Esmann Island Owner’s Association
Board Meeting
5-17-14
Board Members Present: Dave Wagner called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m. with Ken Brandel, Don Niosi, Jim McGuire, Terry Lubbers, Doug Hintzman and Donna Gilkes, Treasurer, in attendance.
Members Present: Gary Gansen, Richard Staab, Ken Schmerbach, Jack Hogan, Bob Sims, Robert Halfhill, Tony Halfhill, Tara Williams, Chad Williams, Tom Reimer, Dottie Reimer, Cristy Huber, Susy Apel, Greg Apel, Dena Lampe, Steve Lampe, Bob Gilkes, Mark Moser, Wayne Jensen, Larry Brown, Wayne Drexler, Carol Buhman, Daryl Westcott, Mert Duffy, Kathy Davis, Jeff & Robin Heising, and Greg Schneider.
Minutes: Motion by Jim McGuire, 2nd by Doug Hintzman to approve board minutes of 4-26-14. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Motion to approve by Jim McGuire, 2nd by Doug Hintzman. Motion carried.
Bills: Current bills were presented and reviewed. Motion to approve by Don Niosi, 2nd by Terry Lubbers. Motion carried.
Building Permits: None submitted.
Property Ownership Changes: None
Road Report: Ken Brandel has been in contact with the railroad and county. We are on the list for replacing the crossing this year.
Old Business
- Terry Lubbers reported samples of the lettering were listed on our website. Copies will be available for consideration at the annual meeting.
- Sand pit area committee presented a report to assist in formulating a solution regarding the sand area. Motion by Doug Hintzman, 2nd by Don Niosi to put on the annual meeting agenda a vote to level sand pit area or leave as is. Motion carried.
- The office has had difficulty with our copier from 1996. No action at this time. If anyone has a copier they are no longer using and would like to donate it to the association, please contact any board member.
New Business:
- The annual meeting will be June 21 at 10:00 a.m.
- Board elections, 3 positions open: Don Niosi, Terry Lubbers, and Doug Hintzman are all seeking reelection. Three nominating petitions were also received from Chris Miller, Tony Reyerson, and Tom Reimer.
Property Owner’s Concerns: Speeding, damage to road shoulder near dike
Motion to adjourn at 10:30 a.m. by Ken Brandel, 2nd by Jim McGuire. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Wagner, President