The
meeting was called to order by President Gary at 2:00 PM. Present were John
Horn, Dave Martin, Herb Jolliff, Alan Wright, Gary Van Horn, Al and Margaret Cleveland,
and Kelly Wilson. Several members of the community were present, approximately
35 to 40.
Before the
start of the official meeting, Gary brought the attention of those present to
the back of the agenda sheet which contained a list of people who have contributed to our Association's well-being and
success during 2018 (this Agenda sheet is now posted on the website along with
these minutes). This
included members of the Block Herald network, those who helped with the arts
& crafts fair, those who participated in the work parties for airpark
maintenance, and many others. Gary directed those in the audience today to take
the time to thank these people for all they have done for the benefit of our
community.
SECRETARY: Robert was not present since he was
working today, but the draft minutes had been posted on the web for the last
several weeks. Herb Jolliff moved that the minutes be approved as posted,
and Dave Martin seconded. All approved by voice vote.
TREASURER: Margaret listed the various
amounts that had been collected and paid out throughout the year, and thanked
all of the volunteers in the community that were helping the Association to
maintain the common properties. She also mentioned that the neighborhood roster
for the coming year is being prepared, and that the fees collected for 2019
would not be deposited into the IAHA accounts until January 2 of 2019.
MAINTENANCE: Al spoke about the taxiway shoulders that
were re-rocked thanks to volunteer labor. Along the taxiways, the surface coat
flaking has been noted (worst is the Muskateer taxiway) and there is a plan in
place for resurfacing, with spot-cleaning to take place as needed before then.
Mowing, weed and mole control were performed by Lynn McDonald and John McCoy. Bill
Esther and Brian Sekafitz were
also thanked for helping
to keep the grass down during the year.
Al and John
both spoke about the ODA plan currently under development. One item it includes
is to place a fence along the grassy area between Airport Road and the taxiway
adjacent. IAHA has been resisting this fence, and Alan reminded those present that
the ODA has repeatedly assured IAHA over the last twenty years that there would
be no fences. There is another fence suggested which will keep the taxiways and
hangars separate from the restaurant parking lot.
ARCHITECTURE: Dave spoke about the two projects that
remain for the year: the Jackovich house on Mooney is nearing completion but is
not occupied yet, and the spec house on Stinson Street is in process with the
foundation forms in place. There was also a question about some houses on
Luscombe street that do not yet have a paved tie-down area for aircraft, and
Dave said he would check with them since they are required to have such a paved
area if they do not have a hangar.
Gary
mentioned that Victoria Kruljak had been in discussion with the City of
Independence regarding the vinyl fencing she wanted to put in, and the City
initially said this was not approved. She has since gained approval for it.
PRESIDENT'S
REPORT: Gary spoke
briefly about the letter he had sent out to the members of the community with
the object to maintain good communication among members and mutual respect of
one another's property.
GOOD OF THE
ORDER: Dave Martin
asked how many present had problems with their phone or internet connections
through MiNet, and there were several. They did have an equipment failure and
were working to fix the issue.
ELECTION: 52 ballots had been received, which is a
good number. The majority of the votes are in favor of keeping the current
board in place for 2019. Gail Hill moved from the floor to approve the
results and both Carol Gabel and Dennis Krummel seconded. All approved by voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2:53 PM.
Next meeting is January 24 of 2019. Respectfully submitted by Robert English,
secretary, transcribed from a recording of the meeting made by Dave Martin.