Friends of the Chester Valley Trail
Presiding: Tim Lander Board
members present: Mike Broennle, Bob Cochlin, Steve Warren
1. Minutes for
·
Approved
as submitted.
2. Treasurer’s report
·
Bob
Cochlin reported a balance of $1007.70.
·
Bob
O’Leary requests a check for $400 for the 501©3 application.
·
Opening
a PayPal account awaits obtaining 501c3 status.
Bob will then work with
3. Membership
·
Mike
Broennle reported very few new members.
Totals are Sponsors (=/>$100) 15; Family ($25) 16; Individual ($15)
12 for a total of 43 contributors.
·
We
discussed focusing on Program Development at the September meeting since the
Friends has not produced events and activities to encourage trail users to
join. We anticipate more interest in
membership when Phase 2 is completed.
4. Trail update
·
Tim
Lander relayed information from John Mikowychok, Director of CC Park &
Recreation:
·
Phase
1:
1.
Malin Station has been improved to provide better
2.
The new sinkhole at the Church Rd Bridge is scheduled for repair
requiring closure of the trail at the
site from May 25 through 30. No detour
is planned. Notice will be placed on
Facebook.
3.
All PennDOT issues have been resolved.
·
Phase
2:
1.
At
2.
The culverts are being renumbered.
3.
At
4
Along
5.
There is an
6.
An agreement has been reached with YSC Sports for a trailhead on land
they own near
7.
An access ramp is planned for the West Valley Rd Bridge.
·
·
Tim
Lander relayed information from Ian Currie, Park Superintendent for the CCT:
1. A second mowing of the right-of-way is
planned for early fall.
2.
A herbicide may be needed to control bamboo.
3. Restitution has been awarded for
graffiti.
4.
There has been one biker vs. pedestrian issue.
5.
In the 2012 budget there will be a request to rent a mower. There will be a Capital Equipment request for snow clearing equipment.
·
Bob
O’Leary will request maps be installed in the kiosks. He will request John Mikowychok finalize a
bench standard.
·
Benches
will be requested in the Phase 3 design.
5. Incorporation
· Mike Broennle will place the two
newspaper ads required for PA Incorporation application.
6. Patriots Path
· Bob O’Leary is representing the CVT
on the Patriots Path Committee which is meeting quarterly. Malvern Borough, Tredyferrin and
7. Facebook
· Steve Warren reports the CVT has 512
friends.
.
Next meeting:
Respectfully submitted,
A. Michael Broennle
Secretary