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MEETING MINUTES 9/30/2025

by | Oct 7, 2025 | News

Present: Justin Medler, Robby Rosselli, Kelly Duchsherer, Scott Joern, Rick Huber & Wayne Johnson. Meeting called to order at 7:15pm. 

Not Present: Holly Johnson

Guests: None

Minutes: The September 23, 2025 meeting minutes were presented and motioned with second to accept as written. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Certificate Matured at Dacotah Bank and those funds were transferred to Bravera Bank Checking. Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Old Business:  

  1. INEX Legends Dirt Nationals & IMCA Stock Cars (Oct 9-11, 2025)
    • Advertising – Kelly will get some posts scheduled on Facebook. We need to advertise the purse for the stock cars.
    • Legend Nation will be doing the broadcasting instead of DARNTV for the event. Nodak will not make any profit from Legend Nation. 
    • Misc. – Carousel Pub will be used for concessions and restrooms, the north side of the underneath will be closed off. Painting lines in the pits on Monday night
  2. End of Year Awards Banquet & Elections (Oct 25-26, 2025)
    • Banquet Outline – Robby will work on.
    • Poster for Banquet – Scott will talk to Jay Simes to make a banquet poster
    • Advertising – Kelly will get some posts scheduled on Facebook.
  3. 2026 Race Schedule
    • Updates – None at this time
  4. Miscellaneous:
    • Articles of Incorporation/By-Laws
      • Update letter from Remington Kostenko. Discussion was had regarding potential changes to the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws. Justin will talk to Remington and have him attend the next board meeting. 

New Business:

  1. Financial Statement Audit – Kelly found a CPA to do a financial statement audit. The fee will be between $300-$500 depending on the time it takes. The audit will be done in November or December once all the bills are paid. Motion with second to approve having the audit done. All in favor. Motion carried. 
  2. Equipment – Orange and white tractor needs to be taken to Northern Auction in October with no reserve. Motion with second was made to approve taking the tractors to auction. All in favor. Motion carried. We need to invest or look for a rental of a newer tractor similar to the Case Tractor over the winter. We also will be on the lookout for another big wheels truck. 

Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:17pm.

Minutes Recorded by Kelly Duchsherer.

MEETING MINUTES 9/23/2025

by | Oct 7, 2025 | News

Present: Justin Medler, Robby Rosselli, Holly Johnson, Kelly Duchsherer, Scott Joern, & Wayne Johnson. Meeting called to order at 6:59pm. 

Not Present: Rick Huber

Guests: Tiffany Aho & Roy Miller

Minutes: The September 9, 2025 meeting minutes were presented and motioned to accept as written with second. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. NDSF Rental bill received but is incorrect. There are 178 items outstanding. Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Old Business:  

  1. INEX Legends Dirt Nationals & IMCA Stock Cars (Oct 9-11, 2025)
    • Order of Events was discussed. 
    • Stock Cars will be NON-SANCTIONED, but run IMCA Rules. 
    • Legend Payouts – payout to 24th place
  2. End of Year Awards Banquet & Elections (Oct 25-26, 2025)
    • Continue to pursue silent auction items and donations.
    • Have 2 tables selling entry, with wristbands. 
    • Scott Joern will be in charge of table covers.
  3. 2026 Race Schedule
    • Sport Compacts need to have more cars week-to-week next year for Nodak to continue to support the class. Ideally, there should be 15 cars on a weekly race night.
    • Proposed 2026 race schedule was reviewed and updated. Supporting classes during August All-Stars was discussed. 
  4. Miscellaneous:
    • Articles of Incorporation/By-Laws
      • Unanimous approval by Board of Directors to hire Remington Kostenko via text on 9/11/2025. 
      • Tiffany Aho’s lawyer, Ashley Beale, recommended to change the $100,000 amount in the Articles. The amount includes all assets (tshirts, equipment, trailers) owned by the Race Club. 
      • Profit vs. non-profit status: businesses cannot write off any monetary amount as we are not 501(c)3, and we actually tell sponsors to write it off as advertising expense. It would make sense for the Nodak Speedway Hall of Fame to become a 501(c)3. 
      • Remington Kostenko recommended a 5-7 person Board of Directors. 
    • Track Equipment was discussed as well as needed repairs. 

New Business:

  1. Maturing CD (9/26/2025) at Dacotah Bank – move to Bravera Bank. Kelly will speak to our accountant to give a ballpark figure for tax expenses coming up, and will call to check on rates to get another CD and increase amount for a 6-month term. 

Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.