ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 07 January 2000 Lancaster, California Minutes of the January 2000 regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mr. Crawford at 2010 hours in the Club car on the AV Fairgrounds. ROLL CALL Members present: J. Beasley, T. Crawford, D. Frozina, D. Jameson, M. Lacey, H. Morris, N. Schultz, J. Wetzel, and R. Wetzel. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES After a reading of the minutes, Mr. Lacey moved and Mr. Morris seconded that the minutes from the last regular meeting be approved as read. The motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Frozina reported that the web site has many new links to other clubs. Mr. R. Wetzel reported that we have yet to receive an electric bill; that we've received new lease papers; and that we've received bank statements. Mr. Beasley reported that former member, Mike Cronin, has e-mailed; and that former member, Paul Catapano, now is on the Internet! OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Crawford reported that we were robbed sometime between New Year's Eve and 03 January. Approximately $10,000 worth of trains and other materials were taken. The biggest single loss was Mr. Schultz's 8 Hiawatha passenger cars, valued at $4,000. Other major items taken were the trains and structures Mr. Frederickson donated awhile back, our air compressor, our tool boxes with tools, and our PA amplifier. Vice President: No report. Secretary: No report. Treasurer: Mr. R. Wetzel reported that we are solvent. Publicist: No report. Superintendent: No report. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Crawford created the following committees with the following committee chairpersons: Control/Electrical: Mr. Frozina Fair Liaison: Mr. Schultz Grounds: Mr. Veihdeffer Housekeeping: Mr. Lacey Rolling Stock: Mr. Crawford Scenery/Structures: Mr. Veihdeffer Track: Mr. R. Wetzel SPECIAL ORDERS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Brochure Holders: Mr. Schultz checked Staples and Office Depot -- both were out of stock on the holders. He will check again later. Cab Controller: Mr. Crawford reported that Cab 2 has been sent back to NorthCoast Engineering for repair. Lake Cheeky: Mr. Crawford reported that the crack is being monitored. Backdrop Painting: Mr. Schultz reported that his friend was not adverse to painting scenes, and will look at it the next time he is up in the valley. Tunnel Motors: Mr. Crawford reported that all six tunnel motors have been repowered -- ready for the next Fair. NEW BUSINESS Fence Repair: Mr. Schultz discussed this problem with Dan Jacobs, the Fair Manager. Dan Jacobs indicated that he will do something about it. Wrist Bands: Mr. Schultz discussed this problem with Dan Jacobs. Nothing was decided. Car Move: Mr. Schultz discussed this problem with Dan Jacobs. It is his opinion that if and when we move the car, we will have to comply with ADA access requirements -- doorways of 36 inches and aisles of 40 inches. The Club needs to vigorously discuss possible alternatives. Security: Mr. Crawford led a discussion with the following results: Mr. Morris will get some bids for an alarm system; Mr. Frozina will cost-out an alarm system from Radio Shack; Mr. Jameson and Mr. Crawford are to install a security new lock in the door. New Gate/Restroom Key: The Fairgrounds' locks were re-keyed. Our new key operates the big gate, west of the car, and the restrooms, east of the car. We will get only 4 keys. The officers who have the old keys are to turn them in to the Fair office for their new keys. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, February 4, 2000, at 2000 hours at Mr. Schultz's residence. Map to be distributed later. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion, Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Morris seconded that we adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2102 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina Secretary |
