1Friends of the Chester Valley Trail
Presiding: Bob O’Leary Board
members present:
Other
attendees: Terry Woodward
1. Minutes from
2. Trail Updates. Bob O’Leary relayed a phone report from park
Superintendent Ian Currie:
·
The
sink hole east of the
·
No
new graffiti.
·
Additional
fence is being installed at Malin Station.
600’ done, 1200’ to go.
·
Traffic
is getting accustomed to the Phoenixville Pike / SR 113 crossing. No changes are planned by PennDOT. Bill Steele, E Whiteland Director of Public
Works will be contacted to cut back brush.
·
At
the Oct meeting of the CC Park & Recreation Board construction of the Exton
Trailhead was still anticipated in the Spring 2011. Efforts are being made to find a way to fund
Phase 2A linking the Church Farm section with the
·
Two
kiosks are up [E Whiteland Twp Bldg and
·
A
meeting of County representatives and adjacent homeowners regarding easement
rights was contentious. Homeowners were
concerned about liability issues, privacy and screening. The meeting was discussed by the
·
The
Brandywine Bicycle Club has inquired about donating benches. John Mikowychok, Director of CC Park &
Recreation will work with them. Similar
benches are projected for Malin Station.
·
Despite
staff and equipment limitations, leaf removal is being managed with no
complaints.
·
We
need to follow-up with Ian Currie regarding the contact for volunteer liaisons.
3. Checking
account.
4. 501[c]3: Bob O’Leary reported the Assistant Director
of the Park & Rec board is an expert on 501[c]3.
5. Committee Reports
·
Nominating. Tim Lander will prepare for elections at the January
meeting.
·
Membership. No progress. Goal is
have membership registration forms ready by late Dec.
·
Program.
No report.
6. Logo. We decided to use the Reading RR diamond
shape,
7. Flyer. Bob O’Leary will draft a flyer to include
new members’ areas of interest and demographics.
8. Web
site. Bob O’Leary reported the web
site is being designed as a school project by a college student who is studying
graphic arts and web design. Personal
issues have caused some delay.
9.
10. Bike to Work.
Bob O’Leary distributed a handout from Molly Duffy at Transportation
Management Association of Chester County [TMACC}. May is International Bike to Work month. TMACC has sponsored competitions between
employer groups determined by miles ridden.
This is prolonged and complex.
Next meeting:
Respectfully submitted,
A. Michael Broennle
Secretary