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MEETING ATTENDEES:
Elaine Casper, Roger Sattler,
Bob Burch, Chris Senfield, Rich Young, Dan Caston, Karen Abse, Steve
Banard, Ralph Hambrick, Greg Velzy, John Harlow, Susanne Smith, Sally
Wetzler, Stephen Ensign, Monty McNeil, Michael McGuire, Scott Allison,
Tricia Perasall, Chris Hull and this month's guest Minutes Minder Brian
Mutchler
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MINUTES
Nov.
Minutes approved without a hitch. |
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TREASURER'S REPORT
Faux
Treasury report: $7727.50 (Expecting bills)
State Corp. Status approved and Fed tax exemption on the way.
Stickers are here. Much glee expressed by all.
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PROJECT REPORT:
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1.
McGuire Bridge Fence: Kudos to the fence builders. CSX approves, but denied
Gunn’s request to ride the rails “Hobo Style” back to
put in. Railway Men remain on Yellow Alert. Sorry Dave. |
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2.
North Shore Take-out: JROC has petitioned the Mayor. Thnx. Ralph and Greg.
VA DCR is in favor of the idea and willing to work on alternative sites
and financing, etc. Potential sites include: W. End of Mayo. Ensign to
petition contacts at AW for assistance. Process but no progress; so keep
taking your vitamins, medicine and exercise. |
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3.
Tree Cutting Letter: Greg has sent one to Director of Rec. & Parks.
Fine has since been levied. |
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4.
Proforma to redo misspelling on plaque. Spell checkers wanted. Thnx. Proforma.
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5.
High Water Permit: Brian goes in circles for two months and is directed
to “The Source,” Ralph W. |
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6.
Trail Maintenance: NIMBA, MIMBA, or MAMBO trail building classes went
well. Excellent work and education. Let’s bring these go-getters
back. We like the way they drain. Thnx. Dan. Who will write thanks letter.
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7.
Walkway railing project for nature center will have Dan Caston in the
lead with Steve with a P. as concrete foreman. |
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8. Other
trail Issues: Dan and Monty will co-fore the railway on the Missing Link
Trail near the climbing wall. Need an explicatory sign at 5th and Canal
to induce awe and reverence in populace as they behold the beginnings
of the 1st US canal. Ralph W. seeking C of R permission. Fantasy project
proposed: Buttermilk link to Powhite. Bob Burch to John Henry this one.
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9. 6/12/04
is river clean-up |
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10. Gift
baskets, many JROC members, Susanne does Italian and it happens Sa-tur-day.
The 20th that is. Meet at Reedy Creek at 10 am to deliver gift baskets
to Hillcrest residents. Party with Richmond Whitewater Club Sat. night
at 7pm at the Commercial Tap house. |
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11. Next
Meeting: Jan 7th at Legends. Chris Hull agrees to sleep over and ensure
we get the back room. |
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12. Feb.
Meeting at Riverside Development Corp. Tell your friends and please dress
for success. |
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NEXT
PROJECTS |
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Brian
meets with Ralph regarding high water permits and agrees to draft letter
to mayor for RWC and JROC. Will fax to Ralph and email JROC’s to
Greg for approval. |
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Steve
with an E. will contact AW with our design.
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Greg
will contact Proforma for engraving. |
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Dan
C. Thank you to IMBA, MIMBA, NIMBA, & MAMBO / Foreman handrail project. |
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Brian
contact Troy S. for electronic plans for N. Shore take-out. He can’t
find them so Brian will contact Ralph H., hopefully not in vain. |
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Ralph H.
will continue to grease the wheels of local government, Within the Law.
Ralph H., to advance the take-out dream. |
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Steve E.
will oversee the concrete pour for the nature center ramp way. |
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Mike Mc.
will design the Warner bridge project. Members will work on it Sat 20th
at 11am. |
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Pony Pasture
changing rooms remain in the collective design fantasies of all JROC members. |
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Roger Sattler
will explore NPR advertising/sponsorship |
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MEMBERSHIP
REPORT |
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PS:
I would like to thank the academy and Dave Gunn’s hectic schedule
for allowing me this chance to serve the membership. Back to you Dave… |