ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 9 January 2004 Lancaster, California Minutes of the January 2004 regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by President Tate at 2012 hours in the Club car on the former AV Fairgrounds. ROLL CALL Members present: J. Beasley, J. Cenkner, J.E. Cenkner, T. Crawford, D. Frozina, B. Haynes, M. Lacey, M. McKinnie, H. Morris, N. Schultz, and D. Tate. Guests present: Christian West. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES Mr. Crawford moved and Mr. Lacey seconded that the reading of the minutes from the December 2003 regular meeting be waived and that the minutes be approved as written. The motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Frozina reported that we received the following correspondence: AV Bank, statements; Paul Catapano, holiday card; and NMRA, 2004 calendar. Mr. Crawford reported that he had several phone conversations with the Fair management and the city redevelopment agency. OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Tate had no report. Vice President: Mr. Crawford had no report. Secretary: Mr. Frozina reported that the web site has been updated. Treasurer: Mr. Schultz reported that we are solvent. Publicist: Mrs. Cenkner had no report. Superintendent: Mr. McKinnie had no report. COMMITTEE REPORTS The following chairpersons were appointed: Electrical: Mr. Tate Grounds/Housekeeping: Mr. Lacey Operations: Mr. Crawford Rolling Stock: Mr. Madriaga Scenery/Structures: Mr. McKinnie and Mr. Tate (co-chairs) Track: Mr. Tate SPECIAL ORDERS Dues: Mr. Frozina moved and Mr. Beasley seconded that the dues remains $10.00/month. The motion passed unanimously. Equity Fee: Mr. Frozina moved and Mr. Beasley seconded that the equity fee remains $100.00. The motion passed unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Extension: Mr. Crawford and Mr. Frozina wrote a letter to the city asking for a 60-day extension. The city wants our move to Granicy's to go before the planning board. Track and Ties: Mr. McKinnie indicated that he would talk with his contact next week about our request. Truck and Crane: Mr. Crawford reported that T&T Truck and Crane Service of Bakersfield will come out and give an estimate on moving the car. Lease Agreement: Mr. Crawford procured a generic commercial lease, and Mr. Frozina customized it. The proposed lease was available for review to the members for questions and comments. Mr. Tate will take the proposed lease over to Granicy's for their review and signature. Granicy Square: Mr. Tate reported that a fence around the car would not be a problem. NEW BUSINESS Air Museum: Mr. Tate mentioned that Bill at Palmdale Hobbies told him about a person starting up an air museum at 90W and D4. Mr. Tate met with the person, who said he'd have to check with his insurance agent. City Planning: Mr. Crawford reported that since Granicy's is a commercial establishment, the city planning board wants some paperwork, i.e., lease agreement, plot plan, etc. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, 6 February 2004 at 2000 hours. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Crawford moved and Mr. Beasley seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 2056 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina |
