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Meeting
opened at 7:00 pm by President Randall Blackwood. Nineteen members
present.
Minutes of
the February 28 meeting were approved as read.
Old
Business:
Chad Duncan
confirmed that the proposed concrete pad in front of the existing
covered shelter can be done within the $2500 budget and that a contract
has been let. Weather permitting, excavation and pour will take place
on Tuesday April 3, followed by expansion joint sawing on Wednesday
April 4. Measurements will be 60 x 15; no re-bar or wire mesh will be
used; concrete will be fiberglass reinforced. The field will be closed
when workers are present. Tim Davie will arrange to pay the contractor
upon completion and acceptance of the work.
Chad Duncan
also advised that several survey/positioning stakes are starting to
protrude through the runway, causing the asphalt to buckle and crack, as
well as creating a hazard to airplanes using the runway. He has
contacted an asphalt contractor who has bid $3700 to repair those areas
as well as seal cracks and lay down a sealer. An area around each stake
will be saw cut and the stakes removed; the hole will be patched and
sealed. It is estimated that this work will extend the life of the
runway by 3-5 years. A motion was made and accepted to have this work
done; completion well in advance of the 2007 Jumbo.
It was also
noted that to preserve the runway edges and prevent grass intrusion into
and under the runway that we need to kill an area approximately one foot
around all asphalt edges. Chad Duncan will purchase the grass killer
and arrange for it to be applied prior to the above mentioned runway
repair. Estimated cost of the grass killer is $125.00 TGD will
reimburse Chad.
Randall
circulated the flyer for the May 14 Fly-and-Buy. Tim circulated the
flyer for the 2007 Jumbo. Both will be available for viewing on our web
site.
New
Business:
It was
noted that Chuck Misner has advised us that he has decided to not
purchase the mowing equipment previously discussed and therefore, will
not be available to provide mowing service this year.
Randall
advised that his son and one of his friends were interested in mowing
the public areas. He has a Gravely 44 which should be sufficient for
this purpose. Randall will also get bids from other established
services. Chad Duncan again has offered to do the necessary bush
hogging.
Grant
Wilson proposed to build a sun shelter over the bleachers using 2 PVC
pipe and canvas top. He estimates the total cost to be $350-$400.
The PVC pipe will attach to the bleachers and to the fence.
Measurements are approximately 52 x 12 x 14 high at the front. After
considerable discussion a motion was made and approved to allow Grant to
proceed.
Jack Rogers
advised that he had contacted ABCO Rents for an price estimate for tents
to provide shade during the Jumbo. A 20 x 20 x 11 at the edges costs
$175 for a 3-day rental. Tents can be ganged together for additional
length.
Tim Davie
reported on the Executive Committee meeting held on March 14 to discuss
and do some preliminary planning for the 2007 Jumbo.
Tim also
advised that he had secured Mac Hodges from Americus, GA to be our
feature pilot for 2007. Mac has a 21 wingspan, 100 lb. B-29 from which
he launches an X-1 rocket plane, and also does a full flight routine
which includes spins, stall turns, rolls, loops, low inverted passes,
etc. Tim showed a video of his routing from an earlier event.
TGD will
pay him $500 for gasoline and travel expenses plus his hotel in Tulsa.
Tim and
Randall also ran several videos on fire and explosion hazards associated
with Li-po batteries. The videos were produced by the Utah Flyers RC
Club (www.utahflyers.org).
Randall
advised that he has signed up TGD for the AMA TAG (Take off And Grow)
program whereby AMA will select local clubs to promote and advance RC
flying. This program will provide flight simulators and trainer
aircraft for use by the local club(s) to use in their promotional
efforts. Local clubs will keep the simulators and trainers following
the promotion.
There being
no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted
Jack
Rogers
Vice-President and Acting Secretary
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