LONG ISLAND BEACH BUGGY ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 6, 2011
1. Meeting called
to order: 11:30AM
2. Pledge of
Allegiance, moment of silence for our troops, Frank Stark.
3. Roll Call,
Introduction of honored guests,
4. MINUTES: The
minutes from the February meeting were read by all, and a motion was then made, seconded and passed to
accept them.
5. TREASURER: Larry
read a letter of audit of the LIBBA finances for 2010. The letter stated that
all finances are in order. Larry then gave his report on the LIBBA finances. He
pointed out how finances were lower than previous years because of the lack of
support of much of the membership, such as not renewing dues and lack of
participation at LIBBA functions such as the Jamboree. He stressed the
importance of supporting LIBBA, so that it can continue to pursue and preserve
beach access for it’s members. A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept
his report.
6. PRESIDENT’S
REPORT: Billy agreed that we need more support. Even though the Treasurer’s
report was gloomy, Billy feels that
things will get better by getting new members and more support from the
membership.
He said that the
Directors are doing a great job, thanked them, and asked for a round of
applause for them.
He mentioned the
Van Staal reel that was being raffled and that the monies from that would go
right into the scholarship fund. Although we did not have a Scholarship Dinner
last year, we will be working towards having one this year.
7. EXEC. VP
REPORT: Chuck said that the past year has been a tough one. Everyone’s been
cutting back; State, County and Towns have pulled back on services and patrols.
Last November we got new people in office who we will be sitting down with. A
new bill is being put out to stop the Fishing License.
We have a new
Commissioner of Parks for Suffolk, Joe Montouri, who Chuck has spoken with many
times. He seems to be good for us. Chuck told the membership that if there are
any problems they see, they should contact LIBBA so they may be addressed. We
can use the extra eyes and ears.
8. PRESIDENT”S
AWARDS: Billy presented President’s Pins to Directors who went the extra
mile for LIBBA. Frank Shortemeyer, Jerry Estelle, Pete Brower, and Bea Noguier
were this years recipients. Al Scardino and Cooky Rondinella received plaques
from Billy. Lou Farr received a Lifetime Achievement Plaque. Artie Boyd and Joe
Zaffuto were made Honorary LIBBA
Members.
Bea gave Billy an
award from the Daughter’s of the American Revolution for his Distinguished
Conservation Work. Congratulations Billy. Good job Bea!
9. 1st
VP REPORT: Cooky made mention that out of over 1,000 members, the turn out
today was a bit disappointing. He said that we need to push for new membership.
There were about 12,000 permits issued last year, so there is a lot of room for
improvement for new members. Remember, there is strength in numbers.
We would like to
move the Jamboree back to Montauk, but the gas situation will not make it
feasible. We are looking around to find the best place.
10. 2nd
VP REPORT: Frank said it’s a new year so his advise to all is to get their
vehicles checked out and ready for the beach. He mentioned that many are having
problems with their brake lines, so that would be a top priority to get checked
out. One member mentioned a place called inline tubing that has SS brake lines
already bent.
Frank gave out
the dates for this years grass plantings and beach cleanups. He said the dates
and times are in the LIBBA Newsletter and on the LIBBA Website.
11. WEBMASTER’S
REPORT: Al gave us a very detailed report on the workings and usage of the
LIBBA Website. He invited the members to participate with the website by
listing activities and giving feedback, because this is the member’s website.
LIBBA.com addresses are available. Business sponsorships are available see Bea
or Gabe. Great job Al!
12. STATE
PARKS: Willy Young told us that the beaches are still thin due to erosion.
Gilgo may not be open. A parking area at Gilgo may be in the works, we haven’t
gotten word back from the State.
Projects that may
happen because of the monies from the Fishing contests are:
A fish cleaning
station in the Montauk Lower Lot, and another is an air compressor in the area
of the Cedar Beach Marina.
Green Island is
not forgotten, as soon as construction is done we will be back there. The LIBBA
sign at Demo will be put back up.
13. COUNTY
PARKS: Lou Farr gave us the new higher Suffolk County Parks fees. Lou said
that we are the only Suffolk County user group that has to pay 3 fees. Lou has
pointed out to the Suffolk Legislatures that LIBBA is NOT a group that only
WANTS, but a group that GIVES. All said, we don’t have a sympathetic ear with
these Legislatures. We have to keep trying.
14. SCHOLARSHIP:
Cooky told us that LIBBA is looking in to a different venue for the
scholarship dinner.
Artie Boyd
announced the winner of the $2500.00 LIBBA Scholarship Recipient.
15. Billy closed
the meeting for the elections:
Jim Langone ran
the elections. No nominations came from the floor so the Recording Secretary
cast 1 vote for the Executive Board.
PRESIDENT - Billy
Lomnicki
EXEC. VP - Chuck
Hollins
1st VP
- Cooky Rondinella
2nd VP
- Frank Shortemeyer
1 YEAR
DIRECTORS:
Mary Borgese
Eric Bottenhoffer
Jerry Estelle
Gabe Gabrielson
John Marsillo
Bruno Pannaciulli
2 YEAR
DIRECTORS:
Bob Heppler
Artie Phillips
Nasty Andy
Richmond
Al Scardino
Rick Zappala.
16. FISHING
CONTESTS: Contest Chairman Rick Zappala presented the winners of both the
Ken Karwick Memorial Fishing Contest and the 2 LIBBA Derbies with their with
their prizes.
Raffles were
held.
Meeting ended.
