Meeting Minutes
Trails Subcommittee
February 10th, 6:30pm, Town Offices and Zoom
In attendance: David Hobbs, Guy Maguire, Erin Morse, Linda Burger, Marion Palmero, Susan Ryan, Peter O’Malley, Bridget Kerr
A. Selection of “minutes taker” – Linda nominated Erin, all in favor..
A. Conversation about having a subcommittee for safe routes to school. Agreed this should be its own
subcommittee.
B. Review last Minutes – 12/16/22:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5qjuv_kDjW1x80tRe4NEQan1eOsnuFg-XkLnMAwOyk/edit
A. Dave made a motion to adopt minutes. All in favor. C. Guy shared: Trails Committee Case Statement document:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IgPwFs-2j5_KKqJdZMmH7dGo4xNwSGI2/view?usp=sharing
D. Update on proposed “Robinson Farm Trail”.
A. “Name that trail” contest? Dave made a suggestion for children to have a contest to name the trail.
Guy suggested this be reviewed with the landowners to see what they have for input. Dave will talk
to the Principal at Folsom about the naming contest.
B. Upcoming trail walks
C. Next steps — see last minutes. Guy reviewed the meeting that was held with the landowners. Guy
will contact Martha about how to proceed with the planning commission. Map can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lm3FLf9-fpfneMOzAp8_ZBjLSCrGnJqX/view?usp=sharing
E. South Hero Walkability/Bikeability
A. Agreed this group should be a citizens group, not a formal group. Dave will talk to the Principal at
Folsom and Jonathan at Local Motion. He will also create a blurb to gain some interest in this
committee.
B. Strong interest in safe routes to school as well as nonmotorized travel about town in the interest of
safety and healthy physical activity
C. Guy shared 2012 Folsom Safe Routes to School Proposal:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12OnQa4jd2iaaj2F7VuEQZxfajMzbaAcK/view
Meeting adjourned at 7:41pm