I. of Monument Preserve P.O. Box 634 Monument, CO 80132-1216 Board Meeting March 18, 2014 The Board meeting of the FOMP began at 7:00 p.m. in the I. of Monument Preserve P.O. Box 634 Monument, CO 80132-1216 Board Meeting March 18, 2014 The Board meeting of the FOMP began at 7:00 p.m. in the Call to Order and Attendance: The Board meeting of the FOMP began at 7:00 p.m. in the Call to Order and Attendance: Fire Center Classroom. Members present were Jon Nordby, president; Diane Strohm, Treasurer; Marianne LaRivee, secretary; as well as Brian Mullen, Bill Benson, Hermann Spielkamp, Diane Bandle, and Heidi McClure, members at large. Nancy Spielkamp, Judy Benson, Jerry Woerdeman, Jeff Shapiro, and Chris Laden were also in attendance.

## II. Issues:

A. Elections: Nordby and Chris Tirpak remain in their positions as president and vice A. Elections: Nordby and Chris Tirpak remain in their positions as president and vice Elections: president. Diane Strohm and Marianne LaRivee volunteered to serve again as Treasurer and Secretary. Following a tight race, both were voted in.

B. Hot Shot Pot Luck: Bandle and Marianne LaRivee volunteered to organize this B. Hot Shot Pot Luck: Bandle and Marianne LaRivee volunteered to organize this Hot Shot Pot Luck: year's dinner, which should take place in late April before the new recruits finish training.

C. Shooting Rules: new USDA Forest Service prohibition signed 3 Mar 14 restricts the C. Shooting Rules: new USDA Forest Service prohibition signed 3 Mar 14 restricts the Shooting Rules: discharging of firearms in our area of Pike National Forest to target practice. That does not address our ongoing problem of irresponsible and dangerous shooting. Jon Nordby will ensure that USFS knows FOMP is still willing to contribute time and effort to cleanup and reforestation.

D. Treasury: Strohm reported that after costs for printing and distribution of the spring D. Treasury: Strohm reported that after costs for printing and distribution of the spring Treasury: newsletter, we have about $6,000.

E. Projects/Events: scouting/student volunteer efforts are being discussed, but we have E. Projects/Events: scouting/student volunteer efforts are being discussed, but we have Projects/Events: no firm proposals. Two applications for running/biking events have been submitted to the Pikes Peak Ranger District, now awaiting FOMP comments. We agreed that the proposed use of the delicate trails within the preserve by numerous people and bicycles sounds too destructive for this area. Our duty is not limited to trails, but extends to the preservation of archeological, biological, and topographical assets of these few acres. Further, the half marathon proposed appears to run directly through a dangerous shooting area, as well as across private land. Members will submit these concerns to Jon, who will consolidate them and forward to Sue Miller from the Ranger District.

F. Signs: have had another request for trail signs within the preserve. FOMP does not plan F. Signs: have had another request for trail signs within the preserve. FOMP does not plan Signs: to place any signage on trails due to cost, maintenance, and liability. We are willing to place more 'Closed for Vegetation' signs this summer.

## G. Trailwork:

Plan to devote the first two months of work to seedling release.

H. Arbor Day: Lake Elementary School is limiting its proposed Arbor Day festivities H. Arbor Day: Lake Elementary School is limiting its proposed Arbor Day festivities Arbor Day: to the highest two grades. The school has yet to obtain permission to use the Preserve.