The September meeting of the Circus City Cyclists Bicycle Club took place at the First Christian Church, Peru, Indiana, at 7:30 p.m., September 13, 2005.

 

Attendance:  President Bob Blong, Secretary Miles Straly, Bill Click, Wally Woodhams, John Miller

 

Treasurer's Report:  Chris Betzner was unable to attend, but sent a report for the months of Jun-Aug 2005.  All outstanding bills have been paid, except for $131, due to IBC for the Metric Century Ride.  The club account's balance is in good shape at this time.  Figures can be provided to any member who desires them.

 

Web Site - Logging of Club Miles:  The problem of not having the miles ridden on club rides recorded on the website was discussed.  The secretary was tasked to forward all miles for 2005 to Mike Donaldson to see if he can update the site with the new figures.  Note:  If any ride leaders have not turned mileage in at the bike shop, please do so now and I will pass them on to Mike.

 

Nickel Plate Trail Report:  Dawn Kroh, Green 3, has been chosed as the Project Administrator.  It is still possible that the first paving (Phase 1) will be accomplished yet this fall.  Harry Denham has the bridge at CR 300S ready for concrete.  Phase 1 will run from Wallick Road to CR 300S and possibly further.  Bill Click finished decking the Birmingham Bridge today.  Community Service members have been working weekends in details clearing sections of trail.

 

Club Rides:  The three current weekly rides will continue for the remaining of the year, dependant on weather.  To review, they are Thursday afternoon, 5 p.m., Miami's Fort; Saturday 8 a.m., Breakaway Bike Shop; and Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Owen's Marathon, Mexico.  Exceptions to the Saturday ride are three special rides in October:

 

On Oct 1 we plan to ride the Cardinal Trail.  Members should meet at Miami's Fort at 7 a.m.  We will car pool over to Marion and eat breakfast on the way.  Those who wish to can meet us at the Miller Avenue Trailhead (this side of Marion off SR 18) at 8:30 p.m. 

 

Oct 14-16 is the Hilly Hundred.  If you plan to cycle/camp with the club, contact Miles ASAP.  A regular club ride may occur from the Breakaway Bike Shop on Oct 15, but attendance is not guaranteed. 

 

On Oct 22 we will ride the Wabash County Trail.  Meet at Miami's Fort at 7 a.m. and we will cycle to the trail. 

 

John suggested we "cherry pick" several rides other than the Hilly Hundred and try to get several club members to attend.  The members were all in general agreement.  We will look at doing that in 2006.

 

LOHUT- A motion was made by Miles Straly and seconded by Bob Blong to send the Miami County Council a resolution of support for the Local Option Highway User Tax (LOHUT).  Discussion by the club was that without such a source of funds local roads will soon deteriorate.  The motion was approved with four yes votes and one abstention.  Miles will draft and deliver the letter.

 

Nominating Committee - John Miller and Chris Betzner were appointed as a nominating committee to come up with a slate of 2006 officers.  They were tasked to try to find some new blood to fill some of the positions.

 

Meeting Time/Date - It was discussed that the second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., may not be the ideal date/time for our meetings.  This will be a topic on the October agenda.  If you will not be at that meeting, please forward your inputs.

 

Fall Get Together - It was generally agreed that we would like to meet in the late fall, possibly Nov 12-13.  Meeting places discussed were the Peru Depot, Denver Community Center, and Miami County Fairgrounds.  Miles and Bill will check those out and report back.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by President Bob at 8:40 p.m.  The next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m., October 11.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Miles Straly