Board Meeting Minutes: February 2023
Date: 02/06/23
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: RP’s Garage
Attendees: Ben Blomberg, RP Dezell, Thad Barnes, Reva Graves, Jim Massa, Brad Blomberg
Meeting Called To Order
Ben Blomberg, President
Treasurer's Report
Thad Barnes, Treasurer
Action Item: Jim Massa made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded by RP Dezell. Motion carried.
Secretary’s Report
No report given
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion Topics, Outcomes & Action Items
Board Positions
Discussion: Tuesday Vander Weide has decided to step down as secretary. The board discussed and assigned new board positions for the season.
Action Item: A motion was made by Thad Barnes to nominate Brad Blomberg to fill the Secretary position. The motion was seconded by Ben Blomberg. Motion carried.
Outcome: All board members will retain their positions with the exception of Brad. Board positions are as follows: Ben Blomberg, President; RP Dezell, Vice-President; Thad Barnes, Treasurer; Brad Blomberg, Secretary; Jim Massa, City Liaison; Reva Graves, Marketing/Communications Director
Winter Bike Summit
Discussion: Our commitment level moving forward. Do we want to commit to being a title sponsor every year? Every other year?
Outcome: We will commit to doing a table. We will not be a title sponsor every year.
Action Item: Reva will contact FAB about not being a title sponsor next year.
Trail Accelerator Grant
Discussion: Brad presented updates to the board about the IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant. IMBA and Trail solutions are looking for information or a contact that can get them gather the following information:
Parcel Boundaries
Contour lines
Designated use areas
Vegetation cover
Hydrologic information
Wetlands
Utility locations
Active and inactive roads
Trail alignments
Special biological or habitat zones
Structures
Archeological sites
Any other relevant area management data
Action Item: Jim, City Liaison, will make the necessary contact with the city for them to gather the necessary information.
Trail Boss
Discussion: Trail boss, Andrew Hoy, had some discussion items and requests of the FAST board.
Outcome: The board will assign 1-2 points of contact to handle action items and communication with Andrew. The board will also be supplying Andrew with more trail crew shirts for the build season.
Action Items: Reva will handle ordering trail crew shirts.
Deadline: Spring/Summer build season.
Tools/Supplies
Discussion: The FAST board discussed their tools and supply needs.
Outcome: Moving forward the FAST board will be mixing their own gas to save money. The board will be requesting 6 new terf passes from the city for the 2023 summer season. The board will be ordering more trail work ahead signs and will be creating new trail closed signs.
Action Items: Jim Massa will be requesting terf passes from the city. Ben will be reordering trail work signs. Reva will be getting pricing and creating the new trail closed signs.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion Topics, Outcomes & Action Items
Gas Reimbursement
Discussion: How do we accurately track expenses and reimburse individuals moving forward?
Outcome: Board member or trail boss responsible for gas purchase will post to the financial channel for reimbursement.
Great Bear Press Release/Announcement
Discussion: Changes are required to the existing press release. Communications (Reva) would like to submit a marketing and pr plan to the board for the announcement and ongoing fundraising.
Action Item: Reva will make edits to press release and submit a proposal for PR to the board at the next board meeting
Bike Raffle
Discussion: The FAST board was presented with the option to purchase a Santa Cruz for a potential bike raffle this year.
Outcome: The board has decided to table this topic until a later date. The board will revisit this when fundraising for Great Bear. They would like a design plan for Great Bear established before we do so.
Action Item: Topic added to next board meeting agenda
FAST Jersey’s
Discussion: Some board members have shown interest in doing a trail style mountain bike jersey this year.
Outcome: The board unanimously would like to pursue this.
Action Items: Reva to contact companies and facilitate the design of the jerseys.
Trail Boss Program Development
Discussion: The FAST board would like to add more members to their trail boss program that are steady, reliable and have a passion for mountain biking.
Outcome: The board discussed and identified potential members to contact to fill positions for their current trail systems.
Action Items: RP, Ben, Brad, and Jim will reach out to these individuals to gauge their interest.
Deadline: February 28, 2023
Spring Action Items
Discussion: The FAST board identified a few spring action items and priorities.
Outcome: The board would like to prioritize getting the boulevard trail put in and revisit this topic at the next board meeting or the spring after the snow has melted.
Action Item: Topic added to next board meeting agenda
Next Meeting Date
03/13/23 at 7 p.m., MediaOne