Centre Regional Recreation Authority
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Advisory Committee
MEETING SUMMARY
for Wed., 21 JUN 06, 4:00 PM at the MMNC Barn

1.         CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: (10 of 17 Appointed Members)

              Jennifer Shuey, Chair        Kathy Matason                  Dr. Rick Marboe                Sue Younkin       Don Epp

              Robert Ayer                       Diane Kerly                       Alan Sam                Jean Aron            Holly Fritchman

              CRPR Staff: Ron Woodhead, Molly Hetrick                            

2.        COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC for any item not on the agenda: None

3.         APPROVAL OF THE MEETING SUMMARY from 19 APR 06

            Motion by Diane Kerly, Second by Kathy Matason

4.         REPORTS & UPDATES:

•          Operations Update (programs, special events, rentals): Molly

            Molly reported spring programs are in progress and going well. The temporary staff for spring is doing a great job and having a Program Leader-in-Charge to float among stations has been an important addition to the programs. The Moonlight Walk event was a success and the staff will be attending the upcoming Big Spring Festival at Talleyrand Park in Bellefonte. Summer Intern Adam Spangler began work the week before and planning for summer programs is in progress.

•          Maintenance Update: Greg

            Greg reported that Bryce took care of the pigeons in the barn. The ground outside that wetlab has been graded and re-seeded and the donor signs throughout the marsh are being repaired. PCC crew is repairing the Centre Furnace Stack.

•          Wetlab Planning Update: Greg

            Greg reported the masonry coating has been completed in the lab and there is an upcoming meeting with HP Architects to continue development of the lab.

•         Thompson Woods Subcommittee: Jennifer

            Jennifer reported Alan Sam and Todd Litzinger are working on a base map of the site using GPS.

•         Capital Campaign/Building Fund Updates

            a. Major Donor Visits: Diane Kerly

            Diane reported that major donors visits are still in progress and coming to an end as we prepare for the next tier of visits.

            b. Governmental Plan (COG, County, State): Rick Marboe

            Rick reported the County will be approached with a $250,000 request in the upcoming months.

            c. Capital Campaign Picnic Event at MMNC (Th, 25 May 06, 5-7 PM): Diane Kerly

            Diane reported the Picnic Event was postponed until Spring Creek Day (17 Sept 06) due to low number donors who could attend the event.

5.         BUSINESS ITEMS

•          Puddintown Road Bike Trail /Mitigation Project by College Twp.: Ron Woodhead

            Ron reported that College Township is planning the Puddintown Road Bikepath. Phase One will start at the bypass and end at Orchard Road. This construction will be bid by PennDOT pending DEP wetland permits and approval. It has been proposed that the project also include an extension of the boardwalk in the marsh to mitigate the effect of the bikepath being added through wetlands. Motion to endorse by Rick Marboe, Second by Bob Ayer.

•          10-Year Anniversary Event Ideas for 2007 (The lease w/ PSU effective in January 1997): Molly

            Molly requested the group begin brainstorming event ideas. Under discussion was creating a new mural for the barn, having a scavenger hunt for families at the event, planning a reunion for kids who have attended programs or camps, birthday cake for MMNC, inviting original planning committee members back, and getting a speaker to come to the event to talk about the importance of the education programs at MMNC. This will continue to be discussed at future meetings.

6.         ADJOURNMENT           Next Meeting: Wed., 21 Jun 06, 4:00 PM at MMNC Barn