JROC Minutes:

JROC Meeting

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Brian Mutchler, Presiding

Meeting Called to Order: 6:11PM

• Attendance: Greg Velzy, Rich Young & Sandy, Brian Mutchler, Tricia Pearsall, Ralph White, Nathan Burrell, Margaret Maslik, Chris Hull, Weston Spivey, Susanne Smith, Mary Helen Sullivan, Mike McCormick, Zeke, Randy McMunn

• Approval of March 4, 2009 Meeting Minutes: Minutes approved.

• Treasurer’s Report: $8, 226 in bank, $4,826 committed leaving $3,400 for projects.

Invoice presented to JROC from Ralph, but with no approval from JROC: $3,028.45.

Paid: $165 for rigging workshop Nathan – approved and already paid $275.

$34 – Budget Sign for 14^th Street Take-Out sign

$611.65 – to Peter Bruce for out-of-pocket expenses Lowe’s – Pumphouse Ramp supplies

$2,217.80 to Transit Lumber for Pumphouse Ramp

$5000 already spent on Pumphouse Ramp materials and supplies.

There was considerable discussion about monies requested that were not approved and the lack of available funds in the JROC coffers. Ralph White withdrew his request for added Pumphouse expenses.

• Special Project Presentation:

• Friends of the James River Park’s Weekend Pony Pasture Parking Patrol: Mary Helen Sullivan informed JROC about FOJRP’s effort to monitor and control the parking at Pony Pasture on the weekends during the summer. Volunteers will be on hand for 4 hours Sat and Sun. 3 people are needed each shift of 2 hours. They are asking JROC to take a weekend, committing 12 volunteers. Contact Mary Helen or Maureen Egan at fojrp@mindspring.com if you can commit to a session. Let’s do it!

• Sportsbackers’ Dominion RiverRock Event: Mike McCormick provided JROC with information concerning the RiverRock weekend’s variety of interactive events being held on/off Brown’s Island May 15,16….kayak, run, bike, swim…a little bit of everything for everybody! A portion of the proceeds will go to the James River Fund, which, this year, will be divided among the participating River-related volunteer groups. (Mike indicated this would be different from last year’s arrangement. There was considerable discussion concerning JROC non-receipt of funds last year) He asked that JROC help manning the sit-on-tops in the Canal, which would involve getting folks in-and-out of boats as well as signing waivers etc. JROC was asked to sign a volunteer contract committing to providing volunteers from 6-8 Friday evening and 9-4 Sat. It was moved, seconded and passed. Considering JROC funding needs, this was considered a great opportunity.

Volunteers sign-up!

• Andrew Stevens Memorial James River Project: Randy McMunn, manager of the Broad Street Blue Ridge Mountain Sports store presented checks to JROC of $350 and $65, checks found in Andrew’s drawer designated for JROC.

Blue Ridge is looking to plan, commit sweat equity as well as dollars to a project which honor’s Andrew. Randy is listening for a suitable project to which the store, its affiliates and personnel can become involved. Ideas wanted. Discussion was held on several appropriate recommendations. More to follow. Brainstorm!

• Recent/Current Projects & Issues:

Trails: Nathan Burrell, Trails Manager for the City Of Richmond

· Forest Hills: 283ft. of new trail completed. Working on lake..

· Completed Powhite.

· Greenway plans going very well. Nathan presented a map of proposed route around Chesterfield and Southside into the city. Exciting stuff! (Nathan selected for Mayor’s Trail Committee!!!!!)

· Richmond’s trails have been given kudos in Runner’s World, etc (Go Nathan)

Pumphouse Update: Should complete this weekend. Need 6 people to finish off ramp.. Also need invoices for proposed $4800 from Ralph White for Pumphouse construction. This is for materials, Ralph said, and asked that we round it off to $5000. It was moved, seconded and approved by vote to do so.

Gear Swap: Huge success. Brought in ~ $600. Will look to repeat next year, same event and location!

• New Business:

Project Brainstorming:

1. Repair and Upgrade Huguenot Flatwater

2. Consider drafting a Vision for the Future of the James River plan

3. 14^th Street Takeout: handrail

4. Shuttle: Provide transport from 14^th Street Takeout to Reedy Creek or Pony Pasture as way to raise membership and bring in extra monies

• Ralph Report:

**Fishing Guide is published – looks good

**Volunteers needed for June 13^th River Cleanup – particularly islands beneath Bosher’s Dam.

Adjourn: 7:45PM