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*NOTICE* Esmann Island Clean-Up Day 10-13-14

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**NOTICE**

ESMANN ISLAND CLEAN -UP DAY

MONDAY OCTOBER 13, 2014

Please have all items at curbside by 7:00 A.M.

WE WILL NOT PICK UP:

batteries      tires      corrugated cardboard

lawn trimmings or yard waste      fertilizers

wet paint      oil      toxic materials      poisons         

TV’s or appliances

bricks      cement chunks      or blocks.

Demolition, construction, and reconstruction will be handled at the discretion of

HAWKEYE SANITATION, INC.

800-858-1138

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REMINDER— 

The River Park Cruisers are sponsoring their annual car cruise in Guttenberg this weekend.  By early afternoon the downtown area will be filled with cars of all makes and models. 

Also, the Shepherd Gallery and Creativity Center will have music in the courtyard and a car artist who will do portraits of cars. 

Finally, Saturday will be the last day to sign up for the $40 gift certificate available for island residents.  Stop in and see the gallery and creativity center.  It is a great place to spend time on a cool or rainy weekend (or weekday).   

Just tell them your are an island resident and you can sign up with your phone number.  The drawing will be on Monday, Sept 15 and the winner will be notified by phone. 

Read all about the center on the website… www.guttenbergcreativitycenter.com

Thanks To Tom and Cindy Lynch for the reminder

 

 

AUGUST BOARD MINUTES

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Esmann Island Owner’s Association

Board Meeting

8-16-14

 

Board Members Present:

Dave Wagner called meeting to order at 8:00 with Ken Brandel, Doug Hinzman,

Don Niosi, Chris Miller, Jim Maguire, Laurie Helling, Donna Gilkes, in attendance.

Members Present:

Bob Gilkes, Linda Lampe, Ken Schmerbach, Tom Nagel, Bob Sims, Larry Brown, Linda Friday, Carol Buhman, Yvonne Roberts, Becky Shaffer, Cathy Schmitt, Ken Schmitt, Cristy Huvser, Kathy Davis, Linus Amling, Beth Greene, Paul Greene, Dan Vester, Dottie Reimer, Jeff & Robin Heising, Chad Williams, Steve Lampe, Cindy Miller, Rick Davis, Brian Hamling, Dennis Winders, Jr., Richard Staab.

Minutes:

Motion by Dave Wagner to approve board minutes of 7-19-14.  2nd by Jim Maguire.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

Motion to approve by Dave Wagner, 2nd by Don Niosi. Motion carried.

Bills:

Current bills were presented and reviewed.  Doug Hinzman made motion to approve bills submitted, 2nd by Ken Brandel.  Motion carried.

Building Permits:

  • Chris Miller has been in contact with Laura Daniel at Iowa DNR, has begun gathering forms and information for the updated building permit packets.
  • Discussion by board and island members present on permits needed both at the island and county level. Further research and discussion at September Board meeting.
  • Any further motions to change permits will be tabled until more information is gathered and presented at September meeting.

New building permits:

  • Presented by Chad Williams, Steve Lampe, Tony Ryerson, Wayne Jensen
  • Motion by Chris Miller to approve.  Jim 2nd motion. Approved.
  • Lot 243 Tom Nagel
  • Lot 111 Dick Staab

Property Ownership Changes:  None at this time.

Road Report:  Nothing to report at this time.

Old Business:

  • New Esmann sign at Island entrance is finished. Discussion to remove old sign.
  • Further discussion was held on golf cart identifications and requirements to apply lot numbers to carts.
  • Board member will reach out to Abel Island regarding numbering carts for identification.

New Business:

  • Discussion held on pros/cons regarding sand requests from members to be removed from sand pit for backfill for retaining (sea) walls.
  • Don Niosi made a motion to allow Esmann Island members to only remove sand from the Esmann pit until Buck Creek sand pit is refilled.
    • Any sand removed by heavy equipment must be leveled off.
    • Lot owners will be held responsible for any road damage caused by heavy equipment (i.e. dump trucks) and/or machinery.
    • Chris Miller 2nd motion.  Motion passed 3 to 2.
  • Farm lease needs to be renewed by 9-1-14.
  • Motion to renew contract Jim Maguire, 2nd by Ken Brandel. Motion carried.

*REMINDER– Esmann Island Annual Golf Cart Parade

Sunday of Labor Day Weekend

Carts line up beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Maintenance Shed

Parade starts at 10:00!

Dave Wagner made motion to adjourn.  2nd by Jim Maguire. Motion carried.

Next board meeting 9-13-14 at 8:00 am.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Laurie A. Helling, Secretary

 

 

Memo from Janet Ott, Clayton County Building official

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From: Janet Ott [mailto:jott@claytoncountyia.gov] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 8:23 AM To: dave_wagneracct@msn.com Subject: FW: flood wall repairs and porches

Dave,

After our phone conversation yesterday, I sent an email to Asia asking about the sea wall repairs.  Below is her response.  As I stated, I think everyone who has property on the island needs to contact the DNR before any project is started.

I also double checked about porches.  Yes they too may need permits.

From Asia – The screening the deck/porch does need a permit as it increases the floor space of the building. If foot print increases by 25% then it will require a permit. The best is to just apply for the permit.

I’d appreciate it if you could pass this information on to all of the owners out there. Those doing riprap work need to see if they have a permit which allows maintenance. If they do not have any permit they need to apply for one ideally before they start the project.  In the case of some that are already done, it will have to be after the fact, but one is needed.

Thanks for your help with this.

Janet

July Board Minutes

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Esmann Island Owner’s Association

Board Meeting

7-19-14

Board Members Present: Dave Wagner called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi, Jim McGuire, Doug Hintzman, Chris Miller and Donna Gilkes, Treasurer in attendance.

Members Present: Bob Gilkes, Mert Duffy, Becky Shaffer, Daryl Westcott, Cathy Schmidt, Ken Schmidt, Carol Buhman, Bob Sims, Larry Brown, Tom Nagel, Linda Lampe, Greg & Susy Apel, Tom Reimer, Ken Schmerbach, and Chad Williams

Election of Officers: Motion by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Doug Hintzman for Dave Wagner, President. Motion carried. Motion by Doug Hintzman, 2nd by Jim McGuire for Mike Shaffer, Vice President. Motion carried.

Minutes: Motion by Jim McGuire, 2nd by Chris Miller to approve board minutes of 6-21-14. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Motion to approve by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Jim McGuire. Motion carried.

Bills: Current bills were presented and reviewed. Motion to approve by Doug Hintzman, 2nd by Chris Miller. Motion carried.

Building Permits: None submitted. Bob Gilkes reported Janet Ott, county zoning administrator, advised new permits to go through the DNR first and then to the county.

Property Ownership Changes: Lot 35 purchased by Tyler Albert.

Road Report: Thanks to Ken Brandel for the help with the railroad crossing.

Old Business

  • Thank you to Terry Lubbers for serving on the board.
  • Signage will be placed at North boat ramp “Esmann Island Residents Only”.
  • Board is looking into trimming trees and bushes.
  • Building permit packet is in progress.
  • Motion by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Jim McGuire to require all golf carts list lot number on cart. Motion carried.
  • Mert Duffy made board aware of agreement reached with Jerald Burco. Jim McGuire will keep us informed of progress.
  • Island sign:       motion by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Chris Miller to approve bid by Tri State Lettering.

New Business:

  • A donation was given by Ken & Denise Hawker in memory of Anne Hawker, our first secretary, who passed away May 12, 2014. Perennials and shrubs will be placed in the common area.
  • Someone has been dumping ashes and garbage along the back road. We all live here, please pick up after yourselves.
  • Bob Gilkes resigned as building committee chairman. Thank you for your many years of service.
  • Next meeting will be August 16th at 8:00 a.m.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.

The board of directors moved into executive session to discuss the treasurer and secretary positions. Motion by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Jim McGuire to approve Donna Gilkes as treasurer and Laurie Helling as Secretary. Motion approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Dave Wagner, President

Railroad crossing work

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Just one more reminder that crossing work is set to start Tomorrow. Here is schedule.

lsland  Road-Replacement of Railroad Track Crossing Schedule

Starting the week of July 7th Monday: 7:00 AM-to 5:00 PM, L-1/2 of the crossing will be open all day Tuesday: 7:00 to 2:00 PM COMPLETELY CLOSED

One lane open after 2:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM to Noon CLOSED Thursday: 8:00 AM to Noon CLOSED

Noon Open for use Friday: Open as usual if weather does not delay schedule

Reminder: with the smooth surface remember to Stop and Look for trains at the crossing.

Emergency lnformation: Call 911

Should an ambulance be needed call 91L. A vehicle on the river side will take the medic across to enable patient care. The railroad crew will place a temporary crossing for the emergency vehicle if needed. The emergency vehicle will then proceed to the patient.

There will be a fire truck on the island side.

Railroad Crossing schedule

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lsland Road-Replacement of Railroad Track Crossing Schedule

Starting the week of July 7th Monday: 7:00 AM-to 5:00 PM, L1/2 of the crossing will be open. All day Tuesday: 7:00 to 2:00 PM COMPLETELY CLOSED

One lane open after 2:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM to Noon CLOSED. Thursday: 8:00 AM to Noon CLOSED

Noon Open for use Friday: Open as usual if weather does not delay schedule

Reminder: with the smooth surface remember to Stop and Look for trains at the crossing.

Emergency lnformation: Call 911

Should an ambulance be needed call 91L. A vehicle on the river side will take the medic across to enable patient care. The railroad crew will place a temporary crossing for the emergency vehicle if needed. The emergency vehicle will then proceed to the patient.

There will be a fire truck on the island side.