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Record Hand Controls only  Greg Skiff 86.87Mph 7.827 ET 0.012 RT 9/6/10 |
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Phillips County Motorsports board meeting Thursday November 19, 2009 at 7 p.m.; Stretch’s Present: Bill Rock, Jamie Ulrich, Steve and Garrett Neiffer, Rick Starkey, Denny Overcast, Sharon Kindle, Greg Kirkwood, John Carnahan, Darryl Birkland, Dennis Bebee, Dan Waters, Dan and Toad Olson, Neil Stahl, Jim Sandsness, Burt Peigneux, and two more who’s name I didn’t get written down. Sorry President Kirkwood called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in Stretch’s Banquet Room. Steve Neiffer moved to approve minutes from September with a second by Bill Rock and motion adopted. John Carnahan moved to approve bills paid since September in the amount of $18,000+ with a second by Dennis Bebee and motion adopted. Treasurer Jim Sandsness presented the report. Sharon Kindle moved to approve the report with a second by Bill Rock and motion adopted. Old
business: [note: these items are taken from 2009 minutes and are placed here as reminders] *Starkey is in charge of procuring information on proper attire for drivers for each type of vehicle driven and information will be posted on the website. This changes in 2010 and Starkey will update information at that time. *John Carnahan is working with Dolphay to secure pumping for 2010 and if so he will do at no charge. *Track Manager stated Slade was working with PCMS to get 7 more panels are needed for the track so both ends could be secured for the off-season and between races. *The metal is at the track and Farmers and Ranchers to complete storage shed [roof and sides] and Bill Rock donated a 8’ W x 7’ H door and a spring will need to be purchased. *It is hoped Gary Faydo will construct another set of steps for the middle of the large bleachers. Handrails are needed to meet IHRA guidelines, shade of some sort is eventually needed and hog panels under bleachers with and access gate, and chicken wire under step area * Carnahan stated the large sign for the entrance at the track area off HWY 191 will be ready for 2010 and 2 sponsors are needed at $3000 [per year?] for both sides. *Jim Sandsness and John Carnahan will negotiate the lease in Jan/Feb with Phillco. Phillco would like a 5 yr lease. *Boards will be used to secure vinyl signs and they will be placed from the east end of the pit side fence to the toilets. *Kirkwood will work to have our webmaster place upcoming and recent events on home page of website and some members will get information to him for the points winners with the cars. *Move one of Dan Olson’s concrete signs from spectator side to pit side prior to 2010 race season. *Set race dates for 2010: Starkey suggested Carnahan go with the times from 2009 and contact the other tracks and ask how this fits them. Kirkwood informed the group the Yellowstone race track may not open in 2010 unless a buyer could be located. This would possibly generate more vehicles for PCMS unless cars were sold because of this development. FYI
Sanction dues to IHRA of $1250 due June 1, 2010 Montana Drag Assc. of $500 due in March Chamber of Commerce dues of $50 due by April Corporate dues by March of $15 Scholarship payouts of $1500 due in January New
Business: *Improve beer garden fence with chain link fence and use old wire for around bleachers. *Erect wooden toilets and secure toilets during season at the beer garden. Kirkwood and Carnahan are still owed money for the toilets and chain link fence. If anyone has the time/desire to work on this project or the storage shed, contact Carnahan and he will give some directives on the project. *It was decided the insurance company would be asked about a possible playground area at the track as it may not be feasible. *The corporate meeting date was not set as a speaker must be arranged for. Suggestions of Sherrie Barbour or John O’Niel. At this time trophies will be awarded. Any other names you might think of, contact Kirkwood or Carnahan. *The secretary will get scholarship info out in early Feb to the 26 schools along the hi-line. *Move one of Dan Olson’s concrete signs from spectator side to pit side *Directors terms expiring in 2010: Don Snell, Dan Olson, Denny Overcast These directors indicated they were willing to run for another three years however, nominations will be called for from the floor at the time of the corporate meeting. *All officers terms expire and election of same is held immediately after the corporate meeting. Total of dollars spent to date by PCMS for 2009 is $92,000+ with the bulk staying in the area to merchants. Kirkwood and *Carnahan stated approximately $792,000 to $1,560,000 was “turned over” in dollar amounts using the MT Chamber of Commerce rate of 3-4 times. *It was moved by Don Snell to do a 501C3 for Hi-Line Dragstrip with a second by Bill Rock and motion adopted. *The secretary will visit with Tom Miller to see if we want to work with the program Sherrie Barbour spoke of called Team Champ Racing similar to Tom Miller’s new driver program. Steve Neiffer presented information showing the rankings with timing as to what class a vehicle should be placed in. He stated several units were continuing to run Sportsman and should move up to Pro or Super Pro. He also suggested having a Novice group, which would fall in the plan of Miller’s. *Jamie Ulrich moved to grant Dan Waters and wife Kathie lifetime memberships [and the three children] as he had been a dedicated announcer for the track with a second by Sharon Kindle and motion adopted. *Jamie Ulrich moved to grant Perry Dolphay a lifetime membership and vinyl sign in return for pumping the latrines, with the condition of seeing if he does it and if it is satisfactory with a second by Dennis Bebee and motion adopted. *Steve Neiffer stated he as well as John Carnahan, Neil Stahl and Dan Olson would sponsor trophies for 2010 and requested being able to order all the trophies at one time using the PCMS credit card. *PCMS will work with Phillco director Knudsen on a grant for electricity at least to the tower. Amount is in the $10,000 range and another $15,000+ for scoreboards, pit and spectator side. *John Carnahan proposed having a drawing beginning in February for a “Hot Ticket, Cold Cash” to generate funds during the off season. This will be finalized at the January 21 meeting [PCMS does not meet in Dec.] *Steve Neiffer proposed having a test’n’tune race in May, perhaps the second or third week end. He stated people had contacted him about the possibility of having the season begin earlier. *Neiffer also posed the question of doing a cruise ‘race’ after the car show then a test’n’tune . *There being no other business to come before the board President Kirkwood adjourned the meeting. Next
meeting is January 21, Stretch’s, 7 p.m. Sharon Kindle, secretary |
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