Month: November 2013

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Esmann Island Owner’s Association

Board Meeting

10-9-13

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

Members Present:  Kathy & Rick Davis, Mert Duffy, Carol Buhman, Bob Sims, Becky Shaffer, Bob Gilkes, Heather Reyerson, Ken Schmitt, Chad Williams, Cindy & Chris Miller, Ken Schmerbach, Dick Staab, Doug Hintzman, Christy Huber, Brian Hamling, Susy Apel, Wayne Jensen

Motion by Don Niosi, 2nd by Mike Shaffer to appoint Doug Hintzman to the Board of Directors.  Motion carried.

Minutes:  Motion by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Ken Brandel to approve board minutes of 9-14-13, 9-22-13, and 10-12-13.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:  Motion to approve by Ken Brandel, 2nd by Don Niosi.  Motion carried.  It was noted all dues have been collected.

Bills:  Current bills were presented and reviewed.  Motion to approve by Don Niosi, 2nd by Mike Shaffer.  Motion carried.

Building Permits:  Bob Gilkes presented one permit from Doug Grief for replacing a wall.  Motion to approve by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Jim McGuire.  Motion carried.

Property Ownership Changes:  Schneider lot 289 to James & Sandy Meyer

Road Report:  Ken Brandel reported roads are in good condition.  The Association will be seeking bids to resurface next summer.  Motion by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Terry Lubbers to accept Jeff Freidlein’s snow removal bid.  Motion carried.

Old Business

  • Sign – New sign is in place.  Lettering and/or design will be      forthcoming.
  • Farm Lease – Motion by Don Niosi, 2nd      by Mike Shaffer to rent land at $3,700.00.       Motion carried.
  • Boat Storage – All spots taken.
  • Fire Department Donation – Motion by Don Niosi, 2nd      by Mike Shaffer to donate $250.00 to the Guttenberg Fire Department.  Motion carried.
  • Sand Area – Discussion:  It is our responsibility to reshape the  sand pit area.  We are looking into several alternatives.  If you have any input, please contact any board member.  A Sand Restoration Committee was formed.  Volunteers include Chris & Cindy      Miller, Brian Hamling, Ken Schmitt, Kathy Davis, and Bob Sims.  Anyone wishing to be on the committee  should contact Dave Wagner or Mike Shaffer at their email addresses.

New Business:

  • 2014 budget was developed.  Motion to approve by Don Niosi, 2nd      by Mike Shaffer.  Motion  carried.  Please note, dues will   remain at the same level.

Next meeting scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 8:00 a.m.

Motion to adjourn at 9:30 a.m. by Jim McGuire, 2nd by Mike Shaffer.  Motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Dave Wagner, Secretary Pro Tem