April 2009 Meeting Minutes
I. Call to order
President David Locke called to order the regular meeting of the Garfield Clarendon Model Railroad Club at 8:30PM on April 18, 2009
II. Members Present
Eric L., Bob J., Terry I, Terry II, Jack, Dave L., John M., Charles S., Pat R., Scott B., Jim J., Bev U., Frank A.
III. Approval of minutes from last meeting
Eric Lanzl did not have the minutes from the last meeting.
IV. Treasurer’s Report
The treasurers report was read.
V. Layout
Jim announced that he and Bob L. have been working on landscaping with Terry 2 and Rich. Bob and Jim repaired miscellaneous things around the layout. Pat is working on wiring. Pat is working on the mine which will go on the side of the hill behind Bridgeport. The hill may need modification for the building to fit properly. Pat has been soldering the metal building which will take a block of time to complete. Jim will get more scenery.
VI. Electrical and Computer
Bob and Pat were wiring a turnout motor in the yard. John M. is building a signal light on a cantilever which will be placed on the west end of Summit. A relay is needed to make the signal work with the switch into the new area in Summit. It will be visible in two directions. The switch machines may have some issues and people encountering any problems need to report them to Pat.
VII. Old Business
a). There was a question about one of the young potential members. A member asked about the definition of parental presence. Scott discussed the situation with the parents of the member and told them that a parent needs to be present in the room with the minors. A suggestion was made about giving them jobs.
b). Pat asked about the plan to raise the floor in the room. The decision was made to do the ramp first. This could be the time of year to take on the raising of the floor. A curb should be put on the edge of the platform and should be extended under the layout. Frank stated that he could cut the wood pieces at school and Scott can help with transporting them to the club. Jim offered that he could use his van as well. After some discussion, it was agreed that the project is feasible.
VIII. New Business
a). The people at the former Maryville facility stated that we can park in the circular drive on the Montrose side of the building. One should check in with the security guard.
b). A Dremmel tool is needed for the club a motion was made and passed to purchase the tool and the tool has been delivered.
c) The brick work which Bob J. put in CA is coming apart. He was asked if he would fix it. He said that he would. Any work and any changes to the layout needs to be brought up at the club meetings and approved before work is done. Terry 1 mentioned that persons must respect the directives of the president and the sergeant at arms.
c). Frank emphasized the need for more work sessions during each month and that next week will be a work session.
d). Dave mentioned that we need to do work on work nights which are every Friday except for the running nights on the last Friday of the month. Charles suggested that we have the officer’s meeting next week.
e). The engine terminal is going to be wired so that the 4 toggle switches will function to turn off sections of the track.
f). Jim asked about wired telephone poles to be placed on the layout. A motion was made and passed to get the poles.
g). Dave L. proposed to place some steam lines on the round house.
h). Pat brought up for Bob about railroad days at Union Station in May. He suggested that a group of club members go together.
IX. Adjournment
Dave Locke adjourned the meeting at 9:21 PM.
Minutes submitted by: Eric Lanzl
