Landscape Committee Meeting
August 29, 2010
Meeting called to order at 8:10 at RP Clubhouse meeting room. Quorum established.
In Attendance: Rosie Prieur, Linwood Hayes, Jack Mann, Carrie Hartshorne and Susie
Breed
Old Business
1. The minutes from the July minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.
2. There was discussion of repairs to and the extension of our irrigation system. We will investigate the addition of a hose bib and a strainer on the pump. Rosie Prieur made a motion and Susie Breed seconded to recommend, to the BOD, extending the sprinkler system to include the embankment near the dovecote. The motion carried in a unanimous vote.
3. Three bids were considered to purchase 400 square feet of Bermuda sod to replace bare areas. Rosie Prieur made a motion and Susie Breed seconded to recommend the sod be purchased from FOG. The motion carried in a unanimous vote.
4. Alec Michaelides of Land Plus agreed to meet with the LC and the BOD.
5. There is a winter spring behind the pool that doesn’t drain properly, causing the sidewalk to freeze during the winter. FOG submitted a bid for its repair.
6. There was discussion concerning the uncontrolled growth of kudzu in two common areas. We have received one quote from Freeman tree to eradicate the kudzu. Carrie Hartshorne will be soliciting two additional bids.
New Busieness
1. As the street trees have grown in size it has become exceedingly more difficult to grow grass underneath the trees. The LC is investigating “Bob Grass,” a shade tolerant grass. We will be testing this grass, at personal expense, to see if it is an acceptable alternative to our present Bermuda grass.
2. R&R is willing to remove dead trees for $300.
3. The stream between the upper and lower lakes is overgrown. Trees need to be removed and a general clean up is necessary. We have received one bid from R&R.
4. We have had 42 trees exposed to pine beetle infestation. Carrie Hartshorne will contact the Georgia Forestry Commission to visit Rivermoore and make their recommendations.
5. The die off of the white pine trees and their possible replacement with Claudia Wannamaker magnolias was discussed. We have received one bid from Freeman.
6. We have one bid from Freeman to replace the fallen Northern Red Oak.
7. Although we have received three bids for the juniper rip out, in an effort to find the lowest price Susie Breed will be soliciting a fourth bid from R&R.
8. Rosie Prieur recommended that all landscapers bidding on the maintenance contract agree to hire only verifiable w-2 employees to work in Rivermoore Park.
Meeting adjourned at 9:52
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