May 12, 2009
Meeting was called to order by President Marsha Putnam at 7:15 P.M. at the Brown residence.
Directors present: Marsha Putnam, Sue Chant, Pat Brown, Lonnie Buck, Barb Drake and Mike Wood.
Directors absent: Val Lau, Mary Mallory, Gary Fortin, Gale Moore, Janet Phillips, Jackie Fisher and Connie Fry.
Members present: Myron and Diane Karsten
Marsha presented the agenda which was accepted by all.
The minutes of April 14, 2009 were reviewed.
Upon a motion by Sue Chant, as supported by Lonnie Buck the minutes of the April 14, 2009 meeting were unanimously approved.
Marsha presented the President’s report.
A unofficial final route for the new access road was selected. The road will come out of the park on Price Road.
The partnership agreement has been re-executed. After group discussion, Marsha directed Barb to post the agreement on the web site.
Marsha discussed the state park systems 90th birthday celebration. The celebration will be held at Sleepy Hollow with the Governor and her entourage in attendance. Tim Machowicz, park supervisor, is collecting contributions from park groups to supply cake and ice cream.
Upon a motion by Mike Wood, supported by Pat Brown it was unanimously resolved to contribute $200.00 toward the celebration.
Marsha reported that Barb Drake will post a trail etiquette guide on the web site. Board members were asked to submit the trail etiquette dos and don’ts.
Marsha reported that gravel had been delivered at a cost of $ 300.00.
Marsha reviewed activities surrounding the right to ride bill.
The May 16th work bee was discussed along with trail conditions. Due to the high moisture level and standing water, the Saturday work bee and Sunday ride were canceled. Mike Wood will send an email out to the membership.
Pat Brown presented the Treasurer’s report. Plow day, absent plowing due to wet ground, was a financial success raising a net profit of $ 265.00. Including plow day, total revenue of $ 448.00 was raised since the April report. Expenses totaled $ 209.31 with the net gain raising the checking account balance to $8,189.35. CDs totaled $ 20,000.
Plow Day was discussed. Suggestions for next year included having a public address system to let the crowd know what was going on along with some educational activities.
Marsha thanked Gale and Gary for their work on plow day.
Upon a motion by Sue Chant, supported by Lonnie Buck, the Treasurers report was unanimously approved.
Pat Brown reported on the success of the Easter egg hunt. The event was opened up to a first grade class and was well attended.
Marsha inquired as to whether new members were being added to the email alert list. Mike indicated that he had not received any additions. Mike will contact Connie for a list of recent new members.
Pat suggested that the Association engage the park planner to start up the next round of discussions on the trail expansion. Now that the route for the new road is set, we can establish the route and aspects of the new trail, which are likely to include multi-use sections.
A next meeting date was set for June 9th, 7:00 P.M. at the Brown residence.
Upon a motion by Lonnie Buck, as supported by Michael Wood, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:30.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael A. Wood, Secretary
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