ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 6 February 2004 Lancaster, California Minutes of the February 2004 regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER President Tate called meeting to order at 2000 hours in the Club car on the former AV Fairgrounds. ROLL CALL Members present: R. Boone, J. Cenkner, T. Crawford, D. Frozina, B. Haynes, M. Lacey, J. Madriaga, H. Morris, N. Schultz, and D. Tate. Guests present: Tom Fidger, Tammy Glasgow, and Bill Shiverdecker. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES Mr. Lacey moved and Mr. Crawford seconded that the minutes from the last regular meeting be approved as written. The motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Frozina reported that we received the following correspondence: Joe Beasley, letter; NMRA, bulletin; Mouser, catalog. OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Tate had no report. Vice President: Mr. Crawford had no report. Secretary: Mr. Frozina had no report. Treasurer: Mr. Schultz reported that we are solvent. Publicist: Mrs. Cenkner had no report. Superintendent: Mr. McKinnie was absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS Electrical: Mr. Tate had no report. Grounds/Housekeeping: Mr. Lacey had no report. Operations: Mr. Crawford had no report. Rolling Stock: Mr. Madriaga reported that 33" NWSL steamer pilot wheels could be used in place of the stock Athearn fine scale wheels on our Metrolink cars. He will try this on his own cars and report the results. Scenery/Structures: Mr. Tate had no report. Track: Mr. Tate had no report. SPECIAL ORDERS Sustaining: Joe Beasley, in a letter, asked to go to sustaining membership. He sent in a $10 check along with his request. Discussion followed. Mr. Beasley now sustaining. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Extension: Mr. Crawford reported that the extension was not granted. Track and Ties: Mr. Crawford reported for Mr. McKinnie that we're having difficulties with Metrolink getting what we need. It was decided that we would use our own track and ties. Truck and Crane: Mr. Tate reported that T&T Truck and Crane Service's bid was $7,200.00. Spuds Crane's bid was $10,300.00. Most of the other crane services that Mr. Tate contacted were not interested, or did not have large enough equipment to move the car. Mr. Frozina suggested that Mr. Tate Contact American Heavy Moving and Rigging in Chino for another bid. Lease Agreement: Mr. Tate reported that we now have a signed lease agreement with Granicy Square. Granicy Square: Mr. Crawford reported that the site will need some grading, and that he is working on this. Mr. Boone offered to contact a friend of his who has done grading in the past. Air Museum: Mr. Tate mentioned that this was a no-go. City Planning: Mr. Crawford reported that Mr. Morris drew the plot plan, and Mr. Frozina wrote a letter for Mr. Tate, which were submitted to the City of Lancaster. The City approved the plan. NEW BUSINESS AV Fair: Mr. Jacobs is continuing to handle our leaving the old fairgrounds. Mr. Frozina to write a letter for Mr. Tate addressed to Mr. Jacobs outlining our progress, problems, and needs. Move Preparations: Mr. Crawford detailed items needing attention prior to the actual move: removing the outside lights, porch and stairs, and air conditioner ducts. A group of members will meet this Sunday to work on demolishing our patio. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Haynes mentioned that on 28 and 29 February 2004 at Fairplex in Pomona there will be the model train expo. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, 5 March 2004 at 2000 hours. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Crawford moved and Mr. Madriaga seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 2042 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina Note: Mr. Madriaga borrowed two videos from the library: Railway Adventures Across America, and Best Passenger Trains/Maintenance of Way. |
