PARTNERSHIP FOR FLOYD
MONTHLY MEETING
September 20, 2010
Karin Grosshans presided and called the meeting to order. A quorum was attained.
Present were: Dede McGrath, Jane Cundiff, Mitch Cundiff, Anne Pendrak, Karin Groshans, Betty Lineberry, Kamala Bauers, Lance Terpenny, and Carter Holling.
Minutes: The minutes of the August 18, 2010, were approved as corrected.
Treasurers’ Reports:
General Fund: Kamala reported that we had a balance of $2671.40. She reported that the check for $1400 had been deposited, but not yet written back to Woody.
Park Fund: Betty reported that the Park Fund had a balance of $21,690.14. A copy of the report is attached and incorporated by reference. She reported that we had made $389.40 from the Yard Sale. Betty thanked everyone for their help.
Old Business:
Park Planning Committee Report: Jane reported that construction on the patio had been started. It will take approximately 3-4 weeks. She indicated that we needed to contact Mac regarding the smaller shelter status. She suggested that we finalize the amphitheatre design and get Town approval and start looking for grants. Several suggestions for types of grants included the NRV Community Foundation, eco-tourism grants, and maybe some arts/culture related grants.
Discussion was held regarding the proposed playground in the park. It was felt that PFF should steer the design in order to have it be more in keeping with the park and not some large plastic thing. It was suggested to approach the Town to approve a design contest. Questions were also raised regarding liability and who was responsible.
Betty indicated that she was going to be approaching several Trusts in Floyd and asked if we had an introduction letter. Kamala and Karin thought that there was one already made. They would get it to Betty.
Jane will be going to the Town regarding the playground and amphitheatre plans. She will be showing them an additional 2 phase plan for the amphitheatre in case we cannot raise all the funds at once.
Park Fundraising: Betty reported that she would be setting up a table at the Arts & Crafts Show while she was doing her Woman’s Club duties to sell raffle tickets and CDs. She reminded people of the dates they had volunteered for selling CDs at the Jamboree.
New Business:
Earth Day 2011: Kamala brought up the idea of an Earth Day event in April 2011, but not on the same day as Floyd’s Green and Clean day. She and Jack have volunteered to coordinate the event. They suggested partnering with Sustain Floyd. Topics were discussed and it was suggested that a land use theme be used and maybe tie it into the Floyd Comprehensive Plan. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to take this as a project for the spring.
Recycling Bins: It was remarked that there is a definite need for more recycling bins around the town area. This is something that may be looked into later.
Fundraising for 2011: It was decided that we needed to create a schedule of fundraising events that we will be participating in for next year to help with scheduling, etc. This will be a topic for the October meeting.
Announcements: None.
Meeting was adjourned. Next meeting will be Monday, October 18, 2010, at 6:30 pm at the Wall Residences Conference Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Dede McGrath
Recording Secretary
