ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 03 August 2001 Lancaster, California Minutes of the August 2001 regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mr. Crawford at 1952 hours in the Club car on the AV Fairgrounds. ROLL CALL Members present: J. Beasley, T. Crawford, D. Frozina, M. Lacey, J. Madriaga, N. Schultz, D. Tate, H. Veihdeffer and R. Ybarra. Guests present: Danny Lawson, Geri Williams and John Veihdeffer. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES Mr. Veihdeffer 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 three e-mails: one about cars; one about an MRR directory; and one article. We also received our insurance bills. OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Crawford lamented that the Car was in a shambles and needed to be cleaned-up; and that more tech'ing of rolling stock needed to be done. Vice President: Mr. Veihdeffer concurred with the President's report. Secretary: Mr. Frozina reported that the current roster has been distributed; the amended Bylaws have been distributed; and that the web site has been updated. Treasurer: Mr. R. Wetzel was absent. Publicist: Mr. Beasley reported that our Open House/Fair notice was not in the current issue of Railroader Model Craftsman. Superintendent: Mr. Schultz had no report. COMMITTEE REPORTS Electrical: Mr. Tate had no report. Fair Liaison: Mr. Schultz reported that the presentation went well. The press was in attendance: The AV Journal and the Antelope Valley Press. The Fair Board liked our presentation and materials, and were interested in the "gift shop" and 1 1/2" revenue aspects. It will be several months before a decision might be made. Grounds: Mr. Crawford and Mr. Veihdeffer reported that new braces and pillars have been installed on the stairs and that the stairs have been painted. Housekeeping: Mr. Lacey reported that he vacuumed and did some general clean-up. Inventory: Mr. Veihdeffer reported that he found a program on e-Bay specifically for inventorying MRR equipment -- for only $16.00. Operating: Mr. Veihdeffer stated that we will not have any operating sessions until after the Fair. Rolling Stock: Mr. Lacey reported that he tech'ed some cars. Scenery/Structures: Mr. Veihdeffer reported that the RTP trees were planted; that Lake Cheeky has again been filled; that the paper mill trackage has been painted and ballasted. Track: Mr. R. Wetzel was absent. SPECIAL ORDERS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Intelligent Circuit Breakers: Mr. Veihdeffer reported that he is still waiting for delivery. Signal Project: Mr. Frozina reported that he has yet to find suitable relays for a suitable cost and if we intend to add signals we will need to go to someplace (like Mouser) to get (expensive) relays. Private Cars: Mr. Schultz reported that work was in progress. Fair Sign-Up Sheet: Mr. Frozina reminded everyone 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 that he fixed the air conditioner. The blown blower motor was replaced for $87.00, and two new compressor staring capacitors were installed for $40.00. Thank you Tom! NEW BUSINESS Proposal Printing: Mr. Frozina moved and Mr. Veihdeffer seconded to appropriate $30.00 for our Club's share in printing the AVARM Proposal, and that said appropriation be delivered to Mr. Schultz (as he ponied-up for the printing costs). The motion passed unanimously. Carson & Colorado Museum: Mr. Veihdeffer moved and Mr. Lacey seconded that the Club join this worthy mining museum in Independence California, and that $20.00 be appropriated for membership dues. The motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, 05 October 2001 at 2000 hours in the Club car. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion, Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Ybarra seconded that we adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2033 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina Secretary |
