CANTON – County legislators voted to partner with “certain local entities” to administer multi-use trail permits.

They passed that resolution during a Monday, May 24 special full board meeting.

The resolution doesn’t say who the specific entities are, but says they’ll be provided with county-owned tablets to allow people to apply for and pay for their multi-use trail permits online.

The money would be kept in a recreational trails fund established by the county Treasurer’s Office, the resolution says.

The idea behind the permitting process is to generate revenue to allow for trail growth and secure stronger easements for longevity.

Legislator Tony Arquiett, who has taken lead on the issue, said in April that the proposed fees would be $60 for non-recreational club members, and $45 for members. For families with multiple machines at one address additional fees would be $20 per additional machine.

Arquiett said he envisions all revenues to be returned to the trail.

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