Centre Regional Recreation Authority
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Advisory Committee
Agenda for Wed., 18 JAN 06 at 4:00 PM
at the COG Bldg. Forum Room (Please Note Location & Start Time)

Please advise Molly (mhetrick@crcog.net) if you will be unable to attend this meeting.

1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: 16 Appointed Members
              Jennifer Shuey, Chair        Robert Finley, Vice-Chair                Kathy Matason
              Dr. Rick Marboe                Dr. Rob Brooks                                Mary Alice Graetzer
              Ford Stryker                       Jackie Melander                               Sue Younkin
              Robert Ayer                       Diane Kerly                                      Mark McLaughlin
              Mark Henry                       Holly Fritchman                               Don Epp
              Alan Sam 
              CRPR Staff:       Ron Woodhead, Molly Hetrick, Greg Roth                   Ex Officio: Alan Popovich (Architect)

2. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC for any item not on the agenda (max. 5 minutes per person)

3. 2006 REORGANIZATION

- Status: Don Epp confirmation by CRPC. Jean Aron has been nominated by the ClearWater Conservancy for appointment by the CRRA at their February meeting.

- Welcome new & reappointed committee volunteers! An updated roster will be distributed at the next meeting (when all appointments are finalized).

            - Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2006

- Establish 2006 Meeting Schedule: The CRRA has moved their meetings to the 2nd Thursday of each month (formerly they met on the 2^rd Tuesday of each month). In any case, if the MMNC AC committee wishes to continue their current meeting schedule (3rd Wed. at the COG Bldg. or the barn), a standard 4:00 PM regular meeting time is recommended.

            - Confirm membership of subcommittees for 2006
                        Thompson Woods Subcommittee (includes Stan Yoder Preserve)
                        Finance & Facility Subcommittee

 4. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING SUMMARY from 16 NOV 05  (attachment)

5. REPORTS & UPDATES:

- Program Update: Molly Hetrick
- Facility / Wetlab / PCC Grant Update: Greg Roth
- Thompson Woods Subcommittee: (did not meet) Greg Roth
- Sweetland Engineering / Mt. Nittany Medical Center Update: Jennifer Shuey
- Proposed W. R. Hickey Inc. Warehouse Expansion: Jennifer Shuey
- 2005 CRPR Highlights & 2006 COG General Forum Action Items: Molly Hetrick (Attachment #1 & 2)
- 2005 MMNC End-of-Season Program Report: Molly Hetrick                                (Attachment #3)
- 2005 Goal Evaluation & Proposed 2006 Goals: Molly                                            (Attachment #4)

6. BUSINESS ITEMS

            - Capital Campaign/Building Fund Update:
                        a. Major Donor Visits: Molly Hetrick
                        b. Capital Campaign Status Report: Molly Hetrick                                        (Attachment #5)
            - 2006 Fee Policy (implemented by CRRA): Molly Hetrick                                     (Attachment #6)

7. ADJOURNMENT              Next Meeting: Wed., 15 Feb 06, 4:00 PM at the COG Bldg. Forum Room