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Members Present: 

Mitch Maniccia, Joe Sarnicola, Sarah Dibble, Peter Cramer

Members Absent:

Tim Donovan, Chuck Mason

Guest:

Glenn Thomas, Dan Orzechowski

• Call to order at 5: 15 pm
• Tim unable to join, no internet for zoom meeting

• Unable to approve minutes from last meeting, do not have quorum

Budget Update

• Accountant fees, General projects fund
• Bank AGAIN charged $5 fee
• Current balance $14,069.17

2020 Projects

• Franklin St median maintenance – Sat June 27, 2020 @ 3:30 – cleanup/weeding, schedule second date for planting – something full sun, weather hearty

• Hoopes park summer/fall cleanup, maintenance and planting – possibly mums- Sarah to follow up with Seamus Rhodes park manager

• Welcome sign Rt. 38 and Seward Park sign – Chuck said city workers will paint w/in next month-ish

Permaculture Park Update

• Starting installation of living willow structure – dome already taking form, volunteers needed

• Still working on sign installation

Other Business

• Stop emailing Tina P. and Frank M.

• Possible trash pick-up @ River walk/ Market Street Park

• Possible sign on Dunning Ave

• Other ideas??

• Motion to adjourn by Sarah, seconded by Pete, unanimous approval, meeting adjourned at 5:55pm

• Next meeting Monday August 27, 2020 @ 5:00 pm. Zoom link to be emailed by Sarah

Members Present: 

Mitch Maniccia, Joe Sarnicola, Sarah Dibble, Chuck Mason, Peter Cramer

Members Absent:

Tim Donovan

Guest:

Glenn Thomas

• Call to order at 5:07pm
• Tim unable to join, no call in number with zoom meeting

• Motion to approve minutes from March, April & May made by Joe, seconded by Chuck, unanimous approval

Budget Update

• Received $5 donation through Amazon Smiles
• Bank AGAIN charged $5 fee
• Current balance $14,501.07

2020 Projects

• Welcome sign maintenance – Lake Ave – Sat June 13, 2020 @ 3:30
• Welcome sign maintenance – Genesee St – Sat June 20, 2020 @ 3:30
• Franklin St median maintenance – Sat June 27, 2020 @ 3:30
• Hoopes park summer planting – possibly mini sunflowers – Sarah to follow up with Seamus Rhodes park manager
• Welcome sign Rt. 38 and Seward Park sign – Chuck to get painting quotes

Permaculture Park Update

• Spring has been good, plants growing nicely
• Possibly starting living willow installation Tuesday June 9
• Still working on sign installation

Other Business

• Motion to adjourn by Sarah, seconded by Pete, unanimous approval, meeting adjourned at 6:01pm

• Next meeting Monday July 13, 2020 5pm  hopefully it will be in person!!  Details to follow

Members Present: Mitch Maniccia, Joe Sarnicola, Sarah Dibble, Chuck Mason

Members Absent: Peter Cramer, Tim Donovan

Call to order at 5:00pm, Mitch has spoken with Tim he is doing well, but busy- we are worried about Pete?? Pete are you ok?

Update Senior Signs- donated $500 – lawn signs will be placed all along front of AHS yard with pictures of each senior and their name

Budget Update

Did we receive a “990” from the business place (who does our taxes- I didn’t catch sorry) – a Budget snapshot – Joe to look into

Joe able to sign into Bank – Finally

Bank AGAIN charged $5 fee

Question why we are using this bank – maybe Auburn Federal Credit Union

2020 Projects

Park Pick-up day:  CANCELLED 😢 due to NY Pause and social distancing, city cancelled all May events

Market Street Park – possible benches or picnic tables, Hanging flowers

Franklin Street Median – we were going to meet with current “caretakers” at March meeting, but it was cancelled

Planting of summer flowers after tulips peak at Hoopes Park- daffodils coming in, tulips coming in slowly

Franklin Street Median

Upkeep “Welcome to Auburn Signs” – including one on State Street & 38?

Unfortunately Projects ON HOLD until NY Pause lifted

2021 Projects

Planters on Owasco River new “overlook”

West-end Beautification – extend beyond downtown to city limits

Other Business

Motion made by Chuck to make annual $2000 donation to BID “Flower Power” planting for city wide flower pots, 2nd by Sarah, Unanimous

Chuck showed us all how to change Zoom background and that Auburn Equal Rights Heritage made “Auburn” images free to use

Motion to adjourn by Sarah, seconded by Joe, meeting adjourned at 5:57pm

Next meeting Monday June 1, 2020 5pm  hopefully it will be in person!!  Details to follow

Members Present: 

Mitch Maniccia, Joe Sarnicola, Sarah Dibble

Members Absent:Peter Cramer, Chuck Mason, Tim Donovan

Guest: Frank Manc

• Call to order at 4:05,  Introductions

• Unable to approve minutes from previous meeting as did not have quorum

Budget Update

• Again received $5 debit card fee.  Joe to follow-up with bank.  Current balance – $17,006.07 – Joe to send Budget update

RFP

• Discussion about request for proposals, shared on various Facebook pages.   Discussed cleanup of cross @ veterans park. Mitch to follow-up with Tim Locastro and gentlemen from Nick’s Ride

2020 Projects

• Park Pick-up day:  Changed date to May 16th due to NY Pause and social distancing
• Market Street Park – possible benches or picnic tables
• Franklin Street Median – we were going to meet with current “caretakers” at March meeting, but it was cancelled
• Planting of summer flowers after tulips peak at Hoopes Park- daffodils coming in, tulips coming in slowly
• Unfortunately Projects ON HOLD until NY Pause lifted

2021 Projects

• Planters on Owasco River new “overlook”

• West-end Beautification – extend beyond downtown to city limits

Permaculture Park Update

• ●      Image Agent payment went through, signs going in.  Word is “they look good”

• Motion to adjourn by Sarah, seconded by Joe, meeting adjourned at 4:59

• Next meeting Monday April27, 2020 @ 5pm ZOOM MEETING!!!!!!

• Introduction of Guests
• Approve Previous Meeting’s Minutes-ACTION ITEM
• Budget Update – Joe
• Request for Proposals – Sarah
  • Discuss common projects that can become a single project for 2020
• 2020 Project Suggestions
  • Park Pick Up Day
  • Market Street Park Enhancements (BID input)
  • Franklin Street Median Enhancements
  • Planting of summer flowers after tulips peak at Hoopes Park
  • 2021 Projects could be:
    • Overlook planters along Owasco River (BID input)
    • West-end Beautification (BID input)
• Finalize 2020 Project List – ACTION ITEM
• Permaculture Park – Pete
  • Image Agent payment
• Recruit, recruit, and recruit!
  • Do any returning guests have an interest in joining? J
• Other Business
• Schedule April Meeting – Park Pick-Up Day Meeting
• Adjourn

Members Present: 

Mitch Maniccia, Joe Sarnicola, Sarah Dibble, Chuck Mason, Tim Donovan, Peter Cramer

Guest: Tim Locastro

Guest Call-in: Tiana Petros, Artie Colon

• Call to order at 5:10,  Introductions

• Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting made by Chuck seconded by Pete, unanimous to accept

Budget Update

• Received $5000 from city, and check cleared from $100 donation.  Main expenses for the month were web expenses.  Joe had to go to bank and update access as bank updated their software.

RFP

• Discussion about request for proposals, shared on various Facebook pages.  Will allow for more responses within the next month.  Most responses were centered on park repair which city will focus on with CDBG money.  Suggestion of possible  “Tree of Steel” art installation on Arterial (Nucor  & BOCES welding class collaboration)

2020 Projects

• Park Pick-up day:  April 25^th, 2020 9am.  HQ – Veterans Park.  Will post on Social Media.  Chuck to update flyer.  Mitch to make spreadsheet
• Market Street Park
• Franklin Street
• Seward Park Sign possible paint job – not ABC members, professionals
• Cleaning of Cross @ Veterans Park – Tim L. suggested gentlemen working with Nick’s ride (group of 5-6 guys looking to volunteer). 
• Planting of summer flowers after tulips peak at Hoopes Park

Permaculture Park Update

• Design March 18^th, 25^th and April 1^st  @ BTW discuss Living Willow project.  Sign project still in design phase

• Motion to adjourn by Pete, seconded by Joe, meeting adjourned at 6:04

• Next meeting Monday March 16, 2020 @ 5pm City Hall

• Introduction of Guests
• Approve Previous Meeting’s Minutes-ACTION ITEM
• Vote in slate of officers -ACTION ITEM
  • Chair: Mitch
  • Vice-Chair: Pete
  • Secretary: Sarah
  • Treasurer: Joe
• Vote on 2020 budget  -ACTION ITEM
• 2020 Projects
  • Market Street Park
  • Franklin Street
  • Seward Park Sign possible paint job
  • Cleaning of Cross @ Veterans Park
  • Planting of summer flowers after tulips peak at Hoopes Park
• Permaculture Park – Pete
• Recruit, recruit, and recruit!
• Other Business
• Schedule February Meeting
• Adjourn

Members Present:  Mitch Maniccia, Joe Sarnicola, Sarah Dibble, Chuck Mason, and Tim Donovan

Members Absent:  Peter Cramer,

Call to order at 5:15

Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting made by Chuck seconded by Joe, unanimous to accept

Discussion about citizen volunteer request – shared on ABC Facebook page – share with all your friends

Recruit, Recruit, Recruit

Budget Discussion

• Questionable charge Nov 22 – Joe to investigate further
• Still getting charged $5 Fees – Maybe because we are listed as Small business rather than 501(c) not for profit – Joe to investigate further
• Everyone should consider where to cut for 2020 budget since we will be getting a smaller allotment from the city $5,000 instead of $10,000
• Joe to send e-mail with prelim 2020 Draft Budget

Permaculture Park Update

• Meeting January 13 @ Seymour Library 5:30-6:30 to discuss Living Willow project

2020 Slate of Officers

• Chair:  Mitch – although he will be stepping down when he gets married in September L
• Vice Chair:  Pete – you weren’t there to say no J
• Secretary: Sarah
• Treasurer: Joe

2020 Projects

• Market Street Park
• Franklin Street
• Seward Park Sign possible paint job
• Cleaning of Cross @ Veterans Park
• Planting of summer flowers after tulips peak at Hoopes Park

Meeting adjourned at 6:09 to enjoy each other’s company for a nice holiday dinner

Next meeting Monday January 27^th, 2020 @ 5pm City Hall

Members Present:  Mitch Maniccia, Joe Sarnicola, Sarah Dibble

Call In: Chuck Mason

Members Absent:  Peter Cramer, Tim Donovan

Call to order at 5:02

Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting made by Sarah, seconded by Joe, unanimous to accept

Discussion as to when members voted onto commission, to determine their term expiration dates.  

Joe: voted on 2017, term to end 2023  

Chuck: voted on 2015, term to end 2021 

Mitch: voted on 2015, term to end 2021

Sarah: voted on 2017, term to end 2023

Tim: ?? voted on 2017, term to end 2023

Pete: ???

Sarah recapped Red Ribbon planting event- great success- 20ish SADD and CCDFC volunteers.  Possibly continue next year

Sarah to send a request for volunteers for board members to Citizen

RECRUIT, RECRUIT, RECRUIT!!!

Sarah to send Thank you letter to Westminster Church

Joe to draft a prelim budget and send out via email for approval

To be discussed next meeting/via email Permaculture park signage update

Discussion re: Table at Winter Market December 8th at ERHC – decided against – no one can volunteer Sundays and we have no product to sell

Discussion re: Table at Ignite the Winter (may possibly be held at ERHC) – thoughts on what to sell/give away – possibly cups of soil/seeds

Next meeting Monday December 16th @ 5pm @ AT Wally’s Holiday Gathering

Meeting adjourned at 5:46 

Meeting Minutes Monday Monday August 19, 2019 Auburn Beautification Commission

Board Members Present:

● Mitch Maniccia
● Sarah Dibble
● Tim Donovan
● Joe Sarnicola

Board Members Absent:

● Curtis Peterson
● Jessica Grazasko
● Chuck Mason
● Peter Cramer

● Call to order 5:00 @ Hilton Garden Inn

● Approve previous minutes: Secretary’s (Sarah) computer malfunctioning- unable to type up minutes before meeting

● Mitch brought ABC shirts for those who did not have them yet

● Joe reported on ABC sponsored Music/Concert in the Park – Nuclear Ukulele- approximately 25 people attended

● Mitch reported that Curtis and Jessica have submitted letters of resignation

● Current status of board is out of compliance with by-laws (require 7 members)- RECRUIT!!!

● Equal Rights Heritage Event – September 28
● Sell Tulips: 3 for $1
● Pass out Brochure/Flyer
● Joe and Sarah volunteered to work table from 9-1
● Tim volunteered to work 1-2
● To discuss specifics of event on next meeting date

● Possible new project: Neighborhood Book lending library – Pete sent details
● approx $3,640 for 5 boxes
● to discuss/approve when we have quorum

● Neighborhood revitalization project- need to get on the NYS Charities Bureau Registration before we can start collecting/giving out funds- Mitch to look into
● Possibly invite Oswego group to meeting to discuss how they started/implement project

● Other business – Tim mentioned possibly planting potted mums on tree stumps in front of county building

● Adjourn for pleasant group dinner