Melville Park Minutes
May 9, 2007

  • Meeting Called to Order at 7:05 by B.Bryant, Chairman
    B.Bryant tendered his resignation.
    E.Rizy; Vice Chairman conducted the meeting.

  • The following members were present E.Rizy, G.Kinnunen, A.Conti,
    L.Bryant, P.Botelho, T.Gray, & Eugene Love. Pat Higgins came in later.

  • Karen Gleason attended as our new Town Council's Liaison to Melville Park.

  • Minutes: Tabled to Next Meeting....... Committee Consensus .... unanimous

  • Old Business & Ponds:
    • E.Rizy: following up from the DEM "Riparian Buffer Restoration
      Workshop" (3/29/07 ) contacted Mike Kenyon ...USDA PROGRAMS ...
      about possible programs to restore water ways. Dept. busy until 6/15 but
      will call & arrange a walk thru that would visit every Melville pond.
      Mentioned was a possible 75 per cent matching fund availability
    • A Riparian Buffer would help silt reduction.
    • Ed spoke to Matt Largess ( Tree Warden ) about MP & Matt is interested
      in a walk thru.
    • Bittersweet is a huge problem at the end of May/June.
    • A.Conti asked if Sea Bees could be of help in any of the proposed projects.
    • E.Rizy asked where the silt would go if removed from ponds.

  • Finalize Events for National Trail Day:
    • Remain the same as listed in April's Minutes with the following additions:
    • Goal: to clear trails.
    • P.Botelho noted that trail markers need to be finished.
    • Hand out informative fliers.
    • T.Gray noted that the Yellow Trail is in good condition.
      Orange Trail markers are not clear.
    • Concentrate on Blue Trail for cutting.
    • E.Rizy will assess the need for mulch.
      Ed received a call from Scouts interested in projects.
      Suggested pipes installed for drainage & covered with mulch.
      Will get back to Committee with a presentation.

  • Coyotes:
    • G.Kinnunen reviewed the Presentation that she attended in Fall 06
      sponsored by the Narragansett Bay Coyote Study & presented by
      Numi Mitchell, lead scientist with the study.
      Grace asked that the MP Committee allow her to contact Numi and
      make arrangements for MP Committee to sponsor a presentation.
    • Motion Allowing G.Kinnunen to Arrange the Coyote Presentation.
    • E.Rizy ... A.Conti....2nd ...... unanimous

  • Discuss Model for Mission Statement:
    • Discussion based on E.Rizy's document " Mission Statement "
      followed distribution of document. Refer back to this valuable
      document for specific details

  • Finance:
    • A.Conti reported $1,100 in the yard sale account & $5,000 in regular account.

  • Grants:
    • No grants prepared at this time.

  • Other:
    • T.Gray will look into the MP Brochure project.
      His newly created MP letterhead will now be used for MP business.
      Our appreciation & approval of this beautifull letterhead was unanimous! !
      Thurston will look into the MP Web Site & see if any changes are needed.
    • An election is needed to name a new MP Chairperson.
      E.Rizy will prepare June's Agenda.
    • Motion to Adjourn. ... E.Love... 2nd ....E.Rizy....... 8:45
      ***** Next Meeting ....June 13,2007 ....... Town Hall*****

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