The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Dean Beranek, Jim Beeghly, Mike Mango, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Pradarelli and Brett Lenz The minutes of the January 20, 2021 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Randy moved with second by Jim that the Minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. TREASURER’S REPORT: Randy said we have money in the bank; we're okay; bills are current; we still owe Rick a little bit for the loan he made us. 2. AIRPLANES: Ercoupe and Chief are still being worked on; all other planes are available and ready to fly. 3. Dean created some awesome spreadsheets for the planes; pilots should check the spreadsheets and then complete the one for the plane just flown. Every time a plane is annualed, Dean will update, print, and post the revised spreadsheet. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion was held re airport plowing (thanks again to Dean, Mango, Mark and Tracy Pettinger, and Alec Feller for all you've done so far this winter). The airport is a mess due to the amount of snow and due to its weight. Randy moved with second by Dean we pay Swenka $300 for past snow removal (that we didn't realize we owed until now). Vote taken; Motion carried. Jim moved with second by Randy that the airport is closed until further notice or until we resolve the snow hazard. Vote taken; Motion carried. An email will be sent to the general membership informing them of this decision. Randy moved with second by Mike and Jim that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Adjourned 7:12 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:42 PM via Zoom.
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Dean Beranek, Mike Mango and Jim Beeghly MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Smith, Richard Couch and Steve Pradarelli The minutes of January 13, 2021 meeting were read by Jim. Randy moved with second by Dean that the Minutes be accepted as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Treasurer's Report: We are probably in the best place we have been in at this time of year for a long time. All bills are current and we have money in the bank. We have about $6,000 in credit card debt, but it is current Dean and Mike reported on airplanes. The Arrow and both 172s are flying. The Ercoupe still has brake issues which should be resolved soon. The Arrow to be used by Indian Hills needs a 100-hour inspection. As soon as Heartland can get it in, we will take it for that and it will also be signed off for its annual at the same time. We also had a discussion about how squawks should be reported and managed. Dean is working on a plan to be presented to all members so we can be sure pilots know the status of airplanes. Mike reports that the Chevy plow truck is back up and with 500 pounds of sand in the back; works great. NEW BUSINESS: Mike asked Steve Pradarelli to put up a new sign identifying our lending library in the front lobby of the office. Steve did a great job putting in the bookcase and setting up the library with a sign-up sheet. Thanks Steve. Randy moved with second by Dean that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Chris Lenz at 6:32 p.m. via Zoom. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Dean Beranek, Jim Beeghly, Mike Mango, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim Scheer, Richard Couch, Alec Feller, Josh Tinkham, Meindert Niemeijer, and Brett Lenz The minutes of the January 6, 2021 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Randy moved with second by Jim that the Minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. TREASURER’S REPORT: Randy said dues re coming in; we're paying our bills, including a large fuel bill we just received; rent is current; we have a little in the bank. 2. AIRPLANES: Ercoupe and Chief are still being worked on; all other planes are available and ready to fly. 3. FUEL REPORT: Dean said we received 100LL; not much call for auto fuel lately. 4. Steve Pradarelli moved the bookcase and books from the briefing room to the front room of the office. Thanks, Steve. NEW BUSINESS: 1. According to Mango, the blue plow truck four-wheel drive has been repaired and is back at the airport. The Blazer is still down. 2. Tim said both 172s are flying because of Mike Burns' help (put new ELT in, did follow-ups that Bloomfield said to do; has been in constant communication with Tim the whole time, etc. (Note: Tim was also very instrumental in getting the 172s back on line ... as have Dean and Brian.) Mike, Tim, Brian, and Dean: THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US FOR YOUR EFFORTS IN KEEPING OUR PLANES FLYING! Karo moved with second by Randy that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Adjourned 7:02 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:32 p.m. via Zoom. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Dean Beranek, Jim Beeghly, Mike Mango, Chris Lenz, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Couch, Joe DeMaria, and Brett Lenz The minutes of the December 16, 2020 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Randy moved with second by Dean that the Minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. TREASURER’S REPORT: Randy reported 54 statements have been sent out for dues. We received some prepays and were able to reimburse Rick. 2. AIRPLANES: 4455 and the Arrow are flying; 17U is still in Iowa City for altimeter check; Ercoupe and Chief are still being worked on 3. FUEL REPORT: Dean said he's ordered 1,000 gallons of 100LL. 4. The office phone has been transferred to Karo; Mike's checking the mail daily. 5. The bookcase that Steve Pradarelli arranged and the books Gregg Kobliska donated are being relocated into the front office (from the briefing room). NEW BUSINESS: 1. Rick thanked everyone who's been doing the plowing and shoveling; he really appreciates everyone who contributed their time and energy to clear around the buildings, runway, and taxiway. 2. The Blazer needs work that will cost $500; however, Dan (owner of the truck and friend of Willie's) said he'll pay half if we pick up the other half. Dean moved with second by Mike that we get it fixed and give Willie $250 ti give to Dan to pay our half. Vote taken; Motion carried. The pickup needs repair. Mike will ask Dan, who used to work at Coralville Frame & Axel, if he wants to take a look at it; if he doesn't, he'll find someone else. Karo moved with second by Randy that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Adjourned 7:17 p.m. |
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