Minutes of General Meeting
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Date: November 6, 2006
Occasion: General Meeting
Called to Order: 7:10pm
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Quorum
There was a quorum present for a general meeting
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Agenda
The agenda was adopted as is.
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Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the general meeting held on October 2, 2006 were approved. The minutes of the board meeting held on September 22, 2006 were approved.
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Guest Speakers
As guests of Ted Berry, to answer questions on possible Copper timber sale—
- Rick Jandreau (Alaska Division of Forestry)
- Glen Holt (Alaska Division of Forestry)
- Ken Bullman (Alaska Division of Forestry)
- Dane Crowley (NPI)
Summarized—
- Shirley Towne bridge will be upgraded to support larger/heavier vehicles;
- States best interest does not merely consider financial gain, but also future access, infrastructure improvements;
- Proposed sale includes large road setbacks, stream protection, untouched islands of growth;
- Commercial/residential development is unlikely as area has a State Forestry land designation;
- On concluding operations, access (trails, logging roads) will be improved;
- Care will be taken to safeguard existing trails, access but some temporary restrictions may be inevitable;
- Selective tree removal will improve the forest (healthier re-growth through scarification);
- Representative for NPI is an area local concerned with preserving forests for community and children, but does not view this as incompatible with selective logging.
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Secretary’s Report
- At the last meeting 353 people signed in. Thank you to Shirley Wakeman and her helpers for handling this so efficiently.
- Official letters written by the Chair on behalf of WACO are now posted on the website.
- Free Flu Shots are available at Wasilla Sports Complex on November 9, 3-7PM
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Treasurer’s Report
- The report for October was presented.
- Receipt of recommendations from the Audit Commitee was acknowledged, together with the finding that the books were in good order.
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Vice-Chair’s Report
- Fire Marshall’s Report.
- Paper artwork has to come off the walls—it is a fire hazard.
- Stage curtains have to be replaced—old ones are not fire retardant.
- Styrofoam needs to be removed from the cage.
- Heating/VAC System. These work together and the Air Exchange must not be turned off.
- Will be reminding community groups on conditions/rules for free use of the community center.
- New Siding. This has a new project manager. Still waiting on a date.
- The interior of the building will be painted at the end of November.
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Chair’s Report
- The Willow CERT Team and District V responders were recognized for their work during the flood.
- There will be an Officers Meeting 13th November at 7pm.
- Comprehensive Plan. MSB will include a card from Willow 2020 in the letter sent to all property owners. The card will request email addresses.
- We are looking at cutting costs, by reviewing MEA usage, MTA options and investigating grants.
- AED. MSB will train our caretaker and the Library staff. Krista Grilliot will give training classes later in CPR/AED for anyone interested.
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South East Area Rep Report
Mary Shreves:
- Holiday Dinner is December 2. We need donated turkeys and help, help help.
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North West Area Rep Report
Madeline Gocke:
- Carnival Pins have arrived. Agate pins are $15 and the wooden ones are $7.50.
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Carnival
Linda Oxley:
- Octoberfest was a great success. Thank you to all the volunteers.
- Thanks to the grant obtained by Jim Norcross, electricity has been run out to the Pavilion.
- It was decided to have fewer vendors this year, to allow more room for other activities.
- Now is the time to get Carnival prizes.
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Trails
Steve Charles:
- The committee has received $10,000 for grooming. This includes $3,000 for grooming the Nancy Lake Recreation Area.
- Meadow Lakes and Willow Trail Committees are looking at working together.
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Willow 2020 Committee
Erv Dedeker:
- Willow 2020 will continue to educate about planning.
- We are going to set up a telephone hot-line for people with questions about the planning process.
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CERT
Erv Dedeker:
- Will have a table at the Arts & Crafts to raise money for supplies and equipment.
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Audit Committee
MOTION: Erin McLarnon moved that WACO purchase Quick Books Pro or a similar program to run on the computer in the WACO office. Motion was seconded.
VOTE: Motion passed with no objection.
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Chamber of Commerce
Doyle Holmes:
- History night was a success. There will be another one around Iditarod time.
- The Chamber supports having a prison at Zero Lake.
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Emergency Services
Lance Barve:
- There were three fire calls.
- We need more volunteers.
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Garden Club
Shirley Wakeman:
- We will be making Holiday Wreaths November 16th at 7pm at WCC.
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Library Association
Claire Fitzgaireld:
- There will be no Tour of Holiday Homes. Instead there will be a Community Forest of Trees.
- November 18th there will be a Video Swap in the Library.
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Lions
Twila Palmatier:
- Will be having a Giving Tree at the Arts & Crafts on November 18th and at the Holiday Dinner, Please take a name.
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Seniors
Dee Pralle:
- The backup generator will be installed soon.
- Will have a booth at the Arts & Crafts Fair and the raffle for the Fine Arts will be drawn then.
- The cookbook this year will allow advertising.
- This year there will be a lunch on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. If you wish to bring a large group, please let us know ahead of time.
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She-Mon-Sun
Bobbie Lewis:
- Their wall-hanging is being auctioned at the Hilton Hotel this coming Friday.
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Willow Dog Mushers Association
Dean Davidson:
- At the next meeting we will be discussing fitting harnesses.
- Will be hosting a tour of the Willow Trails (arrangments to be determined at the next meeting).
- Be aware that fall training has begun and dog teams will be running along side the roads.
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New Business
CIP List/Bed Tax Grants.
- Applications are due by November 15th.
- WACO will resubmit last year’s.
- New stage curtains will be added to the list.
DEC Classes.
These will take place in January.
Prison Sites.
MOTION: Steve Charles moved that WACO oppose the Zero Lake prison site to MSB Assembly and Planning Commission. Motion was seconded.
The Chair put off the vote to the next meeting.
Willow Health Organization (WHO).
ACTION: Mary Reardon asked the WACO Board to recognize the WHO as a local organization.
VOTE: The request was approved unanimously.
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Announcements
Laurie Courtney.
Crafts Fair is November 18th at the Willow Community Center starting at 10am.
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Persons to be heard
Erv Dedeker.
The free flu shots at the Wasilla Sports Complex are part of an exercise to determine if the Mat-Su Borough is able to vaccinate 500 people per hour. Please assist in this exercise.
Next Meeting: December 4, 2006 at 7pm
Adjourned: 9:50pm
Communications Committee
Dana Hills, Secretary, WACO
Phone: 8771 Email: sec@waco-ak.org
Claire Fitzgaireld
