Pennsylvania Cave Conservancy Meeting Minutes for September 17, 2000

This is a summary of the minutes of the meeting.

The meeting was called to order by President, Pat Minnick at the Seven Mountains 
Campground near Potters Mills, PA, at 9:39 a.m., Sunday, September 17, 2000.

The following officers were present.

President	Pat Minnick
V. Pres.	Karen Bange
Secretary	Keith D. Wheeland
Treasurer	George Bange

Representatives were present from Bald Eagle Grotto, Baltimore Grotto, Commander 
Cody Caving Club, Franklin County Grotto, Huntingdon County Cave Hunters, Nittany 
Grotto, Philadelphia Grotto, Seven Valleys Grotto and York Grotto.  No representatives 
were present from Bucks County Grotto, Central New Jersey Grotto, Greater Allentown 
Grotto, nor Pittsburgh Grotto.  Other individuals present were Larry Moore, Josh 
Rubinstein, Steve Shawver, Carol Tiderman, Nathan Hirneisen, Cary Shafer, Frank "Roo" 
Yoder, Kelly Moore and Anne Shepard.

The treasurer, George Bange, reported a balance of $236.00 in the checking account, and 
$1,875.57 in the savings account for a total of $2,111.57.

OLD BUSINESS:

The Secretary reported that he had sent proxy forms to all representatives.  He received 
one for York.  Loyalhanna Grotto resigned from the PCC.

PROJECT LIST:

Deerbone Cave, Centre County, Pa. - Keith Wheeland reported that he had spoken with 
the owner, John Ellenberger.  The owner decided not to pursue the matter further with the 
Planning Commission.  The person living next door wanted the property between the cave 
tract and the highway.  Without a deeded access to the cave tract, the Planning 
Commission would not approve the subdivision.  This item will be dropped from the list.

Devil's Den, Sussex County, N.J. - No report.

Dragon Cave, Berks County, Pa. - Mike Mostardi reported that it appears that the cave 
now is on a 20 acre plot in a subdivision.  The owner doesn't want to close the cave, but 
must do something to restrict access to appease the Planning Commission.  The gate 
which was placed in the cave has already been breached.  Mike will contact the owner.

Lime Sinks Cave, Mifflin County, Pa. - The owner contacted Seven Valleys Grotto to 
express concern that many persons were visiting the cave and to inquire whether 
something could be done about it.  Seven Valleys will contact the owner to explore gating 
and other options.

Smith Cave, Blair County, Pa. - Derek Flaig will contact the mining company which owns 
the cave to explore options.

Duffield Cave, Franklin County, Pa. - Pat Minnick reported that the owner had contacted 
Ken Jones of Franklin County Grotto to ask for ideas in setting up a management plan for 
the cave.  This after an accident in the cave where a young girl who had permission to visit 
the cave became stuck and had to be rescued.  Grottos should send copies of management 
plans that they use for other caves to Ken.  This way he will have other ideas which he 
may be able to incorporate into a plan for Duffield.  Franklin County Grotto made a 
motion to add this to the project list.  Baltimore seconded.  Motion passed.

Web Page: David Fricke, the web master, provided a written report.

NEW BUSINESS:

South Jersey Grotto was accepted as a member of the PCC.

Karen Bange will serve as Chair of an ad hoc committee to develop a brochure for the 
PCC.

Dean Snyder has PCC T-Shirts for sale at $8 each.

The Treasurer's Report showed that one of our fund raising efforts raised $138. The 
breakfast brought in another $115.15.

The next meeting of the PCC will be after the MAR Business Meeting at the home of Jay 
Herbein on February 24, 2001.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 a.m., Sept. 17, 2000.

Respectfully submitted,
Keith D. Wheeland, Secy.