MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Members Present: Bishop Nowotnik, Anthony Loizzo, Eleanor Herman, Kay Schafer, Sue Yockelson, Carol Selinske, Sandy Marshall
REVIEW OF PURPOSE:
Our mission is to preserve and beautify the Park.
OCTOBER MINUTES were reviewed and passed.
FINANCIAL REPORT given by Susan Yockelson
CD value $ 5,151.35 as of end of September (FCP voted to renew for another 6 mos.)
Checking Account balance $2,435.46 (Many check were sent out in Nov. to
cover Shakespeare, Race, Planting of the Trees, bulbs etc.)
HORTICULTURAL REPORT-
ANTHONY’S PROGRESS IN PARK & FUTURE PLANS:
A rose bush was donated and will be planted in the Spring. Anthony
suggested that the Rose bush be put on a schedule for fertilization and care.
Anthony stated that he has worked for FCP for the last 5-6 years. He
has taken care of the Sunken Garden, the Shade Garden, and the Sunset Site. In addition, we have asked him to now do the front of the Mansion. He stated that the amount charged will go from $400 to $500 for the months of March thru November of next year. We agreed to this arrangement.
He also stated that he would like to be notified about large project, so that he could bid on them.
Laura suggested that we have a single point of contact with Anthony.
TOWN OF RYE REPORT – Bishop Nowotnik
The staff will water the new plants once a week if it does not rain.
However, if any should die due to lack of water then the Town will replace. We lost less than 5 trees after the snow storm, most of the damage was done to branches.
Two neighbors from Jennifer Lane notified us that some of the trees need
to be replaced. They are very close to the wall and some are not healthy.
Next year, Bishop, would like a deep root fertilization project which
would cost around $3,000. The project would be equally divided between the Town and FCP.
The caretakers cottage will be empty by Nov. 28th. The last caretaker
worked 20 hours per week.
The new contractor needs more time before we can judge how well they are working out. The last mowing of the season was done last weekend, now the
leaves need blowing and taken away.
The Crawford Family visit went well. They stated that our Mansion was
designed by Stanford-White.
It is planned that next year the outside of the house will be painted and the gutters fixed and replaced. The upstairs needs painting and the floors need
refinishing.
Bishop suggested that we raise our visibility to the Town Council. We should
give a presentation in the early Spring and in the Fall.
MEMBERSHIP & FUNDRAISING:
A membership renewal letter will be going out soon. It will be on plain
white paper. Carol, Laura and Sandy volunteered for the mailing.
Next year’s Race will be set for September 30th. Laura will notify the Road
Runners to put it on their Calendar.
We have had other inquiries regarding the landscaping presently done by Anthony. They are interested in doing the work and giving us an estimate.
We have decided to continue with Anthony for next year.
Eleanor stated that Cornell will be offering a class in the care of Roses, April 18th, 10:00, at the Chappaqua Library.
FCP GOALS FOR NEXT YEAR (Laura & Eleanor)
1. Create Plan for plantings around stockade fencing
2. Evasive Vines
3. Map of the Park
4. Gateway Area
Rye Brook Pack 3 of the Boy Scouts will honor the FCP at the Bold and
Gold Banquet to be held in February.
The FCP Calendar will be set for every third Wednesday of the month for
2012.
NEXT MEETING DATE: Jan 18th, 2012 – 8:00 p.m. – Crawford Park Mansion !!!!!PLEASE ATTEND!!!!!!
