Spring General Meeting Minutes
Pine River Boat Club
Sunday May 22/05 at the Lurgan Beach Clubhouse of the Pine River Boat Club
Attendance - about 45 members
1) Meeting called to order at 10:32 am
2) Commodore’s Remarks:
The Commodore welcomed the members and introduced each member of the Board
of Directors with a background description.
3) Report of the Secretary
The minutes of the Fall General Meeting of September 5, 2004 were read. The
Minutes of the Directors meetings of September 5, 2004 and May 1, 2005 were
read for information.
G05-001 BIRT the minutes of the September 5, 2004 General Meeting be
approved.
Moved Gordon Cale Seconded Renzo Marcone Carried
The Secretary reported that:
a) the club records were still in the process of being updated
b) a reminder of the meeting had gone out to members by e-mail of this
meeting, open to the Directors and blind CC’d to the members list.
c) shares were distributed in the fall and if anyone had concerns they
should speak to the Secretary.
The Secretary reported that it had been his duty to send a memorial donation
on the passing of a long time member, Clarke Ferguson. A moment of silence
was held in the memory of Clarke Ferguson.
4) Treasurer’s Report:
In the Absence of the Treasurer John Wood read a report on the finances of
the club. Extra copies were made available to members. The report noted ...
It was noted that there was a bill for $107 for a dock removal in the Fall
that resulted in a dock not being removed by the member. The club will bill
the member.
G05-002 BIRT the Treasurer’s report be approved.
Moved John Wood Seconded Herb Millard Carried
5) Officer’s Reports
a) Vice Commodore
Renzo Marcone reported that there were two issues he was following up. The
south flag pole was supposed to have been up by now but the contractors have
been busy. The same issue has delayed the improvements to the Range lights.
The Fairway Buoy has come loose and we are seeking a more secure way of
fastening it in place.
Renzo then asked the new members present to introduce themselves.
G05-003 BIRT the report of the Vice-Commodore be approved
Moved Renzo Marcone Seconded Gord Lee Carried
b) Rear Commodore
Dave Hyman reported that the Range lights should be installed this week. The
job involved two new poles and wiring at the projected cost of $4200.
Discussions had taken place with the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority
and the Ministry of Natural Resources in order to be prepared for any
necessary dredging.
Dave described the best course for entering the Lake from the river.
The club had removed 5 more trees from the river that posed a hazard. The
Township had assisted by removing trees from their property that were in
danger of falling in the river.
Members were asked in the Fall this year to store their docks on the east
side of the clubhouse in order to permit improvements to the trailer / dock
storage lot. Members were reminded that dock storage on the South side is to
be limited to the cement pad.
Members raised issues with speed and right of way. It was suggested to the
Rear Commodore that the signs planned for by the ramps include the club
policy that boats entering the range channel from the lake have right of way
over boats entering from the river mouth. The Vice Commodore agreed to
include that on the new signs.
A member raised safety concerns with the practice of some boaters returning
to the river on plane. Another member noted that some boats required more
speed to prevent drift onto the rocks to the sides of the channel.
Dave noted that if members were replacing or needed to improve their docks
Rona now had a dock department.
G05-004 BIRT the report of the Rear Commodore be approved
Moved Dave Hyman Seconded Scott Montgomery Carried
d) Fleet Captain
Tim Johnston reported on the two Social events planned for the year. The
Civic Holiday BBQ will have a family emphasis with the jumping castle
present for the children. Tim indicated that there would be a raffle and
asked for donations for the raffle. In addition the club would hold its
normal Labour Day Weekend Corn Roast.
A question was raised about considering live music for the event. Tim
indicated it might be welcome but there were no plans.
G05-005 BIRT the report of the Fleet Captain be approved
Moved Tim Johnston Seconded Dave Fish Carried
e) Harbour Masters
Dan Sevcik reported for the North side. He reminded members to ensure that
their dock was placed at the stake and was perpendicular to the shore. There
are some docks in that will have to be adjusted. Also members were reminded
to remove floating devices such as barrels that were used to put their dock
in as these made create a hazard when water levels rise and fall rapidly.
There was a gate key hand out prior to the meeting and it would resume after
the meeting. A member asked where he could obtain a club house key. These
will be available from the Harbour Masters.
A member has a problem with a rock in the water now that docks were
repositioned. The harbour masters will respond.
G05-006 BIRT the report of the North Harbour Master be approved
Moved Dan Sevcik Seconded Art Heimpel Carried
Barry Cress reported that the South side had 20 spots open. Barry had been
approached about advertising on the club web site. If there was no objection
he planned to go ahead at no cost unless it became a burdensome task.
G05-007 BIRT the report of the South Harbour Master be approved
Moved Barry Cress Seconded Doug Brown Carried
6) Business Arising from the previous minutes.
a) Steel Boat
The club is looking for a used Stanley boat or other suitable boat for
maintaining the channel markers and assisting members with docks. The
members were asked to report should they become aware of such a boat being
available.
b) Other - Cleanup
John Wood noted that there was a concern expressed at the Lurgan and Blair's
Grove cottagers and homeowners meeting about the need for a cleanup at the
river mouth on the north side. A member expressed a concern about the trees
in the water on the South side. It was suggested that a cleanup day would be
appropriate.
7) New Business
Pine River Watershed Group.
Herb Millard reported on his liaison with the Pine River Watershed Group. He
noted that this is a very important group: that pollution levels in the Pine
River are sometimes 500% above provincial standards. He asked that the club
consider appointing a local person to represent the club as the group meets
often through the year and it is difficult to attend from home. Members Doug
Brown and Dave Hyman are also members of the group representing other bodies
but it was felt that we should have a specific representative.
8) Adjournment
G05-008 BIRT the meeting adjourn.
Moved Herb Millard Seconded John Kelly Carried
