H.A.R.B.O.R., Inc. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES City Hall Wednesday, February 1, 2006 1) Attendance Present:Branson,Dika,Erber,Esposito,Gallagher,Hughes Absent: Breighner, Simon The meeting was called to order by Tom Gallagher at 12:05PM. Executive Director Danna Widmar and assistant Preston McGregor were present. Minutes: No minutes were presented for approval. Financials No financials were presented for approval. Executive Director’s Report Fundraising/Grants HARBOR, Inc has received official letter from DEQ granting $40,000 for the open space project. HARBOR, Inc has also received notification from MDOT of $1,000,000 grant approval for bike path on M-119 between Pleasantview Road and Hoyt St. $100,000 of these funds will be distributed in 2006 for design work. Press releases will be announcing both of these grants. Recreation The community wide recreation meeting will be held tonight, 2/1/06, at the middle school. Widmar reported that she will lead this information finding meeting to receive input from all interested individuals regarding what they need or want. This is to include, but not limited to, facilities, maintenance, volunteers, insurance, and fields. Education Sessions Widmar reported that she has inquired into becoming an instructor for Citizen Planner so that she can hold local educational sessions. She has also looked into becoming an instructor for MI. Association of Planners. After discussion and agreeing that this fits the mission of HARBOR, Inc, Gallagher made a motion to approve that Widmar further investigate becoming certified. Hughes seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion Carried. Mark Wycoff, Planner may be instructor for a MI. Association of Planners education session on environmental protection for local government. Widmar will try to get funding for this session. Widmar attended a DNR session 1/31/06. Widmar will hold a session in the fall on how to score proposals to secure DNR approval. Board Meeting Prep The March 2006 Board of Director’s meeting will include the 2006 budget, by-law changes, and strategic planning. The meeting was adjourned at 1:25PM