March 2005 Minutes
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The meeting was called to order at 1900 by KL0LN.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted.

The Treasurer reported a balance of $687.84.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

Jim reported that he has an antenna for the APRS site at EOCC.

VICE-PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

Buck had nothing to report.

REPEATER COMMITTEE:

Nothing is new on the status of the voice repeater or APRS.

PIO:

Ken had nothing to report.

OLD BUSINESS:

Buck has renewed our repeater license.  He is still the Trustee.

Tom reports that our easement for the tower is not yet ready.

Jerry reports the spot at the Family Park has been reserved for
Field Day.

The trees and brush around the tower still needs to be trimmed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Buck suggested that we attempt to get permission to install a
repeater on the new 300' Coffee County EMA tower that is reportedly
going to be built in the near future.  There was considerable
discussion, both pro and con.  KL0LN and K4HKR will try to attend
the next Coffee County Communications Council meeting and put forth
the proposal.  They will report back at the April EARS meeting.

With no other official business, introductions were made, and
the meeting was adjourned at 1927 hours.