Association Meeting
August 12, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
Boone County Airport
1600 E 250 S
Lebanon, IN 46052

Members in attendance:
Earl Brosman, director
Jason Dodd, associate member
Kevin Hoffer, director
Gene Hollingsworth, member
Matt Kriech, president
Chuck Long, treasurer
Michael Mossman, secretary
Ray Rice, vice presidnet
Mark Poliak, member Jay Schaumberg, membner

Also Present:
Sandy Schaumberg, guest


With a quorum declared, club president Matt Kriech opened the meeting at 7:01 p.m. EDT

Old Business — Michael Mossman did a brief reading of the July 8, 2021 meeting minutes.

Treasurer's Report — Checking account balance is $15,329. Fuel savings balance is $3,147.51. A couple of members are several months behind on hangar rent; Michael Mossman will contact them to catch up on rents. Michael Mossman motioned that the club file an Abandoned Aircraft Claim on Adam Coker if his rent check is not received by the weekend; Ray Rice seconded the motion. All voted in favor, none opposed.

Powered Parachute Event Report — Jason Dodd presented the following topics: Event agent, images of the property usage, report on required briefings; attendees will be asked to do volunteer woork between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. each afternoon. 55 people registered; 45 campers or trailers expected to be here, with people coming from 16 states. Discussion of airspace procedures. The club will probe to locate the septic system and prohibit traffic over the system. Yellow tape will be around active club hangars and for crowd control; club will also have people barriers. Attendees will be required to sign release forms and review procedures. Airport will be open for full operation except for grass, but attendees could clear the grass for taildraggers, if needed. Group will need to borrow handhelds. No general aviation aircraft are expected to fly in for the event but the ramp will be open for tie-downs. Earl Brosman will have forms for associate memberships. Event will be responsible for hauling away trash. See addendum to minutes (see PDF for attachment) for schedule and event map.

Maintenance Items — Some of the lights need to be repaired or replaced. Earl Brosman will haul away trash.

Mowing Report — Kevin Hoffer, Steve McClure and Matt Kriech have been mowing the airport. It is in great shape and looks good for the PPC event.

Upcoming Events — Noblesville Fly-In Breakfast, August 21; Westfield Fly-In Lunch; August 28, Marion IN Fly-In Breakfast, September 4. Matt Kriech is organizing a charity bike ride for Saturday, September 25; riders will congregate at Boone County Airport and will donate $5 per car to park. Group will cook burgers and hot dogs.

New Members — Jay Schaumberg has a new partner with his Mooney, Josh Kaskel. Josh, who joined the club, is a captain for Allegient Airlines and is a CFI.

Airport Improvements — Mark Poliak knows someone with Wolpert, which is an engineering firm doing work at Indy Exec Airport. Mark will get a price per square foot on paving the runway and widening it. Mark's inquiries are for informational purposes only. Recent estimates for microsurfacing the runway run about $100,000, which is not a long-term solution.

Hangar Rental Prospects — Ray Rice reported that someone called him wanting to rent some hangars and build walls for storing PPC equipment. Earl Brosman recommended that they buy an enclosed trailer instead of building walls so they could take it with them if the left the field. Jason Dodd reports that there is not a serious interest in the PPC club storing equipment on the field at this time.

Checking Account Transition — Chuck Long wants to schedule getting the signers for the checking account together to go to the bank so he will be authorized to sign club checks. Currently, the plan is to assemble on Wednesday, August 18 at 2 p.m.

Adjournment — Matt Kriech motioned to adjourn; Jay Schaumberg seconded. The meeting was adourned at 8:06 p.m.

Minutes by Michael Mossman, Association Secretary