A Board Meeting of the Raritan Yacht Club was called to order at 20:05 on June 13, 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

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

VC Vicky Jo Neiner

o

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

RC Dennis Meichel

 

X

X

X

O

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

PC William B. Adams

m

X

X

O

X

X

X

O

 

 

 

 

 

Jim Bauer

e

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

Dennis Driscoll

e

X

X

X

X

X

X

O

 

 

 

 

 

PC Len Keating

t

O

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Kennedy

i

X

X

O

X

X

X

O

 

 

 

 

 

Ann Myer

n

X

X

X

X

X

X

O

 

 

 

 

 

Skippy Paul

g

X

X

X

X

O

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

Tony O’Reilly

 

X

O

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Rebovich, Jr.

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

Jerry Solas

 

X

X

X

O

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Steward

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

Roger Young

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

x = present, o = absent

 

2.     The May meeting minutes were approved.

 

3.     Dave Frizell presented the Financial Report.  Revenue is running ahead because of the increase in membership to 330.  Excess revenue over expenses for the five months ended May 31, 2006 was $101,121 compared to $20,987 budgeted.  Most items were in line with the budget.

 

4.     Dave Frizell presented the Commodore’s Report.

 

a.     Dave questioned whether insurance for the launches should be based on depreciated value, as it is now, or on replacement value, which would cost an extra $600-700 per vessel.  Dave will report next month with additional information on the issue.

b.     Jerry Solas reported that the new billing system is in place.  There are a few minor items yet to complete.  The old system will not be discarded, just in case.

c.     Bill Adams will explain the capital projects process when he returns.  Dave will appoint a liaison to interface with the architect. 

d.     Two members from the Finance Committee were appointed to analyze the pros and cons of financing vs. phasing.

e.     Dave mentioned that the Ideal 18 would be a possibility for a club keelboat for use by adult members who do not own boats.  Dave will bring up the topic at a later meeting when there is more time.

f.      Costs are needed for RFPs for mooring sites and dredging at the bulkhead.

g.     Communications with the City of Perth Amboy continue regarding the lack of insurance for launch service to non-members who have contracted with the City for moorings.  The ten permits for moorings belong to RYC, but the City can continue to use the six moorings that have been rented.  RYC will continue service for the remainder of 2006, but will not provide service in 2007.

 

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

 

a.     Locks have been installed on the glass cases of the Ships Store.  Warren Bigos will continue to maintain items.

b.     If the roof is to be replaced, membership approval will be needed.  Replacement costs were estimated at about $20,000, and the cost for the minimum repair would be $3,500-5,000.  There is some rotten wood beneath the roof tiles.  The skylights would be removed at the same time.  Since the dock rails are also in need of replacement, a suggestion was made for one special meeting in September.  A few other items may be added, such as a yard gate that is easy to move.  Dennis will get more information for the Board.  He and Vicky will provide a write-up.

c.     A request was made to use the Grill room on September 23, 2006 for a private party.

 

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

 

a.     The new launch is operational and was approved by the USCG for 28 people.  A VHF radio station license is needed, and Dennis will take care of it.

b.     NJ registration for the new launch will cost $5,500 (sales tax).

c.     The race book is not out yet.

d.     A rotation function for the hoist will be installed.

e.     The Karl Gilman hit a submerged object and is undergoing repair at Lockwoods.  The estimated cost is $4,000-5,000.

f.      The O’Day rendezvous is still on the calendar.

g.     Steve Gillooly, the USCG liaison, received a request from them that RYC no longer use government marks as race marks, that RYC monitor VHF channels 12, 14 and 16 for safety, that racers not cross the Raritan River Cutoff or Ward Point Bend channels, and that any race course not enter the Raritan Bay channel between lighted buoy 46 and buoy 60.  The request resulted from a complaint by commercial traffic.  RYC will ask for the request in writing.

 

7.     Old Business.  None.

 

8.     New Business.

 

        a.     A motion to appoint the following members to the Nominating Committee was approved.

                PC J. Buzzi

                P. Rebovich

                M. Hugger

                F. Hartner

                S. Gillooly

b.     A motion to allow a private party to use the Grill room on September 23, 2006 from 3-10pm was approved.

c.     Dave Steward noted that there was no launch driver checked in between 11pm Saturday evening until 7am Sunday morning.  Otherwise, there has been no problem with 24/7 coverage.

 

9.     The meeting was adjourned at 21:30.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Fred Hartner,

Secretary

 

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