HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-29 Trails Committee MinutesReading Trails Committee Minutes: Joan Hoyt
September 29, 2010
Members:
Tom Gardiner, Joan Hoyt, Dave Williams, Alan Rosh, 5 san
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Assoc. Members:
Will Finch, John Parsons
Matthew DesMeules
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In Attendance:
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Kim Honetschlager - GIS Coordinator
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Fran Fink - Conservation Commission Administrator
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The meeting came to order at 6:50 p.m. at the Reading Senior Center prior tOthecUn
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Adopt-a-Trail event.
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The purpose of this brief meeting was to review, approve and vote on
amendments made to the Adopt-a-Trail Work Report. The Committee voted (4-0)
to approve the amendments made to the Work Report.
Voted to adjourn the meeting (4-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Reading Adopt a Trail Work Report
Adopter Name:
Adopter Phone
Adopter E-mail:
Property and Trail Name:
Date worked:
Hours worked:
ROUTINE WORK - Please check all that apply.
Brush was cleared to maintain trail width and height
Litter was found and removed
Blazes were checked and are clear and consistent
Sign at trail entrance is visible from street
Rules for use of area are posted at entrance
Trail map is posted at entrance
Drainage controls (if any) were cleaned of leaves and brush
Trail surface was cleared of obstacles (branches, rocks, stumps, etc.)
Trail surface consists of good natural cover (leaves, pine needles, stone dust)
and is free of wet areas
Boardwalks and bridges are in good condition
PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED - These are problems that will probably require a
DPW work crew, specialized equipment, or a volunteer work crew organized by the
Trail Committee to address.
Fallen tree is blocking trail, or partially fallen tree is hanging over trail.
Bridge/boardwalk needs repair.
Trail surface is eroding.
Trail surface is too wet.
No sign at entrance, and/or rules or maps not posted.
Blazing is absent or confusing.
"You are here" maps are needed at junctions to help hikers find their way. _
Poison Ivy or similar problematic plants are too close to trail.
Invasive species are present (buckthorn, multi-flora rose, garlic mustard,
Japanese bittersweet, Japanese knotweed, mile-a-minute vine, etc.)
Vandalism has occurred (fires, paintball, ATV tracks, alcohol containers,
tree cutting, shelter building, graffiti, etc.).
Other problems.
Please describe location of problem as accurately as possible (a sketch map might be
helpful), and describe or explain the condition that needs attention. Use back if .
necessary.