October 2009 Meeting Minutes
I. Call to order
President Dave Locke called to order the
regular meeting of the Garfield Clarendon Model Railroad Club at 8:25PM.
II. Members Present
Members Present: Jack, Eric, Charles, Dave L.,
Rene, Frederick, Dave B., Bill C., Terry II, Bob L., John M.
III. Approval of minutes from last meeting
Approval of minutes from last meeting: There
were no minutes from the last meeting due to computer problems from the
secretary.
IV. Treasurer’s Report
The treasurers report was read.
V. Layout
Bob L. reports that the turnout motors have
been installed. Bob and Pat have been working on wiring the panel,
terminal strips, and the turnout motors. Bob is working on ballasting
the track. Rich and Bill B. have been working on the street trackage
which is now complete. Bob is putting a pedestrian crossing between the
tracks at the CA station. Bill has a plan to add a street in Bridgeport.
VI. Electrical and Computer
The wiring in Summit has been completed.
VII. Old Business
No old business to discuss.
VIII. New Business
a). The open house was discussed and members
agreed to hold it on November 22nd. John suggested mentioning in the
flyer that parking is available on the opposite side of the field house
on Marine Drive. Members will pass out flyers at local hobby shops.
Various members will drop them off at hobby shops around the area.
b). The pipes above the layout need cleaning
and the walls need painting.
c). The members discussed the possibility of
purchasing a computer for programming. Frederick mentioned that they may
have a computer that they are getting rid of that would serve the
purposes of the club. He will ask his father about it.
d). Members discussed the non working cabs.
John mentioned that one can now get wireless cabs which would eliminate
the plug in problem. One needs the cabs and a base. The cost for 4 cabs
is about $1000 list. Steve can get them for cost if we order through
him. A motion was made to purchase 2 wired cabs prior to the open house.
Motion passed. A motion was made to purchase a base station and 2
wireless cabs.
e). John brought up putting lights in the
Georgetown station. The problem is that it could be time consuming to
put them in. The next item is tattle tales for the tunnels. A suggestion
to put in non functioning lights in the Georgetown yard was tabled. They
may interfere with switching operations in the yard and may get in the
way.
IX. New Member Applications Read
Dave Benjamin’s application was read for the
third time and he was voted in as a full member. There was discussion of
the minor members and their status in the club. In the bylaws it is
stated that a parent needs to be present with minor members. This has
not happened with the two minors for some time. One parent can be
present and responsible for both of them. Members mentioned that they
have been much improved from previously. They need to listen to senior
members and to be careful with switches, the cabs, and watch the
signals. It was decided to continue their probation until January. Dave
Locke discussed this with the two involved.
X. Adjournment
Dave Locke adjourned the meeting at 9:34 PM.
Minutes submitted by: Eric Lanzl
