03/10/08

Omaha N-Trak

Meeting Minutes

Opening:

The regular meeting of Omaha N-Trak was called to order at 7:00 PM on 30 July, 2007 at Harvey Swanger’s by Scott Crites, President.

Present:

A.        Approval of Agenda

The agenda was unanimously approved as distributed.

B.        Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.

C.        Treasurers Report

Richard Ralston reported:

D.        Open Issues

Continuing the DCC discussions, the MRC system has nice features but the cost of doing wireless is prohibitive.  As with Digitrax and NCE the expenditure would be $600 - $900.  The Lenz system utilizes inexpensive cordless phones and would cost under $450.  A motion was made, seconded and approved to acquire the Lenz 100, 3 XPA’s and 3 telephones.  Scott Crites will shop for best price.

The UP Museum show is still slated for August 3^rd & 4^th.  Set up is the 2^nd at 4:00 PM.

Francis McGovern stated the NEIA Railroaders thanked us for participating in their show.

E.         New Business

Mike Hoskins created a drawing depicting the Omaha skyline as a possible logo for the club.  The consensus was there needs to be more of a railroad theme.  Mike will work on some more ideas.

We have two new members, Warren Mattox and Ethan Hoskins, youth member.  Welcome!

Adjournment:

Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM by Scott Crites.  The next general meeting will be held at 4:00 PM on August 26, 2007 at Harvey Swanger’s.

Minutes submitted by:   Harvey Swanger, Road Superintendent

Approved by:                           Scott Crites, President