Esmann Island Board Meeting 5-20-2017

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Board Members Present:  

Meeting called to order at 8:00 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:   Don Niosi, Wayne Jensen, Ken Brandel, Larry Brown & Bob Sims

Minutes:

  • Motion by Chris Miller to approve board minutes of 4-15-17. 2nd by Tony Reyerson. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

  • $5K Transfer out of money market to cover incoming bills.
  • Per last month’s discussion Doug Hintzman did some research on CD rates/returns. The current rates are very low. Discussion held and decision made to keep money where it is currently. Wait and see if rates improve in the future.
  • Motion made by Tony Reyerson to approve Treasurer’s report. 2nd by Chad Williams.  Motion carried.

 Bills:

  • Bills Presented:  Utilities, Friedlein Snow Removal, Tax Preparation-Wagner Acct. Service,  Treasurer wages. Bi-County Waste Removal, Weed Spray (2.5 gal herbicide) between back road and farm field-Wayne Jensen.
  • Treasurer order 1 box checks, review Lawn Mowing Contract and coverage.
  • Tom Reimer made motion to approve, 2nd by Chad Williams. Motion carried.

Building Permits:

  • D. Brodigan Permit- Detached Building/Garage.  Member is waiting on DNR permit and sign off from Building Committee. (Approved “Pending” DNR permit & Building Committee OK)
  • K. Brandel Permit-Cement Pad & Garage addition (Approved)
  • Discussion on outstanding permits from 2016.
    • Checking on completed projects and current progress with open permits.
  • Motion made by Terry Denner to approve Brandel permit, 2nd by Tony Reyerson. Motion carried

Property Ownership Changes:

  • None reported at this time

Road Report:  

  • Dick Staab will be contacting road sealant company to repair some issues to the road at his residence. While they are here, board will see if anything else needs to be addressed.

Boat Storage Committee: Nothing to report at this time

Ramp Committee:  See discussion points under Old Business

Beautification Committee:  No committee members present to report

Pond Committee:  No committee members present to report

Old Business:

  • North Ramp-
    • Terry Denner has paperwork prepared. Will need to apply to DNR as if it were a retaining wall.
    • Modifications under consideration include digging out silted in area, moving the ramp angle slightly, extending the ramp, getting and dropping in a new precast ramp.
    • Discussion held on getting 3 solid bids/figures (Friedlein, Willie, and Vondehaar),  determine max budget, and placing ballot on Annual Meeting mailing for approval to improve ramp.
    • Options will be presented in Annual Meeting Mailing and for discussion/vote at Annual Meeting in June.

New Business:

  • Discussion held on how to better secure the doors on the big shed while boats and trailers are being stored over winter/summer.
  • Tony Reyerson said the farmer currently leasing field asked for permission to hold barbeque for members of an ag-group on the field property.  Tabled until more details and dates are given.
  • Building additional island storage building?
    • Doug brought up a topic for discussion related to the shed and island storage.
      • Is there a need or demand for additional storage on the island?
        • Ideas include:
          • Either a separate pole building or attached to existing shed, 40 X 12 X 120 ft building, divided into 10 storage units, for boats, trailers, additional personal property etc.
          • If room and enough interest, double the storage to 20 units?
          • Need to be careful not to encroach on field as that would switch tax designation for property.
          • Keeping our non-profit status in mind, the idea would be to generate income that would allow for yearly dues to remain capped and perhaps eventually be lessened?
          • Rental to Island members first, $100 month.
          • Max Budget ballpark figure discussed $80-90K (Tabled for further discussion at annual meeting)
        • Motion made by Doug to include a question/proposal on the ballot in annual meeting mailing to gauge interest by island membership. 2nd by Tony Reyerson. All in favor to include in mailing. Motion passed.

REMINDER:  TWO (2) BOARD MEMBER OPENINGS  Need to be Voted on by/at Annual Meeting!

 VOLUNTEER NAMES NEEDED by June 7th for inclusion on ballot to go in annual mailing.

  • If interested, please see current board member to get ballot approval form or email Laurie Helling Secretary: lahelling24@gmail.com
  • If you are new to running for the board, you need a ballot approval form and 25 member signatures prior to being placed on ballot!
  • This is OUR island community. We are all invested in it now and for the future. Be involved and please consider taking a turn on the Association Board!

ANNUAL MEETING will be held JUNE 24th 2017—10:00 am.

Motion made by Doug Hintzman to adjourn at 9:21 2nd by Bruce Copeland. Motion approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Laurie Helling

Secretary

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