January 10, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Lake Iroquois Association was convened at the Clubhouse on January 10, 2007 at 7:04 p.m. Present were: Phil Iverson, President and presiding officer, Steve Garbaciak, Carol Hildenbrand, Enid Miller, Sandra Ostrowski, Dan Pursley and Tracy Rodriquez. 4 guests were present.
Pursley thanked the Board for appointing him to fill out Floyd Woolridgeęs term on the Board.
A motion was made by Dan Pursley, seconded by Enid Miller to start each meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion carried.
The Board opened the meeting with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Hildenbrand, seconded by Miller, to approve the amended (Building and Roads) December 13, 2006 Board minutes. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCES
Iverson brought up correspondence from a family on Mohawk Drive regarding the year -round standing water in the ditch on the north side of their property. The Board agreed to work on the problem this summer when the ground is dryer.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
RECREATION
Ostrowski advised that the shoreline rocking continues to be worked on.
The next area to be dredged at the west end of the fishing pond needs to be scheduled.
Ostrowski would like to inquire in the Arrowhead regarding interest in family/neighborhood weekend events such as tournaments, lawn game nights, etc.
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Garbaciak, to accept the Recreation Report. Motion carried.
BUILDING & ROADS - Miller
No permit requests or action needed.
Garbaciak made a motion, seconded by Ostrowski, to accept the Building and Roads report. Motion carried.
Iverson discussed his conversations with Attorney Mark Thompson and Moore Surveying and Mapping regarding the Larson property. Resolution of the property line issue is still in process.
WATER-WASTEWATER ę Garbaciak
Approx. 1,349,910 gallons of water were pumped in December.
Annual amount of water pumped in 2006 was 18,506,780 including pool, public water
use in showers, etc.
The EPA estimate of 100 gallons per day per person would bring us over the annual amount we have used, which is favorable.
There was a sewer problem on Dec. 15 which involved several homes on Pueblo and Iroquois having sewage in their basements. The main pump needed parts repaired which was completed by Webster and Garbaciak.
On the 18th, Garbaciak received another call regarding further sewer problems. Webster and Garbaciak were able to manually turn on the pumps which had not kicked on automatically as they should have. Metro Pump came on the 18th to fix the pumps. Webster purchased a warning system for the main pumps.
Webster fabricated and installed an aerator for the sludge plant and is looking for other parts needed.
The lake depth is being monitored by Webster and he lets it out when it exceeds the
proper depth.
Webster replaced the aeration pump on the fishing pond.
When weather permits, Webster will check the inlet pipe into the fishing pond to see if it needs to be cleaned. Iverson suggested possibly jet cleaning it.
Webster repaired the salamander heater in the shop.
Webster purchased some of the materials for the womenęs poolhouse improvements.
The water committee met again on 12/21/06 to discuss the recommondations from Foth and Van Dyke on the water plant project. Further information on the pumps and their performance is available on request from Garbaciak for anyone interested.
Pursley made a motion, seconded by Hildenbrand to accept the Water-Wastewater report. Motion carried.
A member who was present at the meeting and whose house was affected by the sewer problem inquired whether there would be any insurance coverage from LIA for damages incurred due to the sewer problem. The Board advised the resident to contact her homeowneręs insurance company in this regard.
Hildenbrand brought up discussion had by the finance committee regarding how LIA will come up with the money needed to make the loan payments on the water project. The finance committee is recommending that rather than calling for an extra assessment per household, the quarterly household water rate would be raised.
MEMBERSHIP - Rodriquez
Shane & Traci Kleinert, Lots 217B & 218B, house at 118 Mohican
Miller made a motion, seconded by Garbaciak to accept the Membership report. Motion carried.
SECURITY (Willis)
Security Officer Bill Willis worked 12 hours in December.
Mr. Willis has worked 352 hours this fiscal year. 63 hours remain for the fiscal year.
Garbaciak made a motion, seconded by Rodriquez to accept the Security report. Motion carried.
FINANCE - Report submitted by Hildenbrand
December bills totaled $11903.34. A motion was made by Hildenbrand, seconded by Pursley to approve December bills (paid in January) of $11903.34.
Miller made a motion, seconded by Ostrowski to accept the Finance report. Motion carried.
A preliminary budget meeting was set for Wednesday, January 24 at 7:00 pm at the clubhouse.
FACILITIES ENGINEER
(no report)
AD HOC COMMITTEES
WATER PLANT COMMITTEE
Iverson advised the Board that he has been approached regarding whether LIA should consider any type of joint venture in regard to the water system. The concensus was that we are too far into the process and have extended too much money to consider this major of a restructuring.
The next water project meeting will be held Wednesday, February 21 at 7:00 pm at the clubhouse.
OLD BUSINESS
Ostrowski advised that Brian Kelly of Rep. Tim Johnsonęs office is still researching available money for the weather siren.
Ostrowski advised that she inquired of Brian Kelly also in regard to the talk of an ethanol plant being proposed for the Paxton area. Mr. Kelly advised that nothing official has been submitted to his office at this time. Ostrowski volunteered to be the point person for LIA to receive any further information Mr. Kelly may receive on this subject.
NEW BUSINESS
none
A motion was made by Ostrowski, seconded by Garbaciak to go into Executive Session at 8:30 pm.
The Board returned to open session at 8:55 pm.
Dan Pursley agreed to serve as Board Vice President.
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Garbaciak to give a Christmas bonus in the amount of $250 to Mark Webster and to give $50 gift certificates to both Char Mott and Bill Willis. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Garbaciak, seconded by Hildenbrand to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 pm. Motion carried.
