I. Meeting called to order at 7:13 pm by President Pillsbury.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Conservation Pledge
III. Roll Call: Present: Carafelly, Pillsbury, Frase, McGrath, Dombroski, Bertch,
Anderson, Wright, Smith, and Spencer. Absent: McKinney, Dixon.
IV. Previous Meeting’s Minutes: Motion to approve minutes as presented by
McGrath, second by Frase. Motion approved.
V. Financial report by Treasurer Smith. Ending balance for August is $37,693.77.
Motion to approve financial report by Bertch, second by Frase. Motion approved.
VI. Shoot report: Income of $2,160.50. Motion to approve shoot report by
McGrath, second by Frase. Motion approved.
VII. Old Business:
A. Wurtsmith: Member Dale Willett suggested that we needed to create a final
site plan and work toward towards that plan. Discussion that we do have plan and
are having regular work bees to finish work. Discussion on whether or not
Wurtsmith range must be manned for all shooting. Manning range will ensure that
all shooters pay their fees but will require lots of volunteer man power. Jan
Cartwright mentioned that the Oscoda Archer’s group was the first group to
petition the state for the Wurtsmith acreage for an archery range. They were not
successful in their bid. Discussion as to if we should contact them to include
them in our range plans. Consensus was that original group has been disbanded.
B. Founder’s Fund Report: None.
C. Fence project: Bids were solicited to erect the fence around the Wurtsmith
property and to install a 20’ slide gate. 3 bids received. 1. Midland Fence
$13,500 + gate $2,500 2. Millner Fence from St. Helena $11,900 + gate $1,100 3.
L&H Fence of Iosco $7,200 + gate $1,800 Motion to accept low bid from L&H Fence
by Smith, second by Wright. Motion approved.
VIII. New Business
A. Gun Show: Planned for September 30 from 9-4. Anderson and Dale Willett will
coordinate. Motion by Wright, second by Anderson. Motion approved.
B. Rental House: Pressure switch on the water pump was changed at a cost of
$133.49 from Klinger Plumbing and Heating.
C. Work Bee set for Saturday 9-3 at Wurtsmith Range. Fence posts will be put up.
Leftover food from barbecue tonight will be served.
D. Computer Purchase. Anderson proposed that we purchase a computer for use at
the Clubhouse for Club business. Cartwright mentioned that there could be
security or compatibility problems. Spencer suggested that any members with
technical skills necessary to use computers for club business, probably already
have their own machine at home. Purchase was tabled for now. We will need to
find someone to maintain club mailing list and print labels, etc. Carafelly’s
are resigning from this task.
E. Wright discussed the purchase of the additional 6 acre corner parcel at
Wurtsmith. State officials have indicated the process could take about 1 year
and we would have to pay market price for the acreage.
F. Wright found old application for 501C status. He sent it in and then found
out that a $750.00 application fee was required for processing. Due to the low
likelihood of eventual approval, a decision was made not to submit application
fee.
G. Wright purchased a sign acknowledging the NRA donation to Wurtsmith range
from Scott Ostrander of Truly Yours.
H. Motion to hire Tawas Sand and Gravel to start berms and pay bill of
$5,500.00. Motion by Dombroski, second by Wright. Motion approved.
I. Calendar changes should be sent to Wright.
IX. New Members: Kim Fitzgerald, Tom Majewski, James Bush and Fred Trudell.
Motion to approve new members by Anderson, second by McGrath. Motion approved.
X. Mail Bag: Chamber newsletter, 4-H newsletter, Thank you from MSU for our
assistance with 4H and Freedom Magazine.
XI. Motion to adjourn by Spencer, second by McGrath. Motion approved.
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