Board Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2008
Host: Wayne Martin
Directors Present: Frey, Martin, van Swaay, Mullen, Strouts and Ottenheimer
Directors Absent: Shaw’s
Others present: none
Call to Order by Commodore Frey at 6:40 PM at BVYC.
Approval of Minutes: The May minutes of the directors meeting were approved with a correction to the Secretary’s report that now reads, “After discussion of the bylaws the Board decided that the version posted on the website would thereby represent the current version.” It was also noted that there are two amendments yet to be added to the website version.
Rear Commodore – Mullen reported that the new dock walkway section was completed at 50% of budget and updated the status of mooring maintenance and adjustment. He will be getting additional chain and will do more work on the dock.
Treasurer – van Swaay noted that the trash is now on an “on call” basis. He discussed the financial report, noting the current categorized income and expense items with budgeted amounts. The confusion with the Mahorney application has been resolved and Board consensus was to accept the application and fees paid.
Secretary –
Strouts reported that he would be working with
Race Director -- Ottenheimer reported that he will soon be getting races scheduled, information distributed and checking out the committee boat.
Social Director -- No report.
Old Business:
Liebler Race – Postponed until June 21, see new business.
Fire Extinguisher – Frey will have extinguishers recharged in time for the annual inspection by the Corps of Engineers.
Bulletin Board – Martin will relocate the bulletin board into the shelter area.
Curtain – Martin was authorized to get necessary materials within the current budget to install a wind screen/curtain in the shelter.
New Business:
Racing – the Liebler Long Distance Race will be held Saturday, June 21, Captains Call at 1PM. This will follow the 11AM Boat Christening social event hosted by Strouts. Sunday, June 22 will be the alternate date. Ottenheimer also noted that he would like to start a Wednesday evening series race, soon, and a Sunday racing series in the fall, possibly starting September 7. Consensus was that fuel for the Committee Boat could be purchased at the marina. Users will be reminded to mix with oil as prescribed.
Adams, Andrews & Renner status – Mullen reported that Alvin Adams and Gordon Andrews have essentially abandoned their boats at the club. Another attempt will be made to contact them to get approval for removal and disposal. Van Swaay will contact Baker to determine if his Hobie 18 was formerly owned by Renner to resolve the presence of that boat.
BVYC clothing for sale – A motion was approved to authorize Mullen to purchase additional shirts, caps, etc. at his discretion for resale. Ottenheimer noted he would be using some items as racing prizes.
Latrine enclosure gravel – Consensus was to purchase gravel for the driveway to replace that which was washed away by recent rains. Additional gravel should be obtained to put in the latrine enclosure to eliminate the mud, etc.
Newsletter – Strouts will plan to publish another newsletter in late July and requested submission of articles, stories and ideas when ever available.
The next board meeting is scheduled for 6:30, August 4, hosted by Rob & Kris Shaw, location to be determined.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
BVYC secretary