Fall 2019 meeting of the Marquette Repeater Association 10-24-2019
The meeting was called to order at 7:18PM by President Andy-KB8PPE In attendance: Andy-KB8PPE, MikeH-KE8IL, Al-W8FYZ, Judy-N8ITK, Mark-KF8RV, Lucille-KD8PTE, Mike-KC8QWO and Fred-KD8JIP. Secretary's Report The Minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Al-W8FYZ. (Mike KC8QWO-Moved to Approve, Lucille KD8PTE-Seconded, Approved). Treasurer's Report (Edited) Al-W8FYZ Motioned to Approve, Seconded by Mark-KF8RV, Approved. Old Business Al, W8FYZ gave an update the 440Mhz Repeater/Antenna, new Controller for the 97 Repeater (CW ID put back on in interim), Electrical Feed to the Shack we are in and the need for Heat. ATandT has still not pulled their Electrical Service. The need to complete a Lease with Gospel Opportunities Network was discussed, Al W8FYZ to complete. Much discussion was held about accurate Repeater Listings in the UP, the Repeater App that is available and information available on the UPARRA.org website for Repeaters. Andy KB8PPE spoke to the accuracy of UPARRA.ORG and the Repeater App, stated both were good. New Business Andy, KB8PPE brought up the need to re-Coordinate the 146.970 and 444.800 Repeaters at their new location or face loss of coordination. Al W8FYZ to follow up. Mike, KC8QWO reported several drop-outs of the 97 Repeater where signal was good but the Repeater did not respond suddenly. This was noted and the system will be watched for repeat issues. No known cause was suspected. Al W8FYZ gave status updates of the 145.410 Repeater in Wetmore (back on Air) and work being done on the 146.820 HARA Republic Repeater as well as the status of the HARA 147.270 Repeater. Fred KD8JIP also provided insight on HARA's efforts to restore these machines to full operation. *Mike-KE8IL stated we urgently need Election of Officers as this was overlooked. Invitations were given to those present to take on an Officer position but none came forth. Al-W8FYZ (Secretary), Andy-KB8PPE (President) and Mike KE8IL (Treasurer and Repeater Trustee) agreed to continue on in their present positions until a formal vote was taken at the Spring 2020 meeting. Motion to Adjourn was made by Mike-KC8QWO, Seconded by Mike-KE8IL, Approved. Meeting was adjourned at 8:35PM. *Discussion of Terms of Officers prompted a post-meeting review of By-Laws and Constitution by the Officers Present and the decision was made to revise and update the By-Laws and Constitution and send official notification to all Members that at the next meeting we will Elect Officers and vote on proposed revisions to same. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Also needed is the Election of Officers as this was overlooked as we had been more being involved moving the repeater site. Al W8FYZ, Andy KB8PPE and my self KE8IL have agreed to stay on as President, Secretary and Treasurer. We would like to have members that might like one of these positions the opportunity to say so. We will vote on this at the spring meeting. If you are interested contact me at [email protected]. Mike KE8IL Marquette Repeater Association