Harbor Area Regional Board of Resources

                                              June 6, 2007 

                                                 Minutes

                                    Little Traverse Township Hall 

Attendance

PRESENT: Nan Hogan, Dale Scott, Denise Simon, Bill Dohm, Michael Esposito, Bob Sandford, Joey Arbaugh, Margie FitzSimons, Tom Bailey, Gail Gruenwald, Fred Hoffmann, Maureen Nicholson, Sandy Baker, Jim Bartlett, Dan Branson, Kathryn Breighner, Jack Deegan, Kathy Erber, Joan Fenton, Neal McCue, Rob Mossburg, Gene Reck, Doug Tayler.

ABSENT: Howard Wood, Jean Jardine, Alan Dika, Bill Wiechmann, Diana Call, Dale LaBrie, Tom Shier, Greg Voelker, John Foster, Dave Larson, Ray Kiogima, Charles O’Neill, Dave Slifka, Kathy Lott, Tom Gallagher, David Buzzelli, Doug Fuller, Mary Ellen Hughes, Paul Mooradian, Betrina Snively. Also present: Danna Widmar, executive director, Preston McGregor, staff assistant.  

Chairperson Denise Simon called the meeting to order at 8 a.m.  

Minutes 

The minutes of the previous meeting, March 7, 2007, were approved with one correction with a motion made by Tom Bailey, seconded by Bill Dohm. Motion carried. 

Financial Report 

The finance report was discussed. Because of our late summer fundraising, in a typical year we have more funds coming in later in the year. At this point in the year, we look light on revenues compared to expenses but this is a typical financial picture for HARBOR, Inc.

We have received funding from the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Community Foundation for a Safe Routes to School grant project. Other grant work by Danna with Frey is underway. Jim Bartlett moved, seconded by Sandy Baker, to approve the finance report. Motion carried. 

Fundraising 

Discussion took place regarding fundraising and specifically to host a bike-a-thon with pledges made based on the number of miles the riders complete. Jack Deegan, Doug Tayler, Joan Fenton, Denise Simon, Neal McCue and others will work on details for an event this summer.

Strategic Planning Process

Work will continue on the various steps of the strategic with much of the details coming from the executive committee with review and comment by the full board. 

Petoskey Area Transportation Study 

Danna presented an overview of the transportation study underway in Petoskey. This study included analysis of traffic flows and projected future use. Discussion took place about the direction of the plan and its impact on the HARBOR, Inc. area.

Bike Trail Update 

MDOT has selected a consultant to initiate survey work and construction documents. With the engineering contract sign, MDOT will meet with HARBOR, Inc. to discuss design proposals and easement considerations.

Recreation Committee 

The committee is proceeding. Resolutions were received by six jurisdictions with one remaining. The committee will continue working with an Open Space Committee and consider projects for 2008.

High Speed Internet 

This committee met in May and is awaiting technical considerations from the NLEA Broadband Committee.

Meeting adjourned at 9 a.m. with several members staying after to discuss fundraising.

Kathie Breighner, Secretary