Grangeville Horizons Steering Committee Minutes
January 11, 2011

Attendees:  Mark Baker, Greg Bailey, Jody Hoogland, Mary Jahn, Sally Nolan,  Andrea Solberg,

Reports
  • Dress to Impress: Jody reiterated that this program instructs employee new-hires in good hygiene, proper clothing, self-esteem, and workplace etiquette. At completion of program, employee receives new clothing. Eight clients have participated in two workshops thus far. Potlatch Corporation provided funding for clothing racks. Goodwill Industries, Departments of Labor and Health and Welfare, as well as prospective employers provide instruction, mentoring, and support. Workshops are held in donated space at White Horse Business Center.
  • Multi-Tenant Facility: Jody reported that a grant, due next week, is being readied for submission. Next  meeting is January 11, 2011 at 2PM. Preferred site is the old Forest Service building. With recently obtained private funding, the organizers will hire an architect to draft plans for use of the space. Jody noted that a community recreation center is still a possible component of this project. Mary added that there may be funding available to develop an inter modal transit plan for Grangeville with the multi-tenant facility serving as the transporation hub.
  • School District: Greg noted that local schools can provide existing facilities for many recreational activities, however there is a need for a recreation director to oversee the collection of fees, organization of schedules, and coordination/direction of community recreation programs. Greg and the steering committee agreed that the City of Grangeville would be the best umbrella entity for a recreation director if funding for such a position could be obtained. Greg (and Andrea) noted that Harold Gott still belongs to the Rural Schools Coalition. The consensus of the Steering Committee was to continue supporting Harold’s membership in this organization.
  •  Grangeville Horizons Recreation: Cathy reported that infrastructure improvements at Pioneer Park in 2010 resulted in more lighted trees this holiday season. However, repair of electrical boxes and wiring and the addition of additional trees on Florence Street are still in the works. Grangeville Horizons Recreation has $8,900 in their account to complete these tasks. Future projects include the creation of arches at the entrance to the park, the installation of a permanent roof cover for the city swimming pool, the development of a bronze sculpture paying homage to Border Days at the entrance to Grangeville, and the completion of 501(c)3 status for the Grangeville Horizons Recreation organization.
  • Grangeville Walking Path: The Steering Committee agreed that the development of a walking path, or a series of walking paths, is achievable and should be a priority for 2011. Mary and Andrea agreed to contact Craig and Jane Spencer to discuss the development of a walking path route through their property, 
  • 3Rs Tutoring: Mark reported that tutors and students are still actively participating on Wednesdays at the Library.
  • Friends of the Library (FOCL): Mark is encouraged by the Library Board’s support of a Friends organization with its own 501(c)3 to encourage fundraising for the development of supplemental programs and activities at the library. The Steering Committee agreed to support this group and to allocate funding for the application filing for IRS nonprofit status.
  • Education Action Team: Sally encouraged proactive support of education to build stronger schools and a thriving community. The Steering Committee agreed that the Education Steering Committee should be a priority in 2011.
  • Grangeville Horizons website (grangevillehorizons.org): Mary reported that the website is operational and suggested that Grangeville Horizons Recreation and the future Education Action Team add information to the site.
  • Grangeville Horizons Steering Committee budget: Mary reported that according to the fiscal agent, Community Action Partnership, there is a balance of $7690 in the account. Mary will draft a budget based on today’s discussions and send it to the Steering Committee for review and comments. The budget will be reviewed and finalized at the next meeting.

The next meeting will be Tuesday,  March 8, 2011 noon at Oscars.