Month: April 2013

• NOTICE!!!!    NOTICE!!!!!    ANNUAL PICNIC!!!!   We are planning a picnic   after the annual members meeting on June 8th,. If you are  interested in joining us, please RSVP to any board member, secretary or treasurer.  We are asking for    everyone to bring a covered dish and what ever beverages you want.     The board will provide the meat (hamburgers, brats), buns condiments,    plates, napkins, cups, forks and spoons.

ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

04-27-13 

Board Members Present:  Dave Wagner called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi. Jim McGuire and Terry Lubbers in attendance.  Dottie Reimer, secretary. Donna Gilkes, treasurer. 

Members Present:  Bob Gilkes, Wayne Jensen, Ken Schmerbach, Dick Staab, Mert Duffy, Kathy Davis, Rick Davis, Cathryn Baumgartner, Lorie Henning 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from the October 20th, 2012 meeting.  Motion to approve minutes; 1^st by Shaffer; 2^nd by McGuire, motion approved.   

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

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

Building Permits:   Four (4) submitted:  David & Mary Koopman Lot330; Terry Denner, Lot 131; Thomas Lynch; Lot 43; Greg Schneider, Lot 292, motion to approve building permits 1^st by Niosi; 2^nd by Shaffer, motion approved. 

Property Ownership Changes:  Helle to Denner, Lot 131; Hess to Reiser, Lot 217 

Road Report:

• Don Niosi toured island and noticed several places where there are needed repairs.  Discussion and board agreed to repair these spots.
• Bob Gilkes reported the road embargo will be lifted on Sunday night, April 28^th, 2013.  Hawkeye Sanitation will pick up garbage and dumpsters on Monday, April 29^th and will resume normal pickup up on April 29^th, 2013.  Suggested we look into getting new signs to post for next year.
• Wayne Jensen stated he has spoken to the people in charge of the railroad crossings at the island’s entrance and they are still planning on fixing this crossing.  Dave is going to send another letter to the Board of Supervisors asking for a date as to when these will be fixed.
• Discussion held on contractors for Abel coming on Esmann Island roads, removing part of the fence and traveling on private property to get to their destination.  Suggestion was made for a letter to be sent to Abel Island, Dave will look into. 

Property Owner’s Concerns or Comments:

• Kathy Davis has a concern regarding the snow being pushed up against the deck on their home.  Discussion held and board agreed to notify whoever pushes snow next year to be aware of this.
• We are asking for everyone to be conscience of where you are driving when picking up your mail.   Please do not drive on anyone’s property.  Thank You. 

Old Business:  

• Boat storage update:  Don Niosi would like all boats to be removed from the storage shed by May 26^th.  Summer boat storage will be available after the annual members meeting in June.
• Island sign:  Terry Lubbers has been looking for big rocks for the new Esmann Island entrance sign.  He has found one and showed a picture of it to the board.  He will get a price and report back to the board next month with a cost.  Motion to appoint Terry Lubbers to head up a ‘rock’ committee, 1^st McGuire; 2^nd by Niosi. Terry has agreed to this and will ask for volunteers to get this project done.  If anyone is interested in helping with the project, please notify Terry Lubbers.
• Dave also reported the Corp of Engineers met with members of Esmann Island in October 2012, regarding the dredging project.  They have not heard from them yet this year. 

New Business: 

• Lori Henning spoke on behalf of the Rick and Adam Schneider’s families, proposing to donate the funds to build a high quality playground for all families to enjoy on the island.  Discussion was held and board asked for them to bring back their plans and they will review with our insurance carrier.
• Dave notified everyone the Esmann Island covenants have been updated to 2033.
• Mowing:  Motion to approve Miller to continue mowing, 1^st Shaffer; 2^nd Lubbers, all approved.
• Notice to parents; please talk to your children regarding golf carts, bike riding, and all around behavior.  We want this to be a safe place for all residents.
• SPRING CLEAN UP IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 15^TH, 2013.
• There are two (2) board seats available this year, if anyone is interested in running for the board, please see secretary or treasurer for a nomination form.  They will also be posted on the island bulletin board.
• ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING IS SET FOR JUNE 8^TH, 2013.  Please watch your mail for this information.  If you have sold your property or changed your mailing address, please notify the secretary, so we may update our records.
• NOTICE!!!!    NOTICE!!!!!    ANNUAL PICNIC!!!!   Motion made to have an annual picnic after the annual members meeting on June 8th, 1^st Lubbers; 2^nd Niosi. All approved.  If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP to any board member, secretary or treasurer.  We are asking for everyone to bring a covered dish.  The board will provide the meat (hamburgers, brats), buns condiments, plates, napkins, cups, forks and spoons. 

Next meeting is set for Saturday, May 18th^th 2013 at 8:00 a.m. 

Meeting adjourned 9:40 a.m. Motion to adjourn 1^st by Niosi; 2^nd by McGuire. Motion approved. 

Respectfully submitted by:

Dottie Reimer,

Secretary

Esmann Island Owners’ Association