PBIA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes From August 13, 2021

Aug 25, 2021

Board meeting minutes CAPTURE

PBIA Minutes

August 13, 2021

7:00 p.m.

Location: Lyons National Bank

 

Attendees: Lori Furguson, Jeff Auser, Becky Hilbert, Terry Palis, Mike Faillace, Dave Pulver, Jen Pulver, Chip Compertore

 

Opening Remarks: Lori Furguson

  • Conference call was held on August 12 with REDI

  • Tax Return will be submitted on 8/16/21

  • Letter of Support to DEC for the Walking Trail

 

Approval of July 9, 2021 Minutes

  • Motion for Approval made by Jeff Auser

  • Seconded by Dave Pulver

  • Minutes approved

 

Memberships: Jen Pulver

  • It was suggested to send out a constant contact email to remind members to join and pay.

  • Terry Palis will send out the week of 8/16/21

 

Treasurer’s Report: Dave Pulver:

  • Question came up about what the $1,000 cash was use for – it was for the 50/50 and merchandise purchase

  • Motion for Approval of Treasurer’s Report made by Jeff Auser

  • Seconded by Terry Palis

  • Report approved.

 

Channel Lights & Signs: Jeff Auser

  • New channel lights arrived and will be installed once Greg purchases a guard to protect the lights

  • Invoice is $597.50

    • Motion to approved Invoice made by Lori Furguson

    • Seconded by Jen Pulver

  • “Thank You for Visiting Port Bay” Sign going out of the Channel into the Lake – Lori will contact Doug McAvoy regarding this sign.

  • Sign on West Port Bay Road “Welcome to Port Bay”. A “Thank You for Visiting PB” sign was place against the “Welcome Sign”. Lori with talk to Jon Post about lowering the “Thank You” sign even with the” Welcome” sign.

  • East Port Bay sign needs to be spruced up and the pole needs to be painted.

 

Website: Terry Palis

  • Website has been updated to pay on-line for the Fishing Derby

 

Merchandise: Kory Post

  • $3,100 invoice approved

  • Kory will be placing another order to sell at the Fishing Derby

  • Excellent sales at the Rooftop Concert

  • Demand is excellent for merchandise

 

REDI (Resiliency Economic Development Initiative): Lori Furguson

The projects funded with dollars are in the planning process and the Board will continue to be involved and provide updates.

  • Lori Furguson & Jeff Auser will be attending a meeting on Thursday, August 19th with SEQRE to discuss & review the proposal for the Port Bay Channel out to the Lake. There will be no extension to the current wall (pier).

  • The REDI funds: money will be available for 3 years once the design is 80% complete.

  • Mike Faillace will invite Mike Burelli (Blind Sodus Bay) to our meeting to discuss the Channel and funding.

  • Lori has spoken with Pam Helming (State) in regards to DEC. Lori with be meeting with her sometime in November.

 

WEEDS Harvester: Lori Furguson

  • Trailer is fixed and 2 harvesters were moved to East Bay.

  • Constant Contact to be emailed on 8/15 with status of harvesters

  • Lori confirmed with Lindsey that the weed harvesters should arrive in Port Bay the week of 8/23/2021.

  • Can we ask why Port Bay has never been first on the list for weed harvesting??

 

 

South Boat Launch: Lori Furguson

  • Cement has been poured. Projected date of opening is the middle of September.

  • Constant Contact to be emailed on 8/15 with launch status.

 

Events:

 

  • Rooftop Concert on July 31st – Chris Forster

    • Was a huge success

    • Streamed live

    • $589 on shore collection and $350 donated on-line.

    • Donations will go to Wings

 

  • Fishing Derby – Terry Palis

    • Fishing Derby will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Weigh in will be held at the Bayfront from 11:00 to 11:30

    • Merchandise table will be set up at the end of the fishing derby from 11:00 to Noon.

    • Constant Contact was emailed out on 8/12/21. 12 people have signed up.

    • S.Drechsler has donated $300 for the Fishing Derby

    • A suggestion was made to contact Jarvis Bait Shop on Brown Road to request their support in providing the Derby applications. Dave Pulver will contact Jarvis.

    • The Derby application money will be used for prizes.

    • Post Fishing Derby on Facebook.

 

  • Fireworks/Barge/Flares: Chip Compertore

    • It was suggested to invite Young Explosives to our October 8th meeting to discuss and sign the contract for 2022 Fireworks. Ask Chip to contact Young Explosives to extend the invitation.

 

  • Walking Trail: Terry Palis

  • Letter to the DEC approving PBIA support of opening up the Walking Trail was approved and will be mailed to DEC.

 

Next Meeting: September 10, 2021 at 7pm. At Lyons National Bank

 

Meeting adjourned:

  • Motion to adjourn was made by Jeff Auser. Terry Palis seconded the motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.