Esmann Island Owner’s Association
Board Meeting
4-26-14
Board Members Present: Dave Wagner called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Don Niosi, Jim McGuire, Doug Hintzman and Terry Lubbers in attendance with Donna Gilkes, Treasurer.
Randy Kramer from Prairie Road Builders presented a bid to repair and sealcoat our roads.
Members Present: Bob Gilkes, Dottie Reimer, Wayne Jensen, Becky Shaffer, Cathy Schmitt, Ken Schmitt, Larry Brown, Bob Sims, Chad Keune, Jeff Heising, Charlene Manson, Tom Reimer, Steve Lampe, Chad Williams, Tara Williams, Tom Nagel, Mark Moser, Brian Hamling, Bruce Copeland, Andrew Blaylock, Kristin Blaylock, Karrie Hamling, Carol Buhman, Mert Duffy, Rick Davis, Kathy Davis, Christy Huber, Dena Lampe, and Dick Downes
Minutes: Motion by Jim McGuire, 2nd by Terry Lubbers to approve board minutes of 10-19-13. Motion carried. Motion by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Terry Lubbers to approve special board meeting of 10-19-13 as amended. The amendment was requested by Dottie Reimer. She wanted it stated she was asked to leave her position. She did not resign. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Motion to approve by Doug Hintzman, 2nd by Mike Shaffer. Motion carried.
Bills: Current bills were presented and reviewed. Motion to approve by Don Niosi, 2nd by Jim McGuire. Motion carried.
Building Permits: Bob Gilkes presented one permit from John French to put a cover on an existing deck. Motion to approve by Terry Lubbers, 2nd by Mike Shaffer. Motion carried.
Property Ownership Changes: Lot 36, Dennis Kingdon to Toby Elbert; Lot 223, Stephen Mysak to Russ Meyer; Lot 50, 303, Windsor Estate to Brian Hambling
Road Report: Bid for repairs and sealcoat was received from Blacktop Service for $76,123.00. The bid from Prairie Road Builders was $89,686.00. The board will seek a third bid and propose one for approval by the general membership. Motion by Doug Hintzman, 2nd by Mike Shaffer to hold a special membership meeting on May 17 at 9:00 a.m. to approve road repairs and sealcoating. Motion carried.
Old Business
- Entrance sign: Terry Lubbers will contact stone engravers for design.
- Sand pit: Board will seek bids to level sand. There will be a one time burn to remove brush. Sand Committee will provide suggestions for improvements at May 17th meeting.
New Business:
- Lot 292 and 293, owner will be notified of issue on square footage requirements.
- Nuisance letter needs to be sent to lot 18 for garbage removal.
- Extra envelope will be used for annual meeting voting.
- Bylaw changes need to be submitted by May 17.
- Annual meeting will be June 21st at 10:00 a.m.
- Next Board Meeting will be May 17th following the special membership meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 9:15 a.m. by Jim McGuire, 2nd by Terry Lubbers. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Wagner