Darrington
Strong
General
Meeting
May
20, 2015
Nels
opened the meeting with introductions.
Steve
reported on a balance of $*****.15 in the treasury.
Martha
reported the documentary group is continuing interviews in the
community.
Roselie
reported legal agreement paperwork is being finalized, signed and
submitted for the repairs needed on the North Mountain Lookout. There
will be a work party June 12, 13, and 14. The
roofing materials have been donated.
Martha
reported that Friends for Public Use will be taking the Sustainable Forest Roads 101 Tour. She will be
meeting with other groups that took the tour and organizing an additional road tour. FFPU in partnership with WCC will be patching the concrete ford on the Clear Creek Road, FSR 3 2060. Plans have been approved and funding will hopefully cover this project if not additional funding will be sought after. The first Saturday in June, the 6th is National Trail Day FFPU and Everett Mountaineers will be working on the White Chuck Bench Trail again this season. The potluck dinner will be held at the Darrington Rodeo Grounds this year.
Kevin
reported DARA will meet with a rep from DelBenes' office about paving
the remainder of the Mountain Loop Highway. The next meeting will be
with the county and Forest Service for maintenance of the road in
compliance with the Federal Highways rules. The paperwork has been
completed for stewardship of a section of the Mountain Loop Highway.
DARA is staying in touch with the Fisheries Department about closing
local hatcheries and has been assured they will stay open for now.
KOMO 4 did a nice story on the desires and work accomplished in the
community to complete the paving of the Mountain Loop Highway.
Robyn
reported on the authors the Library will host during the summer and
fall. The library will offer information on starting or
growing a business. The library will offer a wildfire information
called Firewise on June 8. The children's portion will be from 3-4pm
and adults from 5-7pm. July 20, the library will host a forum with
both mayoral candidates.
Martha
reported on the activities planned for Darrington Day.
The
county is planning a Darrington web page which will link together
different Darrington sites.
Marla
reported Nick Bates will locate a kiosk to be placed at the beginning
of town for brochures and flyers. She also spoke on inviting Bucky
Tart, helicopter operator, to share his perspective on why and how
Hazel Hill fell.
Martha
requested assistance for transporting a large, logger wood carving
from Sedro Woolley to Darrington.
Nels
adjourned the meeting.
In Attendance:
Gordy Beil Roselie Rasmussen Ron Wolff | Guest: Robyn Yocum
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