A Board Meeting of the Raritan Yacht Club was called to order at 20:11 on April 11, 2006.

 

1.     Roll Call

 

 

N

D

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

Commodore Dave Frizell

n

X

O

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VC Vicky Jo Neiner

o

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RC Dennis Meichel

 

X

X

X

O

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC William B. Adams

m

X

X

O

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jim Bauer

e

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dennis Driscoll

e

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Len Keating

t

O

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Kennedy

i

X

X

O

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ann Myer

n

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skippy Paul

g

X

X

X

X

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tony O’Reilly

 

X

O

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Rebovich, Jr.

 

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jerry Solas

 

X

X

X

O

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Steward

 

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roger Young

 

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x = present, o = absent

 

2.     The March meeting minutes were approved.

 

3.     Dave Frizell presented the Commodore’s Report.

 

a.     Al Jacobs, the current Galley chair, and Tony O’Reilly have suggested that RYC employ a host/hostess for help with the Galley operation on Friday and Saturday evenings.  Several possible tasks were mentioned, including supervising the wait staff, getting drinks for diners, and cleaning tables, but nothing formal has been put in writing.  Slavko supported the concept in a brief conversion with Tony.  The person would report to the Galley chair, but during the evenings, Slavko would have the ultimate authority if a conflict arose.  Funding, which would not need to be much, could come from Galley rebates.

b.     Tom Higgins was not present to give the Financial Report, and the Finance Committee did not have time to review the written document.

c.     There will be a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 9th at 8:30 pm, after the regular Board meeting.

d.     The survey results for the bar have been reviewed.  There were 191 respondents, and 80% are satisfied with the current location of the bar.  About 50% thought the feasibility of moving the bar should be explored.  A proposal was received from Robert W. Adler & Associates concerning the relocation of the bar.  For a fee of about $5,000, the architects would supply a design concept that would be sufficient to obtain a formal proposal and to determine if the idea would be feasible.  For another $5,000, detailed drawings would be provided.  Dave would check on permitting, and the permitting process could take up to five years, based on previous experience.  Several Board members thought that this money should not be spent until the Club was ready to do the work.

 

4.     Vicky Jo Neiner presented the Vice Commodore’s Report.

 

a.     There was a recent break-in upstairs.  There was no damage to the outside of the house, but the door to the office was destroyed.  The total cost of the break-in was about $500 - $600.  A new key system was put in place.

b.     The Yahoo group is complete.

c.     The box above the bar was removed because it was not safe.

d.     The Club received an ABC inspection and an inspection related to insurance.

e.     Two dozen chairs for outside will be ordered.  If there is a need for umbrellas should be checked also.

 

5.     Dennis Meichel presented the Rear Commodore’s Report.

 

a.     Several yard projects are in progress or complete.  They include, hinges on floats, the exhaust fan in the men’s head, landscaping work, a new lock on the men’s head, and an electronic traveler for the 7 ½ ton hoist.

b.     There has been some confusion as to who is responsible for the slips: the Fleet Captain or the Summer Storage Chairperson.  It should be the Summer Storage Chairperson.

c.     The new launch will be delivered next month.  Equipment is being gathered, and it will be brought to the boat in order to obtain Coast Guard approval at the manufacturer.  The name of the new launch will be Lou Booz.  It will be shipped to RYC the first week of May and will arrive documented and certified.

d.     Dennis is considering not rehiring the launch operator, Gary Pearson.

e.     After Launch Day, only boat stands will be allowed in the yard.  Keel blocks, etc. must be removed.

 

6.     Committee Reports.

 

a.     TellTales items must be received by Friday.

b.     The Cruiser’s brunch went well.

c.     The Dave Dellenbach seminar netted over $500.

 

7.     Old Business.

 

        a.     A handout was distributed entitled, “Resolution Adopting Report of the Ad Hoc Committee”.  A motion to accept the resolution passed unanimously.

 

8.     New Business.

 

a.     A handout was distributed entitled, “Rules for the Use of RYC Sail and Power Boats by Members”.  A motion to accept the rules, which were recommended by the Sailing Advisory Committee, passed unanimously.  The rules will be added to the Club book.

b.     A handout was distributed entitled, “Resolution”.  The resolution concerned the actions of the Vice Commodore and House Chair regarding work on the house.  A motion to approve the resolution passed with one abstention.

        c.     A motion to increase the initiation fee from $2,000 to $2,200 passed by a vote of 9 for, 5 against.  The increase resulted from the recent assessment for the new launch.

        d.     A motion was made to have the mooring top chain inspected annually, and it passed unanimously.

        e.     On May 6th, Ladies Auxiliary is celebrating their anniversary with a dinner/dance.  A motion to spend $100 for a congratulatory plaque was approved.

        f.      Mike Carr requested the use of the Grill Room on Saturday June 17th for a party.  A motion to approve the use of the room passed.

        g.     Tony suggested that the Home News, the Asbury Park Press, and Monster.com be explored in a search for a new launch driver.

        h.     Tony also suggested that the projector be placed upstairs in a locked box for reliable access.

        i.      Complaints have been received about a new ferry service between South Amboy and NYC because of the wakes the vessels produce.  The ferry operators will be contacted.

        j.      The small boat in the mooring field is covered by the Club’s insurance policy.  Boats may be moored in the fleet from the beginning of April until the end of November.

        k.     Bill distributed a handout entitled, “RYC Planning Committee 2003”.

 

9.     The meeting was adjourned at 22:15.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Fred Hartner

Secretary

 

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