Board of Trustees Meeting of January 8, 2007

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in the Clubhouse on Jan. 8th, 2007. All Board Members and Flag Officers present included P/C Grimm, V/C McGillin, R/C Roberts, Treasurer Captain Roberts, (etc.). Commodore Yates was excused.

CALL TO ORDER: With a quorum present, Chairman Ewell called the meeting to order at 1901 hours.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Captain Mark LaFountaine reported two new members, Capt. Mitch Garton, and Capt. Kimberly Foote will be brought into the club at the next general membership meeting which will bring the membership count up to 369.

TREASURER’S REPORT: John Rogers reports, as of today, income is on schedule; expenses are under budget; insurance could possibly go over budget, however there is a plan to address that. As of today, three members are still out of compliance with dues. The board voted and approved, Rodney Martin, one of the three, to be expelled from the club. Extensions for Larry Meyers and Dwynn Nyquist were voted and approved.

PLANNING AND FINANCE: Capt. Jeff Ewell reported that Bob Gunderson, Planning and Finance, has concern for a drop in membership which may result in decreased accounts receivables.

BOARD CHAIRMAN REPORT: Chairman Ewell reports that the reserve study will begin on or about January 24th. The leaky roof at Winslow will be addressed in the spring in better weather.

COMMODORE’S REPORT: As reported by Chairman Ewell, Capt. Voss is working on outside lighting at the instation, the flagpole for the Winslow outstation has been ordered. P/C Timmerman is planning to build a TV stand for the instation.

VICE COMMODORE’S REPORT: Vice Commodore McGillin presented proposed rental facilities’ agreement changes to rule 8.02 and 8.02.1. These were voted and approved. V/C McGillin reports the fire vents project design update is finished and ready to move forward for approval from the fire marshall. V/C McGillin reported that a recent grand mal seizure has impacted his ability to perform his duties and offered apologies. V/C McGillin reports on behalf of the moorage committee, that slip #346, Ira Zeasman’s boat, has not been maintained according to club rules, as a seagoing vessel. The board voted and approved by a 6 to 2 vote, to terminate slip #346, Zeasman’s moorage. Upon a lengthy, heartfelt board discussion, V/C McGillin tabled this decision by the board until the February meeting when Ira will appear before the board to present extenuating circumstances and report on compliance issues. The board will then revisit this decision.

REAR COMMODORE’S REPORT: Rear Commodore Roberts reports Rich McCrosky will head up the spring clean up day. Date to be announced. He also reported at this time there is still no grounds committee chairperson.

OLD BUSINESS: Capt. Gary Stone reports there may be an increase in insurance, but the current plan should cover that. The outstation lease at Deer Harbor will increase by 4.9%, and Ganges may show a similar increase.

NEW BUSINESS: The docks chairman needs help moving boats out of slips while work is being done cutting off pilings.

MEMBER COMMENTS: None.

NEXT BOARD MEETING: Feb. 12th, 2007 @ 1900 hours.

ADJOURNMENT: @ 2137 hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Scott W. Smith, IV
Secretary