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F27 P5b323 1998.Pdf MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE The following document is provided by the LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib Reproduced from scanned originals with text recognition applied (searchable text may contain some errors and/or omissions) BAXTER STATE PARK 1998 ANNUAL REPORT BAXTER STATE PARK AUTIIORITY: F,HARLES GADZlK, CHAIRMAN F I DiRetor, Maine Forest Service 27 ANDREW KETTERER Respectfully submitted: .PS Attorney General 8323 IRVIN C. CAVERLY, JR. 1 1998 LEE PERRY Director, Baxter State Park J Commissiooer,lnlaod Fisheries & Wildlife May 1,1999 TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE TABLE OF CONTENTS A. DIRECTOR'S 1998 SUMMARY B. OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS AND OVERVIEW I OVERVIEW - 1998 II SAFETY III PUBLIC RELATIONS IV TRAINING V SEARCH AND RESCUE VI NEW CONSTRUCTION VII SPECIAL ACTIVITIES VIII LA W ENFORCEMENT IX MAINTENANCE X PROJECTION OF MAJOR PROJECTS FOR 1998 C. SCIENTIFIC FOREST MANAGEMENT AREA A FOREST MANAGEMEN B FOREST OPERATIONS C RECREATION MANAGEMENT D RESEARCH E EDUCATIONIPUBLIC RELATIONS F OTHER ACTIVITIES D. INFORMATIONIEDUCATION I OUTREACH PROGRAMS II PROJECTS III TRAINING AND EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES IV MEETINGS/COMMITTEES V NATURALIST ASSISTANT POSITION VI VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER VII 1998 RESEARCH VIII RESOURCE MONITERING UPDATES IX APPENDIX - INFORMATIONIEDUCATION E. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES I PERSONNEL CHANGES II TRAINING III CONTRACT SERVICES IV DONATION ACCOUNT .'. ',' :'. " . " V 1998 RESERVATION OFFICE VI PERSONNEL LISTING a. ORGANIZATION CHART b. YEAR ROUND c. SEASONAL VII STATISTICAL REPORT F. FINANCIAL REPORT G. DIRECTOR'S CONCLUDING REMARKS H. APPENDIX I AUTHORITY/ADVISORY LISTING/SUB-COMMITTEES II DIRECTOR'S COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE III SCIENTIFIC FOREST MANAGEMENT AREA ADVISORY IV DIRECTOR'S RESEARCH COMMITTEE A. DIRECTOR'S 1998 . SUMMARY DIRECTOR'S 1998 SUMMARY The management staff at the Heritage Motor Inn (Best Western) in Millinocket is to be commended for the manner in which they hosted visitors from across Maine and beyond, congregating for opening day reservations at BSP Headquarters. Jan and I visited the parking lot at about 8:30 in the evening on January 2. Over 70 people had arrived and were spending the night in order to get pre-registered. Some were in tents, some in sleeping bags, others were huddled and all had one common goal - to be the first in line to pick their favorite spot at Daicey, Kidney, Chimney or wherever their vacation plans may take them. Over and over I heard them demonstrate that their commitment to the hardships of the day, the long distances were well worthwhile for they were depending on a facility being available to them in 1998. We opened the doors at 7:00 A.M. at the Heritage on January 3. Staff was well organized, hot coffee, chocolate, tea, juices and. muffins were available and the pre-registration format went smoothly. Shortly after mid day we were able to move the entire operation to the new conference room at Park Headquarters, and throughout the week registrations were steady. Few complaints and many compliments speak very well of Park staff as they accomplished their task of providing full and complete public services pertaining to information and reservations. As we started our other administrative work in the early months of January, one of our top priorities was to continue the development of a draft management plan for 2,669 acres added to the Park in T2R10, namely lands between the West Branch of the Penobscot River and the old BSP Park boundary. The staff and the Use Committee from the BSP Advisory worked consistently and diligently to outline a set of objectives which we believed to be appropriate policies for managing resources and recreation on those lands. Several public work sessions were held and there was good participation by all involved. Between January and May there were trying times. A couple of issues that were most controversial were whether hunting and trapping should be allowed and/or th motorized access permitted. The BSP Authority met on January 13 , reviewed all the information available, received public participation and voted on the two major issues. a) The vote was 2-1 in favor of not managing the land as sanctuary, and b) the Authority voted unanimously not to allow vehicular access. The Director was advised to proceed through the AP A rule-making which would reflect the above. I was to review conditions at the crossings in the spring and report to the Authority. In late April, I reviewed the culvert crossing at Abol Stream with key staff and Advisory Sub-committee, a representative of LURC; some local citizens and the news media were also present. In viewing Abol Stream crossing, it was determined by the management team that the culverts were a safety hazard in respect to vehicular use as well as to the environment. LURC confirmed that the culverts did not meat their regulations, but stopped short of saying the culverts may be removed. In consideration of all of the above, I recommended to the BSP Authority that they authorize me to remove the culverts, stabilize the stream banle for environmental protection as well as continue restoration and cleanup of old salvage roads on the lands. A few weeks after the vote, the Authority suggested that we install footbridges across Katahdin Stream and Abol Stream to allow better access to West Branch lands trails. I concurred and committed to them that I would have the bridges in place by the start of the fall hunting season. With the cooperation and assistance of Park staff, LURe and other interested parties, we achieved that goal (see photo contained within this report. Abol Stream Footbridge Katahdin Stream Footbridge 2 On numerous occasions I have met with Mr. McPheters and Mr. York (inholdings) to respond to specific questions they have asked. We have committed and carried out a mission of assisting them whenever possible as a good neighbor policy. An example of some of our efforts are offering to move heavy items needed at their camp by snowsled in season such as firewood, propane gas or other reasonable considerations. The Finance committee has been most helpful during 1998 in keeping the staff involved and informed on investment strategy and the results thereof. The market has been very good, and throughout the duration of the calendar year market values remained at about 49 million dollars. Interest and use,' facility fees necessary to maintain our budget were utilized and surplus interest was retained for long term growth. Consequently the Park remains financially sound, and I sincerely appreciate the effort that the trust managers and the Finance committee put into their jobs and assignments, for we can only protect the natural resources according to trust provisions with the support of the financial resources managed by those who hold them in trust and generate revenues. During the year the Chief Ranger has done an excellent job in coordinating search and rescue teams for complete training, safety and response capabilities. This has required substantial time within the staff, the local level, the Maine Search and Rescue Association and a conference sponsored by Maj. Gen. Earl Adams in Augusta. Park Naturalist Jean Hoekwater has continued positive results in coordinating with scientific research requests and the Director" Research Committee. Jensen Bissell has consistently maintained the highest quality of forest management objectives within the SFMA, kept current on forest issues in Maine and worked diligently to assist with management of the Austin Cary Lot, the Mt. Chase lot and other Park operational matters as assigned. Malcolm Coulter, Jr. is extremely effective in keeping the bills paid, supervising mechanical shop and contributing to the efforts of personnel, payroll, information and reservations. He has been of particular assistance to this officer on specific assignments in preparation for policy decisions. And last but certainly not least, the person that helps me the most frequently and who is called on a daily basis to keep me on track is Roxanna McLean. I would be remiss not to acknowledge, in a general statement, the support and assistance of all Park staff for their contribution to theIr individual job assignments as well as all other categories that may be assigned which keeps our Park successful, maintained and provides the public services necessary. Several years ago I was having a cup of coffee with some Authority/Advisory members and one of the Authority members made the comment that it was difficult to train new people, but when done, important to provide them the autonomy necessary to do the job and then step aside with full confidence and let it all happen. A second Authority member confirmed that that was the appropriate process and his experience had been that successful managers and departments follow that process when they were assured that the individuals could handle the responsibilities and instill confidence. I reaffirmed that my experiences at BSP, had demonstrated that was true with employees in the past and currently. Our Park seems to instill in individuals who are hired a natural desire to meet trust objectives and for all of this and to all of them, we shall always be grateful. 3 Speaking of appreciation, Advisory member Ed Dwyer has continually and consistently, throughout the year; worked hard and gone far beyond the call of duty to keep the 25- year history on the move. It is primarily through his efforts that we hope to see this go to publication early in 1999. Thanks Ed. The accident of Louis Cothalis, covered in detail within the report, was a traumatic experience for all involved. We are extremely grateful that his progress and recovery have been ongoing. I look forward to the day that he will return to the Katahdin area, and we can shake his hand and congratulate him on his remarkable strength, which brought him through this ordeal.
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