Esmann Island Board Meeting 10-15-16

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Esmann Island Owner’s Association

Board Meeting

October 15, 2016

 Board Members Present:

Meeting called to order at 8:03 am by Doug Hintzman. Board members present: Chris Miller, Doug Hintzman, Tom Reimer, Chad Williams, Tony Reyerson, Bruce Copeland and Terry Denner.  Also present were Helen Schwietert (Treasurer) Laurie Helling (Secretary)

Members Present:   Bob Sims, Larry Brown, Dick Staab, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi, Wayne Jensen, Steve Lampe, Carol Buhman, Mert Duffy, Lenore Hanson, and Sandy Leiss.

Minutes:

  • Motion by Chris Miller to approve board minutes of 9-17-16.  2nd by Tony Reyerson. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

  • All assessments have now submitted to Treasurer. Farm land rent collected. Discussion held on  shopping around for some new CD’s for the account. Doug Hintzman will be in charge of looking for CD’s.Motion by Doug Hintzman to approve Treasurer’s Report. Bruce Copeland 2nd. Motion carried.
  • Doug Hintzman presented Proposed Budget for 2017.  Discussion held on if any adjustments need to be made. No changes were made. Motion by Tony Reyerson to accept proposed budget, 2nd by Tom Reimer. Motion carried.

Bills:

  • Submission of Bills for Bi-County, Utilities, Secretary & Treasurer Compensation.
  • Pre-approve Bi-County for the next few months and possible snow removal since this is last meeting of year. Motion to approve payment of bills by Chad Williams 2nd by Tom Reimer. Motion carried.

Building Permits:

  • New Permits submitted:
    • Tony Reyerson 401 Riverview Rd. Adding steps to upper deck, north side.
    • Wayne Jensen 472 Riverview Rd Reconstructing deck & screening
    • Dick Staab 412 Breezeway-Garage w/rooms above
    • Jeff Zearley 439 Timber Lane Storage Shed 12 X 12
  • Chris Miller made motion to approve. 2nd by Tom Reimer. Motion carried
  • Other:
    • Burco- Drawing given to Terry Denner without permit.  Board will table & review once completed permit is provided.
    • Jones – 303 River View Rd – Pins located, permit approved.

Property Ownership Changes:

  • None reported at this time

Road Report:  

  • Nothing to Report at this time.  *Friedlein is lined up for winter snow removal.

Boat Storage Committee: Don Niosi: Building is full. No more room available for winter storage.

Boat Ramp Committee: 

  • Terry Denner said if the Association wants to replace and/or reconstruct the north ramp we must go through Rock Island Corp of Engineers for proper permits since we are on the Iowa side.
  • It was recommended that over the winter months, the Board would work on getting the proper information together so it can be discussed at 2017 Annual Meeting.
  • North Dock: Terry Denner volunteered to haul the north dock to his home/shop this winter and make the necessary repairs to the decking, rebanding, padding around perimeter.

 Old Business:

  • Owner C. Hodgsen was contacted and given estimates for an independent tree trimmer to cut down and remove broken trees, remove them from building and property. Owner agreed to the estimate and will pay for the cleanup of the lot.
  • Tony Reyerson presented letter to board from Jeff Walters/Attorney to be sent to owner C. Keune about a timely cleanup of Lot #57.
  • Discussion was held again on the Hanson/Brown property line dispute. The Board spoke to the Association attorney and was advised that this is a land owner issue and needs to be handled between the adjoining land owners.
  • Larry Brown brought up new concerns of speeding vehicles on the roads, specifically Timber Lane.
    • A few of the vehicles have been identified and will be contacted.
    • PLEASE adhere to the 15 mph Speed Limit and make sure your guests are aware of our island rules as well! Safety first everyone!

New Business:

  • None at this time.

Special NOTE: The Board would like to thank everyone who helped take the docks out. Your help and participation is much appreciated!

Special NOTE: The Board would also like to extend a huge thank you to Mary Eulberg for her tireless efforts to maintain and beautify the back road onto the island. Mary has cleared logs, branches using a brush hog, planted wildflowers, and perennials. We all appreciate your efforts in keeping our island beautiful!

Next Board Meeting will be held April 15, 2017.

Motion made by Tony Reyerson to adjourn at 8:56. 2nd by Bruce Copeland. Motion approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Laurie Helling

Secretary

 

 

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