RCRCC MINUTES OF THE JULY 8, 2008 MEETING

Meeting commenced at 8:00 pm at the Zukor Administration Building

Officers Present:
President - Mike Maresca, Sr.
Vice-President - Kevin Mints
Secretary - Stephen V. Carrozza
Treasurer - Bob Schreier
Safety Officer - Bob Greenberg
Flight Leader - Jim Nelson

Mike Maresca, Sr., President presided

There was a pledge to the flag

No Guests were present

MINUTES:
The June 10, 2008 minutes were read into the record by Stephen Carrozza without exception.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
Bob Schreier stated that the Club is in good financial condition. There is $2,180 in the checking account and roughly $20,000 in the CD.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Kevin Mints thanked the membership for their participation at the St. Agatha event. He also mentioned that the Sterling field will be closed weekends starting August 1 because the field is used for parking for the Renaissance Festival.

SAFETY OFFICER’S REPORT:
Bob Greenberg stated that Rockland County took over ownership of the transfer station and mulching facility. It is important that pilots do not fly over those areas.
We must also make sure we do not fly over the heli area and the north road. Bob reminded the membership that ALL members must help with enforcement.

Rich Landis expressed concern about the safety of the heli pad, and he made a motion that it should be moved if pilots are to be impeded by its position.

Mark Smith stated that he has not problem with the occasional stray, only with the perpetual violators. He also stated that he and the other heli pilots have no problem with the position of the heli pad, and they are happy with the compromise.

Additional discussion took place from the floor. It was decided to table the motion until further study and discussion can be conducted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Program: None
Pilot Qualifications: None
Membership: None
RFI Committee: None
Good and Welfare: None
Field Maintenance:
Dick Eimert warned members to look out for steel scraps in the parking area due to recycled concrete that was provided by the Town.

Rich Landis complemented the condition of the grass and the general maintenance, all agreed.

Harvey Landis offered to donate signs for handicapped parking spaces.

Public relations: None
By-laws: None
Nominations: None

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Kevin stated that we now have waivers for guest fliers. As stated in the rules, guests can fly up to two times per year, and must be accompanied by a member.

2. A motion was made from the floor to allow small foamies to fly by ones’ self. It was agreed to table the motion pending review by the Board.

MISCELLANEOUS:

Werner Gossmann won the 50/50.

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 pm. Motion was seconded, meeting was adjourned.

The next business meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2008.


Prepared by Stephen V. Carrozza, Sec.
Svcarrozza@verizon.net