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PA Steelhead Association Meeting Minutes
February 8, 2006
PSA Steelhead Association
General Meeting
8 February 2006

Attendance:
Directors and Officers
  • Diane Krupinski, Doug Kramer, Matt Hrycyk, Ken Nulph, Glen Mills, Roy Tenney, Randy Leighton, Bob Einodfhofer, John Fuhrman, Mike Hines, Gary Heubel and Brian Emerick.


Members
  • There were 38 individuals present not including the Board of Directors and Officers.

    Call to Order: 7:10 pm

    Approval of Minutes:
    • Minutes were approved.


    Treasury Report:
    • There is $9,827.44 in various PSA Accounts.
    • We have 259 members!!!

    Hatchery Report:
    • Doug reported receiving the eggs Monday, a little behind schedule. Hatchery volunteers are needed.



    Old Business:
    • Ken gave an update concerning the Monroeville outdoor show. The club received many prize donations and volunteers to help man the booth. John F. and Roy T. will spearhead the Erie outdoor show.
    • Wayne Anderson presented examples of newsletter layouts/formats and print quotes. Mr. Anderson will take over the newsletter beginning in August '06. Diane will assemble and print the two remaining newsletters for the membership year. Diane expressed the need for newsletter content/articles. Wayne Anderson presented examples of newsletter layouts/formats and print quotes. Mr. Anderson will take over the newsletter beginning in August '06. Diane will assemble and print the two remaining newsletters for the membership year. Diane expressed the need for newsletter content/articles.

    New Business:
    • Ed K. reported on the Freeport Inn lawsuit and expressed possible problems due to the results.
    • Matt announced the photo shoot with the Wesleyville Conservation Club for PA Angler Magazine. Matt H., Roy T. and Ron D. will be attending representatives.
    • John F. brought to the floor a printed outline of members concerns expressed via emails and internet discussion boards. Concerns were handrails at various locations, step-way to the stream bed at Elk Creek Access(Westside, end of rip-rap), the possibility of trash barrel being placed at various locations and to placard step-ways, hand railings and various refuse barrels with high visibility PSA logo signage. Barrel placement option was not supported. WCO's will help publicize the availability of plastic refuse bags at the Walnut Access Building for public pickup and use. The step-way initiative was supported as a feasible project; however, since this property is now part of the improved Elk Creek access proposal being supported by Girard township authorities, the proposal will be carried forward for Girard township consideration with PSA support for assistance in project construction. Open project item for March PSA meeting status update. This handrail project9s) were discussed and determined feasible. PSA will compile project materials needs, manpower support requirements and cost with information to be provided at the March PSA Directors meeting. Buried concrete stanchions, rope/pipe or heavy tube railing and anchor points will be evaluated for use. The "Stop- Sign Hole" location will be the initial site considered.
    • The date was set for the PSA's annual spring tournament for March 25th, 2006.
    • All PSA BOD's and officers are now required to submit one article for the newsletter every year.
    • Nominations were presented to the floor for board positions.

      • Officers:
      • President(Brian Emmerick and John Fuhrmann)
      • VP(Glen Mills and Randy Leighton)
      • Secretary(Doc)
      • Treasurer(Diane K)
    • BOD's:
      • Chris N.
      • Larry Rich
      • Mike Hines
      • Wayne Anderson(newsletter)
      • Dan Pastore(1 year, counsel)
    • The Big Run Banquet will be held on Sept. 30, 2006 at Shade's Beach located in HarborCreek, PA. Tickets will be printed soon and a big emphasis was put on the selling of tickets.

    WCO Report:
    • WCO Stuart reported 4-Mile being 100% posted.
    • WCO's will bring any news next month to the floor concerning the junior license issue.


    Guest Speaker: Tom Ford, PAF&BC Director of Policy, Planning and Operations
    • Mr. Ford presented the commission's new Lake Erie Access Improvement Program.
    • Act 159 Provisions:
      • Created Lake Erie and Combo Stamps
      • Restricted account within Fish fund for 5 years: -"to provide public fishing access on or at Lake Erie and the watersheds of Lake Erie"
    • Discussed what has been done to date:

      • Collect revenues starting in Jan.
      • Formed and met with CAC(Citizens Advisory Committee) June 28
      • Letter to legislators and Twp officials
      • Developed application package
      • Worked on "plan"
      • Working on specific projects
      • Working on other funding CELCP (Coastal & Estuarine Land Conservation Program)
    • Restricted Account Revenues:

      • Estimated 5-year total- $2.5 million
      • To date(1/11): $596,572 worth of Lake Erie Permits
      • Sold 91,219 Combos & permits
      • 66,500 combos & 24,500 Erie stamps
      • All $8 from Erie Permits & $6 of $14 of combo
      • $148,230: Gill Net Comp Fund Balance
    • Mr. Ford also expressed that although the commission's funding is limited, they are not the only game in town. He also expressed the importance of partnerships for focus and that partners may have broader interests.
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    • A partial list was given to the audience showing examples of additional funding available.
    • Examples:
      • DCNR: $140 mil
      • DEP: $36.5 mil
      • Great Lakes Basin: $2.5 mil for region
      • NOAA/DEP CZM: $9 mil
      • County: $100,000
      • USFWS: $13 mil
      • NFWF: $3.1 mil and $10-150k

    • The Access Improvement Program parameters/purpose:
      • "Provide grants to county and municipal government ad other qualifying organizations for acquisition of lands and/or property rights, development, improvement or rehabilitation of access sites in the Lake Erie Watershed."
    • Eligible Projects:
      • Acquisition
      • Engineering/design for access
      • Development of access improvements
      • Technical Assistance
    • Partner responsibilities:
      • Secure ownership of the property
      • Agree to keep the facility open for public fishing
      • Obtain matching funds
      • Engineering and construction work
      • Provide for operations and maintenance
    • Agenda items included:
      • Give Executive Director authorization for public access development or improvement, not involving property rights, and less than $100,000
      • Projects>$100,000 and any projects involving property rights staff will seek Commission approval Questions from the floor continually stressed the need for easements and quick availability of the program. Mr. Ford expressed having patience and that the commission is working hard to develop such.
      • Questions from the floor continually stressed the need for easements and quick availability of the program. Mr. Ford expressed having patience and that the commission is working hard to develop such.


    From the Floor:
    • No issues were presented from the floor


    Adjournment:

    9:20 pm

    Next General Meeting:
    Wednesday 8 March 2006 @ 7:00 pm at the American Legion Post 773 on 4109 West 12th Street, Erie, PA. 16505.
    **Note Location Change!**


    Respectfully Submitted,


    Michael J. McSkimming
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