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Pine River Boat Club
Directors’ Meeting
10.37 am
August 27, 2006
At the Clubhouse
In Attendance
Paul Buttinger,
Gordon Cale,
Dave Hyman, Renzo Marcone,
Liliane Nolan,
Paul Proudfoot,
Peter Palubiski, Dan Sevick, John Wood.
Regrets: Barry Cress,
Richard Heath, Tim Johnston,
1) Commodore’s Remarks
Paul welcomed the directors and spoke briefly about our role as
volunteers, communications, and future projects.
2) Minutes
D06-004 BIRT the minutes of the April 30, 2006 meeting be
approved as read.
Moved Gord Cale
Seconded John Wood
Carried
A letter has been received from the Lake Huron Coastal Centre.
Share certificates for 2005 and 2006 will be available at the
Fall meeting.
3) Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer reported on receipts and expenses so far in 2006 and on
the financial assets of the club.
D06-005 BIRT the Treasurer’s report be approved.
Moved Liliane Nolan
Seconded Dave Hyman
Carried
Following discussion of the organization and purpose of the
club funds, the following motion was considered.
D06-006 BIRT the Directors establish a reserve fund for
expenses related to dredging necessary to maintain a safe docking area and
access to the lake.
Moved Gord Cale
Seconded Renzo Marcone Carried
Following discussion of the appropriate level of this fund the
following motion was put.
D06-007 BIRT the Treasurer be requested to deposit in the
reserve fund $25 000.
Moved Gord Cale
Seconded Dave Hyman
Carried
Officer Reports
4) Vice Commodore
Renzo expressed concerns about assuming the roe of Commodore.
5) Rear Commodore
Larry Rice has volunteered to use his pontoon boat to assist in the
maintenance of the channel markers.
Dave provided a sheet to the Secretary outlining the process
for arranging dredging.
We continue to have concerns about the long range status of
power on the south side. In discussions with the Coast Guard, they are
experimenting with a variety of solar power options. It was recommended that
we await their results.
The history of the rocks and water levels in the lake this
summer was discussed. The Secretary is to provide care and caution advice in
the Spring newsletter.
6) Fleet Captain Tim reported by e-mail to the Commodore a
written report in his absence. Thanks were extended to John and Renzo
particularly for their help in his expected absence from the Civic Holiday
BBQ. Tim also raised his ongoing concern with issues concerning club hydro,
keys and the club building.
7) Harbour Masters Dan reported that there may be issues in the
spacing of docks. He noted that in a review of dock placement 16 were correct
and 6 were wrong. Some members seem to be of the opinion that they have the
right to decide who shares their dock space. This is the responsibility of the
Harbour Master. members are expected to work cooperatively. The Secretary was
requested to address the issue in the Spring newsletter. The Harbour masters
were reminded that it is important to get updates to the web master.
8) Action Items.
Elections: Current Directors were surveyed as to their wishes
of continuing on the Board
Pump: The pump is available to try in moving the saturated clay from the mouth
of the channel. Dave will contact the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority.
Keys: Discussion took place about the retrieval of keys from
lapsed members. The Secretary has reported to the Board on who of the lapsed
members have a key. All members of the Board are expected to take
responsibility to seek the keys return. It was proposed that the club rekey
for 2007. After discussion it was decided that rekeying would be reconsidered
for the 2008 season. It was proposed that there be a fee for the key that
would be returned on return of the key. It would take 2 weeks to replace the
keys. The Secretary is now the only person who is supposed to hand out keys.
Signage: Dave provided examples of what the signs would look
like and requested advice on wording.
Hydro: Discussion took place about a proposal to put the hydro
for the building underground. It was generally thought unnecessary so long as
the trees are kept trimmed.
Summer Directors Meeting: It was suggested that the summer
Directors meeting be held on the Civic Holiday weekend to facilitate members
attending the meeting.
D05017 BIRT the meeting adjourn.
Moved Renzo Marcone
Seconded John Wood
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 12:35 pm
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Secretary
Gordon Cale
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