ESMANN ISLAND OWNER’S ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING
09-14-13
Board Members Present: Dave Wagner called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. with Mike Shaffer, Jim Mc Guire, Ken Brandel, Don Niosi, Terry Lubbers and Mary Eulberg in attendance; with Dottie Reimer, secretary. Donna Gilkes, treasurer. Dave stated Mary Eulberg turned in her resignation; board accepted with regret and thanked Mary for her time and effort on the board.
Members Present: Please see list attached
Minutes: Reviewed minutes from the August 17th and 18th, 2013 meetings. Motion to approve minutes; 1st by Shaffer; 2nd by McGuire motion approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Reviewed treasurer’s report. Motion to approve treasurer’s report, 1st byShaffer 2nd by Lubbers, motion approved.
Bills: Current bills presented and reviewed. Motion to approve bills for payment, 1st by Lubbers; 2nd by Mc Guire, motion approved.
Building Permits: Two (2) submitted at this time: Leo & Garry Gansen, Lots 93,94; Dan Vegter, Lots 126, 175, motion to approve building permits; 1st by Shaffer; 2nd by McGuire, motion approved.
Property Ownership Changes: Brink to Copeland, Lot 55; Forman to Davis, Lots 282, 301; Davis to Ream: Lot 281
Road Report:
- Ken Brandel reports roads are in good condition; he sealed some cracks on the back road.
- Repaired broken Stop sign
- Ken spoke to the DOT regarding our railroad crossing at the entrance onto the island. They stated we are definitely on schedule for a concrete crossing mid to late summer 2014. The County will notify us prior to starting this project and we will post this information on the website, bulletin board and office door.
- This coming Tuesday or Wednesday, the County is coming to grind some of the asphalt at the approach up to the tracks.
- REMINDER: The road is due for another coat of seal coating next spring. Last time we seal coated was 5 years ago; the cost was $66,000.00. He wants everyone to be aware the cost most likely will go up.
Old Business:
- ROCK: Terry Lubbers contacted Jeff Friedlein and he can move rock to Esmann Island in two weeks.
- Mary Eulberg stated she has contacted Dan Wellenberg in Dyersville, he is doing the Clayton sign, and when the rock is in place he will come and give us a price on etching the rock.
- ISLAND CLEAN UP IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2013. Hawkeye Sanitation will be sending a list of items they will take and we will post to website, board, and office door. Watch for the posted notice; as there will be a charge for certain items, please notify the board if you have any of these items–as homeowners are responsible for payment to remove.
- Mowing contract: Dave received 2 bids for mowing grass next year. One for $3,200.00 and one for $4,090.00. Motion made to accept $3,200.00 bid from Miller Lawn Care; 1st by Shaffer, 2nd by Niosi, motion approved.
- Snow Removal: Dave received 2 bids for snow removal. Dave will contact both bidders for further clarification on bids.
- Mike Shaffer reported he received an e-mail from a homeowner wanting sand. Mike will e-mail to get clarification.
- Storage for Boats: Don Niosi asked for names and payments from those who are using the storage shed to store boats. Stated charges are $1.00 per foot for boats and $1.50 per foot for pontoons. If anyone wants to be put on the list for availability please notify Don Niosi. Mary Eulberg wanted to thank Don for taking on this task and for always being available to those who take their boats in and out of the storage building.
- Ken Brandel was asked by a homeowner to cut down a diseased Chinese Elm tree at the North boat ramp parking lot area. This will allow for another car and trailer to pull all the way in.
- Kathy Davis wants on record, she believes the minutes from last month’s meeting were incorrectly stated or the board misunderstood the issue with her mailbox. She does not want to address this now, as there are other issues which need attention, but wanted this on record.
Owner’s Concerns on Sand Placement:
- Owners said they were not notified timely of the sand placement.
- The Corp of Engineers contacted the Board last August.
- Question was asked if sand was to be sold. Answer: no, for owner’s use.
- Concern sand would carry farm chemicals to our island.
- Question concerning flow of water with 5’ of sand, possible increased flooding risk.
- Verbal agreement was given by Board prior to August meeting.
- Motion to ask the Corp to rescind the easement. 1st by Lubbers, 2nd by Shaffer, motion passed.
There is a position open on the Board. Anyone interested please contact a Board member.
The Board will strive to improve communication. Laurie Helling will create a Facebook page for Esmann Island so that all members can post positive posts, items, pictures, etc.
Next meeting is set for Saturday, October 19th, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.
Meeting adjourned 9:30 a.m. Motion to adjourn 1st by Shaffer 2nd by McGuire. Motion approved.
Respectfully submitted by:
Dottie Reimer,
Secretary
Esmann Island Owners’ Association