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LAKE IROQUOIS ASSOCIATION

February 9,2006 Board Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Lake Iroquois Association was convened at the Clubhouse on February 9, 2006 at 7:05 p.m. Present were: David Hildenbrand, President and presiding officer; Paul Hurckes, Assistant Treasurer; Mark Portwood; Phil Iverson; Daniel Pursley; Enid Miller; and Norma Matson. Mark Webster, Char Mott, Bill Willis and one guest were also present.

Motion by Pursley, second by Portwood, to waive the reading of the January 12, 2006 Board meeting, and to accept them as presented. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE - E-mail from Mike Brehm, voicing concerns about car stickers and user fees.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

RECREATION - Pursley - Job descriptions for the positions of Pool Coordinator and Pool Monitor were presented to the Board. Motion by Matson, second by Miller, to approve and accept the job descriptions. Motion carried.

Aquatic Weed Technology contracted with LIA to control weeds and algae in the fishing lake last year for $3200. Its services were to include treatments twice a month from May through September, ten in all. The company checked the condition of the fishing lake on four visits, and treated the lake three times. The company has offered to extend a $1900 credit toward treatment of the fishing lake in 2006. Matson moved, second by Pursley, to accept this offer, with stipulation that the company representative contact Mark Webster to be present at each inspection and treatment. Motion carried.

Pursley presented a list prepared by Sandi Ostrowski, of ideas that would enhance the recreation facilities at LIA.

A sand-lot soft ball field behind the Sport Courts.

Horse shoe posts and back-boards.

A hazardous-weather alarm at the pool. Approximate cost $50.

Up-date pool rules sign, and post a duplicate sign inside the pool area.

Revise park hours, to close at sunset instead of 10:00 p.m. (Beach area closes at sunset)

Provide liquid soap in pool and beach washrooms.

Name tags for LIA employees (pool coordinator, monitors, Security)

Post prominent "No Life Guard On Duty" signs at beach and pool.

ROADS AND BUILDING - Miller - Owner of 195A on fishing lake wishes to add boat dock, but water is very shallow. Asked about possible dredging.

MEMBERSHIP - Matson - New Member: Clair Marion, 592B - 114 Chippewa Drive - lot

SECURITY - Portwood - Security Officer Willis worked 10 hours last month. Stray dog held for four days, then turned over to Animal Control. Letter sent to owner of dog barking at night. Four mailboxes damaged. Residents with mail box damage are urged to contact Security. The problem is under investigation.

Bids for new car and boat stickers were presented. Motion by Iverson, second by Miller, to accept the bid of "Signs By Design" of Paxton, in the amount of $759.05. Motion carried.

Portwood submitted a LIA Security Job Description for Board approval. Iverson moved, second by Pursley, to approve and accept the job description. Motion carried.

WATER-WASTEWATER - Iverson - 1,400,000 gallons of water were pumped in January. Both water and sewer plants are working properly. Mark Webster has met with Greg Gustafson re preparation of EPA pre-application forms for financing of new water plant.

Daily & Associates Engineers has submitted a new contract for Board review.

Hurckes moved, second by Iverson to pay January bills (submitted at February Board meeting) of $13,082.81. Motion carried.

AD HOC COMMITTEES

FISH COMMITTEE - Willis - Christmas trees were donated and delivered by the City of Paxton, for use as fish habitat in the lake.

Trees will be anchored to lake bottom when ice is thick enough to transport and place them.

FACILITIES ENGINEER - Mark Webster - Has been doing minor repairs. Completed video taping of the interiors of ten man-holes, to check for obstructions. Will work on repair and improvements in the pool house.

Mark will be absent February 21-23 to attend a water conference in Effingham, IL. President Dave Hildenbrand will check the water plant in his absence.

OLD BUSINESS - The Board reviewed a form letter to be sent to members who are delinquent in paying dues, maintenance and water fees and other charges. Pursley moved, second by Iverson, to approve the form letter with suggested additions. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS - Requests from three LIA members to combine contiguous lots under agreements with LIA for one maintenance fee:

Trent and Amy Eshleman, 111 Mohican Lane - Lots 208A, 209A, 210A, 211A

John and Susan Sheppelman, 102 Wyandotte Drive - Lots 590B, 623B, 624B

Stephen and Patti Marchakitus, 131 Pawnee Drive - Lots 517B, 518B, 519B

Portwood moved, second by Miller, to grant the three requests. Motion carried.

Miller moved, second by Portwood, to rescind the $5.00 car sticker fee, the $10 boat and non-licensed motorized vehicle sticker fees, and the $5.00 membership card fee passed at the December 12, 2005 Board Meeting. Motion carried.

The Board agreed to place on the agenda of the 2006 Annual Meeting the following topics: To raise the annual dues, currently $10.00 per membership; A one-time charge for stickers for cars, non-licensed motorized vehicles, and boats.

Motion to adjourn at 10:25 p.m.

Next Board meeting March 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Norma Matson, Secretary


	LAKE IROQUOIS ASSOCIATION February 9,2006 Board Minutes The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Lake Iroquois Association was convened at the Clubhouse on February 9, 2006 at 7:05 p.m. Present were: David Hildenbrand, President and presiding officer; Paul Hurckes, Assistant Treasurer; Mark Portwood; Phil Iverson; Daniel Pursley; Enid Miller; and Norma Matson. Mark Webster, Char Mott, Bill Willis and one guest were also present. Motion by Pursley, second by Portwood, to waive the reading of the January 12, 2006 Board meeting, and to accept them as presented. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE - E-mail from Mike Brehm, voicing concerns about car stickers and user fees. COMMITTEE REPORTS RECREATION - Pursley - Job descriptions for the positions of Pool Coordinator and Pool Monitor were presented to the Board. Motion by Matson, second by Miller, to approve and accept the job descriptions. Motion carried. Aquatic Weed Technology contracted with LIA to control weeds and algae in the fishing lake last year for $3200. Its services were to include treatments twice a month from May through September, ten in all. The company checked the condition of the fishing lake on four visits, and treated the lake three times. The company has offered to extend a $1900 credit toward treatment of the fishing lake in 2006. Matson moved, second by Pursley, to accept this offer, with stipulation that the company representative contact Mark Webster to be present at each inspection and treatment. Motion carried. Pursley presented a list prepared by Sandi Ostrowski, of ideas that would enhance the recreation facilities at LIA. A sand-lot soft ball field behind the Sport Courts. Horse shoe posts and back-boards. A hazardous-weather alarm at the pool. Approximate cost $50. Up-date pool rules sign, and post a duplicate sign inside the pool area. Revise park hours, to close at sunset instead of 10:00 p.m. (Beach area closes at sunset) Provide liquid soap in pool and beach washrooms. Name tags for LIA employees (pool coordinator, monitors, Security) Post prominent "No Life Guard On Duty" signs at beach and pool. ROADS AND BUILDING - Miller - Owner of 195A on fishing lake wishes to add boat dock, but water is very shallow. Asked about possible dredging. MEMBERSHIP - Matson - New Member: Clair Marion, 592B - 114 Chippewa Drive - lot SECURITY - Portwood - Security Officer Willis worked 10 hours last month. Stray dog held for four days, then turned over to Animal Control. Letter sent to owner of dog barking at night. Four mailboxes damaged. Residents with mail box damage are urged to contact Security. The problem is under investigation. Bids for new car and boat stickers were presented. Motion by Iverson, second by Miller, to accept the bid of "Signs By Design" of Paxton, in the amount of $759.05. Motion carried. Portwood submitted a LIA Security Job Description for Board approval. Iverson moved, second by Pursley, to approve and accept the job description. Motion carried. WATER-WASTEWATER - Iverson - 1,400,000 gallons of water were pumped in January. Both water and sewer plants are working properly. Mark Webster has met with Greg Gustafson re preparation of EPA pre-application forms for financing of new water plant. Daily & Associates Engineers has submitted a new contract for Board review. Hurckes moved, second by Iverson to pay January bills (submitted at February Board meeting) of $13,082.81. Motion carried. AD HOC COMMITTEES FISH COMMITTEE - Willis - Christmas trees were donated and delivered by the City of Paxton, for use as fish habitat in the lake. Trees will be anchored to lake bottom when ice is thick enough to transport and place them. FACILITIES ENGINEER - Mark Webster - Has been doing minor repairs. Completed video taping of the interiors of ten man-holes, to check for obstructions. Will work on repair and improvements in the pool house. Mark will be absent February 21-23 to attend a water conference in Effingham, IL. President Dave Hildenbrand will check the water plant in his absence. OLD BUSINESS - The Board reviewed a form letter to be sent to members who are delinquent in paying dues, maintenance and water fees and other charges. Pursley moved, second by Iverson, to approve the form letter with suggested additions. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS - Requests from three LIA members to combine contiguous lots under agreements with LIA for one maintenance fee: Trent and Amy Eshleman, 111 Mohican Lane - Lots 208A, 209A, 210A, 211A John and Susan Sheppelman, 102 Wyandotte Drive - Lots 590B, 623B, 624B Stephen and Patti Marchakitus, 131 Pawnee Drive - Lots 517B, 518B, 519B Portwood moved, second by Miller, to grant the three requests. Motion carried. Miller moved, second by Portwood, to rescind the $5.00 car sticker fee, the $10 boat and non-licensed motorized vehicle sticker fees, and the $5.00 membership card fee passed at the December 12, 2005 Board Meeting. Motion carried. The Board agreed to place on the agenda of the 2006 Annual Meeting the following topics: To raise the annual dues, currently $10.00 per membership; A one-time charge for stickers for cars, non-licensed motorized vehicles, and boats. Motion to adjourn at 10:25 p.m. Next Board meeting March 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Norma Matson, Secretary