MEETING ATTENDEES:
Note: The December JROC meeting, held at Legends (which is much
more fun than JRP Headquarters…sorry Ralph), came to order under threat of
rebar at 6:15pm; Chris Hull presiding.
Attendance: Sally Wetzler, Tricia Pearsall, Vernon Simmons, Lorne Field (JRP) Amy Waters, Brian Mutchler, Elaine Casper, Buzz Kraft, Susanne Smith, Dave Myers, Barry Dixon, J.R. Swoope, Thomas Bernadas, Nathan Burrell, Greg Velzy, Nicholas, Levendosky, Julie Wilson, Dave Gunn, Dan & Sheri Caston, Ralph White, Steve Ellison, Chris Hull, ….those who didn’t sign the sheet.
MINUTES
November Minutes were approved (motion
made by Brian, seconded by Steve) as most skillfully presented by Greg
Velzy
TREASURER'S REPORT
14th St Takeout
* $19,600 cost
to date
* $8,100 in
unpaid invoices beyond current funding (after reallocation of funds noted
below)
additional funding sources
need to be identified
JROC
currently has $1270 in committed funds for projects that have not been
started – including signage, purchase of supplies, etc.
Sally made
a motion to reallocate these funds to the takeout project. Motion was
seconded (?) and passed
Available
funds approximately $3,300
Special Report: Lorne Field was introduced. He is a new part-time JRP employee and is researching/writing information for interpretive signage around the Northshore Takeout. It will include info re: Mayo’s Bridge, Shockoe Creek, Mayo’s Island, surrounding history, lore and ecosystems. He was asking for $100 but did not know total bill. Delayed motion for later discussion when full costs are totaled.
New access point to river makes it easier to remove watercraft
URL:
http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD/MGArticle/RTD_BasicArticle& s=1031784381256&c=MGArticle&cid=1128768653845&path=!news!localnews&path=!news!localnews
Cost $400-500 for 10 baskets Buzz motioned, Vernon seconded to allow up to $500 for baskets. Amy took lead on baskets. Thank you! Last year we gave each house a poinsettia and gift certificate for Crossroads Coffee and grocery. Presentation to be 10:00am on Dec 17th. Meet at Reedy Creek Parking Lot. Need lots of people to thank those who live on Hillcrest for letting us park our cars in front of their houses during the year! After the meeting, Richmond Whitewater announced support of $100 for the baskets! Thanks guys!
3.Trailwork:
Nathan
Buttermilk
West:
Working on crib wall and rerouting of Buttermilk West. Greg inquired about
status of wire across Buttermilk West. Said there was an unauthorized cut
which has not been fixed
NEW BUSINESS
Fund Raisers: Need Fund Raisers to fill coffers!!!!!
JRP Gates:
Are being installed at 42nd Street and Reedy Creek, so says
Ralph White who holds the key!!! Times are adjustable. Opening 3-4am and
closing 1 hour after sunset. All will be a function of crime conditions.
Still many access issues as Ralph seeks to remain flexible for bike and
night paddlers, Current Administration: Ray Chavis and Larry Miller,
support multi-use patterns. Write your park administration supporting them
and flexibility, and tell them your use needs.
Website:
Please get Jim Juritsch latest news and updates on projects and minutes,
etc. If we give him information, he will list it on the website!
MEMBERSHIP
Susanne’s hard drive crashed, but
all dues are payable in January!!!!!!!
JROC: Member of the
Year:
Greg announced the member of the year, and it was drumrooooolllll:
Sally Wetzler Recognized, not only for her due diligence with JROC
funds and her fine attention to all details at the Northshore Takeout, but
for her proposal, funding, and execution of the JRP Boundary Marker
Project. Yea!!!!!! Congratulations.
Dedication of Charlie’s Bridge: At noon on Saturday, there will be a dedication of Charlie Slade’s Bridge in honor of park supporter and volunteer, Charlie Slade, who died in September of this year.
Adjourn:
7:15pm. Merry Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, New Years! See you
on the river…and at the next JROC meeting on Wed, Jan 4, 2006!
Money for dues in hand