October 14, 2008 Meeting Minutes
Source: Jackie Vitiello   12/13/2008

Attendance:
• Present: Tricia Fragale (Chair & Meeting Coordinator), Mena Victory Schultz, Jackie Vitiello, Roberta Wiener, Ron Kiesche, Martin Schmidt, Linda Lutz
• Absent: Bob Schultz
• No members of the public were present

Review of meeting minutes:
• September-accepted.

Administrative Matters
Matters Presented by the Commissioner
• R. Weiner-Tree removal on Berkshire valley Road. Clear cut. Property to Petillo—all approved via permit/site plan etc.
• M. Schultz presented Budget status. All budget matters to go through the REC Treasurer. Diane _______ has been advised.
• 2009 Budget due 10-17-08
• R. Kiesche presented results of Library Garden meeting.
• Linda Lutz-Planning Board Liaison presented update on Dell Ave Lot 4 block 6901 application. L. Lutz to write up report and present to Planning Board on behalf of REC
• Linda Lutz-Planning Board Liaison presented update on Main Street and Kenvil Ave-plan does not include sidewalk-applicant looking for variance.

Matters Presented by the Public
• None

Ongoing Matters
• REC 2008 Goals/Projects ongoing---PROJECTS STATUS ON HOLD UNTIL AUGUST
• Community Garden-Ribbon Cutting Earth Day 2009
• August Presentation to Council 08-26-08 (Site Sketch, Project Plan, Power Point) completed
• Get sign at property “Future Home Lines Roxbury Community Garden & Environmental Center.”(M. Schmidt) (Like Dog Park sign)
• Garden Schedule-Winter Tasks
• Fence, steak and measure for fence purchase
• Evaluate parking area for expansion
• Bylaws to be finalized and provided to attorney for review. Notify Council that we have done so.
• Fencing quotes (190 X 90) and 4 8 foot gates.
• Prepare plots, Paths, Water Hook ups
• M. Schultz to put shell budget together. Budget to be reviewed with Dave Seril
• Presentation to Seniors.
• Inventory species (M. Schultz) at Horseshoe Lake for Educational signage at Lake. (T. Fragale to call contact at Rutgers/Cook College).
• September Library Display Completed.

ANJEC DUES for 2008
• ANJEC dues paid.

2008 ANJEC PLANNING GRANT
• Smart Growth-Education –Investigate
• Community Garden-No matches found
• Riparian Corridor Protection Ordinance
• The Town attorney, as of October is waiting for State.

Adopt-a-Spot
• Adopt a Spot article to be given to “Our Town” for publication (R. Kiesche).
• Prepare Article for late Spring publication about Spots that are available etc. R. Kiesche will write article and circulate.
• “Adopt this Spot” signs being posted.
• Need to rerun article (Roxbury Image).
• Adopted sites to be posted on website. (Meeker Street adopted; Rt 46 Kenvil adopted, Ledgewood Canal Park adopted by Boy Scot Troop 163)

Next Meeting • November 13, 2008