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Quarterly Meeting
The
regularly scheduled meeting of the “Friends of the Longleaf Trace” was called
to order by the President, Leslie Farmer, at approximately Drew
Carter, Elmer Beardshall. Guests:
None Resource
providers present:
I.
Approval of Minutes:
A copy of the minutes of the December 5, 2005 meeting of “Friends of the
Longleaf Trace” had been posted on the Trace web site in December. By acclamation, the
December 5, 2005 “Friends of the Longleaf Trace” minutes were approved as posted on the
Longleaf Trace website.
II.
Recognition of new members or
guests- None
III.
Old Business a. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the aftermath of the cleanup. FEMA paid the cost of tree removal to a distance of 15' from the edge of the paving. They also paid an administrative fee of 3% which the board intends to use for insect control if necessary. The Trace has been advised to leave all remaining timber as is to avoid further insect infestation. b. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the Longleaf Trace signs on the interstate had been repaired or were intact. The sign on the I59 bridge is not yet in place. c. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the local restaurant and motel association had donated $5000 toward storm recovery on the Trace. The board had not yet expended this donation. The Friends voted to ask the board to use half the $5000 donation for new shrubs and food plots in order to help restore wildlife habitat along the Trace. d. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the environmental studies on the extension to downtown are nearing completion. The board has budgeted the money to cover their part ($150,000) of the purchase price when asked. No design contracts have been let. Completion of this extension is thus still several years in the future e. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the Asbury Foundation was not interested in helping the Trace with safety lighting at intersections. f. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the new brochures Bill Powe had designed had been printed and were being used. Copies were obtained and distributed to all interested Friends, including a case for the representatives of the Hattiesburg Bicycle Center who were present g. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the board had approved putting signs at the county lines along the Trace as suggested by Friend Ed Crockett, and they would be installed as soon as the engineers had marked the exact locations. h. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the Jerry Ryan Pavilion. Plans and financing are being finalized, and construction should start in about 6 months. Leaders of the New Century had agreed to allow the funds they had raised to date for the lighting project be part of the Pavilion project, and the initial lighting would be from the Ryan Pavilion to the new 31st Avenue overpass.
IV. New Business
Read and approved on this date, June 5 ____________________
______________________ President
Date ____________________
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Special Meeting
April 3 The
April 3rd special meeting of the “Friends of the Longleaf Trace” was called
to order by the President, Leslie Farmer, at approximately Guests:
None Resource
providers present:
I.
Approval of Minutes:
As this was a special meeting, the minutes were not discussed. II. Recognition of new members or guests- Joe and Delia Flynt from Taylorsville were present and introduced before the meeting started.
III.
Old Business a. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the March planting of butterfly gardens. President Leslie Farmer had gone before the Board at their March meeting and asked them to approve funds for this purpose, and they approved the expenditure of $1050. On March 18 the Maintenance Crew disced the beds, each of about 100 square feet in size, except for the one at the Gateway, which is in a crescent shape, and was about 250 square feet. On March 25, Friend Diane Lafferty and Trail Manager Herlon Pierce planted flowers at Buddy's Place, Jackson Station, Clyde Depot, Epley Station, Sumrall Station, Bassfield Station, Carson Station, and Prentiss Depot. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce is worried about maintenance of the beds, and asked the Friends to find volunteers to help with the maintenance, especially with keeping the beds weeded. b. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the Maintenance Crew will mow 5 mile segments and he has developed a schedule which will maximize wildflower growth in each segment. c. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the board has budgeted the money (approximately $50,000) to improve the horse trail from Epley to Sumrall so that it can be used by wagons. d. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the Jerry Ryan Pavilion. Plans and financing are in the final stages, and construction should start in July.
IV. New Business
Read and approved on this date, June 5th ____________________
______________________ President
Date ____________________
______________________ Secretary Date FRIENDS
OF THE LONGLEAF TRACE Minutes Quarterly Meeting
June 5 The
regularly scheduled meeting of the “Friends of the Longleaf Trace” was called
to order by the President, Leslie Farmer, at approximately Elmer Beardshall Nate Bender Barbara Robinson Sandra
Bender Guests:
None Resource
providers present:
I.
Approval of Minutes:
A copy of the minutes of the April 3 2006 meeting of “Friends of the
Longleaf Trace” had been posted on the Trace web site. By acclamation, the April
3 2006 “Friends of the Longleaf Trace” minutes were approved as posted.
II.
Recognition of new members or
guests- None
III.
Old Business a. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the planting of the Butterfly gardens. He said that some plants had had to be replaced, and that Diane Lafferty should be given much of the credit for the plantings and upkeep. President Leslie Farmer noted that they looked very good and moved that the Friends give her a t-shirt in appreciation of her efforts. The motion passed by acclimation. b. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the sign on the I59 bridge is not yet in place. c. President Leslie Farmer reported on the May 17th Ride of Silence. About 25 persons participated and the route was changed to out and back on the Trace due to escort problems.. d. President Leslie Farmer gave a preliminary report on the June 3rd National Trails Day. (Bill Powe was not available to give a full report). The weather was favorable and about 200 persons attended. Chilis' provided food and Coca-Cola provided drinks. Joe and Delia Flynt manned the Friends table. e. Leslie Farmer reported that first drafts of the trail user rule cards have been made up for each type of user (dog owner, hiker, biker, skater, golf carts). She suggested that a special meeting be called to finalize the cards, create a procedure for handing out the cards, and make plans for pairs of members to work appropriate locations for each type of user. After some discussion it was decided to have a special meeting Monday June 19th at 6 pm in the Gateway. g. Friend Ed Crockett asked about the County signs. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the board had approved putting signs at the county lines along the Trace as suggested by Friend Ed Crockett, and they would be installed as soon as the exact locations had been marked . h. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the Jerry Ryan Pavilion. Bids will be let in July and construction should start in August .
IV. New Business
Read and approved on this date, September 11 ____________________
______________________ President
Date ____________________
______________________ Secretary Date
Minutes Quarterly Meeting
The
regularly scheduled meeting of the “Friends of the Longleaf Trace” was called
to order by the President, Leslie Farmer, at approximately Elmer Beardshall Drew Carter
Guests:
None Resource
providers present:
I.
Approval of Minutes:
A copy of the minutes of the June 5 2006 meeting of “Friends of the
Longleaf Trace” had been posted on the Trace web site. By acclamation, the June
5 2006 “Friends of the Longleaf Trace” minutes were approved as posted.
II.
Recognition of new members or
guests- None
III.
Old Business a. Leslie Farmer reported that first drafts of the trail user rule cards have been made up for each type of user (dog owner, hiker, biker, skater, golf carts). The special meeting to finalize the cards, create a procedure for handing out the cards, and make plans for pairs of members with proper ID as LLT Friends to work appropriate locations for each type of user was held Monday June 19th at 6 pm in the Gateway but was poorly attended and did not finalize the plans. Leslie will have the cards printed and calla special meeting to finish the project. b. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the golf cart situation. The PTLRRT Board voted to go ahead with the permit system as we recommended. He has begun stopping each golf cart user and informing them of the permit requirement. Golf cart rules signs will be posted at the stations. Violators will be warned once, and their permit will be pulled on the second violation. Persons who rent golf carts will have their permits pulled on the 4th violation by their renters. For these penalties to take effect, they must be advertised in all reasonable publications three times to give trail users a fair chance to learn of the rules before they take effect. c. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the bump at about mile 21 has been repaired. d. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the graffiti in the tunnel has been covered. e. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the PTLRRT Board approved putting up county signs and the towns requested signs also. These signs have been ordered. g. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that more Keep Right signs have been ordered and will be installed at each station. h. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the Jerry Ryan Pavilion. Advertisements for bids are out this week. Construction should start in November. i. Friend Nancy Munn asked about the lack of mile markers from Clyde Station. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce responded that when the mile markers were painted on the pavement, Clyde Station was not owned by the Trace. He will add Clyde Station mile markers to the maintenance crew's to-do list. j. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the equestrian trail. A new Friends group has been formed, the Longleaf Trace Trail Riders. They are interested in using the equestrian trail for wagons. They have held work days to improve the horse trail. 17 culverts have been installed by the Trace maintenance crew to allow wagons to cross low spots and streams. Advertisements for bids are out this week. Construction should start in November. k. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the Beaver Lake project. The Trace now owns 24 acres at the site, 12-15 of which will be under water when the lake is impounded. There will be facilities for primitive camping, a horse corral (the horse trail will be extended from Epley to Beaver Lake), and an outdoor classroom. Impoundment and other improvements are expected to cost about $500,000. Ronnie Shows was able to get Denbury Corporation to donate $10,000 for this project. A media day will be held Saturday October 28 to thank Denbury Corporation for their help. There will be a bicycle ride and donation ceremony, followed by a catered cook-out. The public (and especially Friends of the Trace) will be invited to attend, participate in the bike ride, and thank the Denbury representatives for their support. l. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the Jeff Davis Lake project. Jefferson County has the lead on this project, and they have voted to fund and construct the paved trail connecting the lake and the Longleaf Trace. They have acquired the right-of-way and applied for supplemental grants from MDOT. The PTLRRT Board has agreed to accept maintenance and operation responsibilities when the trail is completed. m. Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that use of the primitive camping facilities at Carson has been very high this summer. Church groups, girl scout troops, and boy scout troops have been the main users.
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IV. New Business
Read and approved on this date, December 4 ____________________
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Date ____________________
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