1. We approved a revised Mission Statement:

The Ramapo Higlands Coalition, an ad-hoc committee of local environmental groups and concerned citizens, exists to raise awareness of, and advocate for, the protection and preservation of the Ramapo Highlands and Ramapo Watershed.

This will be finalized at the next meeting on Tuesday, 11/ 28 / 05 = 7pm at Suffern Library.

2. The group developed a list of "issues" on which we wish to concentrate:

Water = watershed water quality and supply
Traffic = quantity and environmental issues (salt runoff)
Over development and over population
Viewshed
Aesthetics
Sewer issues:  service area, quantity, quality returned
Rattlesnakes

3. To become proactive for the following developing areas: Lorterdan,  Tuxedo Reserve, Sterling Forge, Wrightsman's Field, Torne Valley we propose some or all of the following actions:

1. generate resolutions for villages and towns
2. meet with appropriate political officials - Rockland Cty.
3. provide "Info-days" for the public:  seniors, villages, civic assoc's., etc.
4. contact Orange County, NY
5. Contact officials in Bergin County.
6. Contact the Sewer District officials

4. For next meeting the following will prepare "Fact Sheets" for these topics:

A. Brian:  contact TARGET for info about Tuxedo Reserve
B. Lee;  call Diane Phillips, Ex. Dir of Sewer District
C. Ray: gather info about Wrightsman Field = and Pierson Lakes if possible
D. Patsy: Lorterdan Senior Housing

5. The Chair for the next meeting will be Ray Kane, TVPA - co-chaired with Bob Drennen, TVPA.

AGENDA:
1. Finalize Mission Statement
2. Fact Sheets presented/ review
3. Strategize for future actions
4. Other items
5. Set next meeting date:  Tues 12/13/05 ??

Summary provided by Robert Drennen, November's Chair.