Pine River Boat Club

Directors Minutes

April  27, 2008

10:30 am

at the Club House, Lurgan Beach

Attendance,  Gordon Cale, Dave Hyman, Tim Johnston, Renzo Marcone, Peter Palubiski, Holly Perrault,  Dan Sevcik, John Wood, 

Regrets: Paul Buttinger, Barry Cress, Richard Heath, Paul Proudfoot, Doug Spitzer

Commodore's remarks: The Commodore introduced Holly Perrault as the new Treasurer. He expressed thanks to Holly and Gord Cale for their efforts getting  treasurer’s books changed over, to Gord for the newsletter, and to Peter  Palubiski for arranging to clear the trees in the channel.

Minutes of the previous meetings

The Secretary read the minutes of the September 2, 2007 and December 17, 2007 Director’s meetings and the Minutes of the Fall General Meeting.

BIRT the minutes of the September 2, 2007 and the December 17, 2007 Directors' meetings be approved.

Moved Gord Cale   Seconded Dan Sevcik               Carried 

Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer reported a first quarter income of  22316.73 and expenses of 3984.04. Dues had been received from 85 members.      

BIRT the Report of the Treasurer be approved

Moved Holly Perrault             Seconded Dave Hyman           Carried

It was recommended by the Treasurer that an audit process be performed on the club finances. The Treasurer was asked to recommend an Auditor to the Spring  General meeting. Action Perrault & Cale

Report of Officers

Vice Commodore

Keys: It had previously been decided to change the keys for the gates. The locks have been reconditioned and new keys have been purchased. The new keys were given to Gord Cale to arrange distribution. Paid up members will be able to exchange their old “blue” key for a new key. New members receive a key as part of the initiation expense. There is a replacement cost of $100 for a lost key. Keys will be available at the Spring General Meeting or by contacting the Secretary. Action Cale

Flags: Dave Hyman was asked to coordinate with Paul Proudfoot the purchase of a supply of club flags and pennants. Action Hyman

Rear Commodore

River Condition: Renzo Marconi, Peter Palubiski, and Dave Hyman have sounded the channel and it appears to be at least as good as last year. The recommendation is that we do not dredge at this time. Renzo was asked to contact the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority regarding dredging Action Renzo Marconi. The channel markers will be done when there is a nice day.

Solar lights The contractor is supposed to be installing solar power for the channel lights after the end of April.

BIRT the Rear Commodore get a quote for a solar light on the Fairway Buoy.

Moved Renzo Marconi          Seconded Dave Hyman           Carried

Action Marconi

Clubhouse windows Not completed

Bank improvement A quote was received on the bank improvement between the South ramp and the Millard property of $34000. This was left with Dave Hyman to investigate further.

Sludge dredge: There is still a desire to do a test pumping if there is a problem with the sludge again this summer. 

Fleet Captain  There will only be the one BBQ this summer on the Civic Holiday weekend. Menu will include corn, hot dogs, hamburgers, bean. A smaller general order is anticipated since the supplies are usually expected to cover two events. 

Past Commodore - progress

New Business:

Renzo was asked to look into the amount of maintenance that will be needed on the solar lights.

Doug Spitzer is not listed on the web site.

Paul Buttinger’s concern about the “Directors at Large” being non-voting was discussed.  

BIRT the Club donate $300 to each of the Lake Huron Fishing Club and the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network.

Moved Peter Palubiski            Seconded Dan Sevcik               Carried

Adjournment

BIRT the meeting Adjourn

Moved John Wood Seconded Dave Hyman           Carried

The Meeting adjourned at 12:05 pm

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Secretary