Esmann Island
Board Meeting Agenda
Date: 07/19/2025
Time: 8:00am – _________
Location: Esmann Office
Facilitator: Josh Geistkemper (President)
Note taker: Nikki Lynch (Secretary)
ATTENDEES
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REPORTS
Report #1: Monthly Expenses Report
Details: What bills were paid this past month?
Report #2: Building Permits
Details: Are there any new permits to discuss?
Report #3: Committee Discussions
Details: Are there any updates from any of the committee members?
Report #4: Roads
Details: Based on the feedback from the annual meeting, it appears the preference is to continue to seal coat the roads.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item #1: Tree Removal Letters
Details: Tree removal letters were discussed in the last meeting. Do we have a list that needs to go out?
Item #2: Secure Website
Details: There was a discussion to update the website to provide a secure site. The current site is not user friendly and is very hard to access since it is not secure. Where are we at with this issue?
Item #3: Condensed Building Checklist
Details: Terry mentioned in the last meeting that he was working on a condensed version of the building permit. Where are we will this and when can we expect to have this to upload onto the website?
Item #4: New Dock
Details: As discussed, the new island dock is getting closer. A new document was sent from Roadway Sport-N-Trailer, breaking down the charges. (see attachment) Estimated total is $11,775.00. A detailed drawing is to come.
Item #5: Garage Ownership Without Living Quarters
Details: Tami Haars reached out regarding her selling her residence on the island but maintaining the garage on a different lot. She was planning to keep the garage to possibly use the lot later to develop. How should this be resolved?
Item #6: Campers
Details: Need to discuss who falls within the 30 day by-law and if we should send out letters.
NEW BUSINESS
Item #1: Guttenberg Island Gas Work
Details: Patrick from Black Hills Energy is here to discuss natural gas pressure uprate on the island to eliminate the regulating station located at the front entrance. Also, the installation of additional valves across the island to improve the ability to isolate sections as needed.
Member Comments/Discussion
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