Board highlights new information boards, restroom renovations and summer events as reservations tick up

Staff told the board that two new information boards are now in place — one outside the office and another on the second level — with a 3x4 map that will help out-of-town visitors find local businesses and attractions. "We've got a map now so people from, you know, out of state know where they're going," the staff member said, and noted that advertising space on the boards is selling well.

Members praised recent improvements at the campground: restroom trim and door installation is complete, epoxy flooring was applied in part of the facility, new lights are being installed and two locks remain to be fitted. Staff thanked volunteers and named helpers; Jeff and others assisted with painting and epoxy work. The meeting record notes that the group expects to finish remaining cosmetic and maintenance items in coming weeks.

Reserve activity and finances were also reported. Staff said Camp Life was paid $2,949 year to date and reported year-to-date revenue of about $84,284.61 compared with $80,549.87 for the same period previously. The board discussed reservation trends for busy holiday weekends, and staff outlined a June 13 event with food trucks and a DJ and a plan to promote a small, family-friendly "Christmas in June" event.

Landscape and grounds work was discussed: staff reported that ten hardy trees are tagged at Whitetail and will be planted by staff within weeks; the group also discussed a natural-resources vendor offering native plants at a discount to help curb erosion on steep hillsides. Board members asked staff to evaluate watering and ongoing maintenance needs before planting and to consider planting locations that minimize future mowing and seed intrusion.

Equipment updates included a recently purchased golf cart that staff said is keeping employees out of trucks and in some cases making patrols easier; second-shift staff have been using the cart, and the board encouraged its continued use. The board also discussed potential larger equipment purchases (dump trailers, dumpsters) in the context of safety and workload but did not approve capital purchases at this meeting.

The meeting closed after routine approvals and an adjournment motion.