00:26:20 David Ford: What about parking? It would seem to me we need an offsite parking plan with the increased event load. 00:26:22 Ann Gardner: Do we have an idea of what the square footage and seating that would be accessible for a function outside? Just Pavilion and Pavilion plus terrace area. Just to give us a perspective. 00:26:53 Ann Gardner: Doug, Nice overview BTW! 00:27:08 Bill Toohey: is there a roof over the entire area 00:27:29 mpascucci: what will happen to the playground, the BBQ area and the new fire pit? 00:28:28 Ann Gardner: There is one of these on Thames (behind DeWolf Tavern) 00:29:13 David Ford: Dewolf was done by Sperry. The same company that did Castle Hill. We need a quote and design from them as an alternative. 00:29:15 Matthew Hayes: Good presentation. Thank you for your work on this Doug. Does “more events” mean more outside rentals (eg weddings, parties, etc.)? 00:29:57 Jay Miller: As a new member, with only 1 season under my belt as a member, and that season being under a pandemic, in “normal” times, is there a need for such a structure - referencing Douglas’ comments on the purposes such structure might serve? 00:30:12 David Ford: There seems to be too many windage surfaces on the roof. Why not a simple hip roof? 00:30:17 glenpetaja: The dynamics of of the beach bar has worked well as it is someone natural to stop for social drink is natural. How do we see keep that with this plan 00:31:56 Catherine: Understand that EBSF will find this of value for classroom space, etc., but wonder if there's been an analysis of how many additional "rental" events the Club might have with a second space. That is.... if we build it, will they come? And will we charge enough to private events to make up some of the (rather large) costs of building this? Do we really need a second space … 00:32:02 Dick Dennis: What is the forecast for utilization. 00:32:43 Cliff: would like to see a layout that has the fit print of the new structure over the existing layout (including playground, parking snd trees 00:33:09 mpascucci: regardless what the building department says, we still need to accommodate the needs of the membership when outside events are occurring 00:34:18 David Ford: Are we now competing with the Herreshoff, Blithewold, Mt Hope Farm, Linden Place? I don't think Poppasquash is the right location for a major event venue. 00:35:33 Dick Dennis: How often do potential rentals conflict for the same time? What is the data that there would be more rentals? What was the revenue from rentals in 2017? This project will cost over $1000 per member. 00:37:19 Kathy Smith: Very nice concept and drawings, Doug. Thank you. 00:39:50 Bill Toohey: does this take out parking space south of the class room etc 00:40:29 Matthew Hayes: There are septic transfer tanks and pumps just east of the existing heads. 00:40:43 Steve's iPhone: is it feasible to have simultaneous events given the sound level of music? 00:41:24 glenpetaja: The play ground is used a great deal and needs to stay 00:42:33 glenpetaja: We need to remember that we are a yacht club and not a wedding vender. 00:42:51 Wendelyn Duquette: The SWOT analysis also ID’s concern about over use of the club by non Members. Is there a need to consider that concern in the context of the pavilion? 00:42:51 carole: I think the pavilion idea is brilliant and will greatly improve the quality of the club's social events. 00:42:52 Matthew Hayes: As a private sailing club, it’s not clear to me why we want to become a larger public event facility? 00:43:45 Dick Dennis: Is any of the space intended for use by East Bay Sailing Foundation? 00:44:09 Kathy Smith: In my view, the best thing this club ever did was to move the 4 bathrooms outside. I fully support continuing to use outdoor space for activities, especially for the kids. Will this construction eliminate the need for the large tent on the waterfront? That would be a big plus, in my opinion. 00:45:05 RGrabert: Thank you for the nice presentation. Looks great, but I'm concerned this takes away our focus as a yacht club and we're not really in the business of event planning. 00:45:08 Pat Crawford: Will the classroom be made available to BYC members for meeting space or is is slated to be for EBSF only? 00:46:39 Joe Jablonowski: We now host other clubs' cruises in mid-week. This would make BYC an even more desirable destination. 00:47:14 Susannah Holloway: I second Ryan Grabert, this is enormously expensive and we could just have a tent. Ltsput our money 00:47:48 Susannah Holloway: Let’s put our money into the waterfront and the boat workshop first. 00:49:35 Nick Cromwell: Please keep in mind this is a part of a 10 year plan… 00:49:53 Judith Campbell: This plan would not eliminate the need to rent an additional tent in order to accomodate our membership’s largest events. Nor eliminate the factor which causes us to lose renters needs for space larger than our current facilities can accomodate. 00:49:58 carole: Cost to air-condition the new bathrooms? 00:50:03 Jay Miller: If asking for comments, as that new member, I was attracted to the club for what it is and as it is. I’m not saying that I’m against the plan necessarily but concerned it may lose focus as the BYC. Requires lots of discussion and consideration. 00:50:06 David Ford: Our competitors, the Museums in town that depend on the public for their mission, are a more natural choice for public rental events. Trying this at a private yacht club changes the nature of the organization by offering it up for public rentals. That is not in our mission. 00:50:17 mjrot: More/larger events will demand more parking. That HAS to be addressed as well with this. 00:50:49 Nick Cromwell: Race would love to use this for larger events… 00:51:17 carole: The cost of this is $1000 per membership for a fabulous improvement in the facility 00:51:40 Ruth Souto: For the outdoor heads, as folks come off their boats to use the showers it appears as though they have to go through a potential event to get into the showers. Is there a way to get to all the heads without disturbing a party? 00:52:23 Ann Gardner: There are 2 bathrooms on the South side (not interfering with an event) 00:53:04 Nick Cromwell: SWOT showed conflict with member use and non-member events and this proposal received positive support because it may allow for less conflict... 00:53:09 Pat Crawford: BYC members would lose two heads? we currently have four outside. 00:54:04 BarrySchrutt: Would a tent have to be erected and dismantled for a 00:54:24 Matthew Hayes: If this facility is focused on enhanced member benefit and value, versus event rentals, it’s a home run. 00:55:23 Pat Crawford: what is the direct value to BYC? Increased revenue from outside events? 00:56:14 Jay Miller: As that new member, may I ask others to talk more about the club mission…how the project fits with that…and how to balance the club as a yacht club with other purposes eg., raising funds through public rental? 00:56:19 David Swanson: why? this offers very little to most members. we have a beautiful under utilized event space now. I don't want more outside events but more club events. if we have an outside event why don't we creat a small bar upstairs and utilize our. glorious 2nd floor deck. 00:56:20 carole: Put a bar in the pavilion! 00:56:45 Dick Dennis: Do we often have two yacht clubs wanting the same week day 00:56:54 Ann Gardner: Or put the beach bar closer to the new pavilion 00:56:58 Gail and Mike: I didn't see showers in the drawing. Will there still be showers in the outside bathrooms? 00:57:14 BarrySchrutt: would the tent have to be dismantled for every tropical storm or hurricane? 00:57:30 Ann Gardner: The showers are the 4 boxes in the middle 00:57:59 Joe Jablonowski: Set up a beer/wine satellite bar. 00:59:27 carole: I would encourage you to talk with the last three social committee chairs to ask how this would improve the Friday and Saturday night events. 01:00:42 Jay Miller: What is the process, in the club, for continuing this discussion eventually leading to some decision? 01:03:28 Andrew Teitz: I concur that I joined BYC over other clubs because of the focus on sailing and boating. BYC should be a Yacht Club, and NOT a Country Club. 01:03:47 Catherine: John … thanks for finance outline but we need to keep in mind that there are other expensive projects on the table too so it may be about $1000 each for this but add on workshop, ramp/crane, etc. 01:04:47 Judith Campbell: In the data collection process was there a clear desire to accomodate more rentals. If not that removes a big argument in support of this concept. Bill Campbell 01:06:05 Andrew Teitz: Not to mention that Covid 19 has lead a lot of couples to have small private weddings, and the whole wedding industry may change drastically. 01:08:27 Sarah Winsor: Cost is not limited to the initial cost. Ongoing maintenance needs to be addressed. 01:09:33 Ann Gardner: It will be easier to clean an outside area rather than an inside area. Takes some of the wear and tear off our beautiful new buliding 01:11:12 Dick Dennis: The planning committee needs to put together hard data on rental revenue, number or rentals that can not be accommodated, on going cost to maintain the building, etc. 01:11:13 Joe Jablonowski: A gripe I hear a lot is that, when an outside event is held, members say, "I don't have access to MY club!" 01:12:47 David Ford: The dues would go up. 01:13:30 Nick Cromwell: Park is highlighted in the strategic plan. It is a not a capital items but it was passed to the Board as an item to study. 01:17:34 Pat Crawford: $350K is a very rough estimate? AC has not been factored into this cost? Ongoing maintenance? 01:22:26 David Ford: Every yacht club rents their facilities. We need a plan for how much we want to rent ours. 01:23:17 Ann Gardner: Thanks for holding this - very informative. 01:23:20 Walter Schultz: Thank you for using this format. 01:23:44 David Ford: Thank you for all the effort into this proposal! 01:23:48 Kristin Browne: yes thanks Douglas and all