November 4, 2019

The meeting was called to order by president, Ken Shields at 6:55PM. Those in attendance were Ken & Diana Shields, Larry & Diane Weil, Bob & Pat Wiley, Michelle van der Merwe, Elmer & Joe Johnston, Dave Bonfantini, Chris Spisak, & Shad Snyder.

The minutes for the October meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer reported a checking account balance of $7,043.39, savings account balance of $14,022.86 for a total balance of $21,066.25. The treasurer’s report was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Ken reported on the “gate” project. Wires were pulled on Friday, Nov.2nd; but there wasn’t enough CAT 5 to finish-they only had 1,000’ of wire but needed 1,200’. There is no scheduled date for the panel installation; but, Ken will get in contact with Solid Rock regarding instruction for next steps to be taken. It was suggested that it might be a good idea if we would run two CAT5 wires at this time in case of breakage. Ken stated that most of the supplies for this project have been donated.

Larry has received two quotes for the 1/2” and 5/8” AR steel plates. One quote from Coeur d’Alene Metals and another from Columbia River Steel. It was decided that we will wait until spring to purchase the target material.

Ken has the NRA Grant request almost finished. He is waiting to know if the request for $4,600 for archery targets would be a “general use” grant request.

Ken contacted Josey Ferguson regarding the cost to pour a concrete pad about 6’x4’x32” for the new gate installation. Josey told Ken he would be up to the Gun Club, look over what we want done and give us a bid. Ken has also contacted Garrison Construction about getting a quote for the construction of a lean-to to be built in pistol pit #2.

Dave Bonfantini brought up concern about the Pyrotec event scheduled in January. The Pyrotec group does a good job of cleaning up after the event and they put everything on our burn pile. When Dave was cleaning up around the area and was burning the refuse, there were apparently some unexploded fireworks in the pile and quite a bit of scrap metal.

Larry informed us that he had been contacted by Tyler regarding the spoil from Microsoft. Microsoft wanted to know if the Gun Club was a ‘licensed’ dump spot. Larry told Tyler that the Gun Club is not. At that point, Tyler said that he would ‘bird dog’ the process of getting licensed and get back to us. So far, we have not heard back.

NEW BUSINESS:

Bob Wiley said that he had requests to put on a Wild Bunch Shoot. After some discussion, the Shoot has been scheduled at the Gun Club for Saturday, Nov. 30th.

Shad Snyder wanted to let the Gun Club know that the Quincy Sportsman’s 4-H Club is going to start incorporating the use of shotguns with some of their members. Shad inquired about the 4-H Club making use of the automatic traps. Ken told Shad that he would see that someone in their club get training in the use of the automatic traps & voice calls (Shad was pretty sure he would be that person). Shad also inquired about targets. Ken said that the Gun Club would sell them targets @ $11/case-the same as to the Boy Scouts.

Diane informed the members present the Gun Club had received the “Notice of Change of Assessed Value of Real Property” from the Grant County Assessor. The value assessed has risen $27,550-land only. Value of buildings remained the same.

There was no more new business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:25pm.

Respectfully submitted,