Bedford’s Best Baseball, Inc.
3B 2014 May Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday
White Park /pavillion
8:00 PM
Minutes
Call to Order: 8:10- Called By Josh: Seconded by Jean
Present - M. Moening, C. Rakich, J. Deshuk, Dave H., J Schieb
Steve R., N Brillhart, M. Delaney, Jay V., Dan S.,. Billy Z., Scott Y., Absent, Kyle Y.,
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve: held till next meeting:
Public Comment
No public comment.
Committee Reports & Updates:
Held till officers Reports.
Unfinished Business
none
New Business (open discussion) Start of meeting to concern coaching incidents.
Minor Div. Dave Martin concerns.
Overall no vote was taken for concerns. Board heard concerns of coaching issues and parent’s issues.
Discussion: Nick B brought on concerns of Coach Dave Martin for offensive talks and scolding’s of kids on
fields. It was related to board that Coach does cover 2 teams (one in minor and one in Pee Wee.) Nick was
looking for backing from board in handling in coaching and player development with Coach Dave Martin.
Board overall expressed support and guidance for coach Dave Martin,. Meeting is to occur with Director and
coach prior to next game following this meeting to work out matters and concerns with parents.
Motion/Second
Discussion
Public Comment
Vote- no vote
Motion/Second –
Discussion –
Public CommentVoteNo other new Business.
Officer’s Reports and Board Member Time (round the table call out)
President: Dan Mentioned that 3B possibly field a 19 n over team for the Bedford Days events to be
held at Junior High, possibly get former 3B players to participate in event.
Vice President: Carey R.: Park board to fills reported by Sec. Josh D.by fields 4 n 5. Cages for
pitching area to go in soon. To bring oout cement contractor. Overall might take a couple days to get done
and will need help getting done. To use fence by old parking lot.
Secretary: JOSH D. took minutes
Treasurer: JAY V. In the last month, Jay paid bills, first payroll to be cut on May 5th or close to it.
(Ump staff) Paid Dan Rogers for 2014 uniforms, Do It Best (not detailed)., discount Cards, Hachman Farms,
Office Max, Pepsi, and to come concession labor.
Board Members Time
Concessions Michelle D. Met with Park Board was mentioned that building needs new roof, soffets need
finished. Squirrel problem is from unfinished soffits. Issues were brought up. Cabinets and cupboards done
and installed.
Grounds: Building and Maintenance: Matt nothing to report
Uniforms: Jean R. All uniforms are taken care of for2014
Farm: Steve R. Kid HBP, to look into 3B helping with insurance for HBP. Off bat, to look to use masks in
near future. Carey to pick up new pitcher masks once available. Dan Rogers to supply masks. Board should
look to mandate for future Farm Games. In total for actual number of players signed up vs. last is shy by one.
Commented on uniforms being easy and on time.
Pee Wee: All stars and Tournaments are set.
Minor: Nick B: Dave Martin Discussion in opening of meeting.
Boosters: Matt
Umpires: Scotty: to be sending umps to Detwillier park. Overall uses 54 umps this year. Is getting some no
calls and no shows. Overall new guys working well and up to speed.
Colt: Kyle: absent
Sponsor: Mark: All cards are out for distribution. Drawing July 1st. photos to be delayed a couple weeks.
Knothole: Derrick H: Ready to order uniforms, overall 11 teams for 2014.
19 n Over Jim S: wants to cover fundraising going forward. Wants to plan trip to Comerica Park. Over will
cost $800 for part of trip. Also mentioned Todd’s Guns to have customer apperception day. To be getting
complete rules online. To start season earlier next season. Ov er 11 teams for this year.
Gear: Dave H. All is out and well. To aide in getting more farm masks for the pitchers. So far for knothole
is reporting some missing helmets for knothole.
Next board meeting –June 4, 2014
WP Pavilion 8pm
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn: Scott Seconded: Derrick (8:47)