A Board Meeting of the Raritan Yacht Club was called to order at 20:17 on December 12, 2006.

 

1.     Roll Call

 

 

N

D

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

Commodore Vicky Jo Neiner

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VC Dennis Meichel

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RC Allan Jacobs

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC William B. Adams

O

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jim Bauer

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barbara Booz

O

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve Buzbee

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dennis Driscoll

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Dave Frizell

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Jedziniak

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Len Keating

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Kennedy

O

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ann Myer

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skippy Paul

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Steward

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x = present, o = absent

 

2.     PC Len Keating gave the Financial Report.  The cash balance at November 30 was $153,914.  Excess revenues over expenses YTD were $85,539.57. 

 

3.     Al Jacobs gave the Rear Commodore’s Report.

 

        Al presented RYC with a St. Maarten Yacht Club burgee, which he received in exchange for one from RYC.

 

4.     Dennis Meichel presented the Vice Commodore’s Report.

 

a.     The construction agreement was signed, and work will begin on January 2, 2007.  The contract price was $219,000

b.     Galley operator, Slavko, resigned effective January 1, 2007.

c.     A 40’ steel container will arrive at the end of the week for storage of Club chairs, etc. while work is done in the Grill Room.

d.     Dock rails are about 35-40% completed.  Dumpster pickup should be changed to once per week.

 

5.     Vicky Jo Neiner presented the Commodore’s Report.

 

a.     Kelly Robinson received the 2006 Sportsmanship Award.

b.     Contact was made with Mel Ramos, who stated he is looking forward to working with RYC regarding moorings and one or two handicap spaces in front of the Club.

c.     The Grill room will be under construction during January, February, and possibly March.  The Board meetings may take place in the Ladies Auxiliary room or at St. Peters.

d.     The new budget included several storage fee increases and a dues increase of $50.  A question arose as to whether the Board could approve a dues increase.  It was concluded that the By Laws Chairperson should inform the Board on this matter.  A motion was made “that winter storage fees be increased, specifically, owner hauled boats from $13.50 to $15.00/linear foot and club hauled boats from $18.00 to $20.00/linear foot, and that storage locker fees be increased from $115 to $120 effective January 1, 2007 for the 2007 billing cycle”.  The motion passed by a vote of 9 in favor, 1 opposed, and 4 abstentions.

 

6.     Construction Report.

 

a.     Dust barriers will be erected in the Surf room, which may allow the room to be used for a few events, such as the Chili Cook-Off.

b.     The Construction Committee includes Warren Bigos, Dave Frizell, Jeff Steuber, Steve Buzbee, and Dennis Meichel.  Vicky should be kept informed.

c.     The contract stipulates a completion date of February 28, 2007.  Milestone payments are built into the contract, but no penalties.

d.     Current financing from Wachovia is 7.5% for five years.  Dave would like to talk to the underwriter.

e.     Permits were submitted to the City last Friday.

f.      The construction plans are on display in the Ladies Auxiliary room and on the RYC website.

 

7.     TellTales.

 

One less issue of TellTales is planned for the end of the year because of the interference with activities caused by the construction.  The next issue will go out late January.

 

8.     Race.

 

        Ann distributed a draft of the racing schedule for 2007.  One hundred fifty people attended the Race Awards dinner, which included a DJ.  The event was under budget; bar revenues were $1900.

 

9.     Old Business.

 

        A motion was made “to take the list of Flag appointed committee chairs to an Executive session for discussion”.  The motion passed with a vote of 11 in favor, 3 abstentions.

 

10.   New Business.

 

        A revision to the Private Party Rules was proposed and briefly discussed.  Changes included up to 25 people without the need for a contract, the addition of the Bar in the contract, and Galley fees greater than $500 be payable the night of the event.  A separate luncheon fee should be considered.  The proposals will be reviewed and voted upon at the January Board meeting.

 

11.   The meeting was adjourned at 21:48.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Fred Hartner,

Secretary

 

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