Lakeland Aero News

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Minutes Jun 2011

LAKELAND AEROMODEL CLUB, INC.

Minutes – June Meeting 2011

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Buzz Kemp
Vice President: Lew Talone
Treasurer: Lloyd Robinson
Secretary: Paul Caputo
Membership: Ray Boos

June 21, 2011
Meeting called to order 7:30pm
Treasury report read by Lloyd and accepted by Manny.
President’s report:
Buzz talked about the Bergen County site. It will be managed by Scott Pinosa.
The BCMA field may open July or August.
Buzz made some suggestions to Scott about previous ways the field was run.
(ie: Field Marshals)
No single flying club will be involved in the management so that no one group will have influence on how it is run.
Lyndhurst has deferred our interest to the Parks Dept for consideration for a flying field.
Lou has a contact, Laurie Griffin, who is responsible for state community activities. We will send a request to her and copy the Governor.
The letter will spell out the situation our club is in, and explain our positive interaction with a community.
Manny talked about the field in Moonachie and stated the field is still in good shape. He has a contact with a supervisor on sight and will communicate with him after the building’s opening on July 4th.
North Arlington Park Site will be submitted to the AMA for an insurance certificate for the location.
No 50/50 =(
Meeting adjourned 7:55pm.

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Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Minutes May 2011

LAKELAND AEROMODEL CLUB, INC.

Minutes – May Meeting 2011

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Buzz Kemp
Vice President: Lew Talone
Treasurer: Lloyd Robinson
Secretary: Paul Caputo
Membership: Ray Boos

May 17, 2011
Meeting called to order 7:35pm
Treasury report read by Lloyd and accepted by Cosmo.
Presidents Report:
Buzz discussed last month’s topic on the Hackensack Valley site.
The license agreement was cancelled by John Kari.
A letter dated April 11th confirms the license was cancelled by John Carey and this letter gave notice of the agreement cancelled.
Buzz reviewed what the agreement stated and the requirements that we had met and what was done to meet the requirements. Also reviewed how the Hackensack field did not meet the AMA safety requirements.
Although they can reopen talks with Russo Development, it’s Buzz’s opinion that the site is not safe for the membership to fly at without an issue of liability to the club and its membership.
Buzz explained the course of events that led up to the final cancellation of the working license agreement.
Membership discussed the field and the current status. The entire procedure must be started from the beginning.
Buzz stated they will post a request on the website for the membership to come to the June meeting and vote if we are to restart the process to open another agreement with Russo.
RE: Lyndhurst. The Mayor put us in touch with the township engineer, Neglia. Buzz submitted our requirements for a field and requested they check to see if they have anything available.
Meadowlands commission sent us a letter explaining that they do not have any property available for us to use.

Buzz wrote the county a letter in re: the BCMA site and asked if we can be the managers for that site. A letter was sent to Lakeland stating there are still issues that need to be resolved prior to the site reopening. In addition, a few other clubs have requested to be the managers of the BCMA location.
Buzz is going to put a public relations package together to promote our club and show how the club is responsible and takes care of the location and community.
The membership recommended we contact multiple townships to determine if there is any land available.
Buzz has been in contact with Scerbo that represents private land owners, and so far the ones they have contacted are not interested due to liability issues.
Continued discussion of the topic.
Buzz also suggested he may contact the railroads in the area for property to use.
Membership discussed the BCMA field and how the membership dues work for the field maintenance.
No 50/50 =(
Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.

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Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Minutes Apr 2011

LAKELAND AEROMODEL CLUB, INC.

Minutes – April Meeting 2011

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Buzz Kemp
Vice President: Lew Talone
Treasurer: Lloyd Robinson
Secretary: Paul Caputo
Membership: Ray Boos

April 19, 2011

Meeting called to order 7:42pm
No treasury report, Lloyd was absent
Welcome new secretary, Paul Caputo.
President’s report:
The website will be updated with current information for the membership.
Lloyd has been reviewing the bylaws and will bring them up to date. He would like to make the bylaws more accurate.
New member application: Mohammed – He is considering joining knowing we don’t have a field.
Prospective flying sites:
Buzz and Lou have been in contact with the Meadowlands. Melissa Nichols has reviewed the properties and they currently have nothing to offer.
Lou commented re: the meadowlands status and how difficult it is for them to offer us land due to the fact that they want to make money on the property.
Buzz discussed the Lyndhurst property. He spoke with the Lyndhurst board of commissioners, and presented to them what we needed for a field. The mayor requested we officially request a size requirement and they will see what they can do.
Buzz has been in contact with multiple property owners. There is a meeting this week in regards to a large property owner in Lyndhurst. They will see if they can get permission for us to fly.
Buzz talked about Moonachie. They are requiring general liability insurance. Pollution insurance is a requirement. Buzz found a pollution insurance quote that may be acceptable. The cost is 3,800.00 annually. Unfortunately an email was sent to him that a club member emailed Russo Development and requested the agreement be cancelled. Mr. Berger representing Russo said that the license agreement has been cancelled, and the cancellation cannot be reversed.
Manny is upset and wants his money back for his membership because he cannot fly. Asked to send him a refund check for last year and this year, and he is done with the club. Buzz called Manny back to explain that they are still able to get into another license agreement if we so choose.
If there are no other sites available within one week, we will open talks with Russo. The membership talked about the field considerations. Manny proposed the field would be for experienced flyers only. Anthony pointed out it would not be fair to the membership that are here to learn (new members, etc)
Discussion continued on Moonachie field.
Recap by Buzz: License agreement with Russo was cancelled due to an email sent by an unauthorized membership request. Discussion on unknown member should be terminated from the club.
Continued discussion on pollution at the Moonachie field, and if the club can support 2 fields if things work out that way.
Buzz stated we will send out notification that a vote will be taken at the May meeting to decide our course of action for the Hackensack valley/Moonachie site.
Buzz’ opinion is the Moonachie site should be limited to park flyers and helicopters. He also stated the board has a responsibility to be sure the membership flies within the safety guidelines laid out by the AMA. People flying there now are doing so under their own liability if there is an accident.
Buzz strongly suggested not to fly at the field until the site is officially sanctioned then closed the topic.
Andy asked about the BCMA: Buzz talked to the director of parks. Their plans are to reopen the site as soon as they can close the EPA issue, but they have no time frame for when this will occur.
Winning number was 195024 for 50/50 winner. $22.00
Meeting adjourned 8:29pm