LONGLEAF TRACE TRAIL RIDERS

The meeting of the "Longleaf Equine Trail Riders" was called to order by President Johnny Kerley on Thursday, January 24, 2007 at 7:05pm, in Sumrall, MS at Sumrall Voting Precinct.

Members Present: Johnny Kerley, Greg Lowery, Lesia Lowery, Dale Lucas, Gwen Pierce, Gary Smith, Shirley Smith, Brian Sparrow, Martha Sparrow, Lamar Strickland, Paige Strickland and Harvey Warren.

Approval of Minutes:

a. Minutes from November 29 were provided to members for review.

b. Motion made to waive the reading of the minutes. Motion made by Brian, seconded by Harvey. All were in favor with none opposed.

c. Motion to accept the minutes as presented. Motion made by Paige, seconded by Dale. All were in favor with none opposed.

Old Business:

a. Dale was going to follow up with Plum Creek for some land by the sign at Epley Station. He said that Herlon would be looking into this for us.

b. The Lott Circle water connection is still in the works. Johnny is planning to put a trough with automatic waterer. The water company will place meter there in the near future.

c. There is still some concern about debris removal as the clearing process continues from Sumrall toward Melby. Dale stated that it will be best at this time to merely push debris to side of trail and allow it to degrade. All present agreed this would be easiest and most cost effective. Harvey then suggested there is a need for some fill dirt in places as well.

d. The spring trail ride to benefit the Southern Pines Animal Shelter purchase of a horse trailer for rescue was discussed. The date is April 26^th and will leave out of Carson station, ride toward Bassfield then back to Carson where a lunch will be served. Traci Bruckmeirer contacted Paige and told her that they need a 16 ft. bumper pull stock type trailer. There is a person to paint it with Southern Pines Shelter on the sides and LLTTR on the back. Harvey said he will look around for one that meets those requirements. Gwen Pierce said she could contact Tom Burks of Pine Belt Trailers if there are any trade-ins that might work. Lesia suggested possibly having wagon rides for children to attract others besides horse riders. Martha and Shirley expressed some concerns over liability issues. This will be discussed at the next meeting in more detail. All present thought it would be nice if the trailer was present at ride to show what monies would go toward, but there may not be enough time.

Finance Report

a. 35 Members to date

Account at LLT:

Income $23,404.82

Expenses 10,506.48

Balance 12,898.34

Cash on Hand 790.00

Total Assets $13,688.34

New Business

Paige suggested recycling the old tags from years past since they cannot be used and present a storage issue. Shirley moved to have tags recycled and Dale second the motion. All present approved.

Martha brought up that the USM link to the trial site calls the equestrian trail a mountain bike trail. All present agreed that this is a problem and that needs to be removed from website. Martha said she would talk to LLTT office about this.

Next Meeting: March 27 Sumrall Voting Precinct.

Meeting was adjourned by President Johnny Kerley at 8:10 p.m.

Read and approved on this date.

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Sumrall Voting Precinct: At 4 way stop in Sumrall, go west on Hwy 42. Take right at Center Avenue. Building is on the left hand side past Pawn Shop.

4K Stables: Go to the Texaco Station on Hwy 42 in Bassfield and take a right. Take the next right on General Blunt Rd. Go 3.5 blocks and turn left on Four K Stable Rd. There’s a sign on the right hand side.