BLUE VALLEY YACHT CLUB

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

July 11 2005

 

 

Directors present: Bob Mullen, Ken Hays, Tom Albright, Ned Gatewood and Wayne Martin

 

Directors absent: Bart Bartholomew and Diane Barker

 

Others present: None

 

Meeting called to order at 6:48 by Ken Hayes

 

Minutes of the June meeting approved with after minor revisions.

 

 

REPORTS:

 

            COMMODORE: Absent..

 

VICE COMMODORE:

Ken reported that the dinghy dock is floating, although not yet placed. The hinges are almost ready and will be completed soon.

He thanked those individuals who have been keeping up with the grass mowing.

 

            REAR COMMODORE:

Wayne reported that the docks have been re-positioned several times.

Bob Mullen and Tom McCabe have serviced three moorings.

 

            .TREASURER:

Tom distributed a written report and detailed relevant points contained therein.

We have not as yet received billing for the KSU vet party porta potty and trash.

 

            RACE DIRECTOR:

Bob reported that the July 13th race scheduled will be the last race of the spring series. The club will not host summer races this year but a fall series is planned.

 

            SOCIAL DIRECTOR: No report.

 

SECRETARY: Absent

 

OLD BUSINESS:

The bird block netting has been installed by Bob and Ned. Installation was not difficult and we will assess the effectiveness of the netting as the year progresses.

 

Bob has been using the “buddy system” with Tom Brosius (sp?) and Tom McCabe and reported that it was working well.

 

Discussion turned to the proposed rock wall on the north end of the shelter. Cost may run into multiple thousands if the wall is built using cut rock and hired labor. Options talked about included cinder block faced with native stone as well as a wall built simply of native stone collected at the club. Most of the board felt that a fireplace built into the structure would not be a good idea because of the placement and potential for smoke to bother those using the shelter. Bob moved, Ken seconded appropriating $500 to begin the project using mostly native stone. During discussion Ned pointed out that other projects could be of greater benefit, mentioning placing gravel and improving access to the dinghy area. The original motion was discussed further and the board voted to approve the motion unanimously. The consensus was that we would source rocks from the beach to build the wall and use rock slabs to “cap” the wall with, effectively creating a useable counter to work from

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Placement of the dinghy dock was taken up and after conversing on the issue there was general agreement that the dock would be placed where originally intended.

 

It was also agreed that the dinghy dock project should be completed prior to the initiation of any new undertakings.

 

Ken will procure the hardware for the dinghy dock.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

An overview of plans for a patio off the east side of the shelter was briefly discussed. This will require more discussion and is a project we will wait to plan further until other projects in the works are completed.

 

The scoutmaster from Washington county requested permission to use club grounds and facilities for a scout retreat. There will be approximately twelve people in attendance. Bob moved, Tom seconded approval. Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Submitted by reluctant acting secretary Wayne Martin