Esmann Island Owner’s Association Board Meeting July 20, 2019

Board Members Present:

Meeting called to order at 8:02am by Terry Denner. Board members present: Terry Denner, Jane Ertl Root, Chip Flory, Andrew Phelps    Absent: Tom Reimer, Tony Reyerson, Bob Buhrow, Laurie Helling (Secretary) Also present were Helen Schwietert (Treasurer)

Members present: Don Niosi, Ken Brandel, Bob Sims, Teri Nelson-Denner, Chris Miller, Charlie & Mary Jo Goldsmith.

Minutes:

• Chip Flory  motioned to forego the reading of the June annual meeting minutes & secondary Board meeting.  In addition, he complimented Laurie Helling on her thorough summary of the annual meeting.  Motion Made & Approved:  Chip Flory & Andrew Phelps.  All approved. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report:

• NOTICE: 21 members have not paid their assessments to date. This equals $5700 accounts receivable.  All fees are due August 31st. September 1st = Late fee assessment.  .  
• Fidelity Bank & Trust contacted Helen concerning our bank account, as the account number will need to change.  The acquisition of a new bank resulted in duplicated account numbers for EIOA and a member at the new bank.  Therefore, FB&T will provide (at no cost) new checks, deposit slips, etc.
• Motion made by Chip Flory to approve Treasurers Report. 2^nd by Jane Ertl Root. All approved. Motion passed.

Bills Presented:   

• Alliant Energy- Monthly Service changed Even Pay from $2/month to $37/month
• New Alliant invoice for Shelter electricity.
  • Jane will contact Alliant concerning generation of one invoice for all three services.

JULY BILLS PAID:

• Alliant Energy                            $         
• New signs IA prison Ind.                        $
• Meuser Lumber                         $
• Helen Schweidert                       $
• Friedman Insurance                   $
• Benders Foods                         $         
• Friedlein Construction                $
• Bi-County Disposal                   $
• Nationwide                                $
• Dale Hoffman Mowing               $

Chip Flory made motion to approve bills, Jane Ertl Root 2^nd.  All in favor. Motion carried.

Building Permits:   

• Goldsmith Permit—423 White Oak –Charlie & Mary Jo Goldsmith.  New Trailer to be constructed in September 2019. Approved: Chip, Jane
• 480 River View Rd – Permit New deck.
• 386 River View Rd – Lean-to addition but no permit requested/issued?  Permit paperwork to be taken to owner after this meeting.  By-Laws were consulted concerning assessment fees for non-compliance of building permits.  Our paperwork has correct language.

As clarification, our Building Committee members are:

• Chris Miller, Steve Lampe, Andy Blaylock, Wayne Jensen
• Permits & building plans need to be checked by a Building committee member prior to being presented to Board.

Property Ownership Changes: No discussion at this time.

Road Report:  

• Signs to be hung soon.
• 357 2nd Ave – Road deposit from Earl Burkle.
• Andrew Phelps will contact Tim Hoffman to cold-patch repair road potholes in EIOA roads. 

Boat Storage Committee:  

Lots of trailer storage available.  $30/vehicle from now until September 30th.  Discussion of antique cars as a storable vehicle between now and September Car Cruise.

Pond Committee:   

• Teri Nelson-Denner provided a July 6th picnic update.
• A donation of three flagpoles/flags to Esmann Island Rock; USA, Iowa & Esmann Island flag.  Teri suggested a Esmann Island logo contest as a way to design our own Island Flag.
• Labor Day Golf Cart parade was discussed.  Abel Island will be invited to participate but parade route may not include Abel Island and back road.
• Chip & Sue Flory will donate the cost of a sand point to the new shelter.
• Air pump aerator has not been purchased.  Scott DeSousa, insurance agent, recommends we obtain a Certificate of Insurance from installer.
• Basketball Court concrete is paid for but no construction bids have been received.  30’x50′, 5″ thick.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Pothole discussion.
• Signage hanging.

NEW BUSINESS:  

• Election of officers at annual meeting.  Terry Denner contacted attorney Jeff Walters regarding how future ballots will be held (3-year terms, only). 
• Attorney Jeff Walters will also review and provide an opinion on our Building Packet Requirements, which have not been clarified or updated since 1973.
• The Army Corp of Engineers will be holding Public Hearings on their Master Plan.  Jane Ertl will attend the meeting scheduled for Monday, July 22nd in Prairie du Chien.

Next Board Meeting is August 17, 2019  8:00 am

Terry Denner asked for motion to adjourn. Motion made by Jane Ertl Root  2^nd by Andrew Phelps.  Motion approved.  Adjourned at 9:14am.

Respectfully submitted,

Jane Ertl Root

On behalf of Laurie Helling, Secretary