Esmann Island Owner’s Association
Board Meeting
7-19-14
Board Members Present: Dave Wagner called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi, Jim McGuire, Doug Hintzman, Chris Miller and Donna Gilkes, Treasurer in attendance.
Members Present: Bob Gilkes, Mert Duffy, Becky Shaffer, Daryl Westcott, Cathy Schmidt, Ken Schmidt, Carol Buhman, Bob Sims, Larry Brown, Tom Nagel, Linda Lampe, Greg & Susy Apel, Tom Reimer, Ken Schmerbach, and Chad Williams
Election of Officers: Motion by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Doug Hintzman for Dave Wagner, President. Motion carried. Motion by Doug Hintzman, 2nd by Jim McGuire for Mike Shaffer, Vice President. Motion carried.
Minutes: Motion by Jim McGuire, 2nd by Chris Miller to approve board minutes of 6-21-14. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Motion to approve by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Jim McGuire. Motion carried.
Bills: Current bills were presented and reviewed. Motion to approve by Doug Hintzman, 2nd by Chris Miller. Motion carried.
Building Permits: None submitted. Bob Gilkes reported Janet Ott, county zoning administrator, advised new permits to go through the DNR first and then to the county.
Property Ownership Changes: Lot 35 purchased by Tyler Albert.
Road Report: Thanks to Ken Brandel for the help with the railroad crossing.
Old Business
- Thank you to Terry Lubbers for serving on the board.
- Signage will be placed at North boat ramp “Esmann Island Residents Only”.
- Board is looking into trimming trees and bushes.
- Building permit packet is in progress.
- Motion by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Jim McGuire to require all golf carts list lot number on cart. Motion carried.
- Mert Duffy made board aware of agreement reached with Jerald Burco. Jim McGuire will keep us informed of progress.
- Island sign: motion by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Chris Miller to approve bid by Tri State Lettering.
New Business:
- A donation was given by Ken & Denise Hawker in memory of Anne Hawker, our first secretary, who passed away May 12, 2014. Perennials and shrubs will be placed in the common area.
- Someone has been dumping ashes and garbage along the back road. We all live here, please pick up after yourselves.
- Bob Gilkes resigned as building committee chairman. Thank you for your many years of service.
- Next meeting will be August 16th at 8:00 a.m.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
The board of directors moved into executive session to discuss the treasurer and secretary positions. Motion by Mike Shaffer, 2nd by Jim McGuire to approve Donna Gilkes as treasurer and Laurie Helling as Secretary. Motion approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Wagner, President