick up at SCLT and post a sign-up list on bulletin board for interested gardeners
FOOD DONATIONS : Renee will now collect food donations on Thursday evenings; Box will be placed at shade structure for gardener’s to place their contributions;
COMPOST Our internal piles need some TLC or maybe we need to close them down Are there any volunteers who could be recruited to manage the compost piles?
OFFICE HOURS Keri will continue to be present on Thursday evenings
WORK DAYS Keri will post general to-do list on bulletin board and hopes gardeners will use Thursday evening to put in an hour or two of general garden work
WOOD CHIPS Keri will follow-up with the city to keep them coming.
WEB SITE Keri will continue to encourage good community gardening practices
IDEAS
1. Plan a “garden stroll” before a pot-luck for gardeners to talk about their garden
2. Plan a stroll to identify plants including weeds growing the Garden
3. Plan garden workshops ( 1⁄2 hour long) for , seed harvesting; tomato recipes; Keri to seek ideas of gardener’s expertise and enthusiasm
4. Create a unique email address for each plot to facilitate direct communication between gardeners yet maintain privacy- (work in thought only at this point) Ex: plot54@foxpointgarden.com emails plot8@foxpointgarden.com asking about a plant, or relief of runaway peas, help to control bugs. . .
TREASURER’S REPORT (JOEL): Bank statements were made available for review. Need someone to be a second signatory on our bank account as Thom is now off the board.
CORPORATE: We are not going to renew the revoked entity status because of yearly fees. We will keep our bank balance under $2,500.
BEE KEEPER REPORT (ANGEL): Angel sent word to the Board that the hive is strong and that she anticipates there will be honey for sale at our Harvest Party on October 21st
COMPOST: Pile in parking lot is almost depleted. Next workday we will consolidate it. Rocks in pile may be removed for personal use.
GARDEN EXPANSION: This is complete. Wood was purchased to frame the plots. Norma volunteered her time and expertise to work with volunteers at the last workdays getting the plots framed.
PLOT CREEP Weeds in the paths and flourishing plants are making it difficult to walk about the garden. This will appear on workday list. Reminder gardeners that each gardener is personally responsible for the paths that immediately border one’s own plot
CHILDREN We worry about unattended kids who wander in and run about the garden. Children need to be supervised in the garden. And No Running, it is too dangerous.
PORTUGUESE SOCIAL CLUB Keri will touch base with manager Brian to thank (with food donation from garden) and to book Harvest Party date, Thursday, October 21st
BOARD The board talked about term limits but no decision reached. We need six (6) members including manager to satisfy our by-laws. Keri will contact those gardeners who have expressed an interest and invite them to attend next meeting to learn more about the board.
CALENDAR: upcoming dates
Thursdays continue to be unofficial work days and Manager Hours from 5:30-7, weather depending
July 22, Potluck, 6:00PM
July 24, Workday
July 31 Potluck, 6:00PM
August 19 (Thurs) Board Meeting 5:00PM ; Potluck 6pm
August 28, Potluck, 6pm.
AGENDA August 19, 2010
TREASURER’S REPORT
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD TERMS AND SIZE
HARVEST PARTY
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED-
/ EDIE
07.17.10
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