A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in the clubhouse on February 9, 2004.
All Board Members and Flag Officers were present.
CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order byChairman Packard at 1900 hours.
ADMINISTRATIVE: Chairman Packard requested V/C McCroskey and R/C Grimm to fill in during the meeting for resigned Board Members Captain Leonard Almo and Captain Art Klein.
ELECTION OF SECRETARY: Captain Gary Stone was nominated for the position. A motion was made and passed unanimously.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Secretary Stone read the minutes, which were approved as read.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Captain Bressler presented and the Board approved an application for Andy Foster. He said the “ Broker Referral Program” is getting good results. Andy Foster and Steve Hanson are scheduled for initiation at the next general meeting.
TREASUER’S REPORT: Captain Farber discussed the newly formatted income statement. He reported net income was down primarily due to a shortfall in advertising and bar revenue.
BOARD CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Packard thanked Captain Zuvich for his outstanding work in the organization and conduct of the fresh water supply line repairs on Dock #1.
COMMODORE’S REPORT: Commodore Anhalt again thanked Captain Zuvich. He reported that Captain James Martenson passed on. The disposition of Certificates of Deposits donated to the Club by the Tarettes was discussed. Commodore Anhalt will coordinate their disposition with the Tarettes. The Super Bowl Party was a success earning $500 for the Club.
VICE COMMODORE’S REPORT: V/C McCroskey:
- Thanked P/C Timmerman for the new Member and Skipper of the Year trophy cases.
- Reported that a keypad has been installed to allow access to the Laundry Room.
- Thanked Captain Zuvich for his efforts in repairing the Dock #1 fresh water supply line.
- Discussed the need for moorage members to post emergency notification identification cards on their vessels.
- Presented proposed amendments to Paragraphs 3.03 (Slip Categories) and 3.11 (Reassignment) of the Queen City Yacht Club Rules. After an extended discussion the proposal was referred back to the Moorage Committee for further consideration.
- Reported that the outstation work party is scheduled for March 27th and 28th.
- A contract has been signed with a WI-FI service provider for the in station. Negotiations for the same service at the outstation are under way.
- Thanked the Docks Committee crew for the installation of the non-skid grating.
REAR COMMODORE’S REPORT: R/C Grimm:
- Reported that discussions are ongoing to install a new security system. The plan has been referred to the Planning and Finance Committee for review.
- Thanked Captain Zuvich for his efforts in repairing the Dock #1 fresh water supply line.
- Congratulated Membership Chairman Bressler for his fine work.
- Reported that the 520 Committee has spent $1,190.08 in legal fees.
- The Committee will prepare a manual for the Board’s review detailing the proposed strategy for dealing with 520 issues.
- Thanked Captain Mauldin for his work on the 520 Committee.
- Reported there are indications that the 520 Project may be accelerated.
Commodore Anhalt asked if public funding was available for studying the affects of the 520 Bridge remodel on the Club. R/C Grimm said he knew of no funds available to the Club. He reported there are funds available to study the impact of upland issues, which are unrelated to our Club.
OLDBUSINESS:
- Captain Mauldin reported that he has submitted a request to Seattle City Light for an upgrade to our existing Docks Electrical System to a 480 Volt, 500 KVA system. He noted that the House is separate and not included in the submitted report. The success of the application is uncertain since Seattle City Light generally does not allow two drops at one location.
- Captain Mauldin also recommended a final decision on upgrading our electrical system be held off until the affects of the 520 Project become better understood.
- Captain Stone reported that a Club Member was prepared to donate a Mazda Pick Up to the Club. The Club decided to respectively decline the offer.
NEW BUSINESS: Board Nominations: Chairman of the Nominating Committee, P/C Krows, nominated Captain Ron Dawson to replace Captain Klein and Captain Mike Shannon to replace Captain Leonard Almo.
MWMBER’S COMMENTS: Captain Bressler thanked Captain Zuvich for the great meal after the Dock #1 work party. Captain Zuvich requested and the Board approved funds to cut the remaining grating for installation at the outstation.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2035 hours.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Stone
Secretary