Meeting called to order at 8:03am by Tony Reyerson.
Board members present: Tony Reyerson, Jane Root, Tim Ahlers, Andrew Phelps, Josh Geistkemper, Chip Flory. Not present in person(on phone): Nikki Lynch. Also present: Helen Schwietert (Treasurer), Laurie Helling (Secretary)
*Many Members also present for the meeting. It was held outdoors for social distancing reasons.
First Order of Business: Tony Reyerson addressed the board and members present and expressed his wish to resign as acting President. He stated it was nothing personal at all, rather he was just not comfortable in the position. He asked the Board to consider Jane Root as taking over the President position and if acceptable he’d like to remain part of the Board.
The Board considered the proposal and accepted his proposal. Tony yielded the floor to Jane Root and proceeded to meeting agenda.
Minutes: Jane asked for motion to waive reading and approve August minutes. Chip Flory made the motion, Josh Geistkemper 2nd the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report:
- Treasurer Helen Schwietert informed Board all 2020 assessments were paid.
- CD will be coming due.
- Motion made by Chip Flory to approve Treasurers Report. 2nd by Tony Reyerson. All approved. Motion passed.
Bills Presented:
- Alliant Energy $78 AutoPay
- Clayton County Taxes $2132
- Mike Steines Attorney $420
- Treasurer Payment $345.60
- Motion made by Chip Flory to approve Treasurers Report. 2nd by Tony Reyerson. All approved. Motion passed.
Building Permits:
*Note: Permits & building plans need to be checked by 2 Building Committee and/or Board members prior to being presented to Board and signed off by building committee members after completion for final board approval.
- Mark Tarpy—2 lots. Removal of current residence and replace with new modular structure.
- Waiting on home delivery.
- Permits in order, will review by Building Committee when home is delivered.
- Review and send back approved permits/road deposits.
- Burco building project to start.
- 494 Riverview Road-to be discussed separately in Old Business.
Property Changes:
- 404 Riverview Road- Dillavou to Brummel
- 321 Riverview Road- Wulfekule to Radloff
Road Report:
- Reseal Update-Terry Denner reported we are going to start the reseal project again in the spring after the frost is gone.
- We will be at the top of Blacktop Services list and our rock is already at Bard.
- Will give notice to members again in the first Board meeting of 2021.
Boat Storage: Don Niosi reported 6 trailers were still in the shed, and 2 removed. Will start storing boats for members on the list by next weekend.
Corps of Engineers Update: Kim from the Corps reached out and said the project with Newt was going well but they’ve decided to remove more sand from McMillan. Originally it was 900 cubic yards. They will probably be there for 2 or 3 extra weeks bringing them to almost end of October. Recommended to stay on Jesse since we still want to have them complete the dredging they promised for pond.
POND COMMITTEE:
- Member Tom Nagel asked if there was any more action taken on installation of a gate on the pond road.
- Nothing more had been discussed and it was decided to table until spring.
- More discussion regarding small vinyl stickers that can be placed on the windshield of golf carts (in addition or in place of the hanging tag) Will table until spring.
- Aerator not ordered since we the pond dredging was delayed. Will be installed in spring.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Farm acreage/Rent discussion held.
- Esmann was not accepted into the Wildflower set aside program. Not enough “points” based on our acreage size and other variables.
- Will reapply since there is still interest and Association could double the amount from crop rental currently.
- Josh-Tony will check on it and even invite the current farm renter to next meeting.
- Bob Sims asked for a reminder to all member not to discard fish guts/cleanings in the back slough by residences. Attracts varmints, especially skunks.
- Need skid loader or tractor to pull the island dock out for season. Wayne Jensen and several others volunteered equipment or knew who had some to borrow.
- Cindy Miller asked all LEAVES (not burned) can be dumped in the common grounds garden area north of the pond for mulch/compost.
- Cindy wanted to remind members any veggies in garden are for anyone’s use.
- Cindy would like to do some additional landscaping with rock and plants around Pond sign.
OLD BUSINESS:
- New Pond sign has been installed.
- ID Tags—Reminder to please use the tags on your vehicles. Cindy Lynch will try to get more and as she will be headed south for winter months, will give the leftover tags to Secretary Laurie Helling for the next few months.
- Cindy Lynch inquired about progress on flagpoles. Since the total cost will only be around $1800 she will not pursue a grant.
- Reminder: Do not use common grounds for long term parking of boats, trailers, ramps, pontoons etc.
- Also only temporary parking of boats/pontoons/jetskis at North Boat Ramp beach frontage.
- 494 Riverview Road—Revisited discussion on Phelps request regarding easement on road in front of property.
- Since the Board had not had a chance to meet and discuss privately prior to meeting, the Board wished to take a short amount of time to go to office to discuss the matter before the formal vote.
- Some members voiced concern over transparency but was assured this was an action the board can take, and would definitely let members attending what the decision would be before adjourning.
- After board discussion, reconvened outside. Jane asked for a motion to leave the road as it is presently. Chip F. made the motion. 2nd by Josh G., 6 in favor and Andrew abstained. Motion passes.
- Andrew Phelps requested an official letter of record which will be done.
Jane asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tony Reyerson made motion with a 2nd by Josh Geistkemper. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:13 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Helling, Esmann Secretary