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ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

7-21-2012 

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

Members Present:  Joel and Liz (Davis) Horthoorn; Rick and Kathy Davis; Bob Gilkes, Wayne Jensen; Ken Schmerbach; Dick Staab; Mert Duffy; Carol Buhman; Jeff Heising; Cletis Davis 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from the June 9, 2012 meeting.  Motion to approve minutes; 1^st by McGuire; 2^nd by Lubbers, motion approved.

Treasures Report:   Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve treasurer’s report, 1^st byMcGuire; 2^nd by Lubbers, motion approved. 

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

Building Permits:   Two (2) submitted:  R.W. McDowell, Lot 27; Dan Vegter, Lot 444 

• Kathy Davis shared a slide presentation of their background and family and wanted to discuss the variance of their property on Timberlane.  Discussion held regarding set backs and all agreed the property owners will rebuild the stoop and steps to abide by the 15’ set back set by the association.  Motion to approve 1^st by Shaffer; 2^nd by Niosi, motion approved. 

Property Ownership Changes:  No known property owner changes 

Road Report:

• Ken Brandel has bill for road repairs and submitted to secretary to bill each homeowner their portion of repairs where damage was incurred during construction.
• Update of the railroad crossing at entrance to Island.  Ken Brandel and Wayne Jensen visited with the Clayton County supervisor.  It was agreed a temporary fix will be done within 3 weeks until they can permanently repair the railroad crossing.  They informed us the earliest they could do the permanent repair will be in the year 2014 -2015.
• 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. 

Old Business:  

• Walk way to the north boat ramp is completed.  Took the old hand rail off of the wooden dock and put it on the new metal dock.
• We received a quote for the Esmann Island sign.  Terry Lubbers will check with Terry Gaffney to see about a large boulder we could use for a sign and the cost to etch out the wording.
• REMINDER:  Please SLOW DOWN and keep our streets safe.
• The island received a response from the ad in the Guttenberg Press newspaper regarding the leasing of the 37 acres of farm land we have on the island.  The interested party wants to rent for $160.00 an acre with a 1 year contract renewable September 1^st.       Motion to approve 1^st by Niosi; 2^nd by McGuire, motion approved.  Continue reading →

ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

6-09-2012 

Board Members Present:  Dave Wagner called the regular meeting to order at 10:45 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Terry Lubbers, Jim McGuire, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi and Mary Eulberg in attendance, Dottie Reimer, secretary. Donna Gilkes, treasurer.

Members Present:  Bob Gilkes, Bobby Preston 

Election of Officers:  Motion by Jim McGuire to elect Dave Wagner to another term as President and Terry Lubbers motioned to elect Mike Shaffer to another term as Vice President.  Dave and Mike accepted, motion carried, all approved. 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from the May 19, 2012 meeting.  Motion to approve minutes; 1^st by McGuire; 2^nd by Lubbers, motion approved. 

Treasures Report:   Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve treasurer’s report, 1^st byShaffer; 2^nd by Niosi, motion approved. 

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

Building Permits:   None at this time. 

• Bob Gilkes came forward with a property which is in violation of the association’s setbacks.  Work has been halted and discussion held.  Motion made to send letter to homeowner giving them 30 days to correct violation, 1^st by Niosi; 2^nd by Lubbers. Motion carried, approved.
• Board agreed that any changes made to a structure from the original permit, must again be submitted for board approval. 

Property Ownership Changes:  Mirs to McKiney 

Road Report:

• Ken Brandel has bid for road repairs and as discussed in the members meeting, will bill each homeowner their portion of repairs where damage was incurred due to construction. 

Old Business:  

• Dave passed out a letter he received from Alan Heavens regarding the Articles of Incorporation for Esmann Island which was sent to him for review.  Discussion was held and board approved to get a second attorney for another opinion. 
• Discussion held on the Esmann Island sign. Terry Lubbers will check with Terry Gaffney to see if he has a large boulder we could use for a sign and cost to etch out the wording. Don Niosi is also working with Suzie Apel on another sign design and cost.
• Railroad Crossing:  Discussion held on what our next step should be in contacting someone to repair the railroad crossing at the entrance to the island.  Dave is going to send a letter to the County regarding our concern.
• Notice to all pet owners:  Please have all pets on a leash when outside and please pick up after your pets.
• Another reminder to please SLOW DOWN and keep our streets safe.
• Yard Waste can be taken to the old city dump, please do not dump on back road or any island property.
• An ad will be placed in the Guttenberg Press newspaper the next 2 weeks for anyone interested in leasing the 37 acres of farm land we have on the island. 

New Business: 

• Bobby Preston approached the board to talk about the continuing drainage problem on his property.  He states he is still getting water in his building.  He asked the board’s approval to put a drain on his property and tap into the main drain; this will help drain the water which sits on his property.  He will incur all expenses and will be responsible for the completion of this project.  Board approved.
• Dave passed out comment/concern form to all board members.  If a property owner has a complaint or a concern, the board members are encouraged to have them fill out one of these forms and bring it to the next board meeting. 

Next meeting is set for Saturday, July 21st at 8:30 a.m. 

Meeting adjourned 11:40 a.m. Motion to adjourn 1^st by Niosi; 2^nd by Brandel. Motion approved. 

Respectfully submitted by:

Dottie Reimer, Secretary

Esmann Island Owners’ Association

ESMANN ISLAND MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING

06-09-12 

Board Members Present:  This month meeting opened by Dave Wagner for business at 10:00 a.m. Board roll called: Dave Wagner, President, Mike Shaffer, Vice President; board members: Ken Brandel, Terry Lubbers, Don Noisi and Jim McGuire, with Donna Gilkes, treasurer and Dottie Reimer, secretary. 

Minutes:  Approval of 2011 minutes.  Motion was made not to read and approve last year’s annual board meeting minutes.  Motion made 1^st by Rod Lanaghan, 2^nd by various association members.  Motion carried~~all approved.

Treasurer’s Report:   Reviewed treasurer’s report and revenues and expenses as of May 31, 2012, motion to approve treasurer’s report; 1^st Brandel, 2^nd by various association members.  Motion carried ~~all approved.  Continue reading →

ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

5-19-2012 

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

Members Present:  Bob Gilkes, Ed Schneider and Larry Brown 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from April 28, 2012 meeting.  Motion to approve minutes 1^st by Lubbers; 2^nd by Niosi, motion approved. 

Treasures Report:   Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Association has funds from an expired CD in February 2012, Dave and Donna will check with Fidelity Bank and Security Bank for best rate to renew this CD.  Motion to approve putting $30,000.00 into a CD; approved 1^st by McGuire, 2^nd by Lubbers.  Motion to approve treasurer’s report, 1^st by  Niosi; 2^nd by Brandel, motion approved.  Continue reading →

ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

4-28-2012 

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

Members Present:  Bob Gilkes, Ed Schneider, Wayne Jensen, Larry Brown and Tom Nagel 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from October 8, 2011 meeting, Motion to approve minutes 1^st Niosi; 2^nd by Lubbers, motion approved. 

Treasures Report:   Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve treasurer’s report, 1^st Schaffer; 2^nd by Niosi, motion approved. 

Bills:  Current bills presented and reviewed.  Motion to approve for payment, 1^st by Schaffer, 2^nd Niosi, motion approved. 

Building Permits:   One (1) Kent Rolfe, Lots 265/264 

Property Ownership Changes:  Allman to Meyer; Bissell to Schulte; Clifford to Forman 

Road Report:

• Don Niosi will inspect roads where construction has been started or completed.  Will report his findings at the next meeting. 

Old Business:  

• Railroad crossing: Wayne Jensen has contacted county and was told they will get back to him.   He will confer with Ken Brandel to compare notes and report back findings at next meeting. 

New Business: 

• Suggestion made for all property owners to rake or mow your yards.  This will avoid nuisance letters from being sent from the association.  A notice will be placed on the website as well. 
• There will not be a Spring cleanup this year as most items were removed when the dumpster was in place.
• Donna Gilkes will contact someone to pick up TV’s, computers and other electronics which were left at the dumpster site and not picked up by Hawkeye sanitation.
• There will be cleanup day in the Fall, please watch for postings.
• Wayne Jensen would like to spray weeds along back road. Motion to approve spraying weeds   1^st Lubbers; 2^nd by Schaffer, motion approved. 
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• A BIG THANK YOU TO:  Bob and Donna Gilkes; Larry and Pat Brown; Terry Lubbers; Wayne Jensen; Mike Reifschneider and Mary Eulberg for all their hard work in clearing out the brush, rocks and stumps on the back road.  We appreciate your hard work in completing this project.
• Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
• There are three (3) board seats available this year.  If anyone is interested in running, please contact Dave Wagner or Mike Schafer for information and filing requirements. 

Next meeting is set for Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. 

Meeting adjourned 9:45 a.m. Motion to adjourn 1^st by Shaffer; 2^nd by Lubbers. Motion approved. 

Respectfully submitted by:

Dottie Reimer, Secretary

Esmann Island Owners’ Association