Meeting Minutes - March 14, 2026
March 2026 MEETING
Sidney Airport Club
March 14, 2026
Meeting called to order by Brian D’Lorenzo at 12:02
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian d’Lorenzo, Eric Wallace, Jerry Foote, Charlie Washburn, Linda Seymour, Deb Liddle, Marvin Ladner, Donna Ladner, Justin Miller and John Giannone, Michael d’Lorenzo, Bernie Ford, Robert Basile, Duane Spidle, Ben Leonard, Jeffery Basnet, and Robert Gravener
Minutes for February 14, 2026 meeting were read by Donna Ladner. Motion was made to accept minutes by Bob and seconded by Jerry. All in favor and carried.
Treasurer’s reports for February 2026 were read by Marvin Ladner. We have $9,500.64
cash on hand. Motion to accept treasurer’s report was made by Dr. John seconded by Eric. All in favor and carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
Locks to be changed and gate not working. Main gate is now working. Locks for lobby doors and rear entrance to be ordered and paid for by Club and Charlie will install
Charlie gave an update on man gate control. May require update concurrent with FAA airpor grant.
Signage needed for after hour operations and building access. Will look at early spring to implement.
Courtesy car is now available. Operators will need to complete the logout sheet, provide license, insurance card and sign waiver. Users are asked to bring back with fuel topped off. If fuel is needed as result of visiting pilot not refueling, club will pay.
Jerry gave an update on tables. 5 will be purchased.
Linda asked if we can get airport Logoed Thank You cards. Marvin will ask USA Custom Pad if they will print some for us. Brian will provide artwork.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussed replacing the flag at the airport entrance. Linda made a motion to purchase a new flag, Eric seconded, all in favor and carried.
Front entrance sign structure in need of repair. It will be looked at in warmer weather.
Linda introduced availability for aprons, club shirts and hats. Donna motioned to purchase 10 aprons and 20 caps with club logo embroidered, seconded by Linda. All in favor and carried.
Several members expressed interest in purchasing tee shirts.
Discussed plans for breakfasts, tentatively the 1st Sunday of June and 1st Sunday of October. Comments were made for added safety with children around planes. Bob will contact vendors. Justin will put on our website information on the breakfast. A motion was made to set the date for breakfast as June 7th and October 4th by Charlie, seconded by Eric. All in favor and carried.
Discussed advertising for new members in the Walton Reporter. We will invite a reporter to attend a future meeting.
Bernie mentioned a new client is using the hanger for his business jet. He is planning usage into the summer. It was mentioned sending a letter from club to invite him to our breakfast.
Jerry suggested building wooden racks for storage of our folding chairs.
Deb commented on the need to improve the appearance of lobby. A lobby committee consisting of Linda, Deb and Dawn will look at ways to change and improve information for visiting pilots.
Justin is featured in an EAA magazine regarding his home built plane.
Motion to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Ladner, Secretary