Darrington
Strong
General
Meeting
Oct.
20, 2016
Nels opened the meeting with introductions.
Steve
gave a treasury report of $**,***.85, inclusive of all divisions.
Steve reported on receiving $3000 for the Americas' Best Community
projects.
FNM: Rosalie
and Steve reported that the Friends of North Mountain project is
progressing and is working with Stella at the Forest Service toward
obtaining the special use permit. Steve is planning an appreciation
dinner for the volunteers. Roselie has shared the information on
the variety of tasks needed to continue the project with those on the
FNM email list.
FFPU: Martha
reported she is awaiting reports from volunteers patrolling on
different roads for Friends for Public Use. The group has finished
the concrete work on the Clear Creek Road project. A work party did
maintenance work on the White Chuck Ridge Road. They will clear a
large vagrant camp in the spring.DARA: Tony
reported the $500,000 feasibility study for paving the Mountain Loop
Highway has been granted and a letter was sent to Olympia requesting
signage on I-5 stating Darrington as a recreational area. WCC,
Washington Climbers Coalition, is putting Circle Creek on their list
for sponsorship.
Linda
reported the thrift store will open after January.
Joanne
reported she and Martha have discussed a Darrington Strong newsletter
starting after Jan. and to include minutes and other information.
Rick
reported on the Ride to Remember bicycle ride, March 19, 2017.
Involvement includes hosting an event at the Community Center
including food and entertainment. He also reported Darrington will
be included on the Scenic Byway, Cascade Loop website as an
alternative route.
PJ
volunteered to be a liaison to the school district. She and her
students are placing a sundial in Old School Park in March.
Visual Impact: Martha
reported purchasing trees for Darrington Street, Dot Park and the
Pocket Park. Some of the trees were made possible from vouchers
provided by the PUD to replace trees cut during street projects.
Rick gave a presentation with the drawing of the Pocket Park with
trees, flowers and other landscape essentials.Joanne spoke on the round table for local businesses who are interested. Businesses would plan events, holidays and general promotion of Darrington. PJ reported the Blue Bird Cafe in Arlington is allowing local businesses a space for cards on the tables.
Martha reported the library will have business classes starting Feb. She is adding business opportunities and home businesses on the website.
Elections: Nels
explained procedures for elections. He read the list of nominations
and asked if there were any additions. Martha Rasmussen was voted
President, Joanne Milton was elected Vice President, PJ Wieferich was
elected Secretary and Steve Somsen was elected Treasurer.
Good of the Order: Martha
announced Snohomish County has acquired 33 acres near Squire Creek
Park connecting it to the Whitehorse Trail.
PJ
volunteered to collect bike helmets with Darrington Strong emblems
attached for the ride.
Nels
will be hosting a weekly show featuring his services on Facebook.
Nels
adjourned the meeting
Attending:
Members: Rick KnightMartha Rasmussen Roselie Rasmussen Tony Gobroski |