Pathfinder Minutes March 21, 2002 Public Works Breakroom

Karen Borga, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 8:06 P.M.

In Attendance: Karen Borga, Dawn Rakow, Madeleine Nist, Leo Kissling, Ronnie
Bruchez, Dan Green,Sam Wimmer, and Sarah Ralston. High School students Jon Duff,
Elizabeth Keshecki, Diva Brown, Megan Milos, Ashley Meyerhoff, Maggie Murphy,
Dena Miranda, and Jenny Recht also were present.

Our meeting dates and locations of the meetings are going to be published in the Tri- _Town News from now on. Dawn Rakow's name and phone number will be in as our contact person for the Pathfinders.

The February minutes were approved.

Corresponding Secretary: Sarah Ralston A thank you note was written to Joe Polizzi for the wonderful shed the Department of Public Works erected for us.


Treasurer's report:Tom Stevens- We are working on a list to submit to Staples. Color cartridge for Tom's printer for maps, digital pictures, etc. two boxes brown kraft envelopes 9"x12" size, one box (750 labels) for printing addresses, file box —plastic with folding lid, file box-plastic with carrying handle and pen, etc. mobile storage for paper (waivers, member forms, our brochures) for events, trails, and booth days. Box of hanging folders, box of manila folders for hanging folders, ream of yellow paper for copying, pack of postcard paper, three dozen stick pens for events and booth days, etc. All this comes to about $100-$150.

Discussions: Saturday, March 23, trail maintenance day at Frank Applegate. Dawn and Tom will arrive at lOAM. The Jackson High School Service learning class will arrive around 1 1AM.. Don't forget to bring bott led water, gloves, rakes, wheelbarrows, pruners and anyting else appropriate for hauling woodchips. Don't forget your insect repellent.



Saturday, April 13th is the Spring Festival at the Resource Education Center from 9AM- 1PM. (rain or shine)

National Trails Day: June ₁st 9AM with a rain date of June 2. We would like to purchase a plaques and dedicate the road to the Doctor. We will invite the Township Committee and the press.

We have our canopy and it is stored in our new shed.

Website: Madeleine Nist — Everything is going along quite well.

Biking: Ronnie Bruchez- Would like to plan a 28 mile ride in the fall. Will check it out with the police to get their input and approval on designated sites.

Hiking: Jim Doyle — absent but submitted the following report. Monthly activities- painted the second coat on Frank Applegate trail blazes. Replaced posts on Frank Applegate bridge with Tom Stevens. Helped Leo and Tom build the temporary bridge. Created information sheet for Frank Applegate trail blazes (marks). Next months Planned Activities: Wells Mills hike, Saturday, April 20th at 9AM. Details will be posted on Web. Other News: Joining the NY/NJ trail conference, completed 2002 application and gave Tom Stevens to mail with check.

Johnson Park: Sam Wimmer — We are making progress.

Boy Scout Projects: Leo Kissling — nothing at this time.

Wildlife Preservation: Anthony Santa Maria — Monthly statement: A materials request has been submitted to the Forest Resource Center for the construction of 6 more Barred owl nestboxes, 6 more screech owl nestboxes and 3 woodchuck nestboxes. Material was acquired for 3 northern flicker woodpecker nest boxes — which were constructed and installed as well. One of the several species of frog breeding at the Frank Applegate trails site has been positively identified as the woodfrog. Four specimens were captured and released several days after studies were made. Planning for the Spring Conservation Day has begun. A guided tour presentation of previously installed nestboxes will be conducted on behalf of the Jackson Pathfinders at the Forest Resource Center.

Grants: Dawn Rakow — Walmart grant is questionable.

New Business: Dan Green is concerned about flooding at the end of the trail. However, a boardwalk is planned.

Publicity: Dawns' article was not in the newspaper.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Brenda Gregory, Recording Secretary.