ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 13 July 2001 Lancaster, California Minutes of the July 2001 regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mr. Crawford at 1956 hours in the Club car on the AV Fairgrounds. ROLL CALL Members present: J. Beasley, T. Crawford, D. Frozina, M. Lacey, J. Madriaga, H. Morris, D. Tate and H. Veihdeffer DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Lacey seconded that the reading of the minutes from the last regular meeting be waived and that they be approved as corrected. The motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Frozina reported that we received two e-mails: one from Steve Adcock, the British gentleman whom we met at The Loop; and one from the web master of another club, who asked about our games on our web site. OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Crawford reported that the Fair proposal presentation did not happen, as we were too late to be on the Fair Board's agenda. We'll try again at their 26 July 2001 board meeting. Vice President: Mr. Veihdeffer had no report. Secretary: Mr. Frozina had no report. Treasurer: Mr. R. Wetzel was absent. Publicist: Mr. Beasley reported that our Open House/Fair notice was in the August 2001 issue of Model Railroader. Superintendent: Mr. Schultz was absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS Electrical: Mr. Tate had no report. Fair Liaison: Mr. Schultz was absent. Grounds: Mr. Veihdeffer had no report. Housekeeping: Mr. Lacey stated the we need to clean up the car. Inventory: Mr. Frozina had no report. Operating: Mr. Veihdeffer had no report. Rolling Stock: Mr. Lacey reported that he tech'ed some of the club cars. Scenery/Structures: Mr. Veihdeffer reported that the Mesa Division mountain has been built, and that Mr. Schultz obtained some RTP trees; Mr. Tate reported that the installation and renovation of the diesel engine shed on the Mesa Division is progressing; Mr. Madriaga reported that he did some ballasting on the Mesa Division. Track: Mr. R. Wetzel was absent. SPECIAL ORDERS Bylaws Amendments: Mr. Veihdeffer moved and Mr. Lacey seconded that the proposed Bylaws amendments be approved as posted. The motion passed unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Intelligent Circuit Breakers: Mr. Veihdeffer reported that he is still awaiting delivery. Signal Project: Mr. Frozina reported that he has yet to find suitable relays for a suitable cost. Private Cars: Mr. Schultz was absent. 2001 Fair: Mr. Veihdeffer reported that the Wednesday work sessions are in progress. Come on down and join in on the fun! NEW BUSINESS Fair Sign-Up Sheet: Mr. Frozina announced that the Fair sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board. Each member is to sign-up for six shifts, two of which must be on weekdays. Air Conditioner: Mr. Crawford reported on the status of our air conditioner. The blower motor is blown. We can get a replacement for about $90.00. The compressor motor and fan are also not working -- the problem might be the starting capacitors. If we need to replace the compressor, the cost would be about $1,700.00 in materials alone. Mr. Crawford was given the go-ahead to replace the blown blower motor and the compressor capacitors. If the compressor still does not work, a replacement unit will be procured and installed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Bitter Creek & Western RR Trip: Mr. Veihdeffer said he'd check again on the October dates with Mr. Way. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, 03 August 2001 at 2000 hours in the Club car. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion, Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Veihdeffer seconded that we adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2033 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina Secretary |
