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Boat Club
Directors’ Meeting Minutes
April 30/06
At 663 Lakeside Trail, RR 1 Ripley
Attendance Paul Buttinger, Gord Cale, Richard Heath, Dave Hyman, Tim
Johnston, Paul Proudfoot, Dan Sevcik
Regrets: Barry Cress, Renzo Marcone, Liliane Nolan, Peter Palubiski, John
Wood
10:32 Call to Order.
1) Commodore's Comments
The Commodore spoke to the need to cover a lot
of material in the short time of the meeting. He thanked the Directors for
their cooperation in using e-mail to communicate concerning the Spring
dredging proposal.
2) Minutes of the previous Meeting
D06-01 BIRT the minutes of the September 4,
2005 Director’s meeting be approved.
Moved Gord Cale
Seconded Dan Sevcik
Carried
communications: The Secretary reported that
there were corrections returned with dues that were forwarded to the
Secretary by the Treasurer.
A member who lost their key in a break-in of
there car will be charged the normal fee for replacement. A member who
requested the club e-mail list for dock advice was referred to the
appropriate Harbour Master for advice.
3) Treasurer's report
The Treasurer’s report, provided by e-mail, was reviewed in the absence of
the Treasurer.
2006 budget
The Treasurer provided a tentative budget by
e-mail. It was suggested that the following items be added to the budget:
newsletter @ 150, Web site @ 250, Signs @ 2000, boat @ 2500
level of dues
The Commodore spoke to what he saw as a
necessary increase in dues to 200 for on time paid regular dues by
reference to the difference of only about 3000 between to fixed costs in
the expenses and our projected revenue.
4) Officer’s Reports
Vice Commodore sent his regrets. He has
assisted the Rear Commodore with clearing trees and soundings in the river
this Spring.
Rear Commodore
dredging decisions As a result of our decision
not to dredge at this time 3 of 4 dock locations east of the south ramp
may not have enough water for the boats that normally dock there. The
Habour Master was asked to arrange alternative locations if needed to the
east. Saugeen Valley CA may absorb our dredging permit fee despite our not
dredging.
signage Dave only has received one quote for
signs at a cost of $1100. He is looking into a lower cost quote. Dave
recommended the sign cost may be $2000 total for 4 signs.
dock installation and mooring safety tips. In response to a concern from
an incident last year Dave suggested a brochure on dock installation and
tying up. Reference was made to the information in the newsletter.
new projects for budgeting. Dave raised several capital spending projects
that should be considered.
The Hydro going underground on the North
side.
The possibility of our arrangement for Hydro
on the South side ending may require a service.
Possible installation of Sampson posts along
the dock spaces.
Improvements may be required to make the range
lights more visible.
We require a person to do the grass cutting on club property.
Dave raised the issue of paying a member for
the use of heavy equipment to remove trees from the river. It was
generally decided to table the issue at this time.
Fleet Captain
The Fleet Captain requires assistance for the July BBQ as he will not be
available to attend. The Commodore suggested Peter Palubiski. Tim will
call him. Other members of the Board will make an effort to be available
earlier than opening. Richard volunteered to pick up the food.
Harbour Masters
The stakes are in on both the North and South sides.
Rick Elliott was contacted in early April to
put in the South ramp dock but it is not in yet.
Paul Buttinger reported an important meeting
with a club neighbour
5) Action Items
D06-02 BIRT The Board of Directors recommends
to the membership that the on time dues be raised to $200 and the late pay
dues to 250 for renewed membership for the 2007 season.
Moved Paul Proudfoot
Seconded Dave Hyman
Carried unanimously
This motion will be provided for information
and notice to the Spring General Meeting for consideration at the Fall
General Meeting.
6) Other business
Neighbour's property, protocol
A short report was made concerning an incident
with a neighbour’s property. It is apparently resolved.
Spring Meeting
Directors who will be making reports were
asked to provide a written copy of their report to the Secretary following
their report.
length of season issues
Gord Cale noted that the boating season
traditionally started no earlier than May 1 and ended at Thanksgiving.
Members and possibly others are extending the season and the club may need
to revise some of its practices to reflect usage.
7) Adjournment at 12:10 AM
D06-003 BIRT the meeting adjourn.
Moved Richard Heath
Seconded Tim Johnston Carried
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