Mountain Lakes Centennial Steering Committee

Meeting Minutes

June 15, 2009

 

 

Committee Members Present:   Barlow, Halpin, Marshall, Terlizzi, Von Sternberg, Wargo and council liaison Steve Shaw; Absent: Rusak, Sullivan.

 

Boonton Centennial, Mr. Jack Wooton:

 

-         Boonton Centennial 1967; 8500 residents at the time; started within Town Council & spread to more “citizens’- based”

-         Budget $100,000, $9000 seed money from town, returned $25,000 back to the town

-         Mr. Wooton provided us with following materials:  Article- “Boonton Town Relives it 100-year History”, Outline of Parade, Program, Pamphlet on “The Boonton Years”

-         Concentrated most activities in June with a “Centennial Week”:  purchased souvenirs, buried time capsule in Mayor’s Park (used Morado Valve in Montville),  parades, dances; charged for most events

-         Goal was to return money for an historical museum & library; only designated capital project

-         Went to 42 organizations to drum up involvement- Jack went dressed up and sang a song; didn’t leave until he had a firm commitment

-         Boonton committee comprised of a Chairperson with 3 sub chairs (past, present & future); also a separate PR person

-         Formed a corporation to isolate liability; recommends that we request the state to honor the town

-         Planned 2 different big events (high-end ball and less expensive picnic due to diverse economic needs of residents); 6000 residents attended the picnic

-         2 parades during the week with 20- horse drawn floats; stated that 2 were unnecessary

-         “Portrait of Boonton” slides are still available

 

New Proposed Committee Member:  Kelly Thompson

 

Steve will put on Council agenda for a vote at their next meeting

 

Budget:

 

-         letter to residents requesting donations & support on hold until we are more prepared and can outline the use funds

-         need to establish appropriate accounting through the Borough; Steve to set-up; he also confirmed that up to $2000 in seed money could be available from Council if we need it immediately

-         Mary Ann Wargo – committee treasurer

Capital Projects:

 

-         Sue Marshall & Pat Rusak offered to take the lead in renovating the esplanade and will represent the ML Garden Club. 

-         Summary of needs:  Repair steps (Mark Prusina prepared to complete this year), landscaping ( Three main areas- arbors, small beds near lower steps and top, flat section converted to a lawn), possibly remove cedar trees which block the view (pending Shade Tree Commission approval)

-         Sue & Pat will bring plans & budget estimate to our next meeting. Need to present to Council for approval

 

A motion was made by Mary Ann Wargo/ seconded by Kris Barlow to make the esplanade a capital improvement project for the Centennial Steering Committee. Vote:  5 in favor, none opposed, 1 abstained

 

 

Key Events/ On-Going Events:

 

Current key events in town are included on the agenda.  Some discussion on how to tie in with these and/ or develop our own events.  Need to discuss further at our next meeting.

 

Meeting adjourned at 12:45

 

Next Meeting:  Monday, June 29 11:00am