Holland Trails Committee Minutes
Date: October 22, 2014
Present: Richard & Chris Haller, Stacy Riley, and John Scott
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by Dick Haller. The minutes were approved
as read.
Old Business:
The grading of Old East Brimfield Road has not been done. Dick will speak to Brian
Johnson.
Keith Beecher will consider siting a portable toilet on the parking lot opposite the Town
Beach. It is proposed that the facility be in place from April through October. It will be an
ADA approved model. It will be removed if vandalism or lack of cleanliness is a problem.
Dick will see if Board of Health will approve funding two or three months.
If the Town e mail account is to be made usable, Dick will need to contact the IT person.
The location of the Community Center Trail needs to discussed with Paula Bak. The
Committee also needs to check with the Board of Health regarding any restrictions near
the site of the well. Dick will see to these items.
The Committee will visit the fitness trail in Monson. Everyone should be informed when
this will take place.
Also, Jen O’hop should be contacted to see if there is potential for Girl Scout involvement
in this project. Dick will contact her.
The work day was successful. 9 participants cut back brush, removed debris from the
sides of the trail, and removed overhanging branches.
The trail ride was also successful with 23 riders including some some who were new to
the trail. Fortunately the weather cooperated, and the mechanic from Bicycle Concepts
did a nice job.
A question arose on the ride as to how close to the trail hunting is permitted. Also,
signage advising the wearing of orange during hunting season would be useful. Dick will
discuss these matters with the Corps.
Dick met with Alex Kowalski of Sturbridge Direct regarding the design and printing of the
trails brochure. The Army Corps will be given a copy as soon as a draft is completed ,
so that they may suggest revisions. A final draft should be available for approval at our
next meeting.
New Business:
John reported on the Open Space Plan meeting. The meeting was attended by five
people. Part of the project is to identify potential open space. Mapping of trails and the
production of brochures was also discussed. John intends to acquire the voting list and
begin to identify potential supporters.
United Plant Savers distributes funds to create sanctuaries. Chris will look into this.
Josh Knox of Trustees of Reservation could be a resource for mapping. Dick will contact
him.
The 2015 calendar was discussed. Winter activities could be a possibility. Geo caching
could be added as well. Fund raising could be accomplished, if desired, through the
Grand Trunk Trail Blazers or the Brimfield Trail Association.
In order to involve families to a greater extent, it may be possible to send notices home.
The running club might also be interested in a trail ride.
The expenditure of $1,173.28 to Herb Holden trucking for gravel was approved.
An Eagle project will include a workday at the Holland trailhead this Saturday. A kiosk
will be created, a fence will be erected, and new sign will be installed. Those who are
able are invited to to participate or to stop by and thank the Scouts.
At our next meeting we should approve a budget. Dick will e mail a copy of last year’s
for review.
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, December 3rd: our next meeting
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15.
Richard Haller
Chairman / Secretary
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