Friends of the Muscatatuck River Society Monthly Minutes Opening: 01-11-05 Call to order by Tom Moore at 5:10 PM. (Billy's Pizza and "healthy snacks" were provided for refreshments.) Attendance: Susannah Hole Ken Huff Simeon Stearns Tom Moore Sherida Moore Jennifer Boyle (IDEM) Leanne Whitesell Kathleen Hagan (IDEM) Judy Gold (JCHD) Troy Jackson Les Ticknor Kevin Jayne Cheryl B. Trisler Everett Sparkman Minutes: Approved as read. Treasurer's Report: No information available; Tom to give a report @ Annual Meeting Old Business: Elections: Nominations were made for 2005 officers as follows: President - Tom Moore; Vice President - Kevin Jayne (Incumbent); Treasurer - Larry Allsop (Incumbent); Secretary - Troy Jackson Qualifying members in attendance voted unanimously for the above candidates; Induction will be @ Annual Meeting Memorial Ideas: Tabled. Troy reported on Rick Apsley's offer of selling his flat-bottom canoe (called a 'punt') to us for $300 for the bench concept. Ken expressed concerns regarding vandalism; Kelly's Reserve was suggested as a safer location, and Kevin expressed concerns of upkeep. Simeon reported that Catalpa saplings from Dana Harp @ Moonshine Landscaping would cost $30; Greg plans to order in the spring. (How many?) Park office sign: Tabled (Simeon still working on this) Follow-up on grant report: Kathleen Hagan and Jennifer Boyle (IDEM) were in attendance and commended the grant committee on their hard work and dedication to the project. Good job, everyone! Trash and recycling can program: Ken reported on his meeting with Fair Board - Fair has a paid service to handle trash; our services would cut in on his livelihood. Volunteers organized to handling recycling materials are a possibility, but finding dedicated volunteers will be a challenge; Ken feels we're not yet prepared, but could be by next year. Both Kevin and Les have ideas for large-scale recycle bins; they will compare notes and report their findings by March meeting. Annual meeting: 2-1-05 6:00 pm @ Jennings County Visitor's Center. - Items needed for meeting: Volunteers needed for food and early setup; needed to show up by 5:00 pm (RSVP to Tom/Kevin/Troy). Items from meeting's signup sheet: Sherida - Refreshments Kevin - Water Cheryl and Everett - Refreshments Simeon - Cheese dip / Tostitos Les and Cherie - Cookies Ken - Cookies, ice Susannah - Pop/cooler/cups Troy - Cake or pie Leanne - Veggie dip - Simeon and Leanne are in-charge of postcards, name tags and making/presenting our newsletter. - Make a note to introduce Leanne to the assembly as a new employee. - Simeon to approach Steve Cardinal, Mike Talkington and Gary Smith to lead a discussion on dealing with hazardous materials found at cleanup sites. Phone tree: Work-in-progress. Simeon and Susannah to forward their Outlook and Excel information to Kevin so he can compose the tree. DNR partnering report: Leanne reported that we are now represented on the DNR website (YEAH!). Go to and look for our listing. Leanne noted that DNR is not very interested in a direct joint partnership. Kevin mentioned that we should ensure that we have brochures at locations such as Selmier and Crosley. Brochures: Simeon has pictures for brochure; Leanne assures that brochure will be ready by the Annual Meeting. New Business: Name badges for the open house and the mailing list: Leanne reported on price info from Nametag.com - plastic engraved tags $3.60 per tag (count of 1-24) + backing (Staples = $11.00); $35 minimum charge. A generic window badge lists for $.44 per tag. The group agreed to use window badges and make printed, paper inserts. Leanne will handle this, but will need to construct a logo first. Set agenda for the next meeting: - Induction of 2005 Officers; FMRS PowerPoint media presentation (Susannah); - Report on 205-j grant project (Grant Committee); - Solicit for Memorial ideas; - Hazardous material discussion (Steve Cardinal, Mike Talkington or Gary Smith) (???); - Attendees to fill out/update Contact List. River water warning signs at the commons: Ken reported that FMRS sign is gone due to flooding at the commons, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant is posting signs regarding hazardous water content. Ken will contact the plant and get specific information. Status of the railroad rails at the commons: Tabled. Simeon to follow up with railroad company and report next meeting Adjournment at 7:10 Next Meeting: Annual Meeting 6:00, February 1, in the Jennings County Visitor's center at the Muscatatuck County Park Agenda: Induction of 2005 Officers Minutes Treasurer's report FMRS PowerPoint media presentation (Susannah) Report on 205-j grant project (Grant Committee) Solicit for Memorial ideas Hazardous material discussion (Steve Cardinal, Mike Talkington or Gary Smith) (???) Set agenda for the next meeting Attendees fill out/update Contact List Use the TIP LINE. Call 1-800-847-4367 (1-800-TIP-IDNR) NEXT RIVER SWEEP IS...APRIL 23 Mother Nature Thanks You