Docks Committee Report
Our code-required fire standpipes project is now complete. The Fire Marshal’s Office has accepted the system as installed for Docks 1 and 2. Dock 3 has been connected to the new underground supply pipe, but modifications to the system on the dock and acceptance will wait for further word on the status of SR-520. This completes a very large part of our obligations to meet the new fire code clauses of 2005. The project itself went very well and as predicted.
The January 9 work party was another success. We took on many smaller tasks this time and while the crew wasn’t all that large, it was productive. Thanks to Pete Collins, Bob Lindal, Dave Svendsen, Chuck Gould, Jim McFadden, V/C George Austin, R/C Don Wilson, Art Mauldin, and the proverbial character, “Those whom I have forgotten!” I know you are there.
A very special note of appreciation must go to Vic Thompson and Dave Svendsen for their persistent and hard work at making repairs to the damaged dock 3 water pipe. It seems our 30 plus year old thermal valves at the ends of the pipes are wearing out. Once they fail, if it’s cold out the pipes freeze and fail as well. Vic and Dave did a huge amount of work to restore the water on that dock and we all owe them great thanks, if not a few meals! Thanks to a few others on this task as well.
Our next work parties are the second Saturday Feb. 13, and March 13 as well. 8:30 AM gives time for a breakfast and the work will commence before 9:30. We try to wrap it up by 3:30, after a club-provided lunch at about noon. The next Docks Committee meetings are scheduled for 6:00 PM Jan. 26, and Feb. 23. Committee meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Our yearly contribution to the health of the under-structure of our docks should be happening within the next month or so. The work will be scaled back this year, partly reflecting the incredible progress and efficiency of the work last year.
The Docks Committee must delegate its responsibilities much sooner rather than later, or we, the members, risk there being no real management of our most valuable asset of all. Much praise goes to those who have stepped forward, but the need probably exceeds the resources of the club. Please join with us.
Arthur Mauldin
Docks Committee Chairman
