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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-20-2004 DEPOT MINUTES h • FRIENDS OF THE DEPOT NIINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 2004 ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Jon Carter; Jim Blacker, Debbie Geyer, John Lee, Betty Jo Keller, and guest, Dieter Leipf. Absent: Margazet Langan and Mark Mobley. APPROVE AGENDA: Chairman Carter asked that Graphics be added to the Agenda under Old Business. It was then MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Lee to approve the Agenda with the addition of Graphics under Old Business. MOTION CARRIED APPROVE MINUTES: It was MOVED by Lee and SECONDED by Blacker to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2004 meeting. • MOTION CARRIED REPORT ON CAR RENOVATION EFFORT: Dieter Leipf was introduced and expressed his interest in helping with the railroad car renovation effort. It was reported that Intermountain Gas has shown on interest in perhaps helping to fund the effort to restore the railroad car and would consider being a corporate sponsor. It was agreed that an article should be published in the paper to see about interest in the project and then to get back to Intermountain Gas. In addition, Mr. Willis of the Corps of Engineers has also expressed a lot of interest in the project. John Lee reported on the history af the car stating that it was built in 1907 by the UPRR, has stained glass windows and was in service until the 1920s. The car is 100 percent wood construction and was one of the last cars constructed of wood. This mode of transportation does not exist anymore and is a pazt of our history. The discussion included the fact that we could perhaps get funds where others could not and that people have expressed an interest in working on the restoration. Mr. Leipf reported that he was there when it was moved and it did not fa11 apart. It was very sturdy and was moved to Horseshoe Bend several times. The cosmetics would be a � big job. Once the ontside eye sore aspect was gone, it would take time to complete the inside. • John Lee stated that it could be moved ta Caldwell and a building found where the restoration could be done. If the building was found, would Mr. Leipf agree to take over the restoration or be the one to be in charge_ Mr. Leipf agreed to this. Several suggestions were made by the Group as to where a building could be found including Simplots, which Debbie Geyer suggested. Mr. Blacker also stated that Kits Manufacturing might also be a possibility. Aiso discussed was how to move the car once a building was found. Jim Blacker stated that he would contact the owner at Kits and report back. Mr. Leipf informed them that there was a company back East who sells materials needed. Chairman Carter suggested that a sub-committee be formed to work on this. Mr. Leipf would head the Committee with Jim Blacker and John Lee to help him. They also agreed that people have shown an interest in working on this project and publicity would help the effort. Debbie Geyer mentioned that there was a space close to Ninth Street that might be a good place to have the car and the UPRR owns the ground there. Jon stated that the Sub-committee would report back at the ne�rt meeting. • FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Debbie handed out applications and advised us to tell possible members when the meeting will occur. Jon stated that they hoped to add more members. PHASE ONE REpORT Debbie made the following comments with regard to the Phase One: Plaza will have publicity and the fountain was a necessity as a selling point; have to come up with $60,000; is planning to meet with tlie Traffic Commission regarding possible labor; she has a girl coming in to help put together what was needed; the Mayor's Youth Advisory Board was working on this; the plaza will be bricks, about 2,OS5 of them and Carla has agreed to help after Halloween; t,alked with the people from Mexico about the plaza and the tile to be used; art is something that would be noticed. There was a discussion with regard to how the tile could be sent. Jon noted that the tiles could break if cars ran over them. He suggested that they dedicate the brick money to the fountain and have Mexico focused at one end. John Lee suggested that the City Logo be used as well. Debbie infarmed the group that the Mayor was going to Mexican in April and will talk to them. MOVED by John Lee, SECONDED by Jim Blacker that the sale of the bricks be � designated for the Fountain. If more than we need, could go to other projects. r • MOTION CARRIED Debbie informed us that the 4-H and the Boy Scouts were interested in selling the bricks with a small kick back. Jim Blacker suggested that other groups could compete with them. John Lee also stated that he talked with 1� guckendorf and he was interested in helping to sell the bricks to earn money far a trip they have scheduled. GRA.PHICS There was considerable discussion with Jerry Sharp regarding the design for the shirts and hats. Jerry asked haw it would be paid for and Debbie informed him that Mark Hilty was warking on this, The discussion continued with regard to the shirts as to whether there would be something on the back as well as the front. Jerry indicated that if two sides, it would be $3.00 a shirt and one sided would be less and the cost would be less if a lazge number would be ordered — such as 500 shirts. Debbie stated that there was money in Community Development for the Depot. It was noted that they could use some of this money and the sales of the shirts would pay it back, but do need to get started. It was agreed that Jon would sit down with Jerry and work it out. BUILDING RENOVATION PLAN • Debbie reported that they were working on it. The benches are expensive as well as the poles. They do have a grant for trees and she would be going to Service Clubs to see if they would be interested in giving us some money. Jon indicated that he would like for someone to go to the Service Clubs and Debbie will work on making appointments with them. Debbie reminded everyone that the time scheduled to visit the Nampa Depot was 5:30 on November 4 She also informed the group that the Special Meeting for November 6th would be tabled for now and scheduled at a later time. She also indicated that we do need a Mission Statement as soon as possible. MOVED by Jim Blacker, SECONDED by John Lee that the meeting be adjourned at 1:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED Betty Jo Keller, Acting Secretary �