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Committee organizes volunteers, plans equipment use and tentative workdays
Summary
Members outlined volunteer options to haul wood, build small bridges, and clear trail sections; discussion included borrowing neighbor equipment, renting mini-excavators for short periods (approx. $400–$1,200/day), and recruiting scouts for work days.
The committee discussed practical steps for finishing trail segments: hauling staged wood out of the woods, setting pallets and boards for temporary bridges, and arranging bush-hogging and mowing. Members volunteered to coordinate with Joel and to recruit scouts or other helpers for specific Saturdays.
Equipment discussion focused on whether to borrow a neighbor's excavator or rent a mini-excavator/backhoe for focused work (installing culverts, leveling humps). Estimated rental prices cited ranged from roughly $400 to $1,200 per day for mini-excavators, and several members offered to watch or assist a local operator rather than learn on the job.
"If we rent one for a day or two, I would want to get the most out of it," one member said, and others suggested weekends for cheaper multi-day rentals. The committee agreed to collect specific date options and to coordinate a volunteer workday once material and machine availability are confirmed.
