Meeting Minutes of Nov. 27, 2006
The second Board of Directors meeting was held Nov 27, 2006 at 338 Mariposa St., Brisbane, CA. Present were Cris Hart, President, Vern Bruce, Treasurer, and Thomas Beutel, Secretary.
Meeting started at 7:22PM
Item 1. Review of agenda dated Nov 27, 2006
Item 2. Review of Articles of Incorporation, application for 501(c)(3) status, and bylaws. There was a question on page 7, Form 1023 part VIII regarding donation of automobiles and collectibles. Vern will call John (our attorney) to clarify this section for us.
Vote to adopt Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws: Ayes, 3; Nays, 0 - Articles and bylaws are adopted.
Item 3. Cris reports on his meeting with the National Park Service and the [Fort Mason Foundation]. He met with Steve Haller of the Park Service, Jay and Cynthia.
They discussed a proposal for SFTrains, Inc. to become a temporary tenant for the purpose of displaying the #4 steam engine at Fort Mason. Fort Mason sees the locomotive as a potential attraction and point of interest. They are looking for a period boxcar or caboose to display at Fort Mason as well, something that relates to the State Belt RR.
Cris noted that there is power and water near the wall on the east side of Fort Mason, and that it would be good to get permission to use these. if the loco is located there.
Item 4. Cris reports on the upcoming meeting with representatives of Treasure Island, on possible cooperation-with and/or display on TI.
Item 5. Dicussion of membership levels. Possible levels might be Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Donors might receive a keepsake such as a plated spike or builder plate replica, depending on the level. There also needs to be a fairly low-cost membership level for retired members and those just wishing to be a member at a minimum level.
Vern will follow up on this item be suggesting membership levels and producing a membership form.
Item 6. Logos and forms. We discuss the need to find a local printer to make envelopes, business cards and patches. We also need to create a 300DPI version of the logo.
Thomas will follow up on this item by finding a local printer and by producing a 300DPI version of the logo.
Item 7. Discussion of "who do we call next?"
Item 8. Discussion of Brisbane SP Roundhouse preservation. This building needs to be given historic status, for protection. Can John (our attorney) help us to track this down? How does PLA do it?
Vern will follow up by contacting John.
Item 9. When will we meet next? It is decided to meet late January or early February, 2007
Item 10. Where can SFTrains Inc. hold public meetings? The following were suggested:
Fort Mason Center, Millbrae Historical Society, Brisbane, Colma, various restaurants.
It was agreed that the public meeting will be rotated between three places (SF, Bribane, and Millbrae)
Item 11. Discussion of loan agreement.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:52PM.