Carl and Tom install a switch stand to access the Lumber Camp Loop
October 24th 2019 Operations Council Meeting Minutes
Meeting opened at 12:20 pm
Review and Approve Minutes - Motion to Approve by Bruce Swanson. Approved by Kevin Hayashi.
Finance Report - $2,737.01 in checking/savings account balance. No large expenses known at this time.
Membership: 64 total members 3-4 life members.
Project Status Reports:
North Yard - (Kevin Hayashi) - Nothing new.
Lumber Camp Return Loop -
Bridge Welding - Final arch #3 is done on one side and needs to be turned over today and continue welding. Next week we could weld other final parts and prepare to paint.
Foundations - No more foundations are being dug, pending need for additional information. And the next section of steel bridge designed for spacing of that foundation.
Right-of-Way Grading - Lay ballast for track. Summit switch stand is live today. Need to grade under the riding arena. Switches may be brought up to the area today from Building #4, but need to know where the track will be laid. Crossover needed at end of bridge and switch at the ascending line needs to be moved and installed.
Small Redwood Trestle at Lumber Camp Bridge - 2x4 Wooden decking joists are attached. Special girders, 4x4, where the bridge sections are joined, need to be installed. Small spacers will be installed to make the track transition smooth where gradients change. May be ready for planking next week, then rail.
Bridge Installation - No new progress
Caboose Loop Grading - No new progress.
General: Next week need to stage materials in the Lumber Camp Loop area where they will be used, before the rains make it too muddy to locate them in position
Little Buildings - (Ron) - No progress update
Caboose Redwood Trestle - (Ken) No new progress
Summary of where we are today and where we are going with future projects - Bill Boller - Continuing the successful work model used on the new Car Barn, Engine House Deck and Lumber Camp loop, we need to commit to projects as a group and deliver them in a timely manner and within budget. Group focused activities, with full support and buy-in of all members have served us well to assure continued family support. This performance was beneficial in current budgeting discussions, which address the completion of the Caboose Loop project, tie replacement program, and other noteworthy improvements over the next several years... The significant and generous funding, combined with the talented and diverse member skills is building an outstanding railroad we can all share pride and enjoyment in working together to create. This is also critical to our commitment to building a sustainable railroad for long term enjoyment by the owners and members.
Safety notes; rules and regulations: Bob Silverstein reminds us to turn off the lights, VFDs, lock all buildings, and leave things in a safe condition when we leave the property.
Do not put any wood in the Ranch recycling bin! Use the Waste Bin for those materials. The waste management company will not pick up the bins if materials are not in the proper containers.
Pressure treated wood must be separated out for special removal. It is to be staged in the pile downhill from the air compressor shed.
Run Days - This weekend, with a Night Run and Dinner ($10.00, exact change please) at 6:00PM, Chips and Dips at 5:00PM. Need help with watering, sign-in table, cooking, etc. Will look for volunteers to assist, where needed.
Cleanup of the Station House Table - No new progress.
Signage (Dick) - Cut and installed final rebar for the Burma Shave signs and all remaining directional signs.
Meeting ended at 1:15 pm