Called to order at 7:45.

Jim Smeby not present. Kevin Schield substituted as Secretary.

No new members present.

Secretary’s report was read. Discussion regarding donation to IGH Fire Department for the use of conference room for Safety School. Money will be used for tracks on a UTV that IGHFD is looking at purchasing. The Fire Department will add the use of the conference room to their calendar on the second Saturday in January. Motion made to accept report by Phil, seconded by Ted. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s report read. Discussion about money sent to Neighbors Inc. Motion to accept report made by Phil, Seconded by Gary. Motion passed. (See new business.)

Trail report.  Quite a few riders out on Wednesday and Thursday after the big snowstorm. Some groomers out briefly on Wednesday. The snow has melted. It was decided that Trail Takedown Day will be on Saturday, April 12th. Those available will meet at Rich Valley Park at 9:00 AM.    There was discussion regarding the property on the northwest corner of County Road 42 and Blaine Avenue in Rosemount. There is a new owner.   It was also discussed that we should meet with the landowners and the Flint Hills Refinery people in July, regarding rerouting our trail, to have less snowmobile traffic on Akron Avenue in IGH.     We will vote in April on gift cards to give to the Landowners.

Safety School. Nothing to report.

Dakota Trails report was read.

Region Six report was discussed. Nothing was decided at the meeting as there were not enough members attending to form a quorum.

Sunshine Report. Nobody sick or injured.

Old Business. Nothing to discuss.

New Business. After a discussion, Phil made a motion to increase our donation to $150 To Neighbors Inc. for the 2025/2026 season. Seconded by Dan. Motion passed.

Officer Nominations.

                  Gary L. for President

                  Phil S. for Vice President

                  Jim S. for Secretary.

                  Judy T. for Treasurer.

Board members.

Brian and Dan have one more year.  Keith, Vince and Randy’s terms are ending.

                  Randy was nominated for another term.

There will be more nominations and elections at the April meeting.

50/50 was won by Craig.

Pot of Gold. Vince’s name was drawn. Vince was not present. In April the pot will be $100.

April will be the last meeting for the 2024/2025 season. Motion made by Judy to have subs from Turritto’s after the meeting. Seconded by Dan. Motion passed.

Motion made by Ted to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Randy. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:45.

 

Respectfully submitted by,

Kevin Schield