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Minutes for Dec 6, 2006 IERHS Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. 18 members present.
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Secretary's report was read, seconded, no corrections, and passed.
TREASURE'S REPORT: Treasurer's report was read, seconded, approved, and passed. Wayne will not be here for the next meeting in January 2007. A motion was made to pay Lee Tillotson $1,200 interest only for the loan on the Reardan property. The motion was seconded, approved and passed. A check was written to Lee. Jerry noted the profit from the Oct. 2006 swap meet was $2,257 to us.
PAYMENT OF MONTHLY BILLS: A check was given to the fairgrounds for rent, and a motion was made to pay for postage and envelopes for the Sidetrack at a cost of $250. The motion was seconded, approved, and passed
OFF BUDGET ITEMS: None at this time.
CORRESPONDENCE: The interest only payment to Lee Tillotson was set up so
he is paid at the first of the year. The payment we make to him will be due on January 1, instead of July. Bill sent a letter of appreciation to Mutual Material for their generous donation of rail, ties and parts. There was discussion as to whether to continue to take part in the membership of "TRAINS". After questions about what we received from being a member, a motion was made to join the membership. The motion was
seconded, approved and passed, with 2 opposing votes.
DISCUSSION OF D.O.T. PROPERTY AT LAFARGE: The D.O.T. can not donate the
property. It must be sent out to bid. Bill has requested they contact us as to the dates when bids will be accepted.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE: Motion to waive November requirement of nominating
members and move nominating date to December for this year. Motion was approved, seconded, and passed. John Simanton was nominated (actually railroaded) as Vice president. Welcome John to the board. A motion was made to accept the list of officers for 2007. Motion was seconded, approved, and passed.
RENEWAL CARDS FOR MEMBERS: Dale will mail out renewal cards with the next Sidetrack, which should go out around Dec. 15, 2006.
EQUIPMENT STATUS REPORT: 1949 GMC is resting at the fairgrounds. Our 1981 GMC was used for hauling approx. 80 ties from Hillyard. It needs some work on the tail lights, however it is too cold right now. Gene is looking for some better tires for the drive axle. New ones are $200 each. He will see if he can locate some good used ones or recaps. The D-8 dozer still doesn't have a roller yet. There is no fire in the magneto at
this time, so it will not start. The Case backhoe is running great at this time.
TURNTABLE AND 286 K FLAT CARS: All is quiet on the turntable, and we hope it stays that way for a while. The flat cars have been moved to a corner of the yard out of the way at Pasco.
ACTIVITY REPORTS SWAP MEET: We had 172 tables set up, down 3 tables from last year. Attendance was up with 936 through the door, even with a higher entrance fee. Many thanks to all who helped and assisted. Great Job!!
REARDAN TOY SHOW: One table will be set up. It was suggested we take cups, hats, calendars , whistles, but no T-shirts.
FAIRGROUNDS CHRISTMAS TRAIN: We are not ready for it at this time. There were concerns about bad weather and how to deal with it. Maybe next spring when the weather is better and we have more time to organize. Move to February meeting agenda.
REARDAN REPORTS: We can expect assistance from the Reardan High School when we are ready. The switch is nearly ready to be inspected. After it passes inspection, we will need to get with P.R.&C.C. to schedule a time to install it.
HISTORIAN REPORT: Gene bought a few more photos. The 319 car on the Web site has the wrong initials on it. It should be easy to change.
STATUS OF MONEY RAISING: Wheatland Bank has been holding back because they thought the P.R.&C.C. wasn't going to be running the line. Avista would like to see more activity before they donate.
NEW BUSINESS: Lee will give a report on progress at the annual meeting. Wayne and Jerry will put together a financial report for the annual meeting. A new meeting place will be chosen at the annual meeting for the February meeting.
MOTION TO ADJOURN was at 7:42 P.M.
Wayne Shaw
Secretary