August Board Minutes

Esmann Island Owner’s Association

Board Meeting

8-18-12

 

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

Members Present:  Bob Gilkes, Wayne Jensen 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from July 21st meeting.  Motion to approve by McGuire, second by Niosi, motion approved. 

Treasurer’s Report:  Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve by Lubbers, second by Shaffer, motion approved 

Bills:  Current bills presented and reviewed.  Motion to approve for payment, first by McGuire, second by Lubbers, motion approved. 

Building Permits:  No permits were presented. 

Property Ownership Changes:  No known property owner changes 

Road Report:  Ken Brandel reported no changes in Roads. 

Property Owner Concerns or Comments:  Question was asked, “Are there any picnic areas?”  The north boat ramp and sand pit areas may be used.  Another concern was asked about brush placement.  Residents may use the Guttenberg dump site. 

Old Business

  • Sign – We are still looking into a new sign.  Will have more details at the next meeting.
  • Building Committee is looking for a member to help on the committee.
  • Sand pit weed control – we will revisit next year. 

New Business:

  • US Army Corps of Engineers are exploring possible pipeline routes to unload the sand from McMillan Island.  They will be here on August 24th.  We will advise anyone wanting to attend the meeting of the time and place.
  • Sand pit area – the board is looking into improving the area.
  • Island picnic – the board is investigating a picnic on the annual meeting day.  If interested in helping please contact any board member.
  • Secretary & Treasurer positions – No new candidates were received.  Motion by Niosi, second by Shaffer to reappoint the current members, motion carried. 

Next meeting scheduled for Saturday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m. 

Respectfully submitted,

 Dave Wagner, President

Esmann Island Owner’s Association