NSS-CDS Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
May 28, 2011
I. Call to Order
The regular meeting on the NSS-CDS Board of Directors was called to order at 12:40 p.m. at the CDS Workshop, Chipola College, Marianna, Florida, by Gene Melton.
II. Roll Call
The following directors were present: Gene Melton, Forrest Wilson, Wayne Kinard, Frank Ohidy, Rick Robinson, Bill Dunn
Others in Attendance: Jim Wyatt, Cheryl Doran, Mike Poucher
III. Submitted Minutes
Motion to accept the February 5, 2011 meeting minutes was made by Forrest Wilson and seconded by Wayne Kinard. The motion met unanimous approval.
Motion to accept the Actions between meetings from May 2010 through May 2011 was made by Forrest Wilson and seconded by Wayne Kinard. The motion met unanimous approval.
IV. Reports
Property Director.
Mill Creek- Exploration has nearly doubled the size. Mike Poucher is updating the maps.
Alachua- Mike Poucher reported on the exploration progress. The cave is now approaching 250 feet and has been extended by nearly 1000 feet. Exploration divers are Mike Poucher and Andy Pitkin. The cave is headed toward Lowes. About 500 feet of the new line has been surveyed. A habitat is being constructed to help with the decompressions of the 6+ hour dives.
Cow- The trespass road to the spring needs a fence.
Cathedral- No activity.
Training
Approved Rob Neto for specialty training in stage diving.
Vice Chairman
There will be a mini Workshop, chaired by Bob Bost, near St Louis on September 17th, 2011 from 8am-3 PM. It will be held in the meeting room at Sybergs on Old Dorsett Road in Maryland Heights, MO www.sybergsdorsett.com/Contact.aspx Pre-registration for NSS-CDS members is $30, and $40 at the door.
Chairman Report
Gene Melton reported that the lawsuit for School Sink is in discovery and asked the board members not to discuss the lawsuit on the internet.
V. New Business
We need a webmaster and the name of James Garrett has been submitted. Forrest Wilson will approach him to see if he is interested.
Wayne Kinard resigned from the Board effective at midnight.
Forrest Wilson nominated Richard Blackburn as a replacement for Wayne, and it was unanimously approved by the board members present.
Bill Dunn needs funds to purchase Adobe software.
Cheryl Doran asked if the minutes can be published in the UWS. Gene Melton thinks they are best viewed on the CDS website.
VI. Officer Nominations
Forrest Wilson nominated Gene Melton for Chairman. Bill Dunn seconded. Passed, unanimous
Gene Melton nominated Tom McMillian to the Board as Treasurer. Bill Dunn seconded. Passed, unanimous
Gene Melton nominated Frank Ohidy to the Board as Program Director. Forrest Wilson seconded. Passed, unanimous
Frank Ohidy nominated Forrest Wilson for Vice Chairman. Bill Dunn seconded. Passed, unanimous
Forrest Wilson nominated Richard Blackburn to the Board as Secretary. Bill Dunn seconded. Passed, unanimous
VII. Meeting Adjourned at 1:40 pm
Next Meeting:
Date/Time: August 20, 2011 at 5 pm.
Location: Dive Outpost, Luraville, FL
Minutes submitted by: Wayne Kinard