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. Absent: Terry Denner. Also present were Helen Schwietert (Treasurer) Laurie Helling (Secretary)
Members Present: None
Minutes:
- Motion by Bruce Copeland to approve board minutes of 10-15-16. 2nd by Tony Reyerson. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
- Proposal by Doug Hintzman to move $60K to CD’s. Discussion held. Chris Miller made motion to approve proposal. Tom Reimer 2nd. All in favor, no opposed. Motion carried.
- Bills approved: Utilities, Snow Removal, Tax Preparation, Safety Deposit Box, Sect wages, Dock Insurance, Lawyer free.
- Motion made by Chris Miller to approve Treasurer’s report. 2nd by Tom Reimer. Motion carried.
Bills:
- Bills Presented: Utilities, Snow Removal, Tax Preparation, Safety Deposit Box, Secretary wages, Dock Insurance, Lawyer free.
- Tom Reimer made motion to approve, 2nd by Chad Williams. Motion carried.
Building Permits:
- No new permits presented at this time
- Discussion on outstanding permits from 2016. Check progress.
Property Ownership Changes:
- 366 Riverview –Greg & Susie Apel to Steve & Allison Elwood
Road Report:
- Discussion on heavy equipment activity that occurred during spring road embargo and if it caused any damage to road.
- Discussion held on getting a new Road Embargo sign or banner for placement at island entrance.
- Doug Hintzman will check on options.
- No other issues/concerns known at this time.
Boat Storage Committee: Nothing to report at this time
Ramp Committee:
- North Dock Ramp repaired and refurbished. Big thank you to Terry Denner and volunteers for their efforts over the winter to finish it.
Beautification Committee:
- REMINDER to members: Do Not Spray Weed Killer along back road. Wildflowers and perennials have been planted along the slough side. Thank you to Mary Eulberg and all volunteers that help keep our island community beautiful.
Old Business:
- North Ramp
- Discussion ongoing for repair sometime this summer.
- Options under consideration include digging out silted in area, moving the ramp angle slightly.
- Tabled for next meeting when Terry Denner will present progress report.
- Options will be presented at Annual Meeting in June for Member discussion/approval.
New Business:
- Laurie Helling (Secretary) voiced concerns regarding Esmann Website. Ongoing technical issues with security of site. Administrative side inoperative currently. Laurie is working on resolving the technical issues and possibly exploring other options outside of WordPress for website hosting.
- 2 –BOARD MEMBER OPENINGS in June. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
- If interested, please see current board member to get ballot approval form.
- This is OUR island community and we are all invested in it now and for the future. Be involved and please consider taking a turn on the Association Board!
REMINDER: Now that more and more of our members are back on the island for the season, PLEASE adhere to the 15 mph Speed Limit and make sure your guests are aware of our island rules as well!
Safety first everyone!
Next Board Meeting will be held May 20, 2017, 8 am.
Motion made by Tony Reyerson to adjourn at 8:50. 2nd by Bruce Copeland. Motion approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Helling
Secretary