Minutes of September 2004 Meeting

September 14, 2004
East Montpelier, Vermont

Minutes of Meeting - September 14, 2004


Meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm with 11 members present.

Secretary?s report was read. Henry Murray made motion to accept. Motion seconded by Dennis Gove. Motion carried.

Treasurer?s report was read and accepted.

County Meeting:
- Discussion concerning law enforcement; took most of the meeting.
- Buying trailer for sleds also discussed.
- Discussion to provide additional funding for law enforcement.
- VAST Annual meeting this Saturday, September 18, 2004, in St. Albans.
- Spruce Mountain Club absorbed by SnowBees.
- Problem at railroad bed resolved. Had 3 shut downs.
- Hiring 2 lobbyist to free up Bryant Watson.

Trails report:
- Sandy and Roger went to Trails Seminar. Safety course for chain saw discussed, 3 day course.
- Repaired cracks on drag.
- Work at Strong trail started. Bridge this Friday.

Other Business:
- Elect Director: Roger Hall made motion to elect John Pattinato for 3 year term. Pat McKinstry seconded motion. Motion carried.
- Roger Hall will find out how much to plow parking lot at railroad bed.
-Membership down in most clubs. We?re down 23%.
-Webmaster, Derek Price: Discussion on accepting membership on-line. Monthly fee not worth it.
-Pay Pal method. Charge 1.9 to 2.9% per transition plus $0.30.
-Is it worth it? Is it used enough to make it profitable? Derek would set it up if we think its worthwhile.
-Safety Course to be scheduled at U-32 and Montpelier.

Henry Murray made motion to adjourn meeting. John Pattinato seconded motion. Metting adjourned at 8:35 pm.