BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MINUTES

July 25,2002

Members present: James Mack, Robin Evans, Jennifer Crooks, and MaryAnn Powers.

Excused absence: LouAnn Bowen

Meeting called to order at 12 noon

A. Minutes approved from 5/20/2002 meeting. Vote unanimous

B. Old Business

Bas Relief: Discussion of plantings at Bas Relief

Discussion of budget, monies encumbered from previous year's budget for project, available for purchase of plants to continue landscape design by Paysage under

"Phase II." Discussion of evergreens to be planted around new sidewalk and low hedge in front of park (which would include design of signage.) Plan needs review by Monument Bd. James to contact and arrange meeting.

Lopes Square Discussion of possible granite sign and placement. To be continued.

New Business

Donation of bench in memory of Carol Whitman to gift fund. Vote unanimous that Beautification Committee reimburse town for purchase from gift fund.

Public Statements

Barbara Rushmore spoke on three points:

1. School St parking lot fence request for approval for VSB proposed 120' guardrail on School St side of lot. Vote unanimous to approve proposal.

2. MPL/ Macmillan Pier project review of proposal to create new guardrail, benches and plantings for area between MPL MacMillan Wharf.

To also include new fencing between MPL and Cabral's Wharf. Committee was in favor of plans and encouraged Barbara to go forward with proposal

3. Leeching fields plantings to replace those taken down by sewer project. Indigenous plantings preferred.

in some areas, 30' borders along highway-- need detailed plan in cooperation with OSC and ConCom.

Meeting adjourned 1:50PM