The Mayor and Council adopted a resolution at its March 25, 2009 meeting creating a Green Team Advisory Committee with representatives of the Belmar Shade Tree Commission (BSTC), Environmental Commission (BEC), Beautification Committee (BBC), Community Garden (BCG), Americans with Disabilities Act Committee (ADA) and Arts Council (BAC).
By bringing together talented volunteers who are already committed to Belmar’s environmental and aesthetic improvement, the Borough will benefit from having a variety of “green” experience and knowledge all in one group.
For example, at the Team’s first meeting, ideas were discussed to enhance specific areas on Main Street. The shade tree and master gardening experts were able to recommend appropriate plantings, while arts representatives lent architectural and design expertise on outdoor structures and murals, and beautification volunteers offered to help with the labor of planting. Residents should soon see the results of that cross-pollination when a gazebo surrounded by flowers is put at the new 8th Ave. & Main St.
The Green Team, appointed through 2010, will meet and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council on other specific projects that improve municipal operations through “green” initiatives.
Members of the Green Team are: Council President Merry Brennan, liaison to the BEC/BAC; Carol Davies, BEC/BCG; Councilwoman Claire Deicke, liaison to the BBC; Borough Administrator Robbin Kirk; Brian Magovern, BSTC; DPW Director Andy Muerle; Pat Hutchinson, BAC; John Hutchinson, BAC; Dorsey Latza, BCG; Tom Latza, Rutgers Environmental Stewardship Program intern; Tim McCorry, BAC; Neil Scheck, ADA and Pat Tecza, BBC.
