March 2012

PARTNERSHIP FOR FLOYD

MONTHLY MEETING

March 26, 2012

Vice-President Mike Maslaney presided and called the meeting to order.  A quorum was attained.  President Jack Wall later assumed the meeting from the vice-president.

Minutes:  The minutes of the February 27, 2012, were accepted as corrected. 

Treasurers’ Reports: 

General Fund:  Vice-President Mike Maslaney, reporting for Treasurer Karin Grosshans, reported that the general fund had a balance of $2126.93.  The only pay out was for the annual event insurance.

County Professional Support Fund:  Mike, reporting for Karin, reported that the County Prof Sup Fund had a balance of $4997.50; two checks had been paid out.

Park Fund:  Mike, reporting for Park Treasurer Betty Lineberry, reported that the Park checking account had a balance of $16,991.23 and a total account balance of $20,502.13.

Old Business:

Park Planning Committee Report: 

            Jane reported the following:

            Sign:  Jane reported that Woody has sent out the sign design to the Town and is waiting for permission to get started.  The wording on the sign has been changed and will read “Community Park” instead of “Memorial Park.”   He was waiting for the Town to contact Betty and Grey Lineberry for approval of the new wording.  Woody will be donating the costs of the sign.

            Garden:  Jane and Betty met with the Master Gardeners in the park.  They are excited to make the park a project and will look into possibly doing a butterfly garden and will be looking into the placement of the trees donated by Beegle Landscaping.

            Shelter:  Mike is coordinating the construction of the shelter and reported that a building permit was obtained.  Ed Irwin will be constructing the ramp and will be sending an estimate of the costs.  Mike reported that AEP will be pulling power off a back pole.  Mike also reported that Mike Shortt can possibly start next week on the slab.

Land’s Sake! 2012:  Jane reported that she has three vendors for food: Beegle BBQ, Dogtown and Riverstone/Crenshaw; PFF will be doing drinks and baked goods.  She reported that the speakers are set up and that there are less speakers so there can be more time for vendor demonstrations.  Gary Bobbitt is trying to get some “green” vehicles for a mini-green car show.  Fred will be working on flyers and Gary may be able to print posters for us.  Several people are writing news releases.

Trails:  Jack reported that PFF is on the agenda for the next Rec Authority meeting for trails schedule for April 9 at 6:00 pm.  Jack reported that there are several issues that may come up such as the ownership of the trail for liability reasons and could PFF take on the ownership.  It was decided that PFF could not take ownership of the trail but would be willing to pay for bond insurance for the Rec Board members. 

            Jack also reported that the Rec Authority is not a government department and that the County only gives $40,000, and the Town $5,000, for an operating budget.  It was suggested that we talk to the Town to see if they can help persuade the Rec Authority to allow a trail.  It was also suggested that we discuss liability issues with Jon Rogers.

            Randall reported that he, Jack, Kamala, and David Larson went to the last Rec Authority meeting and that they were not very receptive.  Wanda Combs was also at the meeting.

            It was reported that David had taken Wanda Combs and Doug Thompson on a tour of the proposed trail.  Wanda forwarded some grant information to us on trails.  Randall volunteered to write an article for the Floyd Press.  Randall also reported that he had a packet of news clippings to show the Rec Authority at the meeting on how beneficial and popular trails are.  He volunteered to mail a packet to the Rec Authority prior to the meeting.

            It was recommended that we try to get a representative from the school system to attend the meeting with us as the trail could be used by the cross-country track team to practice on rather than running up and down Rt 8.  It was also suggested to get some photos of the trail and have a copy of David’s map of the trail to take to the meeting.

            Randall also reported that he will be briefing the Town on the trail at their next meeting on April 5^th.

            Mike suggested that PFF might want to talk to a county attorney from another county who has trails to see what kinds of problems they encounter with their trails.

            Marjorie indicated that she will have a trail assessment survey and information at her table at Lands Sake for people to sign indicating that they would like a trail.

Community in Schools:  Jack reported that the program is moving slowly and have had several meetings, but there is no new information.

New Business: 

VA Blueridge Music Festival:  Randall reported that he is on board for the next VA Blueridge Music Festival and that he will give update as they come.

Young Actors Group:  Randall reported that PFF should keep them in mind for possible future support.

Announcements:  None.

Meeting was adjourned.  Next meeting will be Monday, April 23, 2012, at 6:30 pm at Wall Residences. 

Respectfully submitted,

Dede McGrath,

Recording Secretary