Board Meeting Minutes: April 2024

Date: 04/17/24
Time: 6 p.m. FAST BOARD 7PM TRAIL LEADERS
Location: RP’s Garage
Attendees: Ben Blomberg, RP Dezell, Reva Graves, Jim Massa, Brad Blomberg - Adam Weischedel, Thad Barnes

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Meeting Called To Order
Brad Blomberg, Secretary

Treasurer's Report
Thad Barnes, Treasurer - Presented in person.

• Checking account in good standing with all outstanding payments due in process.

• Separate interest-bearing account being created by Treasurer, Thad Barnes, for fundraising for
  Great Bear.

• State filings and renewals up to date, trailer tags to be updated.

Action Item: Brad Blomberg made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded by RP Dezell. Motion carried.

Secretary’s Report
Brad Blomberg - Minutes & Old Business

OLD BUSINESS

Meeting notes from February approved. Reva to post

Trail Leader Program
Discussion: Expectation of Duties, safety/maintenance punch lists, ideas/opinions, FAST Representation

• YT – Ethan Metz – Board Approved

• Tut – Andrew Moore - Returning

• Spencer – FAST

• Pasley – Nate Lechtenberg - Returning

• Riverdale – Nate Lechtenberg - Returning

• Leaders – Scott Bossman

• Legacy/Dunham – Andrew/Adam - Returning

• Boulevard Park - John Gruber - Board Approved

Gear & Beer
Discussion: FAST IS IN. Sounds like most board members are available to support the event.
Action Item: 5-4-2024. Event items/needs – Canopy, extra table, hope to have new hats/swag, Raffle Cooler (ADAM), CASH – determine coverage slots on SLACK

Great Bear – The Great Trail Build
Discussion: Process updates and needs.

• Meet with Sioux Falls Parks and confirmed moving forward on Phase 1
  Cactus hills and presented final concept and fundraising plans

• Reva updating landing page and creating New Trails Coming Soon
  signage. Updated ppt sent to Alexa/Dan.

• Video production in process with 605
  

SWAG
Discussion: Motion made to purchase 40-50 new FAST hats.
Outcome: Approved up to/around $1,000 expenditure.
Action Items: Reva handling.

Board
Discussion: General feedback on positions/roles - Tabled for now.
Action Item: Add to next board meeting agenda.

Misc.
Discussion:
1. Motion made by Jim Masa to replace tools stolen last year by taking advantage of Milwaukee Rep deal through ACE.
2. Legacy/Skills zone – meeting with City (Ben &Jim) for final approval on plans. New bullet points from Parks on a few issues to address moving forward.
3. FAST Trails are Class 1 E-Bike only, aligned with IMBA (signage to come)
4. Insurance has been renewed as is.
Outcome: 1. Board Approved list presented by Jim via SLACK. $1,200. 2. Adam/Andrew handling signage, split rail, mowing etc., 3. Board working on signage for Class 1
Action Items: Jim will acquire tools.

Next Meeting Date
Board meeting – TBD as its full-on maintenance season.

Meeting Adjourned - 8:04 P.M.