A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in the Clubhouse on March 14, 2005. All Board Members and Flag Officers were present.
CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, Chairman Elbon called the meeting to order at 1903 hours.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Upon motion seconded and carried the minutes of the meeting of February 14, 2005 were approved without reading as submitted to the Board and Bridge by email from Secretary Richdale.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Captain Bressler reported the pendency of the application for membership of Brenda Plants. The Club membership is down 30 from full membership.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Michelle reported on behalf of Captain Farber on the financial condition of the Club. No financial statement was submitted though one will be submitted at the next meeting. Currently there are no unpaid or overdue moorage payments.
PLANNING AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: Captain Ed Hedges reported that next meeting more information will be submitted on the subjects of the Club bank deposits and the costs of dock renovation.
BOARD CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Elbon had no formal report.
COMMODORE’S REPORT: Commodore McCrosky reported that he and Ron Dawson would go to Ganges to inspect the dock space available. The space options were explained and diagramed as contained in Ex. A attached. Final decision will be made after the on site visit.
Preparations for Opening Day are underway. He announced the Friday night “social” scheduled for March 18, 2005.
VICE COMMODORE’S REPORT: VC Grimm reported that the Seattle Fire Department reduced the draft curtain requirement from 4 feet to 2 feet. Overall costs are projected about the same as originally estimated, i.e. $75,000 to $80,000. Bids for painting the docks are being solicited.
The Roanoke Park group met with him and he suggested to the Board that a contribution of $250 to $500 would be made.
REAR COMMODORE’S REPORT: R/C Yates reported progress on the Gate repair and security system. Al Gonzales is anchoring the gate in a more substantial manner without charge. The security system should be up and working in one week. A grounds party is needed for this Saturday March 19th.
OLD BUSINESS: Captain Mauldin reported that Waterfront has signed the contract for repair. The Army Corps of Engineers reported that the lake will be raised 1 inch per week to a height of 22 inches above the “legal” limit. It is hoped that the drought conditions may allow more work to be done in July or August. The projection for the total cost of a program of renovation over the next eleven years was submitted in Ex. B attached.
Secretary Richdale has submitted for review By-Laws for the QCYC Junior Boating Club and suggested that the revisions and comments are in and the final draft should be done by the next meeting of the Board.
NEW BUSINESS: Captain Art Mauldin reported that he and Keith Landry of Waterfront Construction will be available each Monday Morning at 11:00 am to discuss dock repair status.
MEMBERS COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 2003 hours.
Respectfully submitted,
David A. Richdale
Secretary