Darrington
Strong
General
Meeting
July
15, 2015
Steve
opened the meeting.
Steve
reported a $7203.27 balance of 4 divisions.
Martha
reported FFPU work has slowed due to fire danger. There will be a
work party for the White Chuck road area.
Kevin reported that DARA is still working toward the paving of the
remainder of the Mountain Loop Road. Paul reported that analysis
will be done on the age of the trees to be cleared. Peter reported
the Forest Service was granted for the Mountain Loop Stewardship Project.
Roselie
reported 456 volunteer hours have been spent refurbishing the North
Mountain Lookout which included rebuilding walls. Sherwin Williams
will donate paint for the project.
Martha
reported that Summer Meltdown is allowing local organizations to have
informational booths at the festival in conjunction with the Rec Hub. Darrington Strong will be having a booth.
Paul
spoke on the new Darrington Collaborative and the organizations and individuals
involved including, Pew Trust, Glacier Peak Institute, Forestry, Washington
Wild, Washington Whitewater, and the Wilderness Society and local
community members who will work together in forest management. Dan
continued to explain the different styles of logging and how that is
determined.
In
Attendance:
Dan
and Lavinia discussed the improvements along the streets using
planters and new sidewalks. The City will be working within a budget
and will have a local landscaper assist with new drought tolerant
plantings.
Dan
reported Arlington and Darrington have joined forces and are among
the top 50 finalists for Americas' Best Communities. Darrington
needs matching funds. It was moved by Roselie and seconded by Judy
to donate $275 from Darrington Strong.
Martha
showed the new Darrington Strong logo.
Martha
is coordinating an Event meeting in the Fall for coordinators of next
years' events to meet and plan strategies for success.
Gordy
reported the 5th Annual Hoob A Joob Art Show will be August 15th at the Grange.
Steve
adjourned the meeting.
Steve Somsen Peter ForbesMartha Rasmussen Gordy Beil | Guest: Judy
Pendergrass
Dan Rankin
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