Esmann Island Owner’s Association Board Meeting October 18, 2019

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Board Members Present:

Meeting called to order at 8:01 by Terry Denner. Board members present: Terry Denner, Chip Flory, Andrew Phelps, Tony Reyerson, Jane Ertl Root  *Absent: Josh Geistkemper Also present: Laurie Helling (Secretary), Helen Schwietert (Treasurer)  

Members present: Don Niosi, Bob and Donna Gilkes, Chris Miller, Tom Nagel, Doug Hintzman

Minutes:

  • Terry Denner asked for approval of September Minutes. Chip Flory made a motion to approve minutes.  Tony Reyerson 2nd the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report:

  • $25K was moved to CD this week. 2.11% for 20 months, 2.55% for $100K matures in March 2020
  • Motion made by Tony Reyerson to approve Treasurers Report. 2nd by Bob Buhrow. All approved. Motion passed.

Bills Presented:   

  • Alliant Energy— discussion to move to all to auto-pay and even pay.
    • $20.06 & $55.00
  • Postage- Spring Flooding notice mailing $115.25
  • Hoffman Lawn Care $560
  • Bi-County Disposal $2250
  • Secretary Compensation 2019 $526.50

*Note: Association sent invoice to LT Tree Service $400 for tree cleanup. (*dumping their tree debris on island instead of removal.)

Bob Buhrow made motion to approve bills, Tony Reyerson 2nd.  All in favor. Motion carried.

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Building Permits:   

  • Koppenhaver- 370 River View Rd *Approved
  • Hintzman- Deck replacement permit *Approved
  • Discussion held on 423/425 White Oak. Pump house needs to be relocated within property line. Not intentional, contractor error on location. Board will contact above moving it and making it compliant.

Reminder Building Committee members are: Chris Miller, Steve Lampe, Andy Blaylock, Wayne Jensen

  • Permits & building plans need to be checked by a Building committee member prior to being presented to Board and signed off by a building committee member after completion for final board approval.

Property Ownership Changes:

  • Huber purchased parents lot 408 River View Rd
  • Possible purchase in progress for 341 River View Rd

Road Report:  

  •  No new damage or issues to report
  • Tim Harbaugh has completed  2nd Ave patch

Boat Storage Committee:  

  • Don Niosi reported Alderson doesn’t need storage space and has been removed from list. Ehlers will be placing 2 jet skis in storage. Space is currently full in building. Need to repair side door before winter.

Landscape/Beautification: Nothing at this time

Pond Committee:   Nothing at this time

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Last month there had been discussion about allowing access to non-Esmann members.  We cannot “sell” access or access points to any part of the common grounds etc. (kids park)
  • Field:  Current lease holder (Kann) was offered first chance/contract to renew for longer period. They declined at this time.
  • Exploration of placing field in CRP or wildflower program still ongoing.
  • We have had someone wishing to pull some of the larger logs out of the debris woodpile by sandpit. They are fine to take those if desired.
  • Secretary made contact with County Emergency Services to pick up remaining flood clean up buckets from office.

NEW BUSINESS:  

  •  No Dumping—anywhere on island.

First meeting of 2020 will be April 18,2020

Jane Ertl Root made motion to adjourn  2nd by Bob Buhrow.  Motion approved.  Adjourned at 8:45

Respectfully submitted,

Laurie Helling, Secretary

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