WPCAMR 

Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation

Quarterly Meeting Minutes 

Nov 10, 2004

Eat’N’Park, Indiana, PA

 

Actionable Resolutions

 

  1. On a motion by Bernie Hoffnar / Dave Beale to obtain quotes from 3 separate financial institutions for a credit line of $50,000 was made to address the issue.  Motion passed.

 

  1. A motion by LeeRoy Vatter / Jim Ecenrode directed WPCAMR staff to obtain 3 estimates for accounting services and 3 estimates for payroll services. Motion carried.

 

  1. Bill Doney  / Bernie Hoffnar made a motion to adopt the strategic plan subject to modifications suggested by member conservation districts. Motion passed.

 

  1. Carl Jones / Jim Ecenrode made a motion to form a subcommittee/ workgroup to push for OM&R resources, first by writing a letter to DEP and offering our suggestions and advice, working with the aforementioned OM&R Workgroup.  Motion passed.  (Carl, Bernie, and Jim will be on the group.)

 

  1. Bernie Hoffnar / LeeRoy Vatter made a motion to write a letter of appreciation to Robindale and Cambria CoGen. Motion passed.

 

  1. Bernie Hoffnar/LeeRoy Vatter made a motion for WPCAMR to solicit members of conservation districts, county commissioners, and watershed groups to write letters to the governor and their individual legislators urging for a continuation and expansion of conservation and reclamation funding to solve water problems within the state.  Motion passed.