Esmann Island Owner’s Association Board Meeting June 13, 2020

Board Members Present:

Meeting called to order at 12:30 pm. Board members present: Chip Flory, Tony Reyerson, Jane Root, Josh Geistkemper, Andrew Phelps, Nikki Lynch. Absent: Tim Ahlers  Also present: Laurie Helling (Secretary) Helen Schwietert (Treasurer)

First Order of Business:

  • Election of new Board officers: President & Vice President
  • Chip Flory made a motion to nominate Tony Reyerson for President. Jane Root 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed. Tony Reyerson is elected  Esmann Board Presiden.  
  • Nikki Lynch made a motion to nominate Jane Root for Vice President. Josh Geistkemper 2nd. All in favor. Motion passed. Jane Root will be the Esmann Board Vice President.

Minutes: Chip Flory made a motion to waive reading May Board meeting minutes. Tony Reyerson 2nd the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report:

  • Motion made by Jane Root to approve Treasurers Report. 2nd by Tony Reyerson. All approved. Motion passed.
  • Will continue to confer with Blacktop Services and Terry Denner for Road Seal Project.
    • Pursue additional price quote on sweeping excess pea gravel off roads after sealing

Bills Presented:

  • Alliant Energy: $78
  • Hoffman Lawn Services: $1642.45
  • Laurie Helling submitted two bills for Web Site Security renewal and Domain Name Renewal. These are for Secretary Reimbursement. $105.92
  • Clemens Attorney-Legal Opinion $385
  • Terry Denner- submitted bills for reimbursement-Basketball Backboard/Rim:  $315.69 & 93.06 (From Pond Fund)
  • Motion made by Tony Reyerson to approve Treasurers Report. 2nd by Josh Geistkemper. All approved. Motion passed

Building Permits:   

  • Board went through completed building projects, double checked final approval so deposits can be returned to lot owners.
    • Gansen- 2 permits submitted awaiting final approval
    • Reisner- deck completed awaiting final approval
    • Zearley- deck completed waiting on final approval

Reminder-Building Committee members are: Chris Miller, Steve Lampe, Kent “Doc” Rolfe (new), Mike Burke (new). Secretary will get new committee members contact information and update the Esmann website.

Permits & building plans need to be checked by 2 Building Committee members prior to being presented to Board and signed off by building committee members after completion for final board approval.

Property Ownership Changes: NOTE: If property is sold or changes hands between family members, it is very much appreciated if the Board is notified so we can keep current information for our records and correct mailing of annual dues.

  • Dillavou purchased Goehring 482 Riverview Road
  • P. Lampe purchased a lot from Goehring

Road Report:  Discussed at Annual Meeting

Boat Storage Committee:  Discussed at Annual Meeting

Landscape/Beautification: Discussed at Annual Meeting

Pond Committee:  Discussed at Annual Meeting

OLD BUSINESS:  See Annual Meeting

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Signage:
    • Discussion on posting new signs, speed limit, boat ramp, & pond area.
    • Discussion on new Pond Recreation Area Sign.
      • Jane will do some research on the legal opinion on what should be listed on sign for Pond Recreation Area.
      • Board will complete this project, content/size & payment.
  • Speed Bumps:
    • Extending the discussion from annual meeting on researching temporary speed bumps, possibly movable rubber. Board members Nikki Lynch and Andrew Phelps will gather information/pricing.
  • ID Tags:
    • Stay in touch with Cinda Lynch, Teri Denner, Kari Winders on ID Tag process, ordering and distribution

Next monthly meeting will be held July 18th, 2020.

*REMINDER: Corps of Engineers will be at the July meeting to discuss future plans to modify Pool 10.

Tony Reyerson asked for motion to adjourn. Jane Root made motion to adjourn  2nd by Josh Geistkemper.  All in favor. Approved.  Adjourned at 1:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Laurie Helling, Secretary