SLIDE 1 H.W.Mountz Elementary School
Board of Education Ad Hoc Beautification Committee May 22, 2017
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Parent: Rick Roccesano Shade Tree Committee: Syd Whalley PTA/SLED: Kiernan Difeo BOE: Christine Valori Neighbor: Elsie Dubac BOE: Alan Ferraro Neighbor: Ann Gale Admin: Ray Boccuti SL Downtown BID: Rich Clayton Admin: Nick Mackres/Nick Puleio Garden Club: Christina Galvin Boro Council: Bob Drasheff Resident: Dana Denton (photographer)
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Goal of Committee
Develop a comprehensive plan for the improvement of the exterior grounds of Mountz School which will be presented to the Board of Education for review for determination of priorities and costs, and for identification of financial support.
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Process (1)
Mountz Strategic Plan (Dec 2016) Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee Ad Hoc Beautification Committee
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Process (2)
Ad Hoc Beautification Committee Committee Established with Stakeholders Planning Sub-Committee met w/School Administration Members Toured Exterior Grounds, Local Schools Full Committee Met to Establish Consensus on Focus Areas Co-Chairs/Admin Obtained Cost Estimates for Each Focus Area Full Committee Reconvened to Review Costs and to Set Priorities Present Report to Board of Education
SLIDE 6 Grounds Assessment:
Plans in Progress by School Administration
Sidewalks /Curbs Driveways Other Hardscape Irrigation Lighting Signage Seating Storage
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Grounds Assessment:
Focus Areas for Ad Hoc Committee
Perimeter Fence Sports Fields (including
backstops and players’ benches
Curbs and Sidewalks Landscaping
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PERIMETER FENCES - Considerations
Color – Black Vinyl Height – Five Foot Flexibility Durability Gates (TBD) Costs - $16,000
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Sea Girt Fence
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Backstops - Considerations
Color – Black Vinyl Size – As Existing (Code) Both Softball and Baseball Fields Costs - $16,400
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Sea Girt Backstop
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Player Benches - Considerations
Color – Black Vinyl Size – Extend Protective Fence Down Base Line Concrete Pad under Bench Chain Link “Overhead” (like Marucci; not solid) Costs - $12,000
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Sea Girt “Dugout”
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PLAYING FIELDS - Maintenance
Spring and Fall Aeration and Seeding Regular Fertilizing and Weed Control Minor Top Soil Repair Estimated Costs: $5,000 - 10,000/ year
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CURBS & SIDEWALKS- Considerations
Many Areas in Need of Repair/Replace Safety and Liability Concerns Storm Water Management Issues Partner with the Boro Street Improvements to
Reduce Costs
Estimated Costs: $40,000
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LANDSCAPING – Considerations
Majority of Landscaping Planted in 1996 Many Plants/Trees Deteriorating or Oversized Estimated Cost: $33,000 MAINTENANCE must be included (budget
about $5,000 per year)
Can be done in phases, although not desirable
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LANDSCAPING – Recent Improvements (2017)
DPW Planting of 6 Right-of-Way Trees Garden Club Planting of 3 Maples in Front Garden Club Planting of Hostas in Front National Junior Honor Society – Zan’s Garden New School Sign to be Installed Soon
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Mountz Entrance
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Sea Girt School Entrance
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Sea Girt Wallscape
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OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Street Signage (Parking Limits; Handicapped) Dog Care (Replace Sign Posts; Stock Bags) Storage Bins on Fields (Placement) Seasonal Clean-Up of Equipment on Fields Recycle Bins Outside Drinking Fountain Outside
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THANK YOU !!!
