Airport Watch April 2021 Meeting Minutes

ORD Airport Watch Meeting Minutes – April 6, 2021

Board Present: Pete Wagner, Bill Gaston, Dan Marinellie, Chuck Belanger, Kelly Roller,Dan McInerney

Board Absent: Eva Kozlowski

Note: The Executive Board and General meetings were held via Zoom.

Meeting was called to order by Peter Wagner at 7:02 pm.

Agenda:

1) Motion to approve March minutes by Chuck Belanger, second by Dan Marinellie, motion approved.

2) Treasurer's report – Kelly Roller - current bank balance is $3874.37.

3) The previous meeting's item about a plaque for fallen O'Hare service dogs was discussed. The design was posted to the Facebook page, with the Paws design deemed most popular, along with a darker wood background. After discussion, the matter was moved to a vote by Pete Wagner, seconded by Bill Gaston.

Board members voting for the plaque - Chuck Belanger.

Board members voting against the plaque - Dan McInerney, Dan Marinellie, Kelly Roller and Bill Gaston.

Board members not voting – Peter Wagner, Eva Kozlowski (not present).

The vote was 1 aye, 4 nay, 2 not voting. The motion did not carry.

4) Spotting Site Reports:

Discussion was made about wearing vests and Ids. Members must be wearing them at all times when out spotting. It is the only way to identify us to law enforcement. As noted many times, if approached and asked to leave, please do so. Get a badge or car number and report the incident to the Board. If questioned by CPD, have the person get in touch with Commander Mullane.

ORD Hill – per Chuck Belanger, a new company is taking over the hill area, CABO is leaving. For now, it is business as usual, just be cautious and courteous.

South Cargo by FedEx – this are is closed.

The TNP lot is open, but the portion occupied by deicing equipment is closed.

27C – no approgved spotting sites yet.

Gate Gourmet – no issues.

MDW – no issues.

6) New items – TBM Avenger Reunion – May 14-15, Peru IL

Cavalcade 2021 – June 5-6, Clow Airport, Bolingbrook IL

Airpower History Tour – July 14-18, Lewis University Airport, Romeoville IL

7) The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The May meeting will be in-person at Bensenville as well as a Zoom session. Details will be posted.

8) Motion to adjourn by Dan McInerney at 7:31 pm, second by Bill Gaston.

Respectfully submitted by Bill Gaston