ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 01/09/98 Lancaster, California Minutes of the January 1998 regular business meeting. ROLL CALL Members present: J. Beasley, R. Boone, T. Crawford, D. Frozina, D. Jameson, E. Jones, D. Lawson, H. Morris, H. Veihdeffer, J. Wetzel and R. Wetzel. Guests present: Bill Shiverdecker. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mr. Beasley at 2012 hours in the Club car on the AV Fairgrounds. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES Mr. Veihdeffer moved and Mr. E. Jones 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 8 letters were received since the last regular meeting. One from the AV Bank (statement), three from Mouser Electronics (bills), two from Driver and Associates (binders), one from the AV Fair (utility bill), and a Christmas card delivered to the right P.O. Box, but the wrong city. OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Beasley, as the new President, welcomed everyone. Vice President: Mr. Veihdeffer, as past President, thanked everyone for their support the last 2 years. Treasurer: Mr. Crawford reported that we are solvent. COMMITTEE REPORTS Electrical: Mr. Crawford reported that he has half the feeders in on the lower level connected. Can run a max of 2 1/2 amps until we get larger power supplies. Mr. Crawford also reported that ALL Tortoises on the lower level are powered and operational. Great job Tom! SPECIAL ORDERS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Heater: Mr. Morris reported that his propane company has the burner assembly. DCC: Mr. Beasley distributed the Lenz LE-103 decoder installation pamphlets. After some discussion on the configuration of the proposed DCC system, Mr. Frozina moved and Mr. Veihdeffer seconded that we allocate an additional $400.00 to the initial DCC allocation so that we can get the deluxe hand held throttles. The motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Frozina seconded that the monthly dues for 1998 be established at $10.00. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Frozina seconded that the capital assessment for 1998 be established at $100.00. The motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Veihdeffer mentioned that on January 17 and 18, there will be an after Christmas train show at the Bakersfield fairgrounds. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, February 6, 1998 at 2000 hours in the Club car. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion, Mr. Crawford moved and Mr. Morris seconded that we adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2100 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina Secretary |
