Carol Schneider is the new Treasurer. No changes since last month in the fiscal reports. Ms.
Schneider asked who to see in case of fiscal report questions, Chairperson Eastbourne said to
reach out to Christina Hostetler, Town Hall Assistant.
DISCUSSED
RESULT:
VI.
1.
OLD BUSINESS
Future Projects Discussion.
The Committee's next event is the Earth Day Clean-up. Scott Johnson, Parks and Recreation
Director reserved a spot for the LBC, on the Town Green for Sunday April 21 from 2:00 - 4:00.
Chairperson Eastbourne asked the Committee to decide on Earth Day event day projects.
Ms. Kohrs suggested challenging residents to collect as much trash as they can and whoever
collects the most bags will win prizes, perhaps donated gift cards? She also suggested a trash to
treasure contest, where participants bring their creations to the Town Green to be judged, maybe
even ask the Mayor to be the judge? Ms. Kohrs suggested organizing even more events to draw
people to the event.
Ms. Martic asked if a road clean-up is feasible. Tim Ryan, Town Councilor said he would shy
away from sponsoring an event that involves cleaning a road, for liability reasons.
Ms. Schneider suggested holding some demonstrations at the Town Green, maybe a SCRRRA
class. Chairperson Eastbourne said that SCRRRA has a very good composting class and that she
would reach out to see if they could sponsor an event on the Green. She added that SCRRRA has
a Girl’s Scout event earlier that day but maybe could attend afterwards. A composter may even
be a good prize.
The Committee can suggest that residents form teams with neighbors or friends and take photos
of the number of bags which will be used for judging the trash collecting contest.
Ms. Kohrs suggested a "fill the dumpster event", maybe Willimantic Waste/Castella would
donate a dumpster? Ms. Brousseau volunteered to reach out to Willimantic Waste/Castella to see
if they would donate a dumpster. If Willimantic Waste/Castella says they will donate, then
Chairperson Eastbourne will reach out to Mr. Johnson to see if the dumpster would be allowed
on the Green. Ms. Schneider suggested asking Arc to bring one of their donation recycling bins,
she will contact the Arc Director.
It was suggested to ask a Public Works representative to attend the event, maybe hold a touch
the truck booth. Councilor Rodriquez asked Mr. Masalin if he could join the LBC meeting for a
few questions, he obliged. Ms. Kohrs welcomed him to the meeting and gave him a brief
summary of what the Committee is planning for the Earth Day event. She asked Mr. Masalin if
he or a representative could attend the event, maybe for a touch the truck booth for children. He
believes that date is available but would confirm the date with the Committee. He suggested
contacting Dave Aldridge from SCRRRA. Ms. Kohrs asked him for a contact name at
Willimantic Waste/Casella he said to call Mark Morgan. The Committee thanked Mr. Masalin
for answering their questions.