Storm Damage

This week’s storm while it brought much need rain also took down a lot of trees and branches on the island.

As far as we know burn ban is still in effect. We anticipate access  to a chipper/shredder next weekend ( could not get it this weekend).

Those wanting to take advantage of this should place their branches on their lot by road ( please not in road).

There will be a charge as it will cost us $75.00/hour to rent it. We will base it on time it takes.  The chipper will take branches up to about

 5 inches in diameter.

Let us know if this is something you wish to take advantage of.

Volunteers to help would be appreciated. 

Thanks

Emerald Ash borer and Gypsy moths

Dave Wagner received this email recently

Dear Mr. Wagner, 

My name is John Gosa and I work for the Emerald Ash Borer Program in Iowa.  Last weekend I was out visiting campgrounds and spreading the word about Emerald Ash Borer(EAB) and Gypsy Moth(GM) up in Clayton County.  I was also checking for firewood they may have come from EAB or GM quarantine areas.  I decided to drive around Esmann Island and I noticed that there were quite a few out of state visitors.  Do you think that the residents are aware of the EAB and GM quarantines in the area?  I would like to offer my assistance if you have any concerns.  I am attaching a couple of maps showing the quarantine areas for both EAB and GM.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you might have.

Thank you for your time,

John Gosa

USDA,APHIS, PPQ

100 E Kimberly Rd, Suite 500

Davenport, IA 52806

Office: 563-391-4145

Cell: 563-321-1715

E-mail: john.l.gosa@aphis.usda.gov

GM Q map & fact

 EAB Q map & FactGM Q map & fact

Couple Reminders

  • REMINDER:  Please SLOW DOWN and keep our streets safe.

Someone is spilling cooking oil on our streets; there are noticeable spots throughout Esmann Island.  It is asked that all residents PLEASE DO NOT pour any liquids on the streets.

July Board Minutes

ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

7-21-2012 

Board Members Present:  Dave Wagner called the regular meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Terry Lubbers, Jim McGuire, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi in attendance, Dottie Reimer, secretary. Donna Gilkes, treasurer. 

Members Present:  Joel and Liz (Davis) Horthoorn; Rick and Kathy Davis; Bob Gilkes, Wayne Jensen; Ken Schmerbach; Dick Staab; Mert Duffy; Carol Buhman; Jeff Heising; Cletis Davis 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from the June 9, 2012 meeting.  Motion to approve minutes; 1st by McGuire; 2nd by Lubbers, motion approved.

Treasures Report:   Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve treasurer’s report, 1st byMcGuire; 2nd by Lubbers, motion approved. 

Bills:   Current bills presented and reviewed.  Motion to approve for payment, 1st by Schaffer; 2nd by Lubbers, motion approved. 

Building Permits:   Two (2) submitted:  R.W. McDowell, Lot 27; Dan Vegter, Lot 444 

  • Kathy Davis shared a slide presentation of their background and family and wanted to discuss the variance of their property on Timberlane.  Discussion held regarding set backs and all agreed the property owners will rebuild the stoop and steps to abide by the 15’ set back set by the association.  Motion to approve 1st by Shaffer; 2nd by Niosi, motion approved. 

Property Ownership Changes:  No known property owner changes 

Road Report:

  • Ken Brandel has bill for road repairs and submitted to secretary to bill each homeowner their portion of repairs where damage was incurred during construction.
  • Update of the railroad crossing at entrance to Island.  Ken Brandel and Wayne Jensen visited with the Clayton County supervisor.  It was agreed a temporary fix will be done within 3 weeks until they can permanently repair the railroad crossing.  They informed us the earliest they could do the permanent repair will be in the year 2014 -2015.
  • Someone is spilling cooking oil on our streets; there are noticeable spots throughout Esmann Island.  It is asked that all residents PLEASE DO NOT pour any liquids on the streets. 

Old Business:  

  • Walk way to the north boat ramp is completed.  Took the old hand rail off of the wooden dock and put it on the new metal dock.
  • We received a quote for the Esmann Island sign.  Terry Lubbers will check with Terry Gaffney to see about a large boulder we could use for a sign and the cost to etch out the wording.
  • REMINDER:  Please SLOW DOWN and keep our streets safe.
  • The island received a response from the ad in the Guttenberg Press newspaper regarding the leasing of the 37 acres of farm land we have on the island.  The interested party wants to rent for $160.00 an acre with a 1 year contract renewable September 1st.       Motion to approve 1st by Niosi; 2nd by McGuire, motion approved.  Continue reading