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Back road may be closed in next week

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Spring is near and As frost has started to go out the roads become become soft.  We anticipate that the back road will be closed in the next week or so.. Once we close the road we will ask  as in past years that heavy trucks, construction equipment, etc.  stay off roads until further notice. Please notify any Contractors that you are using.

Trash dumpster will be placed  at south end of Island in same location as prior years. You will need to take your trash to that location as we will ask trash company to stay off roads as well.

thanks for your cooperation

October Minutes- Merry Christmas

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Just realized I had missed posting the October minutes. Better late than Never.

Have a great Holiday

Mike

 

ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

10-20-2012 

Board Members Present:  Dave Wagner called the regular meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Mary Eulberg, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi. Jim McGuire and Terry Lubbers in attendance.  Dottie Reimer, secretary. Donna Gilkes, treasurer.

Members Present:  Bob Gilkes and Larry Brown 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from the September 22nd, 2012 meeting.  Motion to approve minutes; 1st by Niosi; 2nd by McGuire, motion approved. 

Treasures Report:   Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve treasurer’s report, 1st byLubbers; 2nd by Eulberg, motion approved.  Treasure reported all dues are paid and there are no delinquencies. 

Bills:   Current bills presented and reviewed.  Motion to approve bills for payment, 1st by Shaffer; 2nd by Brandel, motion approved. 

Building Permits:   There are no building permits at this time 

Property Ownership Changes:  Grundemeyer toGaul, Lots 185, 186 

Road Report:

  • Ken Brandel reports nothing new with the roads. 

Property Owner’s Concerns or Comments:

Board member showed council pictures of building, glass, tin being pushed into the Mississippi River.  Board agreed a letter will be sent to property owner.  Motion to approve 1st Lubbers, 2nd by Eulberg, motion approved 

Old Business:  

  • Boat storage update:  Don Niosi reported he is still waiting for payments from boat owners for boat storage.  He has requests from others who still want their boats in storage.  Discussion held and a motion made for next year and going forward, we will require payment up front for boat storage by October 1st.  This way we can know exactly how much room we have available for possibly renting more space to others.  Motion to approve, 1st by Niosi, 2nd by Shaffer, motion approved.
  • Island sign:  It was reported a large stone has not been found yet and board agreed to wait till spring to look at our options and go forward with the new EsmannIslandentrance sign.
  • Dave reported he has received the lease from the new farmer who will be farming the 37 acres of farm ground on the Island.
  • Dave also reported he has not heard back from the Corp of Engineers regarding dredging and does not know when they plan to start. 
  • Expiring covenants forEsmannIsland:  Dave met with attorney regarding the expiring covenants due 2013. EsmannIslandneeds to file a verified claim stating all covenants will stay the same; this will again make the covenants in place at this time good for another 20 years.  Board agreed and Dave will have attorney draw up the paperwork. 
  • We received 3 bids for the storage and office building roofs.  Discussion held and it was agreed that Kevin Klaes was low bidder, and he will be awarded this task.   Motion to approve Kevin Klaes to fix roofs, 1st by Eulberg, 2nd by McGuire, motioned approved. 

New Business: 

  • Jim McGuire requested the board discuss a possible picnic shelter on common ground, discussion held and it was agreed to put on 2013 ballot and bring this topic up at the next annual Esmann Island Association members in June 2013.
  • Speeding:  Discussion held on speeding on the roads, we are asking all property owners to watch the speed limits.  We are also asking for owners who are having work done on their property to please notify your vendors to abide by the speed limits on our roads.  Suggestion made to put statement on every building permit issued.
  • Donations to GuttenbergHospitaland Guttenberg Fire Department: Motion made to approve payment of $250.00 to each of these organizations.  Motion to approve donations be made to hospital and fire department,   1st Shaffer, 2nd by Lubbers, motion approved.
  • Budget:  Dave handed out worksheets for next year’s budget, discussion held on each line item. Motion to approve 2013 budget, 1st Lubbers, 2nd by McGuire, motion approved. 

Next meeting is set for Saturday, April 27th 2013 at 8:00 a.m. 

Meeting adjourned 9:20 a.m. Motion to adjourn 1st by Shaffer; 2nd by Eulberg. Motion approved. 

Respectfully submitted by:

Dottie Reimer, Secretary

EsmannIslandOwners’ Association

September Board minutes

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ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

9-22-2012 

Board Members Present:  Dave Wagner called the regular meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Mary Eulberg, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi in attendance, Dottie Reimer, secretary. Donna Gilkes, treasurer. 

Members Present:  Skip and Marcia Hall; Tom Lynch; Bob Gilkes, Wayne Jensen; Larry Brown; Jeff and Glenda Alderson. 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from the August 18th, 2012 meeting.  Motion to approve minutes; 1st by Shaffer; 2nd by Eulberg, motion approved. 

Treasures Report:   Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve treasurer’s report, 1st byNiosi; 2nd by Eulberg, motion approved.  Continue reading →

August Board Minutes

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Esmann Island Owner’s Association

Board Meeting

8-18-12

 

Board Members Present:  Dave Wagner called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Terry Lubbers, Jim McGuire, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi, and Donna Gilkes, treasurer. 

Members Present:  Bob Gilkes, Wayne Jensen 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from July 21st meeting.  Motion to approve by McGuire, second by Niosi, motion approved. 

Treasurer’s Report:  Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve by Lubbers, second by Shaffer, motion approved 

Bills:  Current bills presented and reviewed.  Motion to approve for payment, first by McGuire, second by Lubbers, motion approved. 

Building Permits:  No permits were presented. 

Property Ownership Changes:  No known property owner changes 

Road Report:  Ken Brandel reported no changes in Roads. 

Property Owner Concerns or Comments:  Question was asked, “Are there any picnic areas?”  The north boat ramp and sand pit areas may be used.  Another concern was asked about brush placement.  Residents may use the Guttenberg dump site. 

Old Business

  • Sign – We are still looking into a new sign.  Will have more details at the next meeting.
  • Building Committee is looking for a member to help on the committee.
  • Sand pit weed control – we will revisit next year. 

New Business:

  • US Army Corps of Engineers are exploring possible pipeline routes to unload the sand from McMillan Island.  They will be here on August 24th.  We will advise anyone wanting to attend the meeting of the time and place.
  • Sand pit area – the board is looking into improving the area.
  • Island picnic – the board is investigating a picnic on the annual meeting day.  If interested in helping please contact any board member.
  • Secretary & Treasurer positions – No new candidates were received.  Motion by Niosi, second by Shaffer to reappoint the current members, motion carried. 

Next meeting scheduled for Saturday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m. 

Respectfully submitted,

 Dave Wagner, President

Esmann Island Owner’s Association

Storm Damage

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This week’s storm while it brought much need rain also took down a lot of trees and branches on the island.

As far as we know burn ban is still in effect. We anticipate access  to a chipper/shredder next weekend ( could not get it this weekend).

Those wanting to take advantage of this should place their branches on their lot by road ( please not in road).

There will be a charge as it will cost us $75.00/hour to rent it. We will base it on time it takes.  The chipper will take branches up to about

 5 inches in diameter.

Let us know if this is something you wish to take advantage of.

Volunteers to help would be appreciated. 

Thanks

Emerald Ash borer and Gypsy moths

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Dave Wagner received this email recently

Dear Mr. Wagner, 

My name is John Gosa and I work for the Emerald Ash Borer Program in Iowa.  Last weekend I was out visiting campgrounds and spreading the word about Emerald Ash Borer(EAB) and Gypsy Moth(GM) up in Clayton County.  I was also checking for firewood they may have come from EAB or GM quarantine areas.  I decided to drive around Esmann Island and I noticed that there were quite a few out of state visitors.  Do you think that the residents are aware of the EAB and GM quarantines in the area?  I would like to offer my assistance if you have any concerns.  I am attaching a couple of maps showing the quarantine areas for both EAB and GM.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you might have.

Thank you for your time,

John Gosa

USDA,APHIS, PPQ

100 E Kimberly Rd, Suite 500

Davenport, IA 52806

Office: 563-391-4145

Cell: 563-321-1715

E-mail: john.l.gosa@aphis.usda.gov

GM Q map & fact

 EAB Q map & FactGM Q map & fact

Couple Reminders

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  • REMINDER:  Please SLOW DOWN and keep our streets safe.

Someone is spilling cooking oil on our streets; there are noticeable spots throughout Esmann Island.  It is asked that all residents PLEASE DO NOT pour any liquids on the streets.