River Update

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Bob Gilkes talked to Joel Biggs from Clayton County emergency management today. Joel had just gotten te

he latest prediction from the Feds which is 18-21.5 feet crest. Not sure on when they expect this. Island road closes at 19 feet.

 Current charts show 11.39 feet and a prediction for next week of between 15 and 16′ but those predictions change daily. It is supposed to be cold  up north(10 degrees) at night for the next few days. Hope that helps.

We have also heard rumors of Alliant shutting off power when Island road is closed.  We have also been told they will only turn off zones that are flooded. We are trying to verify what Alliant actually will do.

Spring flooding/sandbags

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This spring  may bring major flooding per predictions from the various Gov’t agencies.  New forecasts are due out on Thursday the 24th of March.

I have been using the National Weather Service site to track River levels. Here is that link if you wish to monitor

http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=arx&gage=gtti4&view=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1

In the past we were able to get free sandbags from Clayton County emergency services. They are no longer providing this service. Sandbags may be purchased at Garnavillo at the Mill and in Peosta at Farber’s. Their Number is 1-800-553-9068. Thanks to Bob and Donna Gilkes for this info.

Lets keep our fingers crossed

Road Embargo

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Until further notice we have implemented our spring road embargo.

No large or heavy vehicles or trucks (including Large construction equipment) are permitted on the roads during this period to protect our roads.

As the garbage truck is also subject to this restriction, Trash can be place at the dumpsters as you come onto the island.

Please do not drop TV’s, electronics, grills or appliances etc. as the Trash company will not  pick these up without additional charge.

Thanks for your cooperation

October Board Minutes

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ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

10-16-2010 

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

Members Present: Bob Preston; Al Haars; Mark Mather; David Koopman; Mary Koopman; Bob Buhrow; Wayne Jensen; Bob Gilkes; Mert Duffy; Rick Davis; Buc and Linda Lampe; Steve and Dena Lampe; Jeff Heising; Tom Nagel; Dennis Winders Sr.; John and Carolyn Hogan; Jack and Shirley Sibley; Ron and Cheri Reisner; Ken Schmerbach; Dick Staab; Charlie Goldsmith. Continue reading →

Thinking of Building?

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This list is not intended to be all inclusive but it will point you in right direction
You will need an engineer to shoot lot elevation and your floor needs to be 1′ above 100 yr level. 
We used Roger Mohn 563-538-4067. Cost me about $250. He will need to certify when construction is done as well.
All construction needs a permit from Island Association $25.00 plus a road damage deposit of $250.000 
You will need a  county building permit. contact Janet Ott 563-245-2451
Asia Azam at DNR is in charge of  permits   Asia.Azam@dnr.iowa.gov 
phone is 515-281-8869.
There is a joint form that goes to DNR, Corps of Engineers,and Soverign Lands Dept. here is link to Forms page http://www.iowadnr.gov/water/floodplain/fppermits.html
Be sure you ask exactly what forms they need. Applications may sit if all forms are not in.
It may Take several months to get a permit from DNR

Announcement

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Bill Cappuchio from the DNR will be at our Board meeting on Saturday 10/16/10  to discuss the flood plain to floodway changes that have been proposed for Esmann and Able Islands. These changes will have an impact on use  of our properties especially construction.Our meeting is at 8:30 at the Association building.

Important River update

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River is now expected to crest just over 18′ late next week.

Be sure you pull docks , boats, etc.

There are empty sand bags courtesy od the Guttenberg Fire Dept available in the Island building which is unlocked, if you need them. keep an eye on the NOAA site to track river levels. (see yesterdays post)

August Board Minutes (Sorry to be so Slow)

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ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING

08-21-10 

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

Members Present: Larry Brown, Ed Schneider, Mert Duffy, Leo Hanson, Bob Gilkes, Wayne Jensen, Lorraine Huber, Red Neal, Doug Hintzman 

Minutes:  Reviewed minutes from last meeting, Motion to approve 1st Engle, 2nd by Buhman, motion approved. 

Treasures Report:  Motion to approve treasurer’s report 1st by McGuire, 2nd by Brandel, motion approved.  Continue reading →