Minutes - June 29, 2016

NOBLE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD

MINUTES OF JUNE 29, 2016 MEETING

Present: Ray Scott, Scott Allen, John Metzger, Doug Keenan

Guest: Steve Hook, GIS Coordinator; Dave Gorsuch, Terry Gaff, Matt Getts.

The June 29, 2016 meeting of the Noble County Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 10:05 AM by President Ray Scott.

The Minutes of the May 25, 2016 meeting were approved as sent.

New Business:

Terry Gaff gave an update on the Noble Trails project. Noble Trails is still working on land acquisition between Rome City and Kendallville. They are working closely with Kendallville and Rome City on this project. One section will be paved from 850 N to 450 E, a 1 ¼ mile trail. Funding is starting to come in for the Noble Trails project, with a goal of raising $2.5 million for the total project. There are still some hurdles to overcome, but progress is being made. The trail is currently walkable.

Old Business:

Kathy Hagen will be leaving the Noble County Parks and Recreation Board. She is working on recruiting a replacement.

Scott Allen announced that the website has been updated, and has a link to the new map and the Elkhart River Restoration Association. Steve Hook announced that two new interactive maps are being designed, one for attractions in Noble County and one for restaurants in Noble County. Links to these maps will be added to the Noble County Parks and Recreation Website. The maps can also be found at http://ncgis.nobleco.us/recreation .

Take a Stroll Saturdays. Dates and locations for the “Take A Stroll Saturdays” for 2016 will be:

July 9 – Crooked Lake – Canoe, Kayak, or Hike.

August 13 – Elkhart River – Canoe, Kayak or Hike. Starting at Mallard Roost 1, 5128 W 750 N.

September 10 – Chain O Lakes State Park – Canoe, Kayak or Hike.

October 8 – Lonidaw Nature Preserve.

All of these events will begin at 9:00 a.m.

There will be a dry run for the Elkhart River canoe and kayak event on Saturday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. beginning at Mallard Roost 1.

Meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM

Next meeting – Wednesday, July 27, at 10:00 AM at the Noble County Public Library.