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.

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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

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