LAKE IROQUOIS ASSOCIATION

May 9, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Lake Iroquois Association was convened at the Clubhouse on May 9, 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. Mark Webster and 13 guests were also present.

RECREATION ę Ostrowski

- Ostrowski brought up discussion of whether a silt fence is needed where the January dredging was done. Webster advised that the grass is growing and it doesnęt appear that a fence is needed.

- The second dredging on the west side of the fishing pond needs to be completed. Ostrowski will get a proposal from Lee Excavators and a waiver from the homeowner of lot 194A for the June meeting.

- Bill Hancock recommended doing a sludge sediment test to check the make-up of the fishing pond. Ostrowski will check on the status of the test.

- A vacuum was purchased for cleaning the pool.

- Water aerobics will begin on June 4 and will be held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings at 9:45- 11:15.

- Ostrowski has received approximately 8 responses to the monitor/coordinator positions available.

- The Womenęs Poolhouse renovation is underway.

- The pool will be opened Memorial Day weekend. Char Mott will check whether our insurance will allow us to open Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

- Ostrowski would like to update and move the pool sign. Updates include: the minimum age being 16 years old, only water beverage allowed in pool area, etc.

A motion was made by Rodriquez, seconded by Hildenbrand, to order an updated pool sign up to an amount of $200. Motion carried.

- Ostrowski will research awning possibilities for the pool and report at the next meeting.

- The phone at the pool will be connected later in May.

- The same games as last year are available to be borrowed by residents.

- A new bench has been purchased for the park. Ostrowski would like to add a bench to the tennis court area.

A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Garbaciak to amend the closing times of the playground, and tennis courts to sunset. Motion carried. (4 yay, 1 nay)

Rodriquez requested that the membership be allowed to comment on this issue and the vote to be revisited if response justifies it.

- Ostrowski brought up discussion of whether the wooden fence at the beach entrance needs to be repaired or replaced. The issue was tabled.

- The balloons and streamers have been helping with the buzzard problem, but the issue still needs further work. The committee will continue to monitor the problem and make adjustments.

- Webster will schedule seasonal help to attend to the beach for approximately an hour a day as suggested.

- Rodriquez requested that a garbage can be placed at the pavilion. Webster will put a can in place and maintain it.

A motion was made by Hildenbrand, seconded by Miller, to accept the Recreation Report.  Motion carried.

BUILDING & ROADS - Miller

- Permit request from Daniel Angus, 103Comanche Trail, lot 133A, Deck permit.

- Thomas Guilfoyle, 119 Pima Lane, lot 32A, Fence permit

- Miller advised that per her request, repair work was completed on lot 247B on Pawnee.

- Grading and seeding was completed by the owner of lots 537 & 538B. The owner also re-dug the ditch and extended it onto LIA property as agreed to. The owner has requested a second extension to his building permit. Miller asked the owner to attend the Board Meeting to discuss this request. He did not attend. The Board accepts the Building and Roads Committeeęs recommendation to not grant the extension and to begin charging the $50 monthly fine as called for on the Building Permit.

- Miller advised that the owners of lot 201A had received a letter last fall that they needed to re-rock their shoreline. A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Pursley to amend the repair requirements for Lot 201A to include shoreline rocking prior to receiving their garage building permit. (Motion carried).

WATER-WASTEWATER ę Garbaciak

- Approx. 1,388,450 gallons of water were pumped in April which was less than in Aprilof 2006. This is approximately 40,000 gallons of water less than were pumped in March.

- Garbaciak advised that repair to a crushed sewer line was completed on Iroquois Trail near Pueblo.

- Flushing of the water mains was completed.

Rob and Elizabeth Frerichs, Lots 528B, lot on 151 Pawnee Drive.

Pursley made a motion, seconded by Garbaciak to accept the Membership report. Motion carried.

SECURITY - (Pursley)

- Security Officer Bill Willis worked 33 hours in April.

- Mr. Willis continues to hand out car and boat stickers.

- Mr. Willis has been clocking vehicle speeds on several occasions. He issued several warnings and recommends that speed deterrents and warning signs be placed.

- Mr. Willis recommends speed limit violations be logged and consequences be imposed.

- Various warnings were issued.

- Pursley brought up discussion of a member who has been advised that an inoperable vehicle in his driveway needs to be removed. The member has been asked before to remove the vehicle and was advised that his LIA privileges might be suspended if he didnęt comply with the request. A motion was made by Garbaciak, seconded by Ostrowski to revoke the memberęs privileges until the vehicle is removed or made compliant. Motion carried.

- Pursley brought up discussion of the need for speed deterrents at the LIA entrance. The Board agreed to table the discussion temporarily.

- April bills totaled $16,721.21.

- Two CDs were purchased. One for $70,000 for the General Fund and one for $20,000 for the Waste Water Fund.- Hildenbrand advised that Webster has requested purchase of an Air compressor and 18 volt tool set with an electric saw. Garbaciak made a motion, seconded by Ostrowski to purchase both items not to exceed $350.00. Motion carried.

FACILITIES ENGINEER - (Webster)

- Webster advised that the sewer line that was crushed was jetted and much debris removed by Illinois Meter. The cost is approximately $1.25/foot for a total of $1200.

- The beach has been tilled up and dragged.

- Webster will take a look at the silt basin where the dredging is to be done.

BEACH COMMITTEE - Diane Mueller brought up discussion of the effectiveness of the current buzzard deterrents. She recommended that the seasonal help begin servicing the beach at 7:00 am if possible.

- Iverson brought up discussion of a letter sent to residents who are customers of Central Illinois Disposal regarding discussion at the April meeting of limiting the disposal companies to one provider. Several members contacted Board members on this issue. The issue will be discussed at the annual meeting but a vote will not be taken at that time.

- Ostrowski advised that she has not had any further correspondence from Grays Material Service regarding correcting the roadwork on Dakota and Navaho. Ostrowski advised that currently 15 members have signed a letter (up from the original 9) expressing dissatisfaction of the work and requested that LIA not contract further work with Grays until the problem is addressed and that LIA should not incur further expense for this work. Miller will contact the company to follow-up on what improvements the company is willing to make.

- Garbaciak brought up discussion of the status of the EPA application and whether we are satisfied with our attorney.

- Iverson brought up discussion of correspondence received from a resident regarding LIA rules on registered sex offenders who live at Lake Iroquois. The Board agreed that this issue will be referred to an attorney. A motion was made by Pursley, seconded by Hildenbrand to have Pursley contact Martensen & Niemann, Attorneys at Law to see what their fees would be to represent Lake Iroquois Association.

- The Womenęs Club would like permission to hire an exterminator to have the clubhouse eliminate the ant problem. The Womenęs Club will pay for the service. The Board thanks the Womenęs Club for their actions on this problem.

- Garbaciak brought up the need for a property that is for sale near the entrance to be mowed. A reminder will be listed in the Arrowhead that all properties must be mowed by May 25 or

LIA will mow the property and bill the owner.

- Iverson brought up discussion of a contact from a resident inquiring whether the information sign at the entrance to Lake Iroquois Association was officially approved by the Board. A motion was made by Garbaciak, seconded by Ostrowski to approve the new information sign at the entrance to LIA. Motion carried.

- An LIA family inquired of the Board whether LIA would be willing to sell acreage to them to use to keep horses. The Board discussed the issue and tabled it until a future meeting.

- Iverson advised of a letter from Brendon Foley of Bayles Lake regarding whether LIA would be willing to consider a joint sewer plant with Bayles Lake. The engineering firm for Bayles Lake has included a feasibility study on this option and Mr. Foley inquired as to whether LIA would like to look at this study. A motion was made by Rodriquez, seconded by Ostrowski to have our engineering firm review the feasibility study presented by Bayles Lake and advise us on the benefits or detriments of considering this option. Motion carried.

The next monthly Board Meeting will be held on June 13, 2007.