> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.11th.garden/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # March 2025 General Meeting Minutes - URL: https://blog.11th.garden/march-2025-general-meeting-minutes/ - Published: 2025-03-10T22:30:00.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-27T18:00:42.000Z - Description: Memberships renewed, Jackie & PJ welcomed as new members, 2025 budget approved, music event Apr 19, cleanup Apr 5, plant requests needed, soil-turner purchase approved, rat-proofing underway, furniture decision postponed. - Author: Connor - Tags: Meeting Minutes **Minutes drafted March 15th following a March 10th Meeting.* ## Agenda - Approve [October Meeting Minutes](https://blog.11th.garden/october-2024-general-meeting-minutes/) - Renew Memberships & Redistribute Keys - Jackie as a New Member - PJ as a New Member - Approve 2025 Budget - April Live Music Series - Buying a Soil Turner for Less than $70 (Liz) - Spring Plant Purchase (Due April 4th) - Update on the Rat Proofing the Remaining Back Fence Project - Where to Put the New Outdoor Furniture - Clean-Up Day ## In Attendance - Albert Waks - Elizabeth Bermudez - Connor Davis - Ross Daisomont - Iris Sewell - Dominique Kalata - Karl Semancik - Jas Kaur - Evan Ressegger - Jackie McKenna - PJ Gormley *Meeting commenced at 6:45pm.* ### Approve [October Meeting Minutes](https://blog.11th.garden/october-2024-general-meeting-minutes/) [October 2024 General Meeting MinutesOctober 2024 General Meeting Minutes.pdf90 KBdownload-circle](https://blog.11th.garden/content/files/2025/03/October-2024-General-Meeting-Minutes.pdf "Download") *Connor moved that the organization* approve the October 2024 Meeting Minutes. The motion was **adopted** without objection. ### Renew Memberships & Redistribute Keys Six members automatically renewed their membership by fulfilling their requirements. The remaining members need a vote to continue for another year. More details on membership renewal are included in a meeting document. The garden keys have been changed and given to those who have paid their dues. [2025 Membership Renewal2025 Membership Renewal.pdf169 KBdownload-circle](https://blog.11th.garden/content/files/2025/03/2025-Membership-Renewal-1.pdf "Download") *Connor moved that the organization* renew Rochelle Pashkin’s Full Membership. The motion was **adopted**. *Connor moved that the organization* renew Iris Sewell’s Full Membership. The motion was **adopted**. *Connor moved that the organization* renew Karl Semancik’s Full Membership. The motion was **adopted**. *Connor moved that the organization* renew Jas Kaur’s Full Membership. The motion was **adopted**. *Connor moved that the organization* accept Evan Ressegger as a Full Member. The motion was **adopted**. *Connor moved that the organization* renew Nour Mousa’s Key Membership. The motion was **defeated**. *Connor moved that the organization* renew Ramy Saad’s Key Membership. The motion was **defeated**. ### Jackie as a New Member Jackie has achieved the 8 hours required to become a member. She has been helping Ross with his project. *Ross moved that the organization* accept Jackie McKenna as a New Member. The motion was **adopted**. ### PJ as a New Member PJ has achieved the 8 hours required to become a member. He has helped sweep and clean the garden. *Connor moved that the organization* accept Patrick Gormley as a New Member. The motion was **adopted**. ### Approve 2025 Budget Projected: $900 in Dues, $600 from music events, $400 from donations. Required expenses: MLT dues in May, Power Bill, Pest Control. Optional expenses: Plant Purchase, Sound Permits, Membership Event, Supplies. Currently, we have around $3500 in the bank. [2025 Approved Garden Budget2025 Budget.pdf323 KBdownload-circle](https://blog.11th.garden/content/files/2025/03/2025-Budget.pdf "Download") *Ross moved that the organization* adopt the Draft 2025 Budget as documented. The motion was **adopted**. ### April Live Music Series April 22nd is Earth Day. It would be nice to have an event around that time. Ross is going to work with Gina to put together an event. If Gina is unable to, Ross will plan it. On the subject of sound, we will have a decibel meter. We will have a permit. There will be no full drum set, and an effort will be made to prevent long stretches of repetitive sound. *Ross moved that the organization* hold April’s Live Music Series on Saturday, April 19th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. The motion was **adopted**. ### Buying a Soil Turner for Less than $70 There are some areas that need the soil turned. A 45-inch turner would be ideal. The tool can be used in the future. Ross found one with a fiberglass handle for $40 that will be more weather-resistant. Liz will select one or two tools for purchase. ![](https://blog.11th.garden/content/images/2025/03/Example-of-Soil-Tiller.png) An example of a soil turner, not necessarily the one we choose. *Liz moved that the organization* purchase one or two soil turners totalling less than $70. The motion was **adopted**. ### Spring Plant Purchase (Due April 4th) From Grow NYC. We have a budget of $150 for community areas. Members can also contribute their own money if they like for extra plants. The order form and descriptions are included in the meeting documents. [2025 GrowNYC Plant Sale Descriptions2025 GrowNYC Plant Sale Descriptions.pdf231 KBdownload-circle](https://blog.11th.garden/content/files/2025/03/2025-GrowNYC-Plant-Sale-Descriptions-1.pdf "Download") [2025 GrowNYC Plant Sale Form2025 GrowNYC Plant Sale Form.pdf388 KBdownload-circle](https://blog.11th.garden/content/files/2025/03/2025-GrowNYC-Plant-Sale-Form-1.pdf "Download") *Al moved that the organization* delegate the purchase of the spring planting budget to the Operations and Maintenance committee. The motion was **adopted**. ### Update on the Rat Proofing the Remaining Back Fence Project Jackie and Ross have finished most of the preparations for the project. They are going to continue the project as the weather gets warmer. It should be finished by the first week of April. ### Where to Put the New Outdoor Furniture It was proposed to only keep the two smaller pieces. Some are thinking of placing them in the back since there is more space. We need to clean up the garden before we are sure what we can do with them. *Al moved that the organization* remove the undesired pieces of the outdoor couch. The motion was **tabled** until the next meeting without objection. ### Clean-Up Day We need to have a clean-up day after Ross’ project is complete so that it is clean before the music event in April. It shouldn't be too close to the event, and it gives people time to plan to attend. *Connor moved that the organization* have a work day for winter clean up on April 5th. The motion was **adopted**. ### Adjournment *Connor moved to* adjourn the meeting. The motion was **adopted** without objection. *Meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm.* **Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 14th, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., starting promptly at 6:30 p.m.** 🕙 The following meeting has already occured. [See the minutes here](https://blog.11th.garden/april-2025-general-meeting-minutes/).