November 3, 2015 — Board Minutes
The Ipswich Outboard Club Board of Directors held a regular meeting at the home of Rusty Spencer, Ipswich, Ma. Commodore Wright called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m. All IOC officers and directors were present.
The minutes from the previous meeting on October 6, 2015 were approved as amended.
Secretary’s Report:
- The annual Ma. Chapter 180 report was submitted.
- Email and mailbox is clean.
The secretary’s report was approved as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report:
- Checking Account $ 4,735.32
- MMCH Account 39,648.02
- Total $44,383.34
- Taxes are paid. A discussion was held on possible RE tax savings.
The treasurer’s report was accepted as read.
A large discussion was held on the 2016 budget presented. Motion made to increase repair and maintenance budget item to $7500 for two new floats, seconded, and approved. This budget item will be voted on at the annual meeting per the bylaws.
Vice Commodore’s Report:
- Float haul went very well.
- The new freezer has been installed.
- Light bulbs have been replaced in flood lights.
- Porta potti has been removed.
- The shed was reorganized and the cable will be put up for the winter.
The vice commodore’s report was accepted as submitted.
Old Business:
- Motion to go into executive session, seconded, and approved.
- Motion to go out of executive session, seconded, and approved.
New Business:
- The 2016 annual meeting will be held on January 19, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Literary Society in Ipswich.
- Next board meeting will be on December 8, 2015 at the home of Dave Morin, Ipswich at 7 p.m.
- Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 pm, seconded, and approved.
Attest: David Morin, Secretary
Joseph Wright, Commodore