JROC MINUTES

March 7, 2007

 

Attendees: Greg Velzy, Brian Mutchler, Susanne Smith, Buzz Kraft, Lorne Field, Ralph White, Chris Hull, Sally Wetzler, Rich & Sandy Young, Nathan Burrell, Nate Ayers (Numerous others, who has the list?)

 

  1. Feb., 2007 minutes approved
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Sally -   $11,600 in bank; $4,700 committed (IMBA Patrol, kiosks, Gravel Bill, maps, Handrail – hold $500 in abeyance & have city contribute) $6900 available
  3. Projects

A)    A)    Recent / Current Projects & Issues

1)      1)      Conservation Easement Status: Capital Region Land Conservancy to hold the easement, JRP staff and trail guides will mind the boundary. DCR fall back plan.

2)      2)      North Shore Take Out: $200 approved for Team WAV to move rock,  Nathan to talk to Luck Stone regarding our account.  Peter Bruce to lay geotext.  To build: ramp to first step and roof on changing room.  Thanks: Scott Wagner, Jim Juristch & Carl Gordon for building the changing room.  Chris Hull to f/u on Abse plaque.

3)      Kiosks: planning phase.

4)       Trail Work: Hand rail above quarry 3/10/07.  MORE doing work on Belle Isle & North Bank, from Nate Ayers.

5)      Maps:  JROC prefers profits from map sales go to JRP fund, not to city general fund or special allocation fund.

 6)      Trail Hikes: Lorne F. gives update about 30 pple last hike.  Consider WRIR or WCVE ads.  3/24/07 : Guide Training

 

B)     B)    Project List

1)      Swap Meet: 4/28/07 if a suitable site can be found; Dortea needs help with silent auction items and monitoring during event.  Volunteers needed from 8-2, selling 9-1.

2)      Graffiti painting: Belle Isle taking it on historic buildings with possible gang references.  Police notified.

 

 

  1. New Business

a)          Ralph W. report: Directions to park placed at 4 Richmond bus stops to promote use & bike and wheel chair Guide Book.   Land Abatement program at Pump House stalled.  Herbicide invasive species.  Z-Dam boater identification text needs Chris & Greg approval.  Nothing done to prevent night time Belle Isle access and vandalism.  City Admin. Reluctant to take action.  Chris hull to draft letter.  Voodoo / Santeria event at Huguenot Flat Water, eerie. 

b)      Signs: Z-Dam kayak info. Signage has been drafted.  Needs Greg & Chris approval.  Rich Young to do a JROC sign at 14 St. Take out.

c)      April 21st Fish Festival: 10-4; need volunteers to help hold fishing lines & bring boats to display, esp. fishing kayaks.  come down and demonstrate kayak fishing and work a booth on the South Bank near 14 St. Bridge.

d)      Road Lines at Pony Pasture will likely stay put.  No safety criteria set for removal or permanence.  Southhampton Civic Association reportedly is against them.  Are others opposed?  Press or media interested in the story?

e)      Elections:  Approved by acclimation new officers: President: Chris Hull; V.P.: Brian Mutchler; treas.: Sally Wetzler; Sec.: Tricia Pearsall.  Board: Sally W., Rich Young, Jim J., Tricia P., Steve Ellison, Susanne Smith, Barry Dixon, Bill Swan, Greg V., Chris Hull, Brian Mutchler, Jen Slabaugh

 

 

5. Barry Dixon’s son Jake is ill, but doing better.  Go to CaringBridge.org website for updates and consider a personal donation c/o JROC.