WV Flatwater Trail Commission May 7, 2024

West Virginia Department of Commerce
9 May 202427:06

Summary

TLDRThe Flatwater Trail Commission held a meeting on May 7th, welcoming members and discussing plans for a conference, potential grant applications, and funding challenges. They also touched on the West Virginia REI funds, Recreation Trail grant program, and the need for a strategic fundraising plan. The next meeting is set for July 25th, 2024.

Takeaways

  • 📅 The meeting of the Flatwater Trail Commission was called to order on May 7th, 2024, at 6 pm.
  • 👋 Introductions were made, including a new member, Corey Lily, who works in outdoor community development.
  • 🙋‍♂️ Board members and attendees were acknowledged, with some apologies for absences due to recent events.
  • 🔍 A review of the February 1st, 2024, meeting minutes was conducted, with a motion to approve them made and seconded.
  • 🗓️ A discussion about the next Flatwater Trail Commission conference was initiated, with a potential date in July or later in the year suggested.
  • 🌟 The importance of securing additional funding for the commission was highlighted, as it currently operates without a budget.
  • 💡 Ideas for potential grant applications were discussed, with Corey offering to explore opportunities and facilitate a strategic fundraising plan.
  • 🏞️ State parks like Hawks Nest and Chief Logan were considered as possible locations for the next Flatwater Trail Commission conference.
  • 💰 The West Virginia REI funds and Recreational Economies Initiative were mentioned as potential sources for grants.
  • 🚣‍♀️ Information about the West Department highways Recreation Trail grant program was shared, encouraging Flatwater Trails to apply before the deadline.
  • 📝 An update on the Department of Highways signage efforts for Flatwater Trails was mentioned, with ongoing work to develop a Statewide approved sign program.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of the Flatwater Trail Commission meeting?

    -The purpose of the meeting is to conduct official business of the Flatwater Trail Commission, including introductions of commission members, discussing ongoing projects, planning future events, and addressing funding and development issues related to the Flatwater Trails.

  • Who is Corey Lily and what is his role in the commission?

    -Corey Lily is a new member of the Flatwater Trail Commission. He works as the manager of outdoor community development for the Brad Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative, helping organizations across the state to leverage outdoor assets for community economic development.

  • What is the significance of the annual Flatwater Trail Commission conference?

    -The annual conference is significant as it provides an opportunity for the commission to meet with regulators, supporters, and influential individuals related to the Flatwater Trail. It is a platform for discussing and strategizing the development and management of the trails.

  • What is the current status of the Flatwater Trail Commission's funding?

    -The Flatwater Trail Commission currently lacks official funding. Despite previous attempts to secure legislative support and budget entries, these efforts have been unsuccessful, leaving the commission without a dedicated financial resource.

  • What is the role of the West Virginia REI funds in relation to the commission?

    -The West Virginia REI funds, specifically the Recreational Economies Initiative, could potentially provide grant funding for the commission. These funds support both private sector and nonprofit organizations looking to leverage the outdoor economy.

  • What is the significance of the Recreation Trail grant program for the Flatwater Trails?

    -The Recreation Trail grant program is significant as it offers financial support for the development and maintenance of the Flatwater Trails. The program requires a 20% match, which is considered liberal in terms of how it can be fulfilled.

  • What is the next scheduled meeting date for the Flatwater Trail Commission?

    -The next scheduled meeting date for the Flatwater Trail Commission is July 25th, 2024.

  • What is the current challenge regarding the signage for Flatwater Trail boat launches?

    -The challenge is to develop a Statewide approved kayak and boat launch sign program for the Flatwater Trails that the Department of Highways can accept. This involves navigating bureaucratic processes to create an acceptable design for the signs.

  • What is the role of the DNR in relation to the Flatwater Trail Commission?

    -The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) acts as the administrative body for the Flatwater Trail Commission. They provide support and are expected to assist with grant management and other administrative tasks, despite the commission lacking its own staff.

  • What is the importance of the community involvement in maintaining the Flatwater Trails, as exemplified by the Fairmont flotilla?

    -Community involvement, such as the cleanup efforts by the Fairmont flotilla, is important for maintaining the quality and accessibility of the Flatwater Trails. It demonstrates local support and helps to keep the trails clean and attractive for visitors.

Outlines

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😀 Opening and Introductions

The meeting of the Flatwater Trail Commission is called to order on May 7th at 6 pm. New member Corey Lily introduces himself, mentioning his role in outdoor economic development and his family's history in Raleigh County. Other members and guests are acknowledged, including John Burett and George Liszki. The chairman expresses his appreciation for the attendees and discusses the absence of Amanda due to recent personal events. The meeting's agenda includes reviewing minutes from the February 1st, 2024 meeting and discussing future plans.

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📅 Planning for the Annual Conference

The chairman highlights the success of the previous year's Flatwater Trail Commission conference held at Tornado, Virginia, and expresses the desire to organize another one. The importance of location is discussed, with suggestions including state parks like Hawks Nest and Chief Logan. The chairman notes the need for a date that does not conflict with summer schedules and invites open discussion on potential locations. The next meeting is tentatively set for July 25th, but there is consideration for a mid-term date in September or October.

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💰 Discussing Funding and Grants

The chairman emphasizes the need for additional funding for the Flatwater Trails Commission, which currently lacks official financial support. He discusses past attempts to secure legislative funding and the failure to do so. Corey Lily suggests developing a strategic fundraising plan and identifies potential grant opportunities such as the West Virginia REI funds. The chairman is interested in exploring these options and possibly engaging the services of an expert from the outdoor Economic Development collaborative.

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🚣‍♂️ Flatwater Trails and Grant Opportunities

The chairman discusses the potential for Flatwater Trails to apply for grants, specifically mentioning the West Department highways Recreation Trail grant program. He notes the short window for applications and the importance of securing a letter of intent by the 22nd. The chairman also mentions the need for the DNR's support in managing grants and the possibility of consulting with them on grant administration. The discussion includes the benefits of securing grants for the various Flatwater Trails and the potential impact on their development.

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📍 Department of Highway Signage Efforts

The chairman updates the group on the efforts to develop a Statewide approved signage program for kayak and boat launches, facilitated by the Department of Highways. He mentions a recent meeting with the Senate outdoor recreation committee and the ongoing work by Tim Sadaski. The chairman expects to provide input on the program soon and assures that the process, though bureaucratic, is moving forward. George Liszki shares a local initiative by the Fairmont flotilla to clean up the Opus locks, highlighting the importance of community involvement.

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🏁 Adjournment and Next Meeting

The chairman proposes a motion to set the next public meeting of the Flatwater Trail Commission for July 25th, 2024, at 6 pm. The motion is seconded and approved. The chairman then moves to adjourn the May 7th meeting, which is also seconded and approved. The meeting concludes with thanks to all attendees for their contributions and a reminder to follow up on the topics discussed.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Flatwater Trail Commission

The Flatwater Trail Commission is the main subject of the video script. It is a group responsible for overseeing and managing the development and maintenance of flatwater trails, which are routes suitable for non-motorized boating activities. In the script, the commission is conducting a meeting to discuss various issues related to the trails, such as funding, signage, and future meetings.

💡Meeting

The term 'meeting' is central to the script as it refers to the gathering of the Flatwater Trail Commission members and other stakeholders. The meeting is where decisions are made, updates are shared, and plans are discussed. For example, the script mentions the call to order of the meeting, the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and the setting of a date for the next meeting.

💡Introductions

Introductions are a part of the meeting where members of the commission and other attendees introduce themselves. This is important for establishing the participants' identities and their roles within the commission. In the script, Corey Lily introduces himself and his background, highlighting his work in outdoor economic development.

💡Outdoor Economic Development

Outdoor Economic Development is a concept that involves leveraging natural resources and outdoor activities to stimulate economic growth. Corey Lily mentions his role in this field, working as a manager for the Brad nise Smith outdoor Economic Development collaborative. This role involves helping organizations build capacity and strategize to maximize the economic impact of outdoor assets.

💡Minutes

In the context of the script, 'minutes' refer to the written record of a meeting's proceedings. The approval of minutes is a common agenda item in meetings, ensuring that the record of past discussions is accurate and accepted by all members. The script includes a motion to approve the minutes from the February 1st, 2024 meeting.

💡Funding

Funding is a critical issue discussed in the script, as the Flatwater Trail Commission is seeking financial support to continue and expand its activities. The chairman mentions the need for additional funding and the challenges they face in securing it. The script also discusses potential grant opportunities and the importance of developing a strategic fundraising plan.

💡Grant

A grant is a type of financial assistance that the commission is considering as a source of funding. Corey Lily suggests that the commission could qualify for grants from various sources, such as the West Virginia REI funds recreational economies initiative. The script highlights the need for a strategic plan to identify funding opportunities and manage the grant application process.

💡Signage

Signage refers to the signs and markers used to identify and provide information about the Flatwater Trails. The script mentions efforts to develop a Statewide approved kayak boat launch and Flatwater Trail boat launch sign program. This is important for enhancing visibility and accessibility of the trails.

💡Department of Highways

The Department of Highways is mentioned in the script as a key stakeholder in the development of signage for the Flatwater Trails. The department is responsible for approving and implementing signage programs, which is crucial for the commission's efforts to improve trail accessibility and information dissemination.

💡Public Involvement

Public involvement is implied throughout the script as the commission seeks to engage with various stakeholders, including the public, in their decision-making process. The script mentions the importance of public meetings and the need for transparency in their operations, such as in the approval of minutes and the setting of meeting dates.

Highlights

The Flatwater Trail Commission meeting commenced at 6 pm on May 7th, 2024.

Commission members introduced themselves, including Corey Lily, who joined from Raleigh County and works in outdoor community development.

Corey Lily expressed his eagerness to serve on the commission and contribute to its goals.

The meeting discussed the absence of certain members and acknowledged the contributions of others like Mark Collins and Christy Baker.

A motion was made to approve the minutes of the February 1st, 2024 meeting, which was seconded and approved.

The chairman expressed his excitement about having Corey Lily on the team due to his background and statewide contacts.

The chairman suggested planning another Flatwater Trail commission conference similar to the successful one held in Tornado, Virginia.

Bill July 25th was proposed as the date for the next meeting, which was agreed upon after a brief discussion.

The chairman emphasized the need for additional funding for the Flatwater Trails Commission.

Corey Lily suggested developing a strategic fundraising plan and exploring various grant opportunities.

The possibility of applying for grants such as the West Virginia REI funds was discussed, with the potential for significant funding up to $10,000.

The chairman expressed a desire to allocate grant funding to each of the 16 members of the state's Flatwater Trails to support their efforts.

The meeting discussed the lack of staff and administrative support for the commission, highlighting the need for external assistance.

The chairman informed the members about the availability of the West Department highways Recreation Trail grant program for Flatwater Trails.

John Burett shared the success of the Elk River group in securing grants and encouraged other Flatwater Trails to apply.

Amanda Pitzer was expected to update on the department of highway signage efforts but was absent; however, progress is being made on a Statewide sign program.

George highlighted the efforts of local groups like the Fairmont flotilla in maintaining and cleaning up boat launch areas.

A motion was made and seconded to set the next public meeting of the Flatwater Trail Commission for July 25th, 2024, at 6 pm, which was approved.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and approved, ending the May 7th Flatwater Trail Commission meeting.

Transcripts

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all

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right all right now uh I want to call

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this meeting to

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order uh we want to welcome everyone to

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the public uh Flatwater Trail commission

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meeting which is now called to order at

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6 pm on this 7th day of May the 24th

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thanks for joining

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us um as a matter of introductions uh

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the Flatwater Trail Commission members

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will introduce themselves so starting

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with Corey introduce yourself please and

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then we want to hear a little bit about

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you absolutely thank you all for having

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me and uh I look forward to serving on

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this commission my name is Corey Lily I

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am uh my family's the lily family from

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Raleigh County and we've been there for

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quite some time but now I my permanent

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residence is is in F County where I

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reside and uh um I work for the Brad

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nise Smith outdoor Economic Development

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collaborative as the manager of outdoor

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Community Development so I helped many

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organizations across the state help

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build their capacity and help them

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strategize to Leverage The Outdoor

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assets that are close to them in the

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best ways possible for uh impacting

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their community in Economic

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Development that's a bit about my role

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and I look forward to serving and

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providing uh Insight towards uh this

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commission's goals as well we're pleased

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to add you to our team thank

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you all right the next next board member

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to speak

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up

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John John burett representing Mingo

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County West

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Virginia and George liszki from uh Maran

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County George always good to have

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you um Amanda is under the weather she

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just went through her wonderful weekend

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up there she deserves a rest but we're

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sorry she's not here

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tonight um we have I think that's all of

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our attendees

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tonight we have other invited guests and

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I want to thank and Mark Collins chief

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of danr Chief Administration for all the

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help he gives uh to this organization

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and Christy Baker of course uh does all

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of our leg work for us through the week

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and we sure appreciate Christy

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Baker I'd like to begin the the meeting

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by asking if there are any corrections

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to the February 1st 2024 meetings and

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let me

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interrupt uh where our script

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basically provides

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Amanda's approval uh George if you would

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take over that position and would and do

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that for

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us

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okay all right

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um are there any corrections um if

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not could I have a move to approve the

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minuts I move to approve the minutes

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there's been a motion uh to approve the

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minutes do I hear a

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second you I can second the motion

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all right it's been moved in second to

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approve the February 1st 2024 meeting

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minutes all those in favor signify by

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saying I those opposed by saying no I I

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I the motion

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carries okay as

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chairman and you all please uh keep in

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mind this is this is my last year in

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this

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position and uh if I digress a little

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bit in my conversation forgive me but

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U first you know Corey Lily is is a our

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new member and I'm just so tickled to

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have somebody with his background and

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experience and his Statewide contacts

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and all uh his brief introduction there

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is brief because his resume is lengthy

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and he's he's a very comp young man so

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we're we're tickled to have

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youate yeah but we're glad to have you

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and be careful we'll we'll load you up

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with jobs to

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do next I'd like to talk about you know

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we had the our annual uh get together

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our Flatwater Trail commission

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conference La last year I think it was

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in at the co River group's headquarters

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in tornado

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Virginia and I'd love to do and plan

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ahead to do another one this year that

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one was so successful because we had we

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had an opportunity to sit down with The

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Regulators the the supporters and people

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who were influential on Flatwater Trail

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Statewide and I think it was just

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extremely uh important that we do that

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again this year and uh to to look at it

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um location is location location is

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important and I'd like a l open

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discussion with regard to where we might

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look at uh organizing our thing and I

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don't have the date for our next

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schedule meeting but it would probably

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coincide with that next scheduled

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meeting um again we had a that tornado

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last year other areas I think U I think

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in fact Mark had mentioned some areas

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some um state parks that that could you

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know Hostess and would be very gracious

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with the room room rates and so forth

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and Mark do you have anything you can

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add hey real quick real quick Bill July

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25th is where we're going to um we're

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hoping to have our next meeting

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according to the

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agenda okay good good well that might

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be it may be a little bit early it may

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be because of the summer hours and

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everybody's schedules we may want to

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look at a a a midterm date possibly

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sometime in September October when it's

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the less when people are are less busy

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on on those kind of things so we're open

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we're open to ideas so if anybody's got

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an idea um I think if we could figure

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out a location that would suit us and I

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I joted down a couple of them that uh a

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really great state park is is like Hawks

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Nest state parks facilities are just we

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did a board meeting for the coold river

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group up there a year or two ago and

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it's an excellent facility and there's

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so much to see for people who drive into

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that area with all the new activities

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that are going going on in in that

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county with a new national

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park that's that's one idea um the

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others uh the

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Logan uh what's the name of the park

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over there and chief Logan yeah yeah

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that that's an excellent

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place and it's h it has a lot

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of you know additional areas that can be

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explored by visitors and it's a

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and again it's hard to get a centrally

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located one with as with our 16 water

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Trails being as scattered as they are

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but again those are just a few any any

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discussion on that Ox Nest is fantastic

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I like that suggestion um I I was in the

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past year was at a conference there as

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well and um how many attendance uh

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attendees do we have typically for the

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Flatwater conference we had a

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substantial I'd say we had probably 20

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visitors at that one last

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year now I feel like Hawk would be a

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good um you know it would be able to uh

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host that many folks

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easily it's any any

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other comments on that

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ideas that sounds good to me as well I

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mean uh

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if it's an annual thing you know we can

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always get to other places in in future

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years but the honks net I mean I just I

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am just sold on that up there honestly

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to give a pitch about it because they

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were there's you know and

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and since we have a really good end with

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the DNR they take care of us and and

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financially it's doable but then you're

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you're right next door to all the all

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the visit ation areas of bring your wife

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or whatever it's it's a great place to

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to locate at

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so with with a general agreement uh by

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let's let's talk on the around that and

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kind of come up with a consensus and

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we'll get back to all the board members

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with the with more details on how and

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when we are going to do that if that's I

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don't think we need a

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an official thing with at this point but

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it's it's something we can shoot at and

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again our next meetings in July we could

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discuss it and finalize it at that

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point okay uh let's moving on

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U the

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U most important thing I have personally

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as the chairman of this organization is

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the

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need uh for additional funding for the

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Flatwater trails the

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commission uh the co River group has

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sponsored our my organization has has

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supported so much of what we've done but

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but this organization does not have an

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official secretary we have we have

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nothing basically when the governor

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appointed me as chairman of this thing

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three years ago he didn't tell me he

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wasn't going to give us any

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money and in the meeting we had with the

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uh back

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Senator Mark mayard hosted for Senate

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committee we talked about this in the

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summer and but nobody's come up with any

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source of funding we have I have been to

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the legislature I used to be a lobbyist

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so we met we did a hard run to get a

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legislative bill that would fund us that

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failed we tried to get a budget digest

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entry that failed so basically we're

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still an we're basically a government

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agency now is what we are but we have no

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funds and

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so you know searching for and I think

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what we could and Cory you help me on

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this I think our agency could qualify

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for a grant from any number of

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sources and a grant that would help us

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uh continue and improve and expand what

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this uh organization is all about would

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be a godsend for Future Leaders uh in

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this

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organization so uh let me Corey read

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enough and about your background and all

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and you know do you have any any ideas

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of how and what and where we might be

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able to apply for a

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grant that that could help this

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organization yeah so uh some some of my

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initial thoughts uh are you know if we

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were to apply for a grant and we were to

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um approach uh a funer that we would

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need to be able to show which direction

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that we're going in and what is our

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trajectory what are some of the goals

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that we want to accomplish and have this

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in a digestible form that we can pass on

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to them so they can kind of read up

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about uh that trajectory and plan so my

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first thought would be to um bring

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someone in to help facilitate a

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conversation around a strategic

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fundraising plan that would identify

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some uh funding opportunities for us so

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there there are some that I can kind of

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think of off the top of my head like w

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the West Virginia REI funds recreational

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economies initiative um funds I think

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they're they go up to around $10,000

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they do fund private uh the private

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sector who's looking to um Leverage The

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Outdoor economy but they do also fund um

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nonprofit organizations and I would have

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to see if this is something that this

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commission would be able to qualify for

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as an

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agency um but there you know that's just

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off the top of my head but I think if we

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would if we could go through

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um that strategic planning effort that

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there would be some things that would be

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illuminated as we went through that and

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uh that's something that uh the outdoor

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Economic Development collaborative we

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have a gentleman on our team Andy

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Williamson who's f fantastic at that uh

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if that was something that the group

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would like for me to inquire about

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that's something I certainly could um

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and it's possible that he they would be

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willing to um to help with that it's

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just something I would have to ask a

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little bit more about and and learn a

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little bit more about the goals uh for

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how we might look towards

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funds thank you Corey I I kind of set

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you up on

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yeah again we have no

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staff uh we have no secretarial support

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we have no uh you know

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people uh support other than ourselves

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you're looking at our group so but we've

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we've done so much and I I'd I'd love to

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sit down with somebody like your guy and

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and help develop that strategic plan so

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that we can continue to to carry on uh

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this organization but with financing we

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could do so much for example I mean I'd

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love to get a $100,000 Grant and be able

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to allocate a certain portion of that to

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each of our new 16 members of the

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state's Flatwater

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Trails we started with very few Trails

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originally the coiv was the first

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Statewide and now we have 16 and we've

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nured made it and those people are

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struggling every one of them every group

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uh are struggling for

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funding uh to to continue to to

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succeed and they have none and there and

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some of them are developing ways but I

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think if with your help uh and and like

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I say if we we could put together a a

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very easily

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a a proposal to show what Grant could do

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if it were fed and then legally if if

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the if our group or I mean if this

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agency is allowed to accept grants which

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I'm assuming we

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are uh the DNR basically is our

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administrator the DNR we'd have to talk

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to them uh Mark we might be back at your

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door to help us manage that Grant since

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we have no secretary but if we were able

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to secure a grant and then figure out

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how we could spend the money legally

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through this more or less cumbers

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situation that we're in as far as being

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a a state agency um there's got to be a

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way to do this absolutely is there

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someone uh that we're in contact with

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that some of these questions like uh you

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know about the grant Administration

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piece of that um that we could that we

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could consult with to to find out some

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of those details

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um is there a point of contacts that we

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have that we we probably could find

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there's no

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specific uh in so many ways we're like

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the DNR we have the same position as

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being a DNR as a DNR has an agency we're

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an

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agency but we have no staff to man that

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agency so anything we do like that we've

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just got to reach out and it to mind

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basically that the

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DNR has been so supportive of us and

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they were assigned by the governor to be

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our landlord and basically offering you

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know a minimum amount of assistance but

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I think they would be more than willing

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to help us figure out a way to answer

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that

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question this is good for me to hear and

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um to understand kind of where we are

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right now and and where we want to go in

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the future so that's something that I

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could take on you know is um inquiring a

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little bit uh about you know if someone

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on our team like Andy would be able to

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assist in in that type of facilitation

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of of a generating a plan and um then I

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can also dig a little deeper into you

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know where we lie uh with where our

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funding opportunities are and if we were

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to receive something like that what what

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would it look like and so I I'll dig

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into that good good that's that's

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exactly what we need and just to note

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out that our other Curry that's our

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visitor today he's with the Elk River

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folks and and uh he could you know

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emphasize you know how they're dealing

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with the same issues I mean Flatwater

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trails are just simply U not supported

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by any particular government agency

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financially so they have to that which

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takes me and let me move on to the fact

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that the

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all the Flatwater trails and I've tried

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to get this message to them I use social

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media primarily but all the Flatwater

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Trails now are

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eligible uh the to apply for the West

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Department highways Recreation Trail

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grant program and that Grant program's

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portal is very short it just opened up

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it closes on the 22nd I think it is and

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but it's a I I've used it for the co

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River group for

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Years Mark scholar who runs the handles

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those grand applications can be

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contacted and and they have Oodles of

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money but they've got to have people to

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get a letter requesting to be in the

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program by the

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22nd and and then Mark can walk people

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through it and after that then if you

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make uh whatever they call call that

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letter you have to get into by the 20th

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letter of intent they call it then from

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that point if you if then you you have

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an opportunity for thousands of dollars

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of money grants with only really a 20%

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match and and their match is very

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liberal the way you can match it so

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anyway

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it's it's it's a very

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important information to get out to the

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public is that that portal is open that

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money is

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available and I'll tell you the Cold

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River group goes after it every time

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they get a chance because it is a a

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wonderful opportunity for Flatwater

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trails that that window is uh was May

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1st until May 15th for the uh intent to

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apply and then the uh if you're approved

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for intent to apply the application is

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due I believe it's June 26 but you might

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want to check that and make sure yeah

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yeah thank you John I mean they I know

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we've already got ours in for the co

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River group and again I don't have the

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contact information but we can share

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that with anybody and you obviously are

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into it that's on it's on my screen

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behind what I'm doing now well great I

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mean go for it D because we've been

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using it for 10 years and it really they

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are so accommodating you know you've got

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to follow all the rules but it's a it's

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a grant made to order for Blackwater

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Trails we received

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$53,000 this past

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year yeah well that's that's an example

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that everybody needs to hear there thank

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you okay and the last H topic I have

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today moving on is Amanda Pitzer was

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going to give us an update on department

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of highway

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signage efforts and uh she's not with us

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tonight but I can tell you uh we have

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been since we had the meeting with the

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Senate U Back in the winter we had a

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meeting with the

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Senate outdoor recreation um committee

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headed up by Mark Maynard we had a all

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of us testified and Tim

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sadasi who is in charge of U of that

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area of signage uh for the state took

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that on and he is working

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on a developing a Statewide approved

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uh kayak boat launch Flatwater Trail

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boat launch sign program that they could

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accept and that's that's a I expect to

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be able to to provide some input on that

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fairly soon from

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sadoski and it's like any agency state

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agency it's a cumbers thing and he has a

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lot of Hoops to jump through to come up

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with something that's acceptable to

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become a Statewide

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uh boat launch or however they we word

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that

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sign and I think I I'm sure Amanda has a

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lot of interest in it also but but it is

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working and I think we'll have something

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to report back to all the Flatwater

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Trails fairly

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soon so that's with that said

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um and anybody has any other comments

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while we got this

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open thing going

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um this is George hey um I noticed to

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our our Fairmont flotilla it's it's not

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a um it's you know it's just a group

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that get together and here recently you

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know you see a lot of stuff on Facebook

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they went to Opus kidby opisy and

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cleaned out a lot of trash from the

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locks therea you know it's only open

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whenever we're having a fishing

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tournament in Fairmont which is just

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about four times a year but they did a

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lot of clean up there I I was glad to

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see see that and you know um I know in

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Maran County we have a lot of little you

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know a lot of our towns have put in uh

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little air boat launch areas or or you

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know um kayak launch areas you know it'

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be nice to have a sign you know to let

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them know that there is a is a sign that

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they can get out to get so that'll

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that'll be some good information that we

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we get here in the future thank you

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George and and we'll keep we'll try to

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keep everybody up to speed on that

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because we all need that the state needs

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it and it's just a matter of of getting

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the department highways to accept and

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and help us develop something that they

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approve of

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so well thank you George any other

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comments we'll move

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on uh from this point uh the next order

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of business is to set a date for our

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next

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meeting um and is there a motion to set

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a date for the next public meeting flat

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Flatwater Trail commission to be held on

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July the 25th 2024 at

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6m I move that the next public meeting

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of the Flatwater Trail commission be

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held on July 25th 2024 at

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6m all right the motion's been made is

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there a second this motion I'll second

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the

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motion thank you it's been moved in

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second to approve the date of the next

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public public meeting of Flatwater Trail

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commission be held on July the 25th 2024

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at 6: p.m. all those in favor signify by

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saying I or o oppos signify by saying no

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I

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I we have all

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eyes got

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it okay uh if there's no uh

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no one oppos uh motion

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pass all right um is there any new or

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old business to come before this

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meeting if not do I hear a motion to

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adjourn I move to adjourn the May 7th

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Flatwater Trail commission

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meeting do I hear a

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second anyone

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I'll second that motion okay a motion's

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been made second in favor of adjourning

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May the 7th 224 Flatwater Trail

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commission all those in favor signify by

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saying

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I the motion carries and the meeting is

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adjourned thanks everybody for being

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here and all your contributions we'll

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try to

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communicate uh in the mean time to

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follow up on all the all the things that

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were brought up in this meeting

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appreciate everybody good night thank

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