positions. She added that there have been no changes in the financials since last month.
DISCUSSED
RESULT:
VI.
1.
OLD BUSINESS
Future Projects Discussion.
Teacup/Coffee Mug Valentine Bouquets - Chairperson Eastbourne reached out to Scott Johnson,
Parks and recreation Director about using the Senior Center for the Valentine's Day bouquets
assembly on February 10, but it was not available. She asked the Committee for other locations
ideas. Ms. Brousseau suggested using the Hourglass Insurance meeting room. She said there are
eight, six-foot tables in the room. The Committee decided to hold the Valentine's bouquet
assembly at 2:00 p.m. on February 10, 2024, at Hourglass Insurance. The bouquets will be
delivered to seniors the next day (February 11). Ms. Brousseau said it would not be a problem
keeping the bouquets in the meeting room overnight. It was decided to use teacups for women
and coffee mugs for men. Chairperson Eastbourne said she would ask the High School if the
National Honor Society students would be interested in gaining community service hours by
helping with the assembly. Ms. Brousseau asked approximately how many people would be
attending the assembly. Chairperson Eastbourne guessed about 10 - 12 people. Ms. Schneider
will ask Paula Crocker, Senior Housing if Meals on Wheels could deliver the 20 mugs to
Homebound residents and the Committee could deliver the remaining bouquets. The deliveries
would be at approximately 1:00 p.m. on February 11. Chairperson Eastbourne said a count is
still needed of the Town Hall departments for the total cup/mug count. Councilor Ryan said he
would assist with getting a department count.
Paper making - The SCRRRA Paper Making class will be at St. Luke's Church on January 6,
2024, at 2:00 p.m. The suggested age was grade 3 - 7 but a few parents have asked if their
second graders could attend and Chairperson Eastbourne said yes as long as the parents stay and
assist with the process. The goal is to have the children participate in recycling paper into
something useful which can even be planted in the spring.
Earth Day - Chairperson Eastbourne said she still needs to speak with Mr. Johnson about
securing the Town Green for an Earth Day meet up after the neighborhood cleanups (April 21,
2024). Ms. Bingham asked if the Committee should start reaching out now to food truck
vendors. Chairperson Eastbourne said yes, and asked if anyone has connections. Ms. Schneider
said to ask Jessica Buhle. Ms. Martic volunteered to look at the Farmer's market list from last
year and reach out to a few vendors for their availability. Chairperson Eastbourne said she will
ask the shaved ice vendor.
Adopters - Ms. Kohrs is looking at the sites and their adopters to create a master sheet to work
with adopters to see who is still interested in their adopted sites.
Nip Bottle Tax - Councilor Ryan asked if Counselor Rodriguez had mentioned the new funding
the Town is receiving from the nip bottle tax. Chairperson Eastbourne said Counselor Rodriguez
never did but Councilor Saums spoke to her about it. As she understands it the Town of
Montville's program was being used as a model. The LBC would be the championing behind it
and someone from the Town would be responsible for approving the non-profit and distribution
of the funds. Chairperson Eastbourne asked for a list of what the funds could be used for but she
hasn't received it yet. Councilor Ryan said he would get the list for the Committee. Chairperson
