A Board Meeting of the Raritan Yacht Club was called to order at 19:55 on July 11, 2006.

1. Roll Call

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Commodore Dave Frizell

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O

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VC Vicky Jo Neiner

o

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RC Dennis Meichel

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PC William B. Adams

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Jim Bauer

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Dennis Driscoll

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O

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PC Len Keating

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O

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Bob Kennedy

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Ann Myer

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Skippy Paul

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Tony O’Reilly

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Peter Rebovich, Jr.

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Jerry Solas

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Dave Steward

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Roger Young

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x = present, o = absent

2. The June meeting minutes were approved.

3. The Financial Report was not available because the computer is not yet completely online. The report should be ready in 1-2 weeks, at which time the Finance Committee will meet. The report will be distributed after the meeting.

4. Dave Frizell presented the Commodore’s Report.

a. Jerry stated that the computer and software system were installed. The July bills went out, though not everything is running.

b. The Capital project is moving along. The low bidder was notified, but other bids will be solicited. Warren Bigos is handling things. Bob Kennedy noted that the working group from the Finance Committee is continuing to look into whether to phase or finance the project. They have spoken with one bank, so far.

c. Regarding permits, Dave will attempt to have the existing ones amended from 231 to 249 moorings. Additional riparian licenses will be needed. Regarding state permits, two bids from engineers were received. A fathometric survey is needed, and Mike Carr will help to obtain it. The existing bulkhead is deep enough to remove 3’ of material.

d. Regarding launch service to the people on the City moorings, Al Jacobs will bring the issue to the Perth Amboy Port Authority. RYC would like to have “hold harmless” agreements from the City’s customers for the remainder of this year. RYC is trying to get the message across to the City that RYC cannot provide service next year.

e. RYC is not exempt from sales tax, because it is not a charitable organization.

f. Membership approval will be needed for the new roof, railings, and yard gate, which will all be Sinking Fund items. Dave proposed to hold a Special Meeting on September 12, 2006. The estimated costs are 20 K for the roof, 10-15 K for the dock railing, and about 5 K for the gate. Two samples of dock railings were available for inspection.

g. Dave proposed that RYC obtain two Ideal 18 boats, which are dry, keelboats, for use by members who do not have boats of their own. The Ideal 18 is the most popular club boat at yacht clubs on Long Island Sound. They cost about 12 K apiece. Several questions were raised, including where they would be moored and who would pay the launch fees. Dave will do a survey as part of the August billing to get views on the idea from the membership.

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

a. The Red Grant Regatta went well.

b. Warren Bigos is continuing to work on house issues.

c. An application will be submitted for a handicap parking space on Water Street in front of the Club.

d. There have been problems with the maintenance person. If anyone has a suggestion for a replacement, it would be welcomed. The hours required are about 25/week.

e. Al Jacobs will work directly with Slavko regarding bar management.

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

a. The O’Day rendezvous is still on the calendar, and 10 boats are expected. No special dinner will be provided.

b. The cost for repairing the skeg and shaft of the Karl Gilman was $8100. Doug Rooney suggested that an incentive be instituted for the launch drivers to avoid any damage to the vessels. $5000 would be placed aside. If it was not spent for repairs to the launches, it would go to the drivers. Dennis will investigate the idea further.

c. The Loo Booz was in for service and the addition of larger fenders and a larger cleat.

d. The City sent RYC a letter requesting that the trailers in the north lot be removed. The wooden trailer will be moved, and the owners of the other trailers will be located. Dennis will call the City representative to say we are complying.

e. The race book is not yet out. There is a problem with the printing because of two different formats within the document.

7. Old Business.

a. RYC is still in discussions with the Coast Guard regarding their restrictions on racing. They emailed a permit to RYC that stated that race courses cannot include N60 to Red54 and cannot use the Raritan River cutoff. Consequently, cupola finishes will have to include “Z”.

8. New Business.

a. Gary Myer asked for a budget adjustment of $2000 because the maintenance for the Optis was greater than expected.

b. Roger reminded the Board that there will be no August issue of TellTales.

c. A motion was passed that Doug McNitt be offered an honorary membership, that a Special Meeting be held on September 12, 2006, and that the budget be adjusted by $2000, as noted above.

d. Charlie Young arranged for a preview presentation by Gary Jobson of his Newport Bermuda Race Centennial program at RYC on the evening of Friday, September 15, 2006. There will be a special dinner held in Peter Rebovich’s honor.

e. Ann noted that Jack Buzzi asked that he no longer be responsible for the Red Grant Diabetes Fund Raiser. He suggested that the hospital could take up that part of the program. Ann stated that if the hospital did not want to do this and if the Club wanted to switch charity functions, the Hospice Regatta people are looking for a venue in our area at this time. Carol Woller offered to head this. Dave recommended that the Board wait to see what the hospital offers to do, as they have professional fund raisers.

9. The meeting was adjourned at 21:50.

Respectfully Submitted,

Fred Hartner,

Secretary

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