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Caldwell Friends of the Depot
March 19, 2009
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Minutes
The meeting was called to order by President Rudi Lotz 12:05 PM.
Members present: Rudi Lotz, Debbie Geyer, Barbara Sayler, Steve and Shirley
Alsup, Ed, Adler, Ina Adler, Leona Johnston, and Gary Mitchell.
Agenda: A motion to approve the Agenda with allowance for the presentation to
Margaret Langan information from E. Clampus Vitus to be moved to the front of
the agenda items.
M/Ed Adler, S/Ina Adler, Passed.
Minutes: Since Garianne as not present, the February 2009 minutes were not
provided. Approval of the February and March minutes will be added to the April
agenda.
Finance Report: Debbie Geyer reported that there haye be�n no expenditizres and
that the current balance is $9,659.22.
M/Shirley Alsup, SBarbara Sayler, Passed
Presentations:
Chairman Lotz presented Margaret Langan with a plaque and gift certificate in
appreciation for her four years of serving as secretary on the Friends of the Depot
Board.
Michael Faircloth presented information concerning the E. Clampus Vitus offer to
co-sponsor a bronze historic sign monument at the Caldwell Train Depot. The 20"x
20" sign would cost approximately $1,250 and would include approximately 150
words. An accompanying booklet concerning the depot's history compiled by the
E. Clampus Vitus organization would also be provided at the time of dedication.
It was determined that if the narrative information for the sign and booklet could be
provided to Mike Faircloth by the end of April, the sign order could possibly be
made to the foundry for dedication at the FNE event on August 7 The ceremony
would take approximately 10 -15 minutes.
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Old Business:
Refrigerator Cabinet Update:
Sheila & Dave Williams were absent. No report available.
Plaza Banner Alternatives:
Sheila Williams was absent. No report available.
Storage Shed Update:
Debbie Geyer reported that the project received the Certificate of
Appropriateness from the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission.
Debbie sent the site plan documents to Union Pacific Representative, Jim
Larson and received a phone call from him stating that Union Pacific would
approve the request. She will contact Gordon Reed concerning initiating the
construction schedule. Debbie will contact Jim Blacker concerning the
availability of previously approved contingency funds far this project.
5uitcase Curriculum:
Item pending.
Canyon County Fair Booth:
_ Item pending schedule from Barbara Lotz. She will contact volu�nteers.
Donation �a�x:
Item pending a report from Dave Williams.
Volunteers at the Depot Interpretive Center:
Discussion was held concerning the volunteer schedule for the interpretive
center. Rudi is constructing the narrative for the volunteer workers. Gary
Mitchell volunteered to schedule musical groups to play in the depot on July
3 and August 7 during the Friday Night Express events.
New Business:
Ideas for Marketing the Depot:
Item pending a report from Garianne Goslin.
Lock Box on Depot Building:
Item pending a report from Dave Williams.
Surveillance Camera in the Interpretive Center:
Rudi presented the "mock" surveillance camera which will be hung in the
depot interpretive center to deter any possible misconduct.
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Need for Committee Member E-mails:
Debbie reported that she would like to include e-mails on the FOD roster.
Booth space available at the Depot during Open House days:
It was determined to make vendor space available (each vendor to provide
their own table and chair(s) during the hours of the open houses (first
Saturday of each month) from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The cost of the vendor
space would be $5.00. Those interested should contact Debbie Geyer.
Resignation of Clem Sahleen — Board of Directors:
Debbie reported that Clem Sahleen has resigned from the Committee due to
her extensive involvement with other activities. It was determined that
Debbie should order a plaque and purchase a gift certificate similar to what
we ordered for Margaret. The Chairman will plan to present this to Clem at
the April meeting.
Adjourned:
M/Gary Mitchell, S/Shirley Alsup, to adjourn the meeting at 1:10 p.m. Passed.
Next Meeting:
April 16, 2009 at the Caldweli Train Depot
Respectf�ll}- submitted,
Debbi� Geyer
Acting Secretary in the absence of Garianne Goslin, Secretary