First Annual Island Picnic

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  • NOTICE!!!!    NOTICE!!!!!    ANNUAL PICNIC!!!!   We are planning a picnic   after the annual members meeting on June 8th,. If you are  interested in joining us, please RSVP to any board member, secretary or treasurer.  We are asking for    everyone to bring a covered dish and what ever beverages you want.     The board will provide the meat (hamburgers, brats), buns condiments,    plates, napkins, cups, forks and spoons.

April Board Minutes

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ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

04-27-13 

Board Members Present:  Dave Wagner called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi. Jim McGuire and Terry Lubbers in attendance.  Dottie Reimer, secretary. Donna Gilkes, treasurer. 

Members Present:  Bob Gilkes, Wayne Jensen, Ken Schmerbach, Dick Staab, Mert Duffy, Kathy Davis, Rick Davis, Cathryn Baumgartner, Lorie Henning 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from the October 20th, 2012 meeting.  Motion to approve minutes; 1st by Shaffer; 2nd by McGuire, motion approved.   

Treasures Report:   Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve treasurer’s report, 1st byLubbers; 2nd by Shaffer, motion approved.   

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

Building Permits:   Four (4) submitted:  David & Mary Koopman Lot330; Terry Denner, Lot 131; Thomas Lynch; Lot 43; Greg Schneider, Lot 292, motion to approve building permits 1st by Niosi; 2nd by Shaffer, motion approved. 

Property Ownership Changes:  Helle to Denner, Lot 131; Hess to Reiser, Lot 217 

Road Report:

  • Don Niosi toured island and noticed several places where there are needed repairs.  Discussion and board agreed to repair these spots.
  • Bob Gilkes reported the road embargo will be lifted on Sunday night, April 28th, 2013.  Hawkeye Sanitation will pick up garbage and dumpsters on Monday, April 29th and will resume normal pickup up on April 29th, 2013.  Suggested we look into getting new signs to post for next year.
  • Wayne Jensen stated he has spoken to the people in charge of the railroad crossings at the island’s entrance and they are still planning on fixing this crossing.  Dave is going to send another letter to the Board of Supervisors asking for a date as to when these will be fixed.
  • Discussion held on contractors for Abel coming on Esmann Island roads, removing part of the fence and traveling on private property to get to their destination.  Suggestion was made for a letter to be sent to Abel Island, Dave will look into. 

Property Owner’s Concerns or Comments:

  • Kathy Davis has a concern regarding the snow being pushed up against the deck on their home.  Discussion held and board agreed to notify whoever pushes snow next year to be aware of this.
  • We are asking for everyone to be conscience of where you are driving when picking up your mail.   Please do not drive on anyone’s property.  Thank You. 

Old Business:  

  • Boat storage update:  Don Niosi would like all boats to be removed from the storage shed by May 26th.  Summer boat storage will be available after the annual members meeting in June.
  • Island sign:  Terry Lubbers has been looking for big rocks for the new Esmann Island entrance sign.  He has found one and showed a picture of it to the board.  He will get a price and report back to the board next month with a cost.  Motion to appoint Terry Lubbers to head up a ‘rock’ committee, 1st McGuire; 2nd by Niosi. Terry has agreed to this and will ask for volunteers to get this project done.  If anyone is interested in helping with the project, please notify Terry Lubbers.
  • Dave also reported the Corp of Engineers met with members of Esmann Island in October 2012, regarding the dredging project.  They have not heard from them yet this year. 

New Business: 

  • Lori Henning spoke on behalf of the Rick and Adam Schneider’s families, proposing to donate the funds to build a high quality playground for all families to enjoy on the island.  Discussion was held and board asked for them to bring back their plans and they will review with our insurance carrier.
  • Dave notified everyone the Esmann Island covenants have been updated to 2033.
  • Mowing:  Motion to approve Miller to continue mowing, 1st Shaffer; 2nd Lubbers, all approved.
  • Notice to parents; please talk to your children regarding golf carts, bike riding, and all around behavior.  We want this to be a safe place for all residents.
  • SPRING CLEAN UP IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 15TH, 2013.
  • There are two (2) board seats available this year, if anyone is interested in running for the board, please see secretary or treasurer for a nomination form.  They will also be posted on the island bulletin board.
  • ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING IS SET FOR JUNE 8TH, 2013.  Please watch your mail for this information.  If you have sold your property or changed your mailing address, please notify the secretary, so we may update our records.
  • NOTICE!!!!    NOTICE!!!!!    ANNUAL PICNIC!!!!   Motion made to have an annual picnic after the annual members meeting on June 8th, 1st Lubbers; 2nd Niosi. All approved.  If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP to any board member, secretary or treasurer.  We are asking for everyone to bring a covered dish.  The board will provide the meat (hamburgers, brats), buns condiments, plates, napkins, cups, forks and spoons. 

Next meeting is set for Saturday, May 18thth 2013 at 8:00 a.m. 

Meeting adjourned 9:40 a.m. Motion to adjourn 1st by Niosi; 2nd by McGuire. Motion approved. 

Respectfully submitted by:

Dottie Reimer,

Secretary

Esmann Island Owners’ Association

Back road may be closed in next week

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Spring is near and As frost has started to go out the roads become become soft.  We anticipate that the back road will be closed in the next week or so.. Once we close the road we will ask  as in past years that heavy trucks, construction equipment, etc.  stay off roads until further notice. Please notify any Contractors that you are using.

Trash dumpster will be placed  at south end of Island in same location as prior years. You will need to take your trash to that location as we will ask trash company to stay off roads as well.

thanks for your cooperation

October Minutes- Merry Christmas

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Just realized I had missed posting the October minutes. Better late than Never.

Have a great Holiday

Mike

 

ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

10-20-2012 

Board Members Present:  Dave Wagner called the regular meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Mary Eulberg, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi. Jim McGuire and Terry Lubbers in attendance.  Dottie Reimer, secretary. Donna Gilkes, treasurer.

Members Present:  Bob Gilkes and Larry Brown 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from the September 22nd, 2012 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 byLubbers; 2nd by Eulberg, motion approved.  Treasure reported all dues are paid and there are no delinquencies. 

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

Building Permits:   There are no building permits at this time 

Property Ownership Changes:  Grundemeyer toGaul, Lots 185, 186 

Road Report:

  • Ken Brandel reports nothing new with the roads. 

Property Owner’s Concerns or Comments:

Board member showed council pictures of building, glass, tin being pushed into the Mississippi River.  Board agreed a letter will be sent to property owner.  Motion to approve 1st Lubbers, 2nd by Eulberg, motion approved 

Old Business:  

  • Boat storage update:  Don Niosi reported he is still waiting for payments from boat owners for boat storage.  He has requests from others who still want their boats in storage.  Discussion held and a motion made for next year and going forward, we will require payment up front for boat storage by October 1st.  This way we can know exactly how much room we have available for possibly renting more space to others.  Motion to approve, 1st by Niosi, 2nd by Shaffer, motion approved.
  • Island sign:  It was reported a large stone has not been found yet and board agreed to wait till spring to look at our options and go forward with the new EsmannIslandentrance sign.
  • Dave reported he has received the lease from the new farmer who will be farming the 37 acres of farm ground on the Island.
  • Dave also reported he has not heard back from the Corp of Engineers regarding dredging and does not know when they plan to start. 
  • Expiring covenants forEsmannIsland:  Dave met with attorney regarding the expiring covenants due 2013. EsmannIslandneeds to file a verified claim stating all covenants will stay the same; this will again make the covenants in place at this time good for another 20 years.  Board agreed and Dave will have attorney draw up the paperwork. 
  • We received 3 bids for the storage and office building roofs.  Discussion held and it was agreed that Kevin Klaes was low bidder, and he will be awarded this task.   Motion to approve Kevin Klaes to fix roofs, 1st by Eulberg, 2nd by McGuire, motioned approved. 

New Business: 

  • Jim McGuire requested the board discuss a possible picnic shelter on common ground, discussion held and it was agreed to put on 2013 ballot and bring this topic up at the next annual Esmann Island Association members in June 2013.
  • Speeding:  Discussion held on speeding on the roads, we are asking all property owners to watch the speed limits.  We are also asking for owners who are having work done on their property to please notify your vendors to abide by the speed limits on our roads.  Suggestion made to put statement on every building permit issued.
  • Donations to GuttenbergHospitaland Guttenberg Fire Department: Motion made to approve payment of $250.00 to each of these organizations.  Motion to approve donations be made to hospital and fire department,   1st Shaffer, 2nd by Lubbers, motion approved.
  • Budget:  Dave handed out worksheets for next year’s budget, discussion held on each line item. Motion to approve 2013 budget, 1st Lubbers, 2nd by McGuire, motion approved. 

Next meeting is set for Saturday, April 27th 2013 at 8:00 a.m. 

Meeting adjourned 9:20 a.m. Motion to adjourn 1st by Shaffer; 2nd by Eulberg. Motion approved. 

Respectfully submitted by:

Dottie Reimer, Secretary

EsmannIslandOwners’ Association

September Board minutes

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ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

9-22-2012 

Board Members Present:  Dave Wagner called the regular meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Mary Eulberg, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi in attendance, Dottie Reimer, secretary. Donna Gilkes, treasurer. 

Members Present:  Skip and Marcia Hall; Tom Lynch; Bob Gilkes, Wayne Jensen; Larry Brown; Jeff and Glenda Alderson. 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from the August 18th, 2012 meeting.  Motion to approve minutes; 1st by Shaffer; 2nd by Eulberg, motion approved. 

Treasures Report:   Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve treasurer’s report, 1st byNiosi; 2nd by Eulberg, motion approved.  Continue reading →

August Board Minutes

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Esmann Island Owner’s Association

Board Meeting

8-18-12

 

Board Members Present:  Dave Wagner called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Terry Lubbers, Jim McGuire, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi, and Donna Gilkes, treasurer. 

Members Present:  Bob Gilkes, Wayne Jensen 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from July 21st meeting.  Motion to approve by McGuire, second by Niosi, motion approved. 

Treasurer’s Report:  Reviewed treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve by Lubbers, second by Shaffer, motion approved 

Bills:  Current bills presented and reviewed.  Motion to approve for payment, first by McGuire, second by Lubbers, motion approved. 

Building Permits:  No permits were presented. 

Property Ownership Changes:  No known property owner changes 

Road Report:  Ken Brandel reported no changes in Roads. 

Property Owner Concerns or Comments:  Question was asked, “Are there any picnic areas?”  The north boat ramp and sand pit areas may be used.  Another concern was asked about brush placement.  Residents may use the Guttenberg dump site. 

Old Business

  • Sign – We are still looking into a new sign.  Will have more details at the next meeting.
  • Building Committee is looking for a member to help on the committee.
  • Sand pit weed control – we will revisit next year. 

New Business:

  • US Army Corps of Engineers are exploring possible pipeline routes to unload the sand from McMillan Island.  They will be here on August 24th.  We will advise anyone wanting to attend the meeting of the time and place.
  • Sand pit area – the board is looking into improving the area.
  • Island picnic – the board is investigating a picnic on the annual meeting day.  If interested in helping please contact any board member.
  • Secretary & Treasurer positions – No new candidates were received.  Motion by Niosi, second by Shaffer to reappoint the current members, motion carried. 

Next meeting scheduled for Saturday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m. 

Respectfully submitted,

 Dave Wagner, President

Esmann Island Owner’s Association

Storm Damage

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This week’s storm while it brought much need rain also took down a lot of trees and branches on the island.

As far as we know burn ban is still in effect. We anticipate access  to a chipper/shredder next weekend ( could not get it this weekend).

Those wanting to take advantage of this should place their branches on their lot by road ( please not in road).

There will be a charge as it will cost us $75.00/hour to rent it. We will base it on time it takes.  The chipper will take branches up to about

 5 inches in diameter.

Let us know if this is something you wish to take advantage of.

Volunteers to help would be appreciated. 

Thanks