Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico

Members: Keith Ashmore, VP (Farmington), Diane Albert, President (Los Ranchos de ABQ), Wes Young (Socorro), Tim Rogers, Secretary (Santa Fe), Chris Tough (Española), Stephen Newhall, Treasurer, (Santa Fe), Tom Grover (Albuquerque), Jacobo de la Serna (Albuquerque)

6:13 PM      Call to Order. Members present are Tim Rogers, Tom Grover, Chris Tough, Wes Young, and Diane Albert. Also on the call is Chris Marsh. Stephen Newhall joined call as noted below.

Approval of Agenda: Tom moves to approve, Tim seconds, all in favor.

Secretary's Report – Tim Rogers will send January minutes. Stephen comes on

Treasurer's Report - Stephen Newhall submitted a written report with last month & year-to-date.
Everybody is paid. We have $15,438. Questions about member income. We have received $700 in dues as of January. We need to keep recruiting. Opportunities include events like the Santa Fe Century and working through bike shops. BCNM budget for 2011-12 will be worked out in July, for approval in our August meeting.

President's Report - Diane Albert had attached a written report.

Old Business

Education Committee (schools and smart cycling) – Wes Young submitted report and minutes. There is confusion about status of Tammy's BCNM membership. Tim moves to honor Bike Education Coordinator's membership in perpetuity, Stephen seconds none opposed. Diane states that we will write this into her contract.

Engineering Committee (road and bike facilities) – Tim Rogers provided a brief report; we will be promoting complete streets, preserving funding sources, and discussing the paving issue at the Bike Summit in Washington.

Enforcement Committee (police and courts)- Tom Grover had to leave the call. Diane reported that we will possibly arrange a summit with District Attorney, judges, BCNM, Bikeabq, law enforcement with discussion about motorist-bicyclist interaction, treatment in court system.

Encouragement Committee (membership, advertising, promotion) - Keith Ashmore not on call.

Evaluation and Planning (measurement of the effects of the other Es) – No report

Equality (traffic law and legislation) – Things to track: HB68 on increased penalties, SB124 on 5 ft. to pass, these passed senate, are going to house. LAB has given publicity in its Feb. 14 state legislative update.

Fundraising – Diane Albert had attached a written report attached. Diane pursued a "wellness and health" grant, requesting $44,000 for Tammy's salary.

7:00 New Business

Events: Tour of the Rio Grande Valley, 2011; Bike Across NM 2012. Discussion with Chris Marsh.

Ride across New Mexico, 2012: Will BCNM will support this? Steve moves to support this, Wes seconds, passes. Discussion: What we might expect from a title sponsor of our ToRGV? What will our sponsors get for their money? Chris also mentioned that a draft of Spring NM Bicyclist is available for review.

The board moved, seconded and approved supporting Tour of the Rio Grande Valley on Sept 17, 2011, 2012.

Board Retreat for BCNM Board of Directors – date, location. A Sunday in April? We will try to find a date through Doodle poll.

LAB Insurance – Keith. Chris Marsh, Diane Albert described American Specialty, with director and officer insurance as a reasonable option. Club insurance is about $85; insurance per ride is different. Wes moves to follow Keith's advice: Pay club insurance now, then pursue ride insurance as needed. Tim seconds, motion passes.

National Bike Summit – update – Diane is state coordinator for New Mexico. Seven individuals are traveling to DC from New Mexico. Sen. Udall is holding a "constituent coffee" – we should each RSVP to the invitation. We have appointments with staff for Sen. Bingaman and Rep. BR Lujan. We will also be trying to see Heinrich and Pearce, all on Thursday followed by a 5pm mixer in the Dierksen Senate Office Building.

Membership: John Underwood of Ruidoso would like to join BCNM after the NM legislative session.
Diane also reports a Valencia county possibility. Tim will visit Bob Reid in Hobbs, we could use more representation from that part of the state.

7:55 Adjourn

Next Board Meeting: Thursday March 17, 2011 [subsequently changed to Mar 31, 6-8 pm]