Minutes of Executive Meeting Aug 20, 2013
Renforth Boat Club
Attendance: Steve, Eric, Paul, Derek, George, Ralph, Jim and Rhoda, Greg, Daryl, Rheal
Meeting called to order at 7:40 pm with Stan in the chair.
Minutes of the June Executive meeting and the Special July Executive meeting were read by the secretary. Moved by George, seconded by Eric, that the minutes of the June and July Executive meetingsbe accepted. Carried.
Old Business –
Daryl reported that he has approached the industrial dept of KVHS to consider having the department build a new winch house during their second semester. He will meet with Mr Smith, the industrial teacher, and a few interested Club members once the new school year has commenced.
The flag pole has been lowered and new halyards installed.
Business arising from the minutes.
Correspondence – None
Committee Reports
Treasurer’s Report- Lloyd was not present but a report was submitted. The bank balance is $14,3122. Expected liabilities are Director Liability, $2800 and Town of Rothesay, $3675.
House –Steve reported supplies have been purchased. We should have lots of supplies on hand for theDragon Boat Festival
Yard – Paul reported some maintenance has been done on the sliders. More work is to be done. Only one boat left on the rails.
Stan felt that a meeting should be held to arrange for the sail boat haul out. At the present we don’t have a truck confirmed. Moved by Paul, seconded by George, a mandatory meeting of sail boat owners be held by Sept 10 at 7:30pm to discuss haulout. Carried.
Harbour – Harbourmasters report Aug 20, 2013
Moved by Eric, seconded by Paul, to accept the Harbourmaster’s report
Social – Win not present. Plans are underway for an Oct social
Refreshments – Glen was not present but his report was submitted. Last reporting period showed a profit of $148.28. Moved by Eric, seconded by Derek, that Glen be allowed to increase the price of wine proportionally. Carried.
Grounds/Safety/Environment- Greg has purchased a new lawn mower. The grounds are looking great.
Membership – Bob not present. Mike Kueppers passed a successful interview and orientation. He is willing to be an active participant of the Club.
New Business
Jim McAvity has paid his account and returned his key.
Derek reported the outboard is still for sale. Some interest has been shown but nothing definite.
Passes for the Dragon Boat Festival will be available soon.
Dan Coles’ boat is for sale for $2000. He does not want to renew membership.
Andrew McIntyre’s mooring is for sale and the proceeds can be applied to his account. We need to establish who actually owns this mooring.
Glen’s mooring will be used by an RKYC member for the Dragon Boat Festival.
Mel Vincent’s boat is for sale for $7500. A discussion followed as to how to deal with the boats that are stored in the yard.
Moved by Eric, seconded by Derek, that Mel and Dan be directed, by letter, to have their boats out of the yard by Labour Day 2013. Carried. Stan will notify these members a letter will be coming.
Paul brought up the condition of the Club House. We should deal with the House before any other capital projects. It could be $10-$15K to raise the building and put in a foundation or footing. A large discussion followed.
Moved by Paul, seconded by Eric, that we get quotes to raise the building and have a proper footing installed. Carried. Paul and Stan will pursue this with interested contractors.
Motion to adjourn – Moved by Rheal, the meeting adjourned at 9:15pm
Respectfully submitted;
Daryl Caines
Secretary
