Esmann Island Homeowner’s Association Meeting Minutes October 1, 2022

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Call to Order:   Meeting was called to order at 8:09 am by President Jane Root.  

Board Members:  Present were President Jane Ertl Root. Board Members:  Kevin Thie, Linda Lampe, Nikki Lynch, Gail Scherr  Absent: Josh Geistkemper, Tim Ahlers

Also present- Treasurer: Cindy Lynch  Secretary Laurie Helling    

Members Present:   Ken Brandel, Don Niosi, Ken Root,  Ken “Doc” Rolfe,  Larry & Marge Gaul

Minutes:  Jane asked for a motion to amend the August minutes to make a correction.

2nd bullet point:  Allan Johnson confirmed pin location at 463 River Road mentioned in last board meeting minutes. Nikki L made a motion to amend the minutes and to forgo reading of minutes,  Linda L. 2nd the motion. Motion approved, so moved.

Treasurer’s Report:

  • Annual Taxes were paid to Clayton County  $2156
  • Treasurer Cindy Lynch told board the checkbook was in good shape.
  • Will need to sign off on some checks for winter bills that come due.
  • Farm Lease 2nd half payment was received.

Bills Submitted:

  • Compensation for Secretary and Treasurer
  • Meuser Lumber for misc Dock materials
  • Office printer finally died. New printer was purchased for $316
  • Hoffmann Lawn Services
  • Expected Winter Bills:
    • Alliant
    • Bi-County
    • *Freidlein (snow removal)
    • Linda L made motion to approve bills, 2nd by Nikki. All approved.

Building Permits:

Larry & Marge Gaul are enclosing and slightly enlarging their existing deck. (3 season room) No Corp or County Permit needed Building permit and road deposit info given

Property Changes:  2 properties changed hands:

K Root to Keune 338 RVR

J Ertl Root to Keune 340 RVR

Committee Reports:

  • Boat Storage: Don Niosi –Henry/Bud Marrtens dock trailer hadn’t moved and was waiting for several to be moved before November. No waiting list. Don was heading to FL to assess his hurricane damage so contact Ken Brandel if questions.
  • Pond Committee: Kari was going to check and make sure the Fire Dept flushed the access pipe.
  • NOTE—LMS Marine Boat will have a small dredge operation project. Permission to use parking in North Ramp until completed.
  • Road Committee— See Old Business

 *Reminder: Can Collection Area has moved to East Side of Association Shed.

  • Do Not Crush Cans—they don’t get accepted at redemption center
    • No Plastic –  No Glass  –   No Garbage
    • Nickel cans Only
    • Use ONLY Clear plastic bags provided—NO BLACK GARBAGE BAGS or GROCERY BAGS
  • Huge thanks to the Volunteers that are stepping up to help sort and clean the cans prior to taking to redemption center!  We all benefit from the resources that these funds help pay for! PLEASE take a turn to help!    

 OLD BUSINESS:

  • AED—Stands for Automated External Defibrillator. This was an agenda item brought up a few years ago by Cindy Miller. There was discussion about placing 1 or possibly 2 AEDs on the island for emergency use in case of heart attack, drowning, etc.
    • Cindy Lynch thought with the response time to get to the island by emergency teams, this topic should be revisited in the near future.  
    • The Board agreed it was worth taking another look at AEDs on the island.
    • Talk to Tim Ahlers, and/or possibly the Red Cross for CPR and AED training in the spring for any interested members.
    • Nikki L made a motion to revisit the AEDs in the first spring meeting. Linda L 2nd the motion. All in favor.
    • Speed bumps will also be revisited in the spring

ROAD UPDATE:

  • Freidlein has a sweeper and will sweep the roads with the heaviest accumulation to the middle. He will be focusing on the main roads and intersections where gravel was deeply piled.
  • The excess rock will be deposited near the pond pavilion area if needed for members use.         

ALLIANT UPDATE:   No new information since last meeting. Basically, due to the late start, we don’t see us installing any service lines to houses until spring of 23. This will allow us more time to work with the customers and their electricians.

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NEW BUSINESS:

  • 2023 Proposed Budget presented by Jane.  With one of the CD’s maturing in April, we are still in strong financial state. Dues will remain the same for 2023.
  • After discussion and a few questions, Jane asked for motion.
  • Gail Scherr made a motion to approve the 2023 budget. 2nd by Nikki Lynch. All approved. Motion passed.
  • Island Flag update. Winning design by Christine Miller. We will ask for pdf  for printing in the spring.
  • Flagpole-discussion about having a few members in charge of the flags (half staff) etc.
  • Other Discussion:
    • Linda L expressed a strong interest to place a vote on the June 2023 ballot regarding drivers that are much too young on golf carts, other carts and the sudden increase of motorcycles, dirt bikes, mopeds on the island roads. Possible consequences or fines?
    • Tabled until first spring meeting.
    • Discussed need to update the Building Permit form to include the member Name, Address, Phone numbers and email.  Secretary Laurie Helling will update and place on the website.

Jane asked for motion to adjourn. Linda L made motion with 2nd from Kevin Thie. All approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:19 am.

Notice of next Board Meeting in spring will be posted after February.

Respectfully submitted,

Laurie Helling, Secretary

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