The July meeting of the SPLPT was held at the
home of Jack Hayes, who graciously provided us shelter from a storm. The meeting was called to order at
Board members present were Pete Kling, Stuart Nelson, Jack Hayes, Beth Wood and Consultant Cheryl Clemens.
The April Secretary’s report was reviewed and a correction was necessary. “ Stu reported that the SPLPT has received a permanent tax exempt status from the IRS. There is a three year probationary period before the permanent designation can be applied for.” That item should read that “ the tax exempt status has been applied for and is in the process of being approved.” Upon that correction the minutes were approved. We are still awaiting approval of the permanent tax exempt status. Stuart Nelson provided a copy of our tax return for board member review. Stuart provided a Treasurer’s report. The SPLPT has $9,775.61 in checking and $10,029.16 in savings for a total of $19,804.77 in available funds. The Treasurer’s report was approved.
1. Board development was discussed. We would like all board members to review the current Membership List and focus on identifying consistent members that have shown interest by renewing membership and providing financial support to the land trust. We ask membership director Chris Polfus to email that list to all board members for review. After identifying active members the board will then contact those members and inquire as to their interest in serving on the land trust board of directors in the future.
2. Pete and Stu reported on Land Protection Strategy. They have met and worked on the revised procedure handout. This will be finalized and available for discussion at our annual meeting.
3. Stuart reported on a recent “Archery Club” meeting held in Ron Siler’s office. Stipulations are still being worked on and agreed upon between both parties. Ron will send a follow up letter to the Archery Club members to keep things moving forward and he will keep the land trust advised of developments.
4. Pete updated the group on the completion of the South Cedar Bay Landing. Cheryl had a copy of the Signage which should be completed within two weeks. The official park signs have been put in place. The posts for the SPLPT signs are in place and we are just awaiting delivery of the signs. Stuart Nelson and a group of volunteers have been working on placing picnic tables and leveling the boardwalk. The project was reviewed as a SPLPT success and Pete was thanked for being instrumental in making it all happen.
5. The
McMurtrie land swap is moving forward.
Pete Kling did some research and a new modified land survey is not
needed due to the size of the parcels. Things
are progressing and will soon be finalized.
Work will begin on the driveway off
6. The
two school outings at the McMurtrie Preserve this spring were a success. The
7. The Board determined that a post-card mailing will be sent to members as notification of the Annual Meeting. Pete Kling will confirm that date and location and get that information to Cheryl. It is requested that Chris Polfus email the membership list to all board members and Cheryl will prepare labels for the annual meeting notice from that list.
8. Approval was given to make a $100.00 donation at the request of Pete Kling to the Extension office to support the public relations work being planned for the County Fair.
9. Pete Kling shared information regarding the inquiry of a landowner for the purchase of a parcel that did not seem to fall into our land acquisition parameters. Cheryl encouraged Pete to direct said landowners to the Standing Cedars land trust.
10. Stuart
Nelson and Jack Hayes shared some discussion from a
11. The next
meeting of the SPLPT is scheduled for either August 6 or 8, depending upon
availability of the new Town Hall with the Board
meeting at
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully Submitted
Beth Wood - Acting Recorder