Darrington
Strong Minutes
4/15/2015
Nels
opened the meeting with introductions.
Steve
Somsen gave a treasury report of $*****.15.
Nels
gave a report on the progress of the Seattle Filmmakers work on the
Darrington documentary which has received the name “Darrington
Strong”.
Roselie
reported Friends of North Mountain could use more volunteer help.
Work will begin to re-roof the building as soon as the Forest Service
gives its' OK. The roofing materials have been donated.
Kevin
reported DARA is continuing to work on finishing paving the Mountain
Loop Hwy. Meetings have been held with the mayor of Granite Falls,
the Sauk-Suaittle Tribe and Work Source. A meeting will be held with
the Forest Service, Snohomish County and Federal Highways to work out
specifics for the grant process. Work continues on the fish catch
and release program on the Sauk. Walt is working on a Stewardship
program for the Mountain Loop Highway with the Forest Service. Work
to keep the Circle Creek Road open has received a letter of
recommendation from the Sauk-Suaittle Tribe.
Martha
is working an inventory for forest roads, each road will be identified by its recreational use, cultural interest, special features, gathering and natural resources. She is unsure where the potluck for National Trail Days
will be held and at this time all local public halls are rented.
Robin
stated the Library will host several Work Source events that will be
posted later. She expressed the library will help.
Judy
reported DPICC meets monthly at the High School Library.
Martha
has updated information about local events on the web.
Amy
reported the County is having a comprehensive meeting to discuss
rural economic development.
Dan
reported all DOL needs can be met online and at this time the Darrington City Hall is not performing this service.
Gavin
reported working on the zoning requirements for a shooting range.
Meetings have been scheduled and he is working on making them
accessible. The High School Leadership class will work on developing
a park along the Sauk River.
Judy
spoke on the Learn and Earn program for 20 local high school
students. The STEM program is being helped by WSU, Everett Community
College and Seattle University and going forward.
Martha
reported Brooke is interested in landscaping around the sign coming
into town.
Nels
adjourned the meeting.
In Attendance:Members: JoAnn Milten | Guest: Ken Milton Robin Zinnato Gavin Gladsjo Judy Pedergrass Dan Rankin |