TRAIL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 21, 2009

Present:  Lenore Budd, Colin McNaull, Martha Keenan, Frank Twarog and Stewart Pierson

NRG connector path progress

Due to wetland complexities, the connection between NRG and Commerce street will be a sidewalk on the east side of 116.  NRG suggests a 6 foot width and with asphalt.  DRB suggests 10 foot width and concrete.  This is now being negotiated.  The trail from NRG to CVU road is a mowed path which has been in place for a long time.  The bridge over Patrick Brook is the most complex part of this project. 

Proposed new town map

This proposal includes an expansion of the village center a number of paths/trails.  These all look very interesting to the Trails Committee but could raise issues with property owners.

The Committee and its leadership

Frank is resigning as Committee Chair but wants to remain a member of it.  Colin agreed to take up Frank's mantle.  Official Committee members are listed below

Ken Brown

Lenore Budd

Martha Keenan

Luana Lagasse

Greg Leroy

Colin McNaull

Stewart Pierson

Jason Reed

Frank Twarog

Please let Colin know if you are unable to continue

Objectives for 2009

1)  Revisiting OLD TOWN FOREST MANAGEMANT PLAN:  Ken is doing this

2)  Restore appropriate markings for EAGLE TRAIL:  Stew

3)  Completion of Bissonette Forest Management plan:  Lenore/Stew

4)  Public Events:  schedule a planning charrette for town/village trails

5)  see completion of NRG path (sidewalk)

6)  Working with David Carse, establish connections where needed.  Jason Reed?

7)  seek a report on ANCIENT ROADS

8)  Bring closure to the town trail mapping program:  committee work

(note:  check with Bill Lippert about trail links on his property)

NEXT MEETING;  FEBRUARY 18

Respectfully, 

Stewart Pierson