North Country Trail
Association
Brule-St. Croix Chapter
M I N U T E S
Spring Chapter Meeting
April 21, 2007
1. Call to Order
Chair Dave Zosel
called the meeting to order at 11 AM, following the annual spring adopter
meeting and training. In
attendance: Jim Antonson, David Conley, Bob Erickson,
Dave Grapentine, Paul Johnson, Bill Meller, Lynne Nason, Peter Nason, Bob Norlin, Peter
Nordgren, Paul Schoch, Rolf Swanson, Chuck Zosel,
Dave Zosel.
2. Approval of Minutes
Motion
(Peter Nason, Paul Schoch)
to approve the minutes of the November 11th, 2006 fall meeting passed.
3. Treasurer's Report
Treasurer
Peter Nason reported that the chapter has a balance
of $1608 in its account at NCTA headquarters.
We have 46 members in the chapter, down about 4 from last year. Motion (Bob Norlin,
Paul Johnson) to accept the treasurer's report passed.
4. Informational
Rovers
schedule - the Rovers will return April 30th and resume building
west of
Volunteer
hours - Dave reminded all members to report their volunteer hours to NCTA. Hours may be reported through the NCTA
website at www.northcountrytrail.org or to Peter Nordgren by
phone at 715-374-3143.
Atley benches available - Atley
delivered some benches to the meeting.
5. Old Business
Progress on Development
Projects:
Highland
Well - the well is in and the final report has been filed for the grant.
Brule
Bog Boardwalk - the Rovers will work on Phase 2, from the hunter walking trail
to Highway P and beyond. Phase 3 funding
is awaiting CCS grant awards by the Park Service.
Destination
signs grant - Chris Sutherland made 16 destination signs and 6 campsite
signs. Bill Meller
volunteered to have Troop 212 stain, paint, and install the signs.
Highway
signs - waiting for National Park Service office to supply the new signs for
Nelson Portal and for the Hwy 53 trailhead entry. Bob Norlin will
speak with the
Friends
of the Bird Sanctuary - Dave reported that we are waiting for a draft agreement
from the FOTBS. Our participation in
their parking area kiosk is waiting for CCS funding.
New Business
National
Trails Day celebration - after some discussion, we agreed to sponsor two events
on June 2nd. Bob Norlin will contact Marty Swank of the Chequamegon
Chapter to schedule a jointly sponsored hike at 9:30 AM from the Lake Ruth
Trailhead. At noon, we'll have a picnic
at the
Chapter
Schedule of Events - we will partner with FOTBS for a birding hike in May. Lynne will be working on other events for
July and August. Tom and Debbi King are organizing a new silent sports organization
for Solon Springs. Motion (Lynne Nason, Paul Schoch) to sponsor this
organization passed.
Campsites
- Chuck attended the BRSF spring public meeting earlier and reported that the
state forest will submit a minor change to its master plan to allow the
campsites we have proposed in the Rush Lake, Highland Town Hall, and Beaupre Springs/Rebecca Creek area, as well as improvements
to the hunter walking trail parking area.
There will be a public comment period.
Trail
Adopters - Bill Menke has asked us to provide
excellent maintenance and assist with the Scenic Trails Partnership meeting in
Adopters
should contact Dave Zosel, Peter Edmunds, or Bill Menke if additional help is needed with maintenance.
7. Next Meeting
Dave
announced the next chapter meeting for Saturday, November 10th at 9
AM at the
8. Adjournment at 12:00.
Respectfully
submitted,
Peter
Nordgren
Chapter
Secretary