DRAFT

Minutes of May 24, 2014

Stuart Island Airway Park Owners Association

Board of Trustees

Trustees in Attendance:

Rhys Spoor, Steve Knopp, June Bohannon, Sally Linwick, Greg Schmitt absent and Denny Swirtz

Members in Attendance:
Jason and Charlene Douglass

Approval of pervious meeting minutes:

The minutes for the May, 25, 2013, board meeting were approved as presented

Old Business & Board Members Reports:

Denny Swirtz reported that the new address for Stuart Island that were in conflict with addresses on San Juan were not taken care of and should be done

Fire protection:

• Rhys reported that the new Honda engines are installed. Rhys also reported that the fire wagons need new tires.

• Rhys discussed the need for more fire protection and asked Denny to look into the idea of Stuart Island becoming its own fire district.

• Some suggestions to improve our fire protections would be to get more wagons, hoses, pumps and improve our siren. Steve said he had a fire hose that the community could have to use.

Roads:

• The roads are reported to be in good shape. It was suggested that we purchase more gravel

Dock:

• The dock is solid with the new anchors and chain that were installed last summer. The ramp has been repaired

Runway:

• The runway is in good shape Denny reported that he would fertilize in the fall.

• Denny offered another lawn mower clinic for those who would like to help mow.

• Denny reported that the old lawnmower is in bad shape and is not being used. Denny suggested we try and see if anyone wants to buy it

• The mowers will need new batteries this season

• It was stressed that we are a “Private” runway and is only for use by property owners and their guests, charters, and Washington Pilots who use their cabin

• Denny asked that we purchase some new cones for the runway

New Business:

• The hangar floor is complete and the next issue will be doors and windows to enclose the hangar

• Denny donated another slider to match the one we have already

• Sally went through the proposed budget

• Rhys asked that the treasurer send out at least one invoice to those who do not pay.

• Sally reported on the budget and that the dues for this year come to $105.00

• A motion was made by June to purchase new batteries and tires for the lawn mower and cones for the runway. Motions was seconded and carried

• Our 4^th of July celebration will be held on July 5^th. There will be games, parade and a potluck in the evening

• It was reported that Carole Campbell passed away this past year

• New board members will be chosen for Sally and Greg

The meeting was adjourned at 11:05

5/25/14 Draft JB