Chippewa Moraine Chapter -- Ice Age Park & Trail Foundation
Meeting Minutes -- May 19, 2008
Present: JoAnn Parks, Tony Schuster, Nancy Schuster, Richard Smith, Jim Brenner, Christine Schaaf, Jean Riegel, Brad Schwartz, Kristi Sazama, Carol Johnson, Donna Pachaud and Diane Kuhn.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Smith.
Reports:
Minutes of March meeting were approved.
Financial balance is approximately $4,500. Approximately $2,000 was spent to restock our inventory of clothing, books, etc.
Current membership stayed the same at 108 households.
Rich attended the public meeting on March 24 with Chippewa County Forestry and reports they will try to give more notice of sales and also work on improving the trail conditions after cuttings are completed. Another concern regarding the trail is the inappropriate use of horses on the trail and installation of additional signage on the trail.
First aid/CPR training is not required for mowing the trail under the “Power Equipment Operator Requirements” implemented by IAPTF. There was general discussion regarding power equipment, operator requirements, chainsaws, etc.
Jean Riegel and Christine Schaaf attended the Annual Meeting. Some topics of interest included creating Chapter By-Laws; trail planning prior to work starting on new trails such as purchase of land, permits, DNR, management practices; State rules regarding hunting on State Ice Age Trail Areas; Rejected: a change in the Bylaws on chapter responsibility in trail layout and design, and a proposed change in the way membership dues are allocated.
JoAnn reported there were four participants on the First Sunday hike (in May).
Richard reported one of the highlights of the May workday was the sighting of a sand hill crane nest complete with two eggs. 6 participants, 7 trees removed with bow saws only.
Old Business:
After discussion, a motion was made, seconded and approved to purchase a string mower for approximately $1060.
New Business:
Nancy gave an update regarding National Trails Day and the Mammoth Walk. Volunteers are needed to walk, shuttle, and provide cookies. It is looking good that all sections of the trail will be covered.
We will participate in a Lake Fair on June 8 at Lake Wissota State Park from 12:00 noon to 4 p.m. There will be free admission as it is open house day, music, plant exhibit, kayak demos.
Approval was given for the purchase of a canopy for use at outdoor events.
After discussion on Chapter By-Laws, it was referred to committee to be voted on at a future meeting. Tony Schuster will head the committee.
The next meeting on July 21 will include a potluck and will be held at the Chippewa Moraine Visitor Center.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00.
Submitted by: Diane Kuhn