Roll call shows board members Terry Denner, Linda Lampe, Bret Flickinger, Kate Hoffman and Gail Scheer were present with Tim Ahlers and Josh Geistkemper on the phone.
List of members present is attached.
The Board accepted minutes for April meeting as submitted.
Treasurers’ report accepted as submitted. Discussion of CDs, 1 coming due in May and 2 in July. Motion by Terry that July CD be reinvested at 4% or 10 months. Rate for July could change per bank. We will discuss again in July. Balance of May CD today is $108,237.04. Motion 2nd by Linda Lamp and passed unanimously. Subsequent to this meeting Josh instructed Treasurer to put proceeds from May CD into checking account until we reinvest all in July.
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Discussion around enforcement of $250 fine for building with no permit. Terry reported he felt that the website did contain the information needed to easily submit forms for building by members. This led to discussion of website and reports that there ate issues with site security. Josh feels we need a new web design and is getting estimates for same. This also led to discussion of internet for the office. Cindy had gotten information for Alpine that charges a$100 installation fee and monthly $100 user fee, plus taxes, etc. We can use option of ‘vacation mode’ for minimum of 3 months and up to 6 months. So, we would pay for just 6 months of usage. We will make sure that setup will work at our location. Kate made the motion to contact Alpine for new installation, 2nd by Bret and motion passed all in favor. Cindy will work with Alpine.
There were no building permits for submission. Helen Schweigert had a question about necessity for permit for a project she wants to do. Teri Denner offered to help Helen with this.
Some discussion on yard sheds on skids, storage containers and rules for same. Also it was noted that there are some trailers parked for long periods on members property. Limit per our bylaws is 30 days.
ANNUAL MEETING
Fireworks donation is included on invoices as OPTIONAL. Plan to have printed and ready for mailing by June 1. Meeting notices typically out 3 weeks prior to annual.
Tim as opted not to run or another board term. Josh has decided he will run.
ROAD REPORT
Josh opened discussion about our road project which will likely be needed in next few years. He has looked into blacktopping; estimate at $850,000. This includes preparing road. The discussion suggested that members would need a lot more additional information in order to vote on this. We would have to determine costs per lot and how these assessments must be charged. Looking for cost benefit analysis, basically. The road committee will have to come up with this as well as possible alternatives. This will likely be preliminary discussion at annual meeting.
ISLAND/POND BEAUTIFICATION
Gail would like to propose a Clean up Day on June 14. Volunteers should meet at the shelter at 8:30 AM. More details will be forthcoming on FB. Teri Denner proposed that members approach the committee with their own ‘wish list’ of things for our common ground. We have created a great place for families to spend time with all ages. Members are reminded that they should bring their own equipment for pickle ball, etc. Friedlein dug out a large rock at boat ramp. He has indicated that he went out about 30 ft. and he feels trailers should be able to back with no issue. Wayne Jensen has cleared the trees and cleaned the brush he had stacked over winter.
It was suggested by Teri Denner that we schedule can sorting and try to get participation of more members. Teri and Cindy will work on this. Can sorting has gone well historically. Redeeming cans has been sorted out and a plan is in place.
NEW BUSINESS
Secretary is needed for the island board. Cindy has been doing these responsibilities and would like more clarification between roles of secretary and treasure. It is too much for one person. Teri will place an ‘ad’ for the secretary position. This is a paid position at $15 per hr. Cindy will continue with Treasurer duties.
There was a general discussion around raising the annual assessment by some amount to be determined. Insurance and taxes have been increasing and assessments haven’t been raised for several years. This will also be discussed at annual meeting.
MEMBER CONCERNS
Alan Johnson has had land surveyed and his property is smaller that what he thought when purchasing (12 ft less). Terry Denner will take a closer look and include Josh and Alan in the process. Mohn did the original work and we may need to contact them for advice and information.
There is a dead tree on lot 164 that needs attention. The board will review any dead trees now that things have sprouted.
Annual meeting June 21, 2025 at 9 AM
Kate made motion to adjourn, second by Linda and passed at approximately 9 AM