Tomorrows meeting is again, about the Extension of the Demonstration Train run in El Dorado. The county on Monday brought in a revised Resolution that had the same boundaries. I am not sure if the author of the resolution really thought they could slip this by us again? I would hope that the next revision will address this issue. Will they try to slip it by us for a third time? We have offered to help write the resolution, and we were not included. I hope the author of the resolution understands that it would be easier if a trail representative was present at the resolution discussions and we could give input. This resolution is becoming a wedge between the two groups and the author is responsible for the added tension and waste of time. Supervisor Sweeney brought this resolution to the Board. Sweeney or someone at the Museum is responsible for this failed attempt to overrun the process, it will not work. We are on it!
If the boundaries are not addressed and the resolution is returned to the Board of Supes for a vote, then we will respond with all we have, to let the county know where the majority stands. The more unreasonable the resolution author appears, the more the tension grows.
I would hope the El Dorado Western Guys understand that our offer of support is real. It may take time for them to realize we want them to succeed and we understand the uphill battle they face. They have enormous financial constraints, and will need hundreds of volunteers hours to repair and lay track on the initial short section between El Dorado and Blanchard. To extend the length of the Train Run, seems premature. There is a real question of financial and operational viability.
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