Creede OHV Club

Minutes of August 5, 2010

The August meeting of the Creede OHV Club was held at the Boy Scout Cabin on Miner's Creek Road and was called to order by Jerre Guthals, President, at 6:25 PM on August 5, 2010.  Jerre welcomed and thanked the members and visitors for bringing the refreshments.

A motion was made, seconded and passed to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the previous meeting as those minutes were e-mailed to members.

In Linda Martin's absence, Jerre gave the Treasurer's Report, reporting that there were deposits totaling $225, for membership dues, and expenses of $165, for COHVCO memberships, leaving a remaining balance of $13,713.52.  Of the 56 family memberships, 40 have renewed and 16 have not renewed.   Forrest & Sally Hoglund have joined as new members.

In the absence of Joel Clark, the Club's Trail Supervisor there was no trail report.  Arrowhead Trail Construction has begun work on Lost Trail so it will be closed to motorized traffic for five or six weeks.

Three rides for the month of August were discussed and scheduled as follows: 

                August 10^{th -} Bristol Head

                August 21^st - Phoenix Park

                August 28^th - Black Mountain Lake - stage at Browns Lake at 9:00 AM

Old Business

Arrowhead Trail Construction began work on Lost Trail this past Monday starting at the Forest Road 520 trailhead.  Fern Creek Trail 815 has been completed and paid for.  A big thank you to the volunteers who helped with building and installing the fencing and signs, clearing down timber and other work on the trail.

George Gangler from the Trails Preservation Alliance installed the 52" trailhead barrier at Fern Creek trail 815 which was provided by a grant from Colorado State Parks. Three others were also delivered by George for Lost Trail 821 and motorcycle trail 822. Thanks to George for doing this.

There is still no decision from the City of Creede on the proposal to allow ATVs on the back street.

Speaking for Dennis Vincent, Jerre asked if any of the members present wanted to attend the ATV Safety Class.  Dennis will be scheduling the class fairly soon.

New  Business

Jerre commented that the Trail Maintenance Class held on July 17^th was very interesting.  The Forest Service will be acquiring some McCleods  (hand tools) which will be very helpful on the trails.

Jerre suggested that members of the Club write thank you letters to Tom Malecek for Fern Creek Trail.   The address for Tom is:

Thomas M Malecek

Divide District Ranger

13308 Hwy 160

Del Norte, CO 81132

After the current sample Club brochure was viewed and discussed, a motion was made, seconded and passed to request that Dennis Vincent print 500 copies of the brochure which he has grant funding for.  It is hoped that the brochure will generate more interest in the Club meetings and rides.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15.  Jim Jones was a visitor and the following 7 members attended the meeting:

Hubert Ernstes                                                                Jerre & Connie Guthals                                                               

Rick & Penny Newman                                                  Wayne Parrack

Bob Summers