Route 206 Corridor Meeting, December 7, 1999
Walton High School 5 PM
Present: Helen Birkmann Hernandez (Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce), George M. Sands (Market Research Inititiave), Robert Terry (Route 206 Committee Facilitator), Eric Seifert and Tammy Seifert (Walton), Arthur Edel (Colchester), Joe Hanley (Delaware County Supvs Chairman), Bob Lambrigger (Rockland), Carl Vogel (Walton), Wayne Reynolds (Delaware County Highway Supervisor), John R. Green (NYS DEP), Betty Nelson (Colchester Chamber of Commerce)
AGENDA
Minutes of the 11/6/99 meeting and a packet including the Mission Statement were distributed. Minutes were reviewed and a motion to accept the minutes was made by Helen Birkmann Hernandez and seconded by George M. Sands. All present agreed.
Helen Birkmann Hernandez asked everyone to review and comment on the Mission Statement. It was the consensus of all present that the Objectives be a separate document. A motion to adopt the Mission Statement was made by Joe Hanley and seconded by Carl Vogel. All present agreed.
It was decided an inventory of the entire area is needed. The present one needs to be updated. In addition, Whitney Point and Sidney need to be part of the group. Input from those areas is necessary. Professional guidance is needed. The committee will continue to supply information to all groups located along the Byway. The feeling was to extend the corridor about 15 miles from the Route 206 and no one interested should be excluded. A suggestionw as made for each member to contact organizations in their area to explain the Byway concept.
Joe Hanley questioned the Agenda and the purpose of this meeting. It was decided by all present to mvoe to the organization issue. Robert terry reported on the meeting with William Denman, Esq. A motion was made by Joe Hanley to form a NYS C Corporation adn to seek 501c3 exemtpi0n with IRS. The motion was seconded by Arthur Edel, and all present approved.
A motion was made by Robert Lambrigger and seconded by Eric Seiferth for the name of the corporation to be "Route 206 Scenic Byway Association, Inc." All present were in favor. The three incorporators elected at the last meeting (Robert Terry, George M. Sands, Helen Birkmann Hernandez) would continue.
A nominating committee of Betty Nelson and Wilma Felton was appointed. They will propose a slate of Directors at the next meeting. There should be a Director from each of the nine townships along the Byway. It was agreed that no elected officials should be on the Board of Directors.
For the address to be listed on the corporation papers, Joe Hanley suggested the attorney's office (Mr. Denman) be used. Everyone agreed.
Nomination of officers and acceptance of the corporation papers was moved to the next meeting.
Discussing Membership: Article III;
Class 1 - leave as sated in the Draft Constitution
Class II - Individuals residing within the corridor or within a reasonable distance.
A motion was made by Bob Lambrigger and seconded by Carl Vogel to make the above changes in Article III. Al present agreed. Helen Birkmann Hernandez stated that any comments and/or suggestions to be given to her. Notes will then be compiled for the group to review.
Bob Lambrigger stated that he has generic photos of the corridor which he will share and can be used on the website. He complimented Robert Terry on all the work he has put into the group and the Route 206 publication, which is a definite asset.
Robert Terry thanked everyone for their positive attitude and for attending the meetings.
Wayne Reynolds stated Delaware County does not have an "Adopt a Highway" policy, but he will suggest it to the Public Works Committee and inform them of the interest from this group. John Green reviewed the State's program and that Route 206 over Cat Hollow (Route 7) was a county responsibility. He will check to see if it is possible to get a waiver.
A suggestion was made to check on web links for all the different sites on the Internet.
It was decided to hold the next meeting in march. A motion to adjourn was made by Joe Hanley and seconded by Art Edel. All present approved.
Minutes by Betty Nelson