Bob Leone, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Board members present were Andy Abello, Jo Cameron, Bob Leone, Chris Riser and David Tonry. Also present were Janet Blevins, Katharine Braid, Faith Coakley, Barry Hathorne, John Markowski and Betty Twarog. There was no public input.

1. Meeting with Selectmen:
   Bob Leone met with the Selectmen regarding endowment planning. He also informed them the Board is in favor of the swap of the Church property for the Lallis property and is still waiting to hear from the Portland attorney regarding the IRS situation.
2. Town Report:
   Bob Leone reported that he will have his report ready for the March 31st deadline and will include paragraphs on River~Link and the Haselton purchase. Jo Cameron said that the Town Report would also include a paragraph from the SVCA and DRA on projects involving Edgecomb.
3. Rural Road Initiative Grant:
   Jo Cameron reported that the State is planning a major rebuild of McKay Road (on which the Church and Lallis properties are located) at a cost of $250,000 to be funded two-thirds by the State and one-third by the Town. However, there is legislation proposed which would require the MDOT to put state-aid roads in good condition before turning them over to towns. If this were to pass, the maintenance of the formerly state-aid roads would put a strain on Edgecomb's road budget. Selectman Perkins is contacting the MDOT in an attempt to question having the McKay Road paved if it will be undergoing a major rebuild.

1. Church/Lallis Update:
   Bob Leone had spoken with Rupert Neily, about BBRLT board members and Schmid Board members doing a field investigation of the survey markers on the Church property in late April.
2. Preserve Access Signage:
   Bob Leone said an 18" x 24" aluminum sign had been installed on Mt. Hunger Road East indicating the location of the entrance and on Old County Road indicating winter parking. Betty Twarog said the DRA's signs had been routed by a volunteer and suggested contacting him. At some point Bob Leone said he would like to put up a sign at the junction of Mt. Hunger Road East, Mt. Hunger Road North and Old County Road with arrows indicating the three roads.
3. River~Link Planning:
   The River~Link trail will start at the Zak Preserve and go through the Schmid Preserve to Dodge Point on either an existing or a new trail which will be marked by the new trail markers. Mark DesMeules, Damariscotta River Association, is considering a press event in the summer for the unveiling of the trailhead sign and talks about the vision; a cookout for local citizens with trailhead sign unveiling and possible hikes; or presentation of Sherman Lake ecology by Karen Wilson. Bob Leone will reply in favor of Mark's ideas and add that the Board's focus is building trails and linking to Dodge Point would be a logical press event.

1. Mt. Hunger Road East:
   A sign has been installed at the end of the Undas' driveway indicating the entrance to the Schmid Preserve is approximately a quarter mile ahead. It was the consensus of the Board that metal posts be installed keep vehicles with oversize tires out and that an "Entering the Schmid Preserve" sign be erected at the far side of the beaver dam. Bob Leone will check with Barry Johnston on fire equipment access.
2. March Moonlight Hike:
   Andy Abello reported that the hike had taken place on March 3rd but that the moon was obscured by clouds so the eclipse could not be seen.
3. Snowshoe Hike with Wiscasset Primary School:
   On the following weekend, Bob Leone took members of Linda Hanson's after-school exercise club and parents on a 2-1/2-mile snowshoe hike.

1. April Worktrip to the Haggett Field:
   A date will be set to clear Sumac from the foundations.
2. Birdhouses, Game Bird Restoration:
   Andy Abello will contact Mary Thompson, Natural Resource Conservation Service, for advice on improving the woodcock habitat. He will also install another bluebird house in the field. The wood duck houses at the beaver pond need to be cleaned, and Barry Hathorne said that streams should be kept open to encourage the growth of alders, creating a favorable habitat for wood ducks.

Andy Abello suggested putting a picnic table at the top of the hill on the Moose Trail, before the Link Trail and after the Ridge Trail. Bob Leone will ask Barry Johnston about obtaining another table.

In response to Betty Twarog's question, the hunting seasons for various birds were discussed.

Katharine Braid said that Mary Thompson would be helping her with a nutrient management system in April and suggested that because her property is next to the Schmid Preserve, Mary might want to coordinate her visit with a meeting with a member or members of the Board.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.