WALNUT BEACH ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING
APRIL 11, 2011
The monthly meeting of Walnut Beach Association was held on Monday, April 11th and was called to order at 7:07 PM in St. Gabriel Parish Hall, 26 Broadway. There were 19 members in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A motion to accept last month’s meeting minutes was made and seconded.
REPORTS
· WBA Treasurers Report
WBA Main Account (as of 4/8/11)
Previous Balance $16,725.76 (Balance as of 4/8/11)
Deposit $20.00 (Deposit-Memberships, T. Catapano of Wild Expressions &
Pamela Parisi)
Subtotal $16,745.76
+$1.99 (Interest for checking acc’t. for 2/16/11-3/16/11)
Subtotal $16,747.75
Less checks written $2,500.00 Transfer to WBA/Summer Concert Series Account
$500.00 Donation Check to Milford Fine Arts Council for Firehouse Gallery for exterior maintenance/grounds from 2010 WBA Festival earnings
$500.00 Donation Check to St Gabriel Church from 2010 WBA Festival earnings
$250.00 Donation check to Boys & Girls Club from 2010 WBA Festival earnings
$120.00 Cash to John Powers for 2011 Beach Clean Up Supplies
$381.00 Check for Milford Chamber of Commerce 1 Year Membership renewal (4/1/11-3/31/12)
$217.51 Check to Allegra for advertising-PO 72030-WBA Calendar of Events postcards
Total checks written $4,468.51
New Balance $12,279.24
WBA Summer Concert Series Account (as of 4/8/11)
Previous Balance $1,500.00
Deposit $2,500.00 (Transfer from WBA Main Account)
Subtotal $4,000.00
Less checks written $217.51 Check to Allegra PO 72031 for advertising for Concert Series Postcards
New Balance $3,782.49
WBA Festival Account (as of 4/8/11)
Previous Balance $1,288.62
Deposit $850.00 Festival sponsorship from Milford Pediatric for Art Contest
Deposit $250.00 Festival Sponsorship from Aldario’s
Deposit $180.00 Festival vendors
Total of Deposits $1,280.00
Subtotal $2,568.62
Less checks written $194.62 Transfer to WBA/Summer Concert Series Account
$50.00 Check for Milford Chamber of Commerce 1 Year Membership renewal (4/1/11-3/31/12)
$350.00 Check to Allegra for advertising-PO 72030-WBA Calendar of Events postcards
Total checks written $594.62
New Balance $1,974.00
WBA 5K Race Account (as of 4/8/11)
Previous Balance $600.00
No Transactions
New Balance $600.00
Respectively Submitted,
Leisa Gazdik, Treasurer, WBA
· Presidents Report
The Presidents Report was read by President Garbus who thanked us for coming to the meeting this evening.
· Boardwalk: The boardwalk is finished! Great job!! Kim Rose announced that the ribbon-cutting ceremony had been scheduled for May 2nd at 11:00AM. Joe indicated the new boardwalk is now the longest boardwalk on either side of the Sound.
· Enhancement Committee: Approved the bidding for the beach plans, etc. We also approved plans for the sidewalk from Tudor to FireHouse. The rest of Naugatuck Ave. sidewalk tied to $200,000 owed by the BSV condo developer.
· Beautification: Thank you to Ralph Harrison and Connie Henshaw for cleaning and planting the green. I would also like to thank Susan Patrick and Fred Detar for installing the plaque that was given to me in December at the holiday party. Connie took pictures on Friday and the plaque is now up on the pillars of the archway. Thank you all again for the acknowledgement, from the bottom of my heart.
· Summer Concerts: Laura and Wendy on are vacation. Things continue to move forward. Kim Rose, as head of publicity for the SCS, indicated the bands are all booked. She is getting estimates from papers for ads (may work to combine SCS and Festival ads). Posting on appropriate websites. Leisa Gazdik indicated she can post a notification with the Milford Chamber of Commerce. She will also check to make sure our listing appears in the directory.
· Flags: New flags have been put up at the green thanks to the Dept. of Public Works.
· Public Garbage Cans: The issue of new garbage cans was raised. There is a concern by the DPW that cans provided are being taken and used by private businesses vs. for public garbage. Specifically, by Howard’s and the Jolly Jug. They are hesitant to provide new or additional cans unless this is rectified.
A Motion was made to accept all reports as read, seconded and approved.
· Committee Reports
Membership: Elvira Prokoski delivered the Membership Report. Three new members have been added since the March meeting:
1. David & Maria Cherniske
2. Pamela Parisi (owns property on Monroe St.)
She has received one renewal (Mr. & Mrs. George Dugan). Made phone calls to members whose dues are still outstanding – approximately 16 – left messages for some and mailed seven duplicate applications (2nd request) to those members who wished to renew.
Beautification: Connie Henshaw is spearheading. She will provide a report at the May meeting.
Block Watch: There is no longer a chairperson for the Block Watch. Discussion ensued as to whether this role needs to filled. There is a concern that having no one officially in the role does not give Milford PD a liason to our organization to keep the community appropriately informed. As an example, members of the Wildemere Beach Association are participating in an open Police Academy. John Powers indicated this was something widely open to the public, and that he had signed up. It is a 16-week program that starts every January.
It was decided that all members are aware of their surroundings and do a good job of communicating amongst each other and in reporting action to MPD. The role will remain unfilled at this time.
Publicity: Meghan Rabuse indicated that the Facebook page had attracted enough followers to have its own official link now as follows: <http://www.facebook.com/Walnut.Beach.Association>.
Webmaster / Permit Update: Marty Lippman provided the following permit update.
1. All permits are completed for the Festival and Summer Concert Series
2. However, three letters are required to be sent out. Marty will discuss with Laura Ambrogio when she returns from vacation.
a. Milford Housing Authority – they own the corner of Viscount & E. Broadway where the Festival is held
b. Chief Mello – notification to close E. Broadway between Viscount and Shea from 8-6 the day of the Festival and 5K
c. Bruce Kolowicz, DPW – need letter to request the following:
I. 24 trash barrels
II. Power outlet for bands
III. Saw horses to block road
IV. Generator for host stand
V. Portable sound system for host stand
VI. Parking lot swept before and after
VII. Clean up of Festival area post event
3. Board of Health: This is a new requirement this year. Food Handling Application is required to list all food vendors. He will give this to Laura.
4. Itinerant Vendor Licensing Application – this is also a new process this year.
5. Tables & Chairs – need to determine whether we need to rent these or can use St. Gabe’s. Dave to check with the church. Last year, the church had a conflicting event and we had to rent them.
On the website, Marty needs the bands designated for each date and their times. He also needs all sponsors to date.
OLD BUSINESS
· There was no Old Business
NEW BUSINESS
· Request to Add Local Events to Website: It was discussed that it would be helpful to add all local events to the WBA Calendar of Events site. These include the likes of the Arts Stroll and Sand Castle Contest. The Milford Fine Arts Council sponsors some of these and post on their site. Meghan will send a list of the missing events and their information to Marty for posting.
· Next Big Project: Stowe Farm Barn: Joe will discuss this is in more detail at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Meghan Rabuse
Secretary, Walnut Beach Association