Marshfield, Vermont

 
 
 
 

Stranahan Committee Meeting

SFSC Meeting Agenda

October 22, 2024


Time: 5:30-7:00 pm

Date:10/22/2024

Location: OSC (history center room in library) and virtual 

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Ground rules for Committee meetings:

Assume positive intent

Be solutions-focused

Engage with curiosity instead of critique

Treat everyone with respect

Allow all voices to be heard

Don’t take things personally


Facilitator: Nancy

Present:

CC Rep:

Public:

Public Comment (5 minutes)

Agenda adjustment(s):

Agenda topics:

Approve September 24 meeting minutes (5 minutes)


Thompson Road:  (35 minutes)

  • updates on NFC grant, FEMA funding, contracts with town for repairs and improvements

  • communications updates on repairs/improvements to Thompson Road, and trail closure during November

  • fundraising required FEMA match


October 26 work day:   (30 minutes)

  • primary focus: prepare for Thompson Road work, i.e.

    • mow wide trail in field by Hollister Hill parking lot for truck access

    • post signs about work and trail closure in November

    • trim low-hanging brush along TR

    • flag sensitive areas (historic areas, etc.)

    • flag non-sensitive places for contractor to deposit organic debris

  • other projects:

    • install planks across wet area at north end of Ravine trail

    • general trimming along other trails

    • other?



Brush-hogging/weed-whacking RFP next steps? (5 minutes) 


Recruiting new members - (5 minutes)


Next meeting date- November 26


Other business?


Future meeting topics:

Bobolinks/other grassland birds and timing of haying