Meeting Minutes

March 28, 2006
Meeting called to order by Art Beverage at 7:00 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The agenda was adopted as is.

The minutes for February 2006 were not available at this time, they will be provided at the April 25 meeting.

Treasurer’s Report – $2,345.39 in the bank. We received a bill for liability insurance. We will switch bank account to a branch in Osceola Mills and open new accounts for grant dollars.

Art introduced Tim Beck (?sp), a member of the Philipsburg Kiwanis Club and stated that he would like one of the members to speak at their dinner this upcoming Thursday, which Sean volunteered to do that.

Old Business:
Grant Status: We received a grant from Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for $500 to make placemats for in restaurants. Michael Malicki will design by the 27th of April for the grant presentation in Ligonier.

Restoration plan is complete.

Blue Pipe Discharge: Cappy Hill spoke about history of discharge, etc. Being run by Marmon Company – permanent active treatment system. Cappy signed a grant request for $1,409,495.00 for this project. Trout Unlimited will funnel/manage the dollars for this project and will work with DEP closely to facilitate this project. The design for the treatment system is in progress. The project may start next summer. Cappy suggested visual inspections on Moshannon Creek after or during high flow periods. High flow discharges need to be documented.

Town Meeting: Art has flyers distributed. Art motioned to donate $50 to fire hall. Carl seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Earth Day Trash Clean-Up April 22, 2006: Need volunteers.

New Sign: JR Saupp and Michael Malicki have generated invoices for this to be sent to Rush Township.

New Business:
Wren Grant: Ann Donovan asked for $5,000 for inserts to be inserted into local papers. $1,000 for design, $4,000 for costs. Will send grant application.

Workshops: Art read announcements regarding upcoming workshops March 29 and April, May 12 Penn State Conference Center.

New Memberships:
No new memberships at this time.

Next Meeting:
April 25, 2006

Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.