HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.10.28 Community Garden MinutesColleyville Community Garden Committee
Draft of Minutes October 28, 2019
Attendees
Committee Members: Linda Newton, Rich Hendler, Amanda Novak
City Representative: Mayor Richard Newton and Lisa Escobedo
Absent: Pam Buie and Uma Lal
Mayor Richard Newton called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Rich moved to approve the minutes, Linda seconded and the motion carried.
The group updated Amanda with what was discussed at the last meeting.
The Mayor discussed the need for more involvement from community groups, specifically the Garden Club and Grace.
Having members from these groups on the committee will greatly help. The Mayor discussed the need for keeping the
application process for the Boards open continuously throughout the year to allow citizens to apply when available. Rich
also suggested to try to recruit committee members from the Garden Club, Grace, GCISD, and Tarrant County Master
Gardeners.
The Mayor began the discussion on the need for a Chair for the committee. Amanda mentioned that the Chair should
have experience with community groups. Linda nominated Amanda for Chair and Rich seconded.
The group discussed criteria for members, such as being available for evening meetings.
Linda suggested that the Mayor send Natalie an official letter asking to remove the Colleyville Community Garden
Facebook page, as well as asking for the Gmail account information.
Amanda discussed that she had spoken with the owner of Unique Landscaping, about drawing the plot design for the
community garden. She would charge for this service, but Amanda feels that it is money well spent.
Amanda mentioned that she feels that a main pillar of this project is having Grace as a charitable component
(foundation).
The Mayor stated that the Community Garden will build community. He stressed that the garden must be done well,
emphasizing high quality and an excellence of plots.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6pm at the Senior Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 7 pm.