Minutes of October 2007

October 16, 2007
East Montpelier, Vermont

East Montpelier Gully Jumpers
Minutes of Meeting
October 16, 2007


Meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm with seven (7) members present.

Secretary?s report was read. Motion made to accept by Peter Hill. Motion seconded by Denny Gove. Motion carried.

Treasurer?s report was read and accepted.

VAST Annual meeting was held at the Fair Grounds. Calm meeting, no TMA increase.

New TMA ? more complicated; challenge for sellers to pick correct one. Antiques done at VAST only ? only done once. Come as package, sticker on form; so mess up form, void sticker (credit given when sent back to VAST). TMA?s sold before December 15, 2007 is less than TMA?s sold after December 15, 2007. Clubs have a set time to turn in sold TMA forms after December 15, 2007 or get charged full price by VAST.

Cable bridge into Plainfield being replaced with a Bailey Bridge by Plainfield.

Montpelier?s Tucker delivered. Bought machine Johnson had; drag from Doug Wilson. Grooming over to Route 100 and into Worcester Village.

Relocation of Goat Path ? out through gravel pit but may not be ready for this winter.

Cabot purchased groomer from Luke P.

$1 per mile fuel subsidy if there is money available.

Trail Master:
-Rebuilt whole frame on roll.
-Changed cleats on both sides, changed oil and filters.
-Got load of stakes.
-Replaced track runners on bridge on Route 2.
-Once Piston Bulley out of storage, get Dave to change grid plate.

Other:
-Possibly get portable garage and store Piston Bulley at Bill?s. Would allow work to be done in summer and more conveniently stored. Should price.
-Fitch?s property sold twice over summer. Hopefully ok for winter.
-Trail changes: Chickering over to powerline. On Railroad bed, looked at using old Town Road. Looked at getting out of John Jewett?s driveway. Looked at Hell Hole. Owners nervous about icy conditions and would like moved but not closer to their house. Also to move bridge further down stream. Need culvert on Center Road just below Brazier.

Motion to adjourn made by Henry and seconded by Pat McKinstry. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.