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Meeting Note. UN NOV 13 PM 61' 30
15 February 2011
Attendees: Mike Debrlgare, Mark Wetzel, Tom Gardiner, Patrice Todlsco, members.
George Perry, Chair.
There are unfilled positions on the committee. Committee members will network with
the selectmen to discuss additional appointments with possible outreach to dog
welkars, the School daparcm at, Walkable Reading, and the ReadingRecreationi
Com mlttee. Tom Gardiner has been appointed IS full member ofthe committee by the j
selectman.
Chair George Perry has resigned as oft January. The com mitten needs to elect a now
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their. chedullng responslblllhos fortown forest events have been assumed by Mike
Debrlgare and In his role as ofthe Public Works Department he Is able to coordinate
needed permitting with othertown agencies. George will make certain Mike receives
the town forest equipment.
The Committee discussed proceeding with the stewardship plan funded through DCR
and completed last spring. Membe will explore with town officials If itis possible to set
up a revolving fund forthe purpose, Mark ilii WIII take the lead on this Initiative.
The Committee unanimously approved the signage proposal made by Eagle Scout
applicant atthe Joint meeting ofthe Trails and Fa tCo mlttee on 11 January.
Patrice will send an email confirming the Committee's approval.
Mark Wetzel circulated draft u Pala lin a s for aSao a sing and prlerltlxing volunteer boy
Scout projects In the fore St. It�le requ a stee that cc an mlttee members review the
guidelines and forward him comments:
Howto proceed with a master resource management plan was discussed. Committee
members have been gathering plans from other communities as examples. Patrice
recommended thatthe Committee consider developing a survey forthe spring and Mark
will follow up with the Town of Wllmington to discuss their plan.
How and If a Committee reportfrom FY2010 should be completed was discussed, A
meeting will be scheduled for March.
Submitted by Patrice Todlsco