Highland Lakes Flyers Club
Chartered Club 2317, Academy of Model Aeronautics
Minutes, January 17, 2012
Convene Meeting: 7:00 PM, Kingsland Library, Kingsland, Texas, sixteen members present, required quorum was eleven Adult / Honorary.
Introduce New Member: Bill Stamp was introduced as HLF's newest member.
Member Concerns: Rusty Nefford, Larry Stephens, and Jim Archer with health issues. James Mayfield to have gall bladder surgery on January 23rd.
Member Recognition: Bill Autrey handed out certificates of appreciation to Bob Powers, Mitch Suthard, Ronnie Kirkpatrick, and Larry Stephens for their efforts in maintaining the lease tract.
Award New Pilot Certificate: Bill Autrey presented Bob Powers with a certificate attesting completion of flight training.
Review / Approve Minutes From Meeting on November 15, 2011: A motion by Gene Laughlin to approve, seconded by Howard Hilton, passed unanimously.
Treasurer's Report: Robert Landstrom presented a financial report for the period November 2011 to December 31, 2011. During that time, income was $3,217.33, and expenses were $1,011.04. Cash on hand in the checking account was $4,907.24. The savings account (Runway Fund) had income of $50.79, and a closing balance of $9,529.89.
Safety Officer's Report: Safety Officer Rusty Nefford was not present owing to illness.
OLD BUSINESS
Review Completed And Pending Projects:
Add crushed rock to cover driveway detour - Complete
Drag the lower portion of the driveway - Complete
Recovery of T-posts and barb wire at west and north fences - Complete
Pre-Christmas donation to Kingsland Food Pantry, clothing & cash -- Complete
Install orange mesh warning stripe at top of north fence - Pending
Service both mowers prior to winter storage - Pending
Eradicate Prickly Pear Cactus & Mesquite from lease tract - Pending
Install brace on main shed door to remedy warping - Pending
Remove lumber pile to an area near east fence - Pending
Trim brush and trees along Williamette St - New
NEW BUSINESS
Transfer Of Funds From Checking Account To Runway Fund Account & Rename The Fund: A motion by Young Scarborough, seconded by Gene Laughlin, to transfer $1,000.00 from the checking account to the savings account, and to rename the "Runway Fund" to "Capital Improvements Fund," passed unanimously.
2012 Events Planning: Bill Autrey
Spring Picnic - A motion by Ed Bullock, seconded by Ronnie Kirkpatrick, to schedule the picnic on May 19th was defeated. A motion by Ed Bullock, seconded by Lonnie Ward, to schedule the picnic on May 5th, passed unanimously.
Other event scheduling, including Flights of Fancy, Swap Meet, Fall Shrimp Boil, and Christmas Party will be considered at the March 20th meeting.
2012 Capital Improvement Planning: Four possible projects were mentioned for consideration. There was discussion relating to need and feasibility. No action was taken. The four projects are:
Add crushed rock to extend parking area to north.
Install a third carport north of existing shelters.
Acquire a hand washing station.
Rebuild the east property line fence.
Auction of Flight Box Kit: Jim Mayfield donated a flight box kit which was auctioned. Young Scarborough was high bidder at $21.00.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:05 PM
