JROC
Minutes
Wednesday,
September 5, 2007
James
River Park Headquarters
Brian
Mutchler, Presiding
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Recent/Current Projects & Issues:
Conservation Easement Status: Sandra Booth has rough drafts almost completed. Easement still underway. May need parts of the Park surveyed.
Northshore Takeout:
Geotech has
been placed under the fence for vine control.
Rocks: Most of rocks are on the slope. Need a few more.
Possible Fall
Projects:
Handrail
Low Step: Now that it is low water may can make a lower step or a rock jetty. Survey week of September 10th
Concrete Ramp:
Roof of Changing Room: Need 2-40” x 40” pieces of lattice work to use for roofs
Kiosks: Discussion on redoing maps on Belle Isle. Putting up the new Times-Dispatch Maps or like banners. Next month.
Trail Work: Nathan not here so report next month. Trail improvements were discussed re: Forest Hills Park.
Sign for Z Dam: Wording is done. Will be produced
Graffiti Painting: Lorne said this is ongoing – removed within 3 days – not necessary to make a JROC project.
Pipeline Undercut: Scheduled for afterwork Wednesday, September 12, 6-7 pm to attempt to fill in the undercut section of the slab on river right above the 4th drop. If you can’t make it, throw some rocks under there as you hang in the area.
Ramp at Pumphouse: November Project. Would like for JROC to take on the construction of a Handicapped Accessible ramp to the Pumphouse. Need to get drawings approved.
Bridging Boundaries - Floodwall Event: Floodwall in October (which is becoming a part of the JRP from I-95 to Manchester Bridge) Bridging Boundaries dedication of a memorial to religious tolerance.
Pumphouse Tours + Classical Music: Sat. October 28, 12-5pm Event at Pumphouse to celebrate renewed access to the location.
Suggest that JROC write letters to Harry Black or his superiors
in support of the efforts of J.R. Pope, current head of Richmond Parks &
Recreation. Mr. Pope has been particularly instrumental in promoting the James
River Park (4th most visited park in the State of Virginia)
and the James River as the City of Richmond’s supreme attraction in addition to
making possible clean-ups, new projects,
community bike-policing….just a whole new appreciation, attitude and approach
toward the importance of the Park. We need to make certain he is
recognized…NOW.
.
Dominion Virginia Power has
selected the Park as one of its Community Environmental Outreach Projects
thanks to Sally Wetzler. On October 16 or 17, 30-50 employees will build a
fence around the garbage area at Park Headquarters and paint this as well as
clean and do some painting Pumphouse. They will spend ~ $2500, but the project
may cost more than that. It was moved, seconded and passed that JROC allocate
up to $1000 to supplement this effort to cover the cost of fencing and paint.
James River Pony Pasture Cleanup: Brian brought up efforts to undertake a Fall cleanup in this area. Susanne also mentioned that Mike Ostrander and Linda Richardson , who have adopted this section of the Park, are coordinating a cleanup effort as well. We will try to coordinator to make this a big effort. This area needs a clean-up.
Need for Input from JROC Member and All James River Park Users: It is important to not only provide input for upcoming projects, but guidance as to how JROC should pursue its projects. We have money to spend and want to spend it wisely on things that will improve park users experiences - bird watchers, climbers, fishermen, hikers, bikers, boaters, or other park users.
Triathlon at Camp Brady
Saunders Boy Scout Camp (Goochland)
Saturday, Sept. 16th. Bill Swann announced that kayaks
were needed to monitor the lake swim
event. Plan to arrive at 7:30 and stay to 10. 5-6 people
needed. Contact Bill at swanneext@comcast.net
if interested
Next Meeting:
POT LUCK: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Adjourn:
7:10pm