ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING
08-17-13
Board Members Present
: Dave Wagner called the regular meeting to order at 7:59 a.m. with Jim Mc Guire, Ken Brandel and Don Niosi in attendance; with Dottie Reimer, secretary. Donna Gilkes, treasurer.
Members Present:
Bob Gilkes; Wayne Jensen, Ken Schmerbach, Richard Staab, Cletis Davis, Robin Heising, Jeff Heising, Doug Hintzman, Chris Miller, Chad Williams, Larry Brown, Dale Manson, Charlane Manson, Dick Downes, Kim Downes, Tom Reimer, Andy Blaylock, Susy Apel, Greg Apel, Isaac Eulberg, Kristy Blaylock, Brian Hamling, Tom Nagel, Cindy Miller, Tara Williams and Scott Storm
Minutes
: Reviewed minutes from the July 20th, 2013 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 by Brandel 2nd by McGuire, motion approved.
Bills
: Current bills presented and reviewed. Motion to approve bills for payment, 1st by McGuire; 2nd by Brandel, motion approved.
Building Permits
: no permits submitted at this time
Property Ownership Changes
: No change of ownership at this time.
Road Report:
Ken Brandel reports roads are in pretty good condition
He is working on fixing stop sign and will be completed this coming week.
Property Owner’s Concerns or Comments:
Concerns regarding private boat dock impeding their use of shore line. Board members will address this issue
Old Business:
Major concerns from public attending meeting regarding the sand pit area. Dave Wagner informed all there was a verbal agreement between the board and the Corp. of Engineers.
Lengthy discussions held with members upset they were not informed of sand being placed on the Island. Also upset they were not approached to approve the sand dredging prior to it being approved by the board.
Since it affects common ground; Eight members felt it should have been presented to them for approval. Two pages of questions were submitted and board answered as many as they could.
Motion made to rescind our verbal agreement with the Corp of Engineers until an association meeting can be called to approve the action. 1st by Niosi; 2nd by Brandel.
Motion not passed due to lack of quorum.
Jim McGuire turned in a written resignation to the board president.
Greg Apel has volunteered to be the winter road commissioner. He will meet with Bob Gilkes for details.
Dave informed all, the ad he placed in the newspapers for mowing next year resulted in one inquiry. Ken Brandel will meet with this individual to tour Island.
New Business:
A rock has been found and will be purchased for the Esmann Island road sign. It is 20 x 72 x79.
Farm lease update. The farmer is awaiting soil samples before he signs lease which is due by September 1, 2013.
Property owner on Esmann wants mail box moved at edge of their property. Contacted the Guttenberg Post Office who contacted board members. Post Office states mail box is not on owner’s property and will not be moved.
Several compliments to the board for the great work they do representing the association. It is much appreciated.
Next meeting is set for Saturday, September 14th 2013 at 8:00 a.m.
Meeting adjourned 9:35 a.m. Motion to adjourn 1st by Niosi 2nd by Brandel. Motion approved.
Respectfully submitted by:
Dottie Reimer,
Secretary
Esmann Island Owners’ Association