May Board Minutes

 

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 1st by Lubbers; 2nd 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 1st by McGuire, 2nd by Lubbers.  Motion to approve treasurer’s report, 1st by  Niosi; 2nd by Brandel, motion approved. 

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

Building Permits:   (1) Greg Apel, Lot 88; motion to approve 1st by Lubbers; 2nd by Brandel. 

Property Ownership Changes:  None 

Road Report:

  • Ken Brandel reports roads still have bad spots where construction has been started or completed.  He will talk with the owners of completed construction to see about fixing the road.
  • Spraying on the back road is complete. 

Old Business:  

  • Terry Lubbers is looking into the cost of putting a new EsmannIslandsign at the entrance to EsmannIsland.
  • Dave looked into the differences between an improved lot and an un-improved lot.  He reported we are in complaint with state and local laws.
  • Railroad crossing: Ken Brandel stated both railroad companies who use the rail are not willing to bear the cost of repair.  Ken will try to speak with workers in town to get a name of someone who is familiar with our railroad crossing.  If successful, he will contact them and see if they are willing to come and inspect the crossing.
  • Discussion held on renting of farm land again this year.  There are 37 acres and association will put add in paper to rent. 

New Business: 

  • Dave reviewed the Esmann Island Owners Association Covenants and found they were executed in 1993.  According to the Iowa Code, covenants must be reviewed in 20 years, which is next year.  He asked the board if he could contact an attorney and have them review our covenants.  Board approved.
  • REMINDER:  PLEASE SLOW DOWN – SCHOOL IS OUT- SAFETY FIRST
  • Dave received a concern regarding a property where set-backs are not being met.  Association will send a letter.
  • Another concern received about owners mowing grass clippings into street.  Please DO NOT MOW YOUR GRASS ONTO STREETS.
  • If any property owner has a comment or concern, please send a written note and give to any board member.
  • Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.; please watch your mail for your annual assessment.
  • There are three (3) board seats available this year.  If anyone is interested in running, please notify Dottie Reimer or Donna Gilkes by Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012. 

Next meeting is set for Saturday, June 9 at 9:30 a.m. 

Meeting adjourned 9:30 a.m. Motion to adjourn 1st by McGuire; 2nd by Niosi. Motion approved. 

Respectfully submitted by:

Dottie Reimer, Secretary

EsmannIslandOwners’ Association

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