Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Location: Zoom
Directors and Officers present: Jay S N2ELG, Mike K8BQ, Barry KO4FBU Ralph W1DAR, Bonnie KC2JVS, Henry WA2ROA, Benett AC2NI,
Member present: George WA2VNV
President Ralph W1DAR called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm local.
President: Ralph W1DAR
Led discussion about the potential impact of the proposed RV park next to the area we use. Issues discussed included security and RF interference. Might be potential benefit if internet is run closer to our location.
The tower hung up on a cross member in the middle section while being lowered. We may need to look at larger rollers if we can’t figure a workaround.
Front door keypad lock stopped working. Replaced batteries and got it going. Should try to key it with the officer’s physical key pattern. Other choice could be an UltraLoq with 8 batteries and more power. Also consider a lock that uses fingerprint or up to 50 c0des where we could tell who used the Shack and when.
Light by the door is out. We also need to replace the cable for the camera by the door.
Secretary: Mike K8BQ
Minutes for the April 10 Board meeting are on the BRARA BLOG. Barry made a motion to approve seconded by Ralph. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Bonnie KC2JVS
Cash Flow May 14, 2025
December 31, 2024 Available Balance $11,970.67
April 30, 2025 Available Balance $ 13,127.04
May 14, 2025 Available Balance $12,852.61
Income: $67.62
Income includes memberships
Expenses: $342.05
Expenses include: $50.62 for Radiator Grille chili, $61.25 for SunBiz registration, $33.67 at Home Depot for miscellaneous shack supplies, and $196.51 for other miscellaneous shack supplies
Above amounts include reserve funds of $5,000.
Balance available for operating capital after deposits and expenses clear: $7,852.61
Director at Large: Barry KO4FBU
Barry talked with Kirk and asked about the picnic tables. They should be done in about two weeks. We may want to stain them so the wood lasts longer.
Carpet and landscaping are on hold for now. A mercury 3S amplifier listed at $3300 went in 24 hours.
Director at Large: Jay N2ELG
Stuff on the table will be disposed of in a couple of weeks. Printer to Faith Farms in a week if not gone by then.
Director at Large: Benett AC2NI
No update
Vice President: Henry WA2ROA
Lunch at Lazy Dog June 14.
June Speaker Patrick from Geochron
July Speaker NWS
There is not sufficient interest for a major FD effort.
General Discussion:
Existing Station 1 amplifier doesn’t tune the WARC bands well. Probably best if BRARA obtained a solid-state amp with autotuner. We could sell an old amp to partially cover the cost and ask for donations for the rest.
Next Board meeting:
June Board meeting will be Wednesday June 11.
Motion to adjourn by Ralph, seconded by Jay S. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Greenfeld K8BQ, Secretary