LONG ISLAND BEACH BUGGY ASSOCIATION

    MONTHLY BOARD MEETING  MINUTES - APRIL 9,2010

1. Meeting called to order: 7:40pm

2. Pledge of Allegiance, moment of silence for our troops.

3. Roll Call.

4. MINUTES: The minutes from the March meeting were read. A correction was made under County Parks identifying Supervisor Nickleson as Commissioner. A motion was then made to accept the minutes as corrected.

5. TREASURERS REPORT: Larry gave his detailed report on LIBBA finances. A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept Larry’s report.

6. PRESIDENTS REPORT: Billy passed out a paper outlining how each member of the Executive Board will be responsible for certain committees. He also told us that the LIBBA Webpage is not being updated as it should be. He will find out what the intentions of those involved are and rectify this problem fast as this right now, is our main means of communication with the membership.

There is some confusion about our upcoming grass planting. It seems that Betsy asked if we could do a beach raking and fence stringing project instead. We will be meeting at either Captree or Field 2.

7. EXECUTIVE VP REPORT: Chuck asked Lou Farr if he would still do County Parks, he agreed. Chuck then asked Willy young if he would still do State Parks, he too agreed. He still needs someone to do West End.

8. 1^st VP REPORT: Cooky informed us what committees he will be overseeing. He also said that he might be changing some things on the scholarship dinner. He also said he would be needing help on this because it’s a new endeavor for him.

9. 2^nd VP REPORT: Frank told us that he will still be overseeing the Courtesy Patrol, Show Committee. He said he’s thinking about getting a new show booth and he’ll be looking for help on that.

10. MEMBERSHIP: Bea gave us her report on the membership. She said she posted on the LIBBA Facebook site a dues notice and it got results.

John Marsillo said he would visit some shops to leave LIBBA pamphlets and solicit.

11. WEBSITE: Billy said he will have an answer very soon about the website.

John Marsillo told us he knows a videographer who could put a beach driving class video on our website. This is a good idea.

12. STATE PARKS: Willy gave us all the bad news concerning beach closings due to the severe erosion caused by all the storms. We need more fishing line boxes, they’re popular. The Montauk parking lot is now $8.00. Willy is looking to have some meetings on Green Island.

Chuck told us he heard that the State, to increase revenues, is thinking about opening up the Beach Vehicle Permit to all user groups. He already drafted a letter to Steve Englebright against this. This guy is for MPA’s.

13. COUNTY PARKS: Lou gave us a report on Suffolk County Parks. He told us that Parks was distributing its sand stock piles to areas where it is needed.

Lou said Nickleson was out. He’s not certain who will be replacing her.

A discussion was held on the pro’s and con’s of snow fencing and Christmas trees as a means to combat erosion.

14. WEST END: Larry told us that Breezy Point was closed also.

15. PRESS RELEASES: Jim’s on it. Bea asked how we could get in touch with more Boy & Girl Scout troops. Different ways were discussed.

16. BY LAWS: Artie Boyd passed out copies of  the updated By Laws and Code of Ethics he and his committee came up with. A motion was made to accept the new code of ethics ( 16 items ), seconded and passed to accept. Artie also wants to amend  the way we change amendments. This would be to give a little lee way on how we vote on amendments. A motion to amend the amendments was made, seconded and passed.

17. SCHOLARSHIP: Cooky will be handling this. He also told us that UMS Scholarship was awarded to James Carlucci.

18. UMS: Cooky told us that the Carolina’s are being hit with more lawsuits from the environmentalists. They just keep on coming. It’s starting to work on up the coast. Now Asseteague is having problems. Next UMS meeting will probably be in NJ. These lawsuits are basically against ORV’s being on beaches. We are a target. A lengthy disscussion was held on this.

19. JAMBORREE: Cooky would like to have the Jamborree at Hecksher again. He’s trying for August 7^th. Other options were discussed.

20. OLD BUSINESS: Chuck needs to know how many for Casting for Recovery Dinner.

We have decided to get rid of the LIBBA truck. The monies we save could pay for storage. Gabe knows of a place in Bayshore. A motion was made, seconded and passed to sell the truck ( asking $1500.00 ) and use the monies saved to pay for storage.

21. NEW BUSINESS: Willy told us about the Marine Resources Advisory Council, it advises the Dec on regs. It cannot make regulations. What they are trying to do is get draggers to target striped bass. He needs letters against this. Send to Dec Regional Director Gillmore.

Motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn. 9:35pm