Meeting Minutes – 4/14/26

Opening

The regular meeting of the Shrewsbury Sno-Birds was called to order at 7:05PM on April 14, 2026 at Southside Steakhouse in Rutland by Mike Stewart.

Present

Mike Stewart, President; Mike Gabriele, Treasurer; Roy Arthur, Vice President/Trailmaster; Michele Taube, Secretary; David Fucci, Bill Lohsen, Scott Ryan, Directors; JR Bove, Ray Messer, Craig Lyons, Members; Eric Bearor of Central Vermont Motorcycles; Paul & Gwen Racine and Chip Taube, Guests

Approval of Agenda

  • Secretary Report-accepted & approved
  • Treasurer Report-accepted & approved

Trail/Groomer Report

  • $5,000 remainder-VAST Grooming Contract
  • Nomination for Best Groomed Trails & Best Signed Trails
  • 60% of grooming miles met

Old Business

  • All gates closed & locked
  • Sponsor Board needs renewal (form needed)
  • Poczobut Bridge
    • Flagged-measure for I-Beams
    • Ryan wants to go
    • Grant needs to be submitted by end of May
    • Est. cost $35k
    • Tim also has to look
  • Scott Ryan up for re-election
  • Spring Fundraiser-Central VT Motorcycles (late May early June)

New Business

  • Town of Mendon can now have gas station

VAST/County News

  • 2,000 TMA’s above last year
  • GPS continues to be problem
  • Trails Committee due 5/18 submit by 5/11
  • Grant & Aid Requirements
    • Spring Course completed May 1-31
    • Chainsaw Safety Course May 1-August 15

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 8:25PM by Mike Stewart. The next general meeting will be at 7PM on May 12th at Southside Steakhouse in Rutland.

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