AUGUST BOARD MINUTES

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.  2^nd by Jim Maguire.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

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

Bills:

Current bills were presented and reviewed.  Doug Hinzman made motion to approve bills submitted, 2^nd 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 2^nd 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 2^nd motion.  Motion passed 3 to 2.

• Farm lease needs to be renewed by 9-1-14.
• Motion to renew contract Jim Maguire, 2^nd 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.  2^nd by Jim Maguire. Motion carried.

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

 

Respectfully submitted,

Laurie A. Helling, Secretary