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Manager ’ s Report 1 . Barger Creek Wireless Update
• B . Rogers reported Barger Creek has stated that they may have the campground internet active by the end of September , barring any unforeseen issues . This will be available to those in the tower ’ s area for daily , weekly , or monthly rates without the need for additional equipment .
2 . Conifer Tree Trenching Update
• B . Rogers gave an update on the tree trenching . Some great regeneration of oak has been discovered . B . Rogers reached out to Terry Manty and asked questions regarding the regeneration . T . Manty suggested that we review it after two or three years because waiting longer would make it near impossible to trench if other non-desirable trees / shrubs immerged . T . Manty also said holding off on the trenching would not hurt any of CCR ’ s current contracts or certifications currently in place .
B . Rogers asked if we could go ahead and plant the jack pine in this area , just without trenching knowing that the success rate was less , but we are leaving the oaks alone . T . Manty stated that we should attempt to plant in the equipment tracks from when the harvest was done because it will have limited grass competition . This appears to be the best option moving forward to keep the stand a mix of species as it has been . This also follows the recommendation from the Alpena-Montmorency County Conservation District in regard to having multiple species in a stand just in case a disease or bug infestation happens for one species or another . B . Rogers asked for support / approval to move forward with this plan .
After the discussion , the Board supported the process that Management and the CCR Maintenance Team are recommending for trenching and planting of Jack Pine .
3 . Follow-up from August 2021 Board Meeting
• B . Rogers stated Paul Edwards was notified his variance was not approved .
• B . Rogers stated the Adopt a Fence effort will be republished to the membership .
4 . Other Manager ’ s Report Items
• B . Rogers presented the El-Bo Inn Patio Sign wording . After a short discussion a motion was made .
Motion by R . Karbon , supported by T . Chambers to approve the El-Bo Inn Patio Sign as presented , as long as the sign is attached to the arch and not any trees . Motion
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Approved 8 – 1 , with M . Ames casting a YAY vote by proxy and T . Logghe voting NAY .
Motion by M . Boyce , supported by R . Delecki to approve the Manager ’ s Report as presented . Motion Approved Unanimous 8-0 .
Strategic Plan Review 1 . Goals due in the next three months
i . Goal # 4-4 4 : Capital Fund Restructuring
• R . Karbon gave an update . The restructuring will be based on the proxy vote . This goal remains green .
ii . Goal # 6-6 : Electrifying Additional Campsite Analysis
• T . Chambers stated we need to hold off on electrifying more sites until we can show more demand . The NLT date is now October 2022 .
iii . Goal # 1-5 : Respective Rule Infraction Policy Recommendation
• Nothing to report . Goal remains green .
iv . Goal # 1-4 : Plan of Action for Membership Retention Study
• Nothing to report . Goal remains green . 2 . Other Strategic Plan Items
• No other items 3 . New Proposed Goals & Ideas i . Goal # 6-7 : Additional Members Storage
• Goal states the Board of Directors have determined the need for additional members storage . Goal Champions will be R . Karbon & R . Delecki . NLT date is December 2022 .
Old Business / Open Issues 1 . # 0120-1 : CCR Annual Volunteer Recognition Event
• B . Rogers stated he estimated approximately 125 people in attendance throughout the day . B . Rogers sees this becoming a permanent event and appreciated everyone that showed up .
2 . # 0621-3 : CCR Forest & Wildlife Plan Review
• T . Chambers stated there has been in collaboration with Grossman Forestry to implement a formal and annual regeneration survey where data is collected via series of regeneration inventory plots . The primary goal for the first survey is to establish a base line data for the past three years . Data collected will be by species , by diameter and height class along with an evidence of browse damage .
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