Secretary Ron Pearson read the minutes of the May Eboard meeting. They were approved as read with minor corrections.
DU Report: Dr. Stencel spoke about a new lighting proposal for the City and County of Denver. There are a number of meetings and hearings to take place in the near future. Dr. Stencel would like DAS member participation in an action committee. A copy of the proposed regulation and petition was distributed. A meeting with developers at city council was coming-up at 6pm Monday. Would like DAS members to show up if possible. Response from some eboard members was DAS could make lighting part of the PN Presentations and possibly add to displays in Chamberlin with 'good-lighting' examples. Dr. Stencel thanked the DAS for PN efforts. A website for lighting codes statewide can be found at www.rockymountainIES.org
PN Report: Wayne Green gave a presentation on the 'on-line' reservation system and plan he has developed. The website is www.Infosavvy.org/calendar.html. He hopes to have it running by the end of July. Discussion following the presentation about keeping Alphapage system for a time and dealing with Mars Maddness phone questions. Carla will check with Alphapage about the contract. Todd Hitch and Cathy Havens (S&S Optika) donated a moon filter for the 20"
scope.
VP Report: Frank reported he is contacting the Channel 9 and 4, meeting with 4 next week. Ron should send notices to newspapers. Frank reported he is working on enhancing the volunteer prize participation prizes to encourage more volunteers.
List Serv: No problems reported.
Dark Site Report: Vault toilet is ready for excavation and installation. Review for Fire Code indicates we need to add EXIT signs to Warming Hut. A "Fire-Lane" needs to be constructed at the DSS; 20 feet wide, of 6 inches crushed gravel.
Restoration & Maintenance Comm: Ron Pearson read the committee's 'Charter' and asked for any comments from the eboard or DU. Reviewed items that were discussed at the first meeting. Todd Hitch brought up the need for shielded lighting the outside of Chamberlin. Discussion with Dr. Stencel, agreed it is needed, something should be found in keeping with 'historic' appearance. Asked Todd to help come-up with suggestions for appropriate light fixtures.
Old Business:
Dan Wray obtained Larry Brook's Observatory key.
Picnic - Sandy went out to Pine Valley and reported it is a good site with plenty of picnic tables.
Librarian - Carla had not yet discussed with Pauline
New Business:
Joe Gafford reported that Kenosha Pass was a no-go for the Sept. Star Party. It is now a Forest Service Campground.
Purple schedules are running short. Does DMNS want to updated with new Planetarium?
Cleaning Day will be at 5pm - clean TV's and VCRs. Mouse droppings are turning up in old board room. Dr. Stencel suggested it be reported to the physical plant.
Steve Solon's CCD class went very well.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15pm.
Minutes approved at July eboard meeting.
Ron Pearson, Secretary, DAS, Inc.Ron Pearson, Secretary DAS