HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes March 2019
Milton Equestrian Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Community Place, Milton City Hall
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Julie Shannon at 7:02pm.
MEMBERS
Larry Covington- present
Lis Drevet-present
Julie Shannon-present
Susan Day- present
Tony Rich- present
Susan Kimball-present
Chrissy Reeves-present
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Susan D made a motion to approve. Liz seconded that motion.
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY MINUTES
Susan D made a motion to approve. Tony seconded that motion.
OTHERS PRESENT
Sid Verma-City Intern
Courtney Spriggs-Community Outreach Manager
Sarah LaDart
Lauren Eckardt
Sarah Gallagher
Ann Edmundson
Lori Depucci
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Horse Park Facility Discussion: Lauren Eckardt
(lauren@bigtimeeventing.com)
a. Area lacks equestrian facility for the community, x-country
schooling, and a vet rehab/hospital
b. Lauren would like the City to help with the acquisition of land and
requested our opinion on such a facility in Milton
c. Discussion included:
i. Area needed: approximately 30-50 acres. The area adjacent
to Birmingham Park (40 acres) is a possibility. The committee
felt that although this area was a good area to look at for
equestrian purposes, any facility put on this land should not
encroach on existing Birmingham Park land.
1. What about Champions View?
ii. Committee also felt that any facility errected should be for
the entire equestrian community and not exclusive. The entire
Milton community should have access to it, if it is on City land.
iii. Any rehab facility should not encroach on existing local
veterinary practices.
iv. Overall, committee agreed that at first glance a facility like
this would be a wonderful addition to the City, however more
research and a business plan must be developed.
2. Use of greenspace land for pasture: Sarah Ladart, Milton Economic
Development Manager.
a. 21 acres on the intersection of Freemanville and Birmingham.
i. Would the committee support this area to be used for pasture
for a non-profit grazing field?
1. The committee felt that this is a great way to keep this
land open and supported the idea.
3. Discussion on non-profit board/committee member restrictions
a. A single non-voting member may sit on the board of the 501c3 and
the MEC.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Recap of Birmingham Park Work Day;
a. It was a huge success, with many thanks to Larry. Without him this
would not have been nearly as successful. Thank you, Larry!!!
b. 50 people participated and the trails look to be in good condition.
c. One area needs to have signs posted so that horses do not go
down to this area as it is steep and lacks adequate footing.
2. Recap of Land Conservation Workshop
a. Many people attended.
b. Must prove that you are running an agricultural business
3. Continue discussion of trail etiquette guidelines implementation
a. Tabled until the next meeting
4. Continue discussion plans for open house for equestrians at Fire station 43
and tack sale.
a. Tack sale is being postponed
b. Open house will be discussed through email
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting ended at 8:32p.m.
*Items added to agenda at meeting