Agenda - 4/6/2006

The Trails Council is a forum for discussing trail-related projects and concerns, and sharing information and strategies. It also makes decisions concerning the adoption of new trails, blazing procedures and other matters that directly affect the building and maintenance of hiking trails. Voting members of are the council officers, trails chairs, supervisors, trail crew chiefs and leaders. We welcome and encourage the participation of club trail representatives and visitors at these meetings, which are held on the first Thursday in each even-numbered month.

So that people know what will be on the agenda, please submit items at least one week before the meeting. If there is time at the end of the meeting, we will try to accommodate late submissions.

New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
Trails Council
April 6, 2006  - 6:30 PM
Draft Agenda

Introductions
Approval of minutes
Additions to agenda
Announcements

1. Publications, Conservation and Advocacy Committee Reports
2. Report from the NY State Trails Council - Jane Daniels
3. Schunemunk Mtn S. P. - Taylor Road access area update - Larry Braun

Trail Approvals

1. Pine Meadow Trail Extension to Ramapo Equestrian Center, NY - Pete Heckler
2. AT relo in the Depot Hill State Forest to move the trail away from a view of new houses. - The Dutchess/Putnam AT committee
3. Relocation of the Ramapo - Dunderberg trail head at Tuxedo - Manny Silberberg

New Business

1. Trail Update Protocols - John Moran
2. PioCosta land donations in Warren County - Bob Boysen
3. Trail work site safety - how can the TC help? - Walt and Larry
4. High Mountain in Wayne Township, new blaze color for connecting trail at William Paterson College parking area. - Ellen Cronan

Old Business
Discussion:

• strategic planning - Jane Daniels

Sandwiches and beverages will be served.

Directions to the Trail Conference, Mahwah, NJ office:
The Trail Conference office is located at 156 Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202) in Mahwah.  It is on Route 202, just north of its intersection with Route 17. Coming from the south, take Route 17 to the Route 202 exit in Mahwah, and turn right at the bottom of the ramp.  The Trail Conference office is the first building on the left. Coming from the north, take the New York Thruway to Exit 15A and continue south on Route 17.  Take the exit for Route 202 (the second exit on Route 17), turn right at the bottom of the ramp, and cross under Route 17.  The Trail Conference office is the first building on the left.

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