2025 - August Beacon

NCYC Regular Meeting Minutes July 10, 2025 Page 8 of 11

II. OLD BUSINESS

Update On Selling old Finn 1:

P/C Brian Fringer

It is not sold yet. It is currently covered, and it is insured.

Policy Updates:

P/C Rick Romatz and Melissa Winkler

Fire Pit Use and Safety: P/C Rick Romatz proposed a revised policy for fire pit use, restricting it to board-approved and NCYC sponsored events, to maintain board control and avoid placing responsibility on OD’s. V/C Terry Stein suggested adding a requirement for a properly sized fire extinguisher or hose and water on site for safety. Commodore Bill Burkhardt agreed to look into installing a pump and hose reel system for water access at the fire pit. The board decided that the specific safety equipment details do not need to be in the policy itself, as they can be controlled separately. Dock and Walkway Access: P/C Rick Romatz introduced a revised policy for dock and walkway access, specifying a 36 to 40-inch clear travel way on all docks and walkways, and reiterating rules against hoses running across docks. He also included language regarding no docking on the inside of A dock for more than two to three boats to ensure clear turning space for boats. John O’Leary recommended a 40-inch minimum for clear travel ways to accommodate wagons. Tents on Docks: John O’Leary expressed a strong stance against tents on docks, citing safety concerns about them being impaled or causing damage due to wind, and requested that tents be specifically prohibited as "accessories" in the policy. The board generally agreed with John’s points about tents. Private Events and Security Deposits: The board reviewed the policy on private events, agreeing that the responsible member should be charged for cleanup. The discussion included the idea of requiring a security deposit upfront for events, similar to what is done for outside parties. It was decided to continue the practice of a security deposit for non-members and to maintain the current system where the OD can approve kitchen use for members, making them responsible for cleanup. Club Property on Docks: A discussion arose about adding language to the policy to prevent club property, such as chairs or picnic tables, from being removed from the mainland or taken to the docks, citing past instances of damage or loss. It was agreed that this should be added to the policy to ensure clear guidelines.

Motion: A Motion was made by P/C Rick Romatz to approve the Policy Updates for Safety to go to the Policy Committee after verbiage has been corrected. Second: P/C Brian Fringer.

Motion Carried