BLUE VALLEY YACHT CLUB

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

June 2, 2003 at BVYC Shelter

 

Directors Present:     Ken Hays, Tom Manney, Bart Bartholomew, and Bob Mullen

 

Directors Absent:      Sean Kalic, Wayne Martin, and Catherine Wisian

 

Others present:          None

 

Call to Order:             The meeting was called to order at about 7:30 p. m.

 

Reports:

 

Treasurer: 

 

Bob submitted written reports that were accepted as written.

 

Motion:  Bart moved and Tom seconded that the treasurer be authorized to pay $361.09 for repairs to the committee boat.  The motion passed unanimously.

  

            Vice Commodore: 

 

Tom Manney gave progress reports on several on-going projects:

 

1.  Mowing:  Mowing of the Club grounds had been accomplished.

 

2.  Old Shelter:  Tom mentioned the need to install the roof panels on the old shelter frame; he and Ken Hays discussed the need for anchoring with screw anchors before the roof is installed.

 

3.  Gutters for new shelter:  Gutters haven’t been ordered; wants to install flashing first.

 

4.  Tractor brakes:  brakes need to be tightened

 

5.  COE Inspection:  Requirements for the inspections were discussed; Bob Mullen will accompany the inspectors.

 

Rear Commodore:

 

On behalf of Wayne, Bob submitted a mooring plan for review.

 

Secretary: 

           

            Minutes from May 5 meeting were distributed.  Bob moved, Tom seconded, and the all members present agreed that the minutes be approved as written.

           

            It was agreed that a June newsletter be published to report on race results and a July 4 social.

           

Old Business:

           

Fourth of July Social:  After some discussion it was agreed that the Club would provide drinks and have charcoal fires ready for members to take part in an old-fashioned picnic basket picnic on July 5th.  Attendees would also be encouraged to stay for a moonlight sail or a raft-up after dinner.

 

New Business: 

 

Membership Application:  Bob submitted proposed changes to the membership application to avoid misunderstanding the amount of fees.  Bart and Ken Hays said they would take a look at it.

 

Dinghy Park Space:  Bob pointed out that the dinghy park was becoming crowded with motorboat dinghies.   He suggested that a new policy that gives priority to sailboats may have to be developed, and, if need be the motorboat dinghies would have to be removed.

 

On the hill storage:  Ken Hays proposed cutting up the old telephone poles that are on hand into 4-foot segments and then use them as aids for aligning the trailers in the parking area on the hill.

 

Adjournment: Bart moved and everyone agreed that the meeting be adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. 

 

The next meeting is scheduled for July 7, hosted by Ken Hays, at the Yacht Club shelter