Iowa Repeater Council
Board Meeting
October 6, 2019
1224 Meeting called to order. Tom Reis, Jason Skretta, Paul Crowley, Angie Paytes present. Absent Ron Luse.
1st item on the agenda: Discussion on adopting Wisconsin band plan as our band plan.
Angie made the motion to move forward by evaluating what to adopt and change based on Wisconsin’s Band Plan. After this process has reached its completion, we would bring this back to the Iowa Repeater Council board for a vote.
Jason 2nd.
Discussion: Initial things to look at and evaluate. Statewide itinerant frequency that maybe different from Wisconsin. Possible changes in bandwidth/narrow banding. How would we handle Amateur TV.
All in favor. Motion carried.
2nd. If you haven’t recertified in 4 years, then you will be de-coordinated. There will be attempts and efforts to contact. Shows Good Faith.
Tom made the motion that the Board directs the frequency coordinator to proceed with de-coordination of repeaters with no updates in the last 4 years or more. Understanding that the frequency coordinator will make a good faith effort to contact any parties associated with the coordinated frequency.
Paul 2nd.
No Discussion
All in favor. Motion carried.
3rd. Online payment option for dues. Vice President Jason to move this forward.
Paul made the motion by Jan 1, 2020 set up website and bank account to be able to accept online payments.
Tom 2nd.
Discussion: PayPal?
All in favor. Motion carried
4th. Tom made motion to set up a separate incoming payment account with Veridian Credit Union.
Paul 2nd.
No discussion.
All in favor. Motion carried.
5th. There are 68 members in groups IO list.
6th. Tom made the motion for online coordination application by Jan 1, 2020 and Jason to work on this.
Angie 2nd.
No Discussion
All in favor. Motion carried.
7th. Misc items.
Discussed Bylaw update, renewal process and shared drives. Des Moines Hamfest we would present the 1st reading of the plan. Cedar Rapids Hamfest we would vote for approval.
Board agrees to meet via tele conference to discuss bylaw changes and band plan adoptions.
Jason made a motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned 1:28 pm.
Angie Paytes
Secretary.