Esmann Island Association Board Meeting October 17, 2020

Board Members present:  Jane Ertl Root, Tony Reyerson, Chip Flory, Josh Geistkemper, Andrew Phelps, Tim Ehlers Absent: Nikki Lynch (on phone)  Also present:  Helen Schwietert and Laurie Helling

Members present: Don Niosi, Ken Brandel, Linda Lampe, Shauna & Nick Barton, Amy Phelps, Wayne Jensen

Minutes:   Chip Flory made motion to waive the reading of minutes. Josh G 2^nd and all in favor.

Treasurers Report:

• Monthly Balance Sheet & Income Statement distributed to Board Members.
• Discussion held on the (2) 20 month CD’s and either rolling the CDs or breaking one for the Road Reseal project being completed next year.
  • $100K March 6th /maturity date. Will be closed out and deposited into checking account.
  • $25K June date
  • Also discussed there if too much money in checking we may need to move some of that into the money market.
  • Discussion on depreciation of fixed assets.
• Friedlein will continue to plow $78 *$3.00 increase

2021 Budget *discussed under New Business.

Tim made motion to approve Treasurers Report, Tony 2^nd, Motion approved

Jane asked for a motion to pre-approve the Bills over the winter months. Tim E Made motion, Josh 2^nd, and so approved.

Bills Presented:

• Alliant Energy (even pay) $78.00
• Matrix Productions (Pond Sign) $267.50
• Hoffman Lawn Service

Chip made motion to approve the bills, Andrew 2^nd Motion approved

Building Permits:

• Permit presented for Privacy Fence 496 Riverview
  • Discussion on setbacks
  • Are privacy fences allowed, do they need to allow water flow
  • Research—Approval pending research by laws

Property Ownership Changes:

• Several in process but none presented at this time.

Committee Reports:

Boat Storage-Don Niosi presented his list for boat storage, Jeff Heising would not need the storage space, Nick Barton inquired re bass boat. All spots spoken for in the building.

Dock/Ramp Committee: Dock by north ramp will come out soon. Will coordinate with a few members.

Pond Committee Update: 

• Members donated rocks and 4 x 4 treated lumber, also flagstone, and cement benches
• 4 Memorial Trees purchased and planted along right hand side of Pond road.
• Discussion on the Pond Fund. We will add the treasurer to the Account for oversight considerations.
• Spring clean up and related activities will be discussed in 2021 meetings.

OLD BUSINESS:

• The dredging continues and should be completed by October 30^th.
• Continue to stay in touch with Jesse regarding the pond dredging
• Update on Nuisance letters sent to properties in need of clean up, weeds, long grass etc. Will check again in spring for compliance.
• Farm Acreage Lease:
  • Discussion on future CRP (Josh led discussion)
    • 2 options December
      • Either get signatures and try to qualify again for CRP/Wildflower
      • Lease the farm land again w/ Kann. Tony will continue to work with Kann.
      • Tabled until spring meeting
• Year End- Tax information delivered to Dave Wagner by end of November
• Feb or March-will likely have spring road embargo and will need to contact Bi-County Garbage.
  • Andrew Phelps will watch the roads and gates if needed to be closed due to high water in spring.
• North Boat Ramp—Jesse from Newt will still have a boat there through their completion.
• Discussion on giving Dale Hoffman a gift/bonus of appreciation for his great work on the common grounds.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Discussion on 2021 Budget—no major changes. Will still donate $500 to Guttenberg Fire Department.
• Jane asked if there were any other donations to be considered before approving budget. Again, everyone went through the proposed budget, CD’s. No additional concerns or questions voiced.
• Jane asked for motion to approve the 2021 budget proposal, Tony R 2^nd and the motion approved.

Adjournment:Chip made a motion to adjourn, Josh 2^nd and meeting was adjourned at 9:06

Tentative Spring Meeting:  April 17, 2021 **AMENDED to April 24^th 2021

Respectfully submitted,

Laurie Helling

Secretary