February 3, 2020

Prior to this regular monthly meeting of our Club, there was a “Meet & Greet” event held for Loren Culp, Chief of Police of Republic, WA, who is running for governor for the State of Washington.

After the event, the regular meeting was called to order by president, Ken Shields at 7:15PM. Those in attendance were Ken & Diana Shields, Larry & Diane Weil, Bob & Pat Wiley, Elmer Johnston, Dave Bonfantini, Chris Spisak, Kent Bacon, Tom Neil, Mary Anne & Dan (?) Hockaday, Linda Bishop, Ron Swatfigure, Dan & Lindsay Waters, Jake Downs, & Jon Smith.

The minutes for the January meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer reported a checking account balance of $6,487.35, savings account balance of $14,024.63 for a total balance of $20,511.98. The treasurer’s report was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Ken had additional info to report on the “gate” project. Ken was in contact with Josey Ferguson regarding the concrete pad needed for new gate installation. Josey quoted Ken $1,100 to do the concrete pad. Katie at Solid Rock told Ken that the concrete pad installation-prep work, ground loops, etc.-are included in the $6,000+ bid. The measurements that Solid Rock has for the pad is 103”L X 33”W. Ken would like to see the pad enlarged to 9’ X 4” (108” X 48”). It may cost a bit more but would be more practical for our use. Katie informed Ken that the cost of the gate has gone up $1,000.

Ken let us know that Paul Cox, the computer tech that has agreed to help us with getting the computer end of our “gate project” working, has recently gone to work for Stetner Electric.

Ken said that the light stanchion he has located is surplus and would cost about $100. When the time comes that we are ready to install, arrangements will need to be made to get it to the Gun Club.

Ken let the membership know that there has been tentative approval of our grant requests. The request for $6,000+ for 6 new archery targets has been tentatively approved. As for the $28,000+ request for the new shooting shed in Pistol pit #2, just under $5,000 has been tentative approved. Ken took time to explain the “grant” procedure to those of us in attendance. The next step will be final approval and recipient notification.

Kent Bacon reported that the Pyrotec group had a fun and successful weekend. He also reported that there was only one complaint that he knew of and that was from a lady that lives at the golf course. A Grant County Sheriff deputy came by the Gun Club took a picture of the Pyrotec Club’s permit for the fireworks function and stayed for the show.

Regarding the “spoil” that we were hoping to acquire from Microsoft for the proposed tactical range, Microsoft requires a “dump site permit” and Ken said that it takes about 6 months to get the permit after submitting the application.

NEW BUSINESS:

Chris Spisak asked why we do not raise our membership fees to generate more revenue for the Club. He was told that the Club wants to keep the membership affordable so more people can have a safe place shoot their firearms.

Ken & Dave have been going over ‘things to do’ at the range. A couple of things they have come up with is A) Finish the perimeter fence repair and B) Targets & stands in the handgun pits need repair and/or replacement.

There was no more new business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm.

Respectfully submitted,