ORD Airport Watch Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2020
Board Present: Pete Wagner, Bill Gaston, Dan Marinellie, Chuck Belanger, Eva Kozlowski, Kelly Roller, Dan McInerney
Board Absent: None
Note: The Executive Board and General meetings were held via Zoom.
Meeting was called to order by Peter Wagner at 7:00pm.
Agenda:
1) Motion to approve May Minutes by Bill Gaston, second by Chuck Belanger, minutes were approved.
2) Treasurer's report – Kelly Roller – current bank balance is $2722.17. Bill Gaston indicated that he received 3 new badges with $20 payments, and 1 vest payment for $30 ($10 extra from the member for “all we do”).
3) Peter Wagner reiterated the general safety rules under the State of Illinois guidelines for safety and social distancing.
4) Spotting Site Reports:
ORD Hill - Chuck reports major activity on the hill. The upper grassy area is being used for equipment storage. Now that the highway interchange issues have been resolved, there may be more activity in the Hill area. Be aware of equipment movements and be courteous and respectful.
Gate Gourmet / TNP Lot – Many spotters are now using the TNP lot. Be respectful, move to the fence, take your pictures then back off a bit.
NE Cargo – no issues. Again, do not loiter next to the fences.
Dave and Buster's – no issues.
York Road and Wentworth Tire in particular – that is a busy area, just be careful of traffic.
5) Chuck Belanger reported that the Avenger fly-in has been moved to Terre Haute, IN in late June. Check www.hoosieraviation.com for details.
6) For posting pics on Instagram, use the hashtag #ORDAIRPORTWATCH.
7) The next meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2020. At this time, we do not know the status of the Bensenville Police Department facilities. If not available, we will have another Zoom meeting.
8) Meeting motion to adjourn by Dan McInerney at 7:17 pm; second by Kelly Roller.
Respectfully submitted by Bill Gaston
