ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 04 August 2000 Lancaster, California Minutes of the August 2000 regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mr. Crawford at 2008 hours in the Club car on the AV Fairgrounds. ROLL CALL Members present: R. Boone, T. Crawford, D. Frozina, M. Lacey, H. Morris N. Schultz, and R. Wetzel. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES Mr. Schultz moved and Mr. Lacey seconded that the reading of the minutes from the last regular meeting be waived and that they be approved as written. The motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Frozina reported that we received an e-mail from Alfred Pico about joining the Antelope Valley Web Ring. Mr. R. Wetzel reported that we received our bank statement and our utility bill. OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Crawford had no report. Vice President: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Secretary: Mr. Frozina reported that he sent the "tree root" letter to Mr. Jacobs; that the Fair sign-up sheet was posted on the bulletin board; that the latest copy of the Club roster was available; and that he was able to secure a cash box from his Aunt's estate. Treasurer: Mr. R. Wetzel reported that we are solvent. Publicist: Mr. Morris reported that he sent in our Open House announcement to Model Railroader; and that he was unable to contact the Valley Press about our Open House. Superintendent: Mr. Beasley was absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS Control/Electrical: Mr. Crawford reported that the LEDs were in on the CTC panel; that there was no power (yet) to the Paper Mill Branch, Helper Pocket, or a 3" section on the front of Mesa Yard. Fair Liaison/Relocation: Mr. Schultz reported that in 2 years' time, this committee will not be necessary. Mr. Schultz also reported that for the past 2 months he has been trying to get a meeting together with several Fair Directors and the Fair Manager, but to no avail. Mr. Schultz suggested, and the members agreed, that we should pursue other avenues, such as the Historical Society Museum, City Hall, Hammack Center, Terry Lumber, etc. There is a slight possibility that we could piggyback with the the San Diego Railroad Museum for possible grants, etc. Grounds: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Housekeeping: Mr. Lacey called for a clean-up "party" on 23 August 2000 at 1900 hours. All members are to attend! Inventory: Mr. Frozina had no report. Rolling Stock: Mr. Crawford report for Mr. Veihdeffer. All unmarked rolling stock still on the layout is now the Club's property (you were warned!); locos and rolling stock will be tech'ed if requested; for the Fair, you can run what you bring, but remember that the "three-derails and it's off" policy applies. Scenery/Structures: Mr. Crawford report for Mr. Veihdeffer. Do not start any new projects. Get current projects done before the Fair. Track: Mr. R. Wetzel had no report. SPECIAL ORDERS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Brochure Holders: Mr. Schultz will get the large holders soon. Decoder Software: Mr. Beasley was absent. Computer: Mr. Frozina reported that he swapped-in another monitor, this time a VGA one. That we are looking into the possibility that the computer has a bad comm port, since we can't seem to get the Easy Ramp software to communicate with the NorthCoast command station. Tool Cart: Continued until next meeting. Stereo Receiver: Continued until next meeting. Air Conditioner: Mr. Crawford noted that the air cond. seems to be working properly after Mr. Schultz's service looked at, and worked on, our unit again. Tortoise Motors: Mr. Schultz reported that the Tortoise motors were purchased. Mr. Crawford stated that they will be installed after the Fair. NEW BUSINESS Insurance: Mr. Schultz reported on the options available through the NMRA-sponsored insurance. Mr. Frozina moved, and Mr. Schultz seconded that we purchase our insurance through the NMRA with $26,000 ($250 est.) property coverage and $500,000 ($300 est.) liability coverage. Also for the Club to become a Sustaining Member of the NMRA ($68 est.). The total estimated cost of this is $618. The motion passed unanimously. Radios: Mr. Boone moved and Mr. Lacey seconded that we purchase 5 two-way radios from Radio Shack for a total of $200, not including tax. The motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Frozina reported that the UP Challenger will be going through Cajon on Sunday, 06 August 2000. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, 15 September 2000 at 2000 hours in the Club car. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion, Mr. Lacey moved and Mr. Morris seconded that we adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2112 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina Secretary |
