I. CALL TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM

Chairman Benevente called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.

II. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

A. Minutes 03-06 May 13, 2003

Ms. Preece moved to accept prior minutes.

Mr. McLaughlin seconded, motion passed unanimously.

III. TREASURER’S REPORT-

IV. TOWN HALL REPORT – R. Cassedy

Douglas Park seawall restoration is complete. There is a concrete pad for a handicap accessible picnic table, and a handicap accessible water fountain will be installed. The funding sign has been ordered.

The FRDAP grant for Orlando Park was not approved. There was a funding shortage this year.

Two sections of the bike path were repaired, one near Orlando Park and the other south of Lily Park.

V. BEAUTIFICATION

Ms. Preece made a motion to nominate 124 Third Avenue for the beautification award, Ms. Young seconded, motion passed unanimously.

VI. PARKS

A. According to Ms. Preece, sand is not a legal covering for a playground; it must be either tire chips or compressed wood chips. Have Ron research the cost.

B. Norfolk Island Pines, Cabbage or Washingtonian Palms or sea grapes would grow best here. Will decide on the tree when it is known how much they will be donating.

C. Mr. Chinault suggested looking into a partial fence; half way down, going from East to West should be enough of a deterrent from people parking on park property.

VII. RECREATION

A. Ron thinks that the town tree in Nance Park will be big enough at Christmas time to use that for the tree lighting instead of the expense of renting a tree.

Ms. Preece made a motion to use the tree in Nance Park, Mr. McLaughlin seconded, motion passed unanimously.

VIII. OTHER

A. Ms. Preece made a motion to use the money to purchase a fence for Sunset Park and use any remaining money to purchase picnic tables, Mr. McLaughlin seconded, motion passed unanimously.

B. Tabled until August meeting.

C. There is no irrigation on the causeway.

D. Ms. Preece nominated Ms. Benevente for chairman, Mr. McLaughlin seconded,

motion passed unanimously. Mr. McLaughlin nominated Ms. Young for treasurer, Ms. Preece seconded, motion passed unanimously.

IX. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – August 11, 2003.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:15 A.M.

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Rose Benevente, Chairman

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Laurie Newman, Secretary