Draft: Friends of the Chester Valley Trail

 

January 29, 2014                                              East Whiteland Township Bldg. 7:00 pm

Presiding: Tim Lander                                         Board members present: Bob Cochlin, Bob O’Leary,  and Steve Warren.

                                                                        Representing Chester County:  Dave Stauffer

                                                                        10 other attendees

 

1.  Election of Officers

·  Gail Lipstein was elected to fill Board vacancy

·  Existing Board Officers were re-elected to their positions for 2014

2.  Minutes

·  Executive Board meeting minutes for November 12, 2013 were approved

·  Regular Board meeting minutes for November 19, 2013 were approved

3.  Treasurer’s Report

·  Bob Cochlin reported that we started the year with a balance of $1,596.84 and ended with a current balance of $3,016.37

4. County Update

    Facilities & Parks Capital Projects Coordinator Dave Stauffer   reported:

·  Phase II 5.8 mile portion from Vanguard to Old Eagle School Rd. was officially opened on Jan. 27, although a number of items remain to be completed when weather permits.

·  The construction contract was extended to April 10

·  Matthews Rd permanent concrete barriers are being built and should be installed shortly

·  Construction on the Swedesford Rd. bridge will continue.

·  The snow plowing policy was discussed and trail will be plowed, although not on weekends

·  Phase III to complete the gap from Exton Park to Ironlakes Blvd. has been awarded and work should start in March and be completed in 8 months.

·  Phase IV rfp for design should go out this spring and design will begin this year. This 1 mile extension will take the trail from Exton Main Street to Oaklands Corporate Park

5.  Montgomery County section of the CVT

·  Bob O’Leary read an update that indicated they are hoping to complete final design in 12 months and advertise for construction in early 2015

·  Montgomery County is planning to take over their portion of the trail on Feb. 6. They are also planning to install a Port-a-John at the Warner Rd. trailhead this spring.

6.  Historical Markers

· Bob O’Leary advised that the County had received numerous proposals for the design and will interview the top 3 shortly and award a contract.

7.  Board Items

· Tim Lander discussed the budget and Board’s intention to develop a membership drive aimed at new members in the section now opened.

· The Board is also planning to have another executive meeting to finalize the budget and continue discussion on items including: developing a landscaping improvements plan with the County, Trail Ambassadors, underpass mural paintings, a tri-fold advertising map.

8.  New Matters

· A discussion was held about the possibility of coordinating 5k running events with those using Wilson Farm Park in Tredyffrin

· Tim advised the Friends will be represented at a Penn State Expo on April 10

 

 Next meeting: March 26, 7 pm, Tredyffrin Twp. Bldg., Chesterbrook

 

Respectfully submitted,   

 

Bob O’Leary