MEETING MINUTES

 

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Black Hill Ranger Station

 

Attendees:

                                   

Gabrielle Oldham                    Dori Murphy

Ron Anderson                         Kathie Jarmon

John Bennett                           Tom Frederick

Michael Morgan                                                         

                       

                                                           

Treasurer’s Report:

 

Current financial status was discussed.

 

Cullen CA Timber Harvest Plan Review:

 

After some discussion on Critical Area process, the Board reviewed and approved the Cullen CA THP by a vote of 5-0.  Tom will forward this information to Cecil County Planning and Zoning.

 

Cecil Big Tree Program Update:

 

Submitted by John Bennett

 

No update on local Program

 

 

 

Update on Arboretum and Grove Point GS Camp Projects:

 

Arboretum

 

Submitted by John

 

The 6 tree ID signs have been installed and John has submitted the Final grant report to MUCFC with Dori’s photos.

 

The Plum Creek Watershed sign arrived and the invoice was paid.  It should be installed soon and John will handle the Final Grant report to MUCFC.

 

Caye Ciabotti picked up the American Chestnut that will be planted at the Arboretum.  John has potted the sapling and it will be planted soon.  John requested the Board cover funding over the $35 donation for the planting.  The Board agreed.  Bryan Lightner has agreed to dig the planting hole and help install the plant.

 

A Virginia pine sign will need to replaced.  The Board will cover the cost.

 

John can use assistance at the Arboretum maintaining the trees and planting spaces.

 

GS Camp

 

John reported that some trees need to be ID’d once the leaves come out.  This will be handled in May.

 

Website Update:

 

Ron made changes to the website on the recent changes to the management of the State Big Tree Program.

 

NRCC Update:

 

So far there are 25 applications.  Possibly two students from New Jersey will be handled by the Cecil Board.  Gabrielle also reported that Steve Resch will be retiring soon from Allegany Community College and he will not be able to continue as Curriculum director at the Camp.

 

St. Mary Anne’s Garden Show Report:

 

It was reported that the St. Mary Anne’s Garden Show went very well.  The display was very popular.   All of the White Pine seedlings were given away.  Gabrielle, Ron, Dori, Kathie and Bryan Lightner spent a lot of hours at the display on Thursday evening, Friday and Saturday.

 

New Business:

 

Michael reported that there is a lot of fungal/bacterial disease activity now.

 

All members have filed their Ethics Forms.