Meeting Minutes - October 11, 2025

OCTOBER 2025 MEETING

Sidney Airport Club

Oct. 11, 2025

Meeting called to order by Brian D’Lorenzo at 12:00

MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian D’Lorenzo, Robert Basile, Eric Wallace, Jerry Foote, Charlie Washburn, Lynda Washburn, Duane Spilde, Linda Seymour, Deb Liddle, Marvin Ladner, Donna Ladner, Justin Miller and John Giannone

Minutes for September 13, 2025 meeting were read by Donna Ladner. Motion was made to accept minutes by Bob and seconded by Eric. All in favor and carried.

Treasurer’s reports for September 2025 were read by Marvin Ladner. We have $8876.46 cash on hand. Motion to accept treasurer’s report was made by Jerry seconded by Eric. All in favor and carried. Charlie gave an account of beverage fund of $60.75.

Breakfast report: We received $2369.25 from breakfast receipts and 50/50. Cost of eggs is still outstanding. 243 people attended.

OLD BUSINESS

Breakfast recap- recommended pancakes be served from grill vice warming tray. Over easy eggs were made ready as people came through with little waiting. Suggested an extra small table be available for egg prep. Additional signage would help clarify where to pay.

Start grills by 7:15 so the are hot & ready for the 8 AM serving time. It was recommended recipes for food prep be recorded for example scrambled egg/milk blend, pancake mix/water, and coffee ground quantity per pot.

Some safety issues were noted from the event. Some children were seen walking on wing of airplane parked in the apron. Recommended that a safety vested lineman be assigned to marshal apron area for separation of moving aircraft and spectators and security of aircraft on static display. Possible designate incoming aircraft parking away from hanger area. Recommend relocating Bernie’s plane ride concession further away from crowd movement.

5 New tables were recently purchased, bringing total to 9. We setup 16 tables that accommodates 128 guests. Old damaged tables will be discarded.

It was suggested we start now to get on a schedule for a Car Show possibly for October 26, as early dates are usually booked.

Recommended additional cleaning supplies be purchase to support cleaning efforts and cleanup after the event.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made to purchase a keypad lock for lobby and hanger door up to $250 by Jerry, seconded by Eric. All in favor and carried. The main lobby door code will be changed to 128 (122.8) which is common at local uncontrolled airports.

Brian had a discussion with Mayor about the need of a crew car for the airport. Also discussed modifying fence line to provide a carpark with picnic table for visitors viewing airport operations.

Justin committed of getting a website Domain name for club use. Brian presented a Club proto type logo. Several suggestions were made to changes.

A motion was made by Eric stop monthly meetings for November, December and January. Motion seconded by John.

Jerry motioned to hold a Christmas Party December 6 at 6 PM at the Ladner’s. Motion seconded by Linda. All in favor and carried.

Jerry motioned to adjourn. All in favor and carried

Respectfully submitted,

Donna Ladner, Secretary