January 2022 Board Meeting minutes
CRAMBA’s January, 2022 Board Meeting was held on Thursday, January 13th 2022 at 8 PM virtually.
Meeting was called to order by Wade Robbins. Also in attendance: Brian McPherson, Marc Padin, Brian LaVoi, John Knight, Vito Manzella, Steve Vigneau, Jeremy Verbeke, Ed Olson, John Osgood, Peter McCreedy, Scott Waraniak, Kevin Gorman, and John Garland. Minutes recorded by John Garland.
¡Ay Cramba! It’s Cold Outside – Fat Bike Festival will be held February 5, 2022 (Backup date is February 19) from Noon-5 PM. Potluck style event, Bonfire, Membership renewal, demo bikes and more.
Bike Patrol requested budget for awards/appreciation dinner and IMBA dues for members of Bike Patrol who completed requirements. Motion passed.
Membership drive proposed as membership waned during pandemic.
New Board Members: Scott Waraniak and Ed Olson
Trails
There is a potential for a new trail in Imlay City. Further details will be available as the project moves forward.
Bald Mountain is working with State to connect South Unit to Paint Creek Trail. The connection from North unit to Addison Oaks has been approved but will need Addison Oaks approval next.
Oakdale Trails will be updating signage, kiosk, and possible changing and tool stations. Oakdale also purchased a groomer and will have a snow route.
River Bends is still working on phase 2 of the Far side trail project and will complete more work in the spring.
Stony Creek – Working on official map updates from Metroparks.
Woodsong County Park is about 90% done with about 3.5 miles of trail. Signage will be part of the next phase of work. Open year round and a 2-mile loop will be snowshoed for winter riding.