Members present: J. Vraa, P. Gerla (recording), R. Skavlem, H. Estenson, E. Evenson, T. Evenson, Joan Shaw, and K. Evenson

Minutes from the annual meeting held on 17 January 2002 and the special meeting on 24 January were approved by the members present.

Treasurer’s report: A-savings-$10.00, D-savings-$3151.04, checking-$417.44, CD-$15,000. Bills paid-$10 (ND filing fee), one new membership. Members voted to approve the treasurer’s report.

Old Business:
--- 501(c)(3) status was received. Non-profit status was back dated to 26 April 2001. The Society is now in probationary status. The advanced ruling period will expire on 31 December 2005.

--- The members discussed the whether to use a slab or footings for the building. Russ and Lawrence will do the slab work for $3 per square foot (all labor and materials). Additional bids will be obtained.

--- Noel E. wanted the funds he donated to be used to preserve Estenson buildings. The building on Todd’s trailer should be considered first to free up use of the trailer.

--- Some protection may be needed for the new clay to prevent erosion and weeds.

--- SHSHS must do the upkeep and mowing on the site one the land is given to the Society.

New business:
--- About 12 oak logs were taken from Roger Estenson’s land. Russ thinks there will be enough to complete the repairs to the barn. One log was about 30 inches in diameter and 140 years old.

--- Log preservative was discussed. John indicated that the fungicide product Penetrate (soluble powder) would cost $175 for 6 gallons. Russ suggested that no chemical preservative would be needed.

--- Members discussed the layout and arrangement of buildings; most members agreed that the gable ends of the barn should face east and west.

--- Members were asked to visit the site and consider bldg placement.

Next meeting will be held on 21 March 2002

Meeting ended at 8:57 pm