BLUE VALLEY YACHT CLUB

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

May 5, 2004 at Tom Albright’s house

Directors present: Bob & Jane Mullen, Ken Hays, Diane Barker, Tom Albright, Randy Zelenka, Wayne Martin

Directors absent: Bart Bartholomew

Others present: None

Meeting called to order at 7:07 by Diane Barker

Minutes of the April meeting approved with no revisions.

REPORTS:

VICE COMMODORE: Ken reported on the following items:

· New keys have been made and distributed to the appropriate parties.

· Mowing has been started.

· The Green lawn tractor is operational and ready for use.

· Gutters should be installed on the shelter this week.

· The locks have been reset with the new combination (9163).

· An estimate for the cost of the expanded fence for the dinghy park will be available soon. There was subsequent discussion on this topic under old business.

REAR COMMODORE: Wayne distributed a written report detailing the progress on checking moorings. An example of the database detailing mooring status was also distributed as was the updated mooring assignments. The electric winch donated by Bart worked well for small weights but came up short on the larger moorings. The report mentioned that after checking a few more moorings a new stronger 12 volt winch might be requisitioned. It was suggested that since the club has an adequate amount of money the winch be ordered immediately. An estimate of approximately $570 was given by Wayne for the 3700lb. Warn winch, 1200 CCA deep cycle battery and miscellaneous hardware. Tom motioned, Randy seconded that the purchase be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Wayne thought that the actual price would be considerably less since $100 had been set aside for hardware but the job might be accomplished for about $10 in hardware.

It was recommended that the boat size ratings assigned to each mooring be noted as an addendum on the database, which Wayne agreed to do.

TREASURER: Tom distributed a written report detailing the financial status of the club. Bob noted that the trash had not been collected in April. Tom had already paid for the service and will contact the company to work out an arrangement for May service.

RACE DIRECTOR: Randy reported that the first two races had been cancelled due to high winds and hoped that subsequent races would proceed as scheduled.

COMMODORE: Diane mentioned that she had sent out e-mails announcing the upcoming women’s sailing seminar June 19^th & 20^th. She will follow up with interested parties.

OLD BUSINESS: The following topics were discussed:

• Bob mentioned the fact that at least one boat is stored “illegally” in the dinghy park, but he had been in contact with an acquaintance of the owner and that person would presumably make contact with the club to obtain membership. There was subsequent discussion on boats stored at the club.
• Brief discussion on moving either the tattered sailboard or the entire sailboard rack to a more out of sight location.
• After much dialogue it was generally agreed that the dinghy park expansion should be to the south and west with enlargement of the gates. Ken said that he wanted to add one full row of storage capacity at a minimum. He will get estimates of the job both installed and materials only if we opt to do it ourselves to save money.
• Diane e-mailed several examples of the pre-fabricated dock systems available. Wayne mentioned that we could in all likelihood build twice as large and sturdy a dock for the same money if we got several volunteers to build it ourselves. This seemed to appeal to the board and Bob volunteered to obtain prices on various components for the new dock. It was also generally agreed that if at all possible we should price “plastic wood” decking for the new dock in a gray color (the two color options were brown or gray). Bids/prices to be available at the next regular meeting.
• The Corps will be asked to purchase another harbor light (for safety reasons) to be mounted close to the shelter for night navigation. Randy moved, Tom seconded that the club purchase the light from Sealite (the same model that is in service on the harbor buoy) if the Corps refuses the request Carried unanimously.
• Bob will contact Gene Lindgren about moving the old work barge.
• Randy showed examples of trophies for race awards. He estimated that $150 would cover all awards. Bob moved, Wayne seconded approval of $150 to purchase the trophies. Carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

None brought forward.

Meeting adjourned at 8:48.

Submitted by reluctant acting secretary Wayne Martin

*Note to board: I wasn’t sure if all the items under ‘Old Business’ were properly categorized or if some were actually ‘New Business”. Please correct if necessary. Thanks.