Centre Regional Recreation Authority
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Advisory Committee

AGENDA

Wed., 20 Aug 08, 4:00 PM at the MMNC Barn

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                   Kathy Matason                   Alan Sam

          Dr. Carolyn Mahan              Dr. Rick Marboe, Chair        Dr. Rob Brooks

          Mary Alice Graetzer             Don Epp                            Steve Maruszewski

          Jackie Melander                  MJ Kitt                               Holly Fritchman

          Robert Ayer                        Diane Kerly                        Mark McLaughlin

Mark Henry

          CRPR Staff: Ron Woodhead, Greg Roth, Molly Hetrick      Ex Officio: Alan Popovich (Architect)

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

3.       APPROVAL OF THE MEETING SUMMARY from 18 Jun 08 (no July Meeting)            (Attached)

4.       OPERATIONAL REPORTS:

         •        Summer Program & Camp Report: Molly Hetrick
         •         Wetlab Update: Greg Roth (Our thanks to PSU OPP for permitting CRPR to purchase the surplus furniture for the wetlab)

         •       Conservation Easement Inspections: Greg Roth and /or TWP Subcommittee

                    - Millbrook Marsh Nature Center                                              (Attached)

                    - Thompson Woods Preserve                                                   (Attached)

         •        CRRA Meeting Highlights from July & August: Kathy Matason

5.       BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN UPDATE

          •        Governmental Team Update: Rick Marboe                      

                              -Letter from Rep. Benninghoff to Governor                                         (Attached)

                              -CBICC Luncheon with Gov. Rendell on Tu 19 Aug 08

                              (To be attended by Dan Klees, Sue Mascolo and Molly Hetrick)

          •        Request for Architectural Services Proposal from HP Architects                       (Pending)

                              The recommendation of this committee is requested for action by the

                              Authority at their 11 Sep 08 meeting.

6.       BUSINESS ITEMS

          •        The 2009 Budget Proposal: Molly Hetrick                                                      (Attached)

                              Regarding operations and capital project funding

7.       ADJOURNMENT      Next Meeting: Wed., 17 Sept 08 at 4 PM at MMNC Barn