Nov 7, 2007
PMSPL General Meeting
Executive Attendance: Mike McMahon, Al Luce, Peter Whitfield, Dave Hunter, Ted Thornes, Tom Park, Keith Robbins, Jeff Martell, Paul Provis
Team Attendance: as per attached list
Pre meeting note: Our reserved room (O’Brien Room) at the rec centre was not available and we were forced to move to an inside smaller meeting room. Suggested we move all future meeting to the Legion at no cost. Al to arrange.
Topics
1) Executive Elections - Mike introduced the executive and advised that all executive members were willing to stand again for their current positions. As no other interest was received from the floor all executive positions for 2008 will remain as they were for 2007.
2) Grant to City – Keith advised that the dollar amount that PMSPL will be giving to the City of Pickering for the possible construction of new ball diamonds will be $125,000.00. This was approved in the April 25th general meeting with a range between 100 to 125.
3) User Fee’s – Al advised the total fees for park permits for our league in 2008 will be $185.00.
4) PMSPL Affiliation – Historically PMSPL has been associated with Slo-Pitch Ontario (SPO). On November 1st the executive received presentation from National Slow-pitch Association (NSA). Mike discussed the details and benefits. A motion was made by Al Luce that “PMSPL change our association for 2008 from SPO to NSA, 2nd by Mark Racioppa of the Brewers and passed with no opposed.
5) Approved Bat List – As NSA does not have a banned bat list it was motioned by Dave Hunter that “PMSPL move to adopt the American 2004 Bat Certification Program and have the current list of banned bats to be posted on our website”. Al Luce 2nd and passed.
6) Financial Statement – Keith Robbins presented PMSPL financial statements for year ended September 30th, 2007. Keith motioned that we adopt statements as presented. Al Luce 2nd and passed.
7) New Rule – Dave Hunter motioned “If any team refuses to immediately provide the name of an ejected player to the umpire then they will be fined $100.00 minimum. Keith Robbins 2nd and passed.
New Business
- Al Luce gave update on the Seaton development. Hopeful of getting new diamonds as city land is being allocated ahead of housing starts.
- Several comments were received about field conditions: 1) can we get a warning track at Kinsmen North 2) high fence at Kinsmen North should be on other side of the poles. 3) The lips between infield and outfield are too high. Al to address all these issues with city.
- Al advised that new dugout benches will be installed at Centennial by start of next season
- Question asked whether one can play and ump in the same division. Answer is “no”.
Al Luce motioned to adjourn meeting, 2nd by Keith and passed.
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Meeting adjourned
Updates On Action Items
1. Kinsmen North - Can we get a warning track installed?
The City plans to move the drainage area back from the field area to beyond the fence and make the area in the outfield even. At that time they will look at putting in a warning track. Please be aware that with possible new regulations coming out re pesticides, warning tracks will be more difficult to maintain in the future o all diamonds.
2. Kinsmen North Fencing - The fencing was installed on the wrong side of the posts. Can it be fixed?
The answer is no. The previous fence was installed the same way and no one suggested to the installation company to change it. The fix would simply be too expensive and we have lived with it all these years so we shall continue to live with it.
3. Centennial Park lip between the infield and outfield is too high. Can it be fixed?
The City is purchasing a new machine and changing the way they drag the diamonds to ensure this type of problem will fixed as it occurs. This machine apparently is designed to eliminate the lip problem. All diamonds will be addressed to ensure they all have the lips eliminated.
Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League
BALANCE SHEET
As at September 30
2007 2006
$ $
ASSETS
Current
Cash and short term investments 171,045 167,778
Other receivable 300 300
171,345 168,078
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 14,100 16,150
Team deposits 4,700 4,800
Total current liabilities 18,800 20,950
Net Assets
Net assets internally restricted for
Park improvements 16,310 14,278
Future expansion 77,550 70,500
Unrestricted net assets 58,685 62,350
Total net assets 152,545 147,128
171,345 168,078
Pickering Men's Slow Pitch League
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETS
Year ended September 30
2007 2006
$ $
REVENUE
Registration fees 58,750 60,000
Other 4,600 4,080
63,350 64,080
EXPENSES
Umpires 16,120 16,394
Tournaments 11,732 11,357
Awards and presentations 7,645 8,100
Defibrillator 5,870 10,725
Equipment & equipment repairs 3,911 3,332
Insurance 3,995 4,080
Sponsorship 3,000 3,050
Fences 2,968
Administration expenses 2,625 2,706
Bank charges 67 67
57,933 59,811
Excess of revenue over expense for the year 5,417 4,269
Transfers (to) from net assets internally restricted for
Park improvements (2,032) (5,000)
Future expansions (7,050) (7,200)
Unrestricted net assets, beginning of year 62,350 70,281
Unrestricted net assets, end of year 58,685 62,350