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Council approves local Eagle Scout project to add native plant beds at South Russell Park
Summary
The council approved an Eagle Scout candidate’s proposal to install three planted beds and brick walkways around the park flagpole; the project is funded by a $400 Rotary contribution and is estimated at about $272, with village-provided brick, topsoil and mulch.
The South Russell Village Council voted on May 4 to approve an Eagle Scout service project that will add three planted beds around the flagpole at South Russell Park on East Washington Street.
Patrick Gibney, an Eagle Scout candidate, presented plans for three beds containing nine native plants (yellow coneflowers and bee balm), three 2-by-2-foot brick walkways to preserve access to the flagpole, topsoil, mulch and brick work. He told council the project budget is covered by a $400 donation from the Rotary Club and that the project’s total cost is approximately $272.35; the village will supply brick, topsoil and mulch and the scout troop will provide volunteer labor and a meal for volunteers. Gibney also pledged at least one annual troop visit to assist with maintenance.
Council members asked clarifying questions about plant sizes, mulch and timing; a motion to approve the project was made and approved by voice vote. Council members instructed Gibney to coordinate with Tim Young in Streets to schedule a likely Saturday for installation.
Attribution: The presentation and project specifications were provided by Patrick Gibney, who was introduced by Councilmember Kavanaugh.
