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The 2006 Annual Meeting of the active members in good standing of Lake Iroquois Association, a Not-For-Profit Illinois Corporation, was convened at 2:06 p.m. on May 20, 2006, at the Loda American Legion Hall.

President David Hildenbrand called the meeting to order with the following Board members present: Hildenbrand; Floyd Woolridge; Phil Iverson; Enid Miller; and Norma Matson. Board members Daniel Pursley and Mark Portwood were absent.

Mike Johnson moved, second by Wallace Bragiel, to accept the minutes of the 2005 Annual Meeting and the 2005 Board Reorganization Meeting. Motion carried.

The Board, acting as Nominating Committee, placed the names of Phil Iverson, Sandra Ostrowski, Tracy Rodriquez, and Teri Siddall in nomination.

Kenneth Miller and Paul Hurckes were appointed to act as tellers. Char Mott and Mark Webster assisted in tabulating the votes.

The results of the voting were as follows: Sandra Ostrowski, 46 votes; Steve Garbaciack, 40 votes; Tracy Rodriquez, 38 votes; Phil Iverson, 32 votes; Teri Siddall, 18 votes.

In the past year, approximately 5,000 people enjoyed our pool. Many thanks are due to the volunteers who kept the pool area, park and picnic pavilion in great shape.

We have a lot to be thankful for at Lake Iroquois, for the volunteers who spent many hours making our community and surrounding area look nice.

Paul Hurckes and his committee are to be applauded for the fish habitat they added to our lake. I would also like to thank Mark Webster for the outstanding job he is doing at Lake Iroquois, and Diane Gerndt for her dedication as pool Coordinator. The LIA Women's Club need to be thanked for their volunteer work. I'm sure I am forgetting some, and thanks to them!

In addition I would like to thank the LIA Board and Dave Hildenbrand, who asked me to fill in for a Board member who resigned. This Board has had to make many decisions, and some very difficult ones, I might add. They have been very dedicated to serve this community. They should all be applauded.

Mark Webster has repaired pot-holes in the roads. There will be a complete rebuilding of Dakota Drive, and a portion of Miami Drive this year. and a re-seal on Navaho Lane.

CONSTRUCTION PERMITS - June 2005 to May 2006: New homes, 9; Garages, 5; Additions, 3; Sheds, 4; Decks/patios, 5; Piers, 2.

Thank you to Mark Webster for all his help a guidance, and to the Building Committee, Bill Collins, Steve Garbaciack, and Tom Guilfoyle.

The water and wastewater systems required minimal repairs and replacements this past year. 18,052,531 gallons of water were pumped. On the water system side, our Facilities Engineer, Mark Webster, repaired three water main leaks, installed two flush fire hydrants and performed routine maintenance and repair to the water treatment plant. The Board agreed to work with the Illinois Rural Water Association. The Water Association has been able to assist Mark with water system issues.

Some of the repairs and maintenance to the wastewater system included work on two lift stations, repair to a collapsed sewer main and general repairs to our sewer treatment plant. Due to the associated costs of sewer sludge removal, the Association purchased a dump trailer. The dump trailer is being used to deliver sludge to the landfill and various other projects as needed. Video inspections were made to several manholes and associated sewer mains. Annual video sewer inspections are scheduled.

The LIA Board agreed to a Comprehensive Water Utility Study with Foth and VanDyke for engineering services related to the evaluation of our existing water treatment facility and various options for improvements. Included, as a part of the water study, was an application to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency water supply revolving loan program. The loan application was filed, and the Board expects to hear from the IEPA soon. The low interest loan could be used to pay for costs associated with work to our water treatment system.

Foth and VanDyke were also contracted to inspect the water tower and make recommendations for the tower's maintenance and repairs. The recommendations were reviewed and bid documents are being prepared, with the work to be done soon.

Our water and wastewater plants have been operating for several years past their forcast usage life. The Board has been discussing cost effective options to make the necessary changes needed to our water treatment plant. Special meetings will be held to determine the scope of work as information becomes available. In the near future, improvements to our sewer treatment plant will need to be looked at.

The LIA Board encourages Association members to be active in the decisions to be made in water and wastewater issues as well as the numerous items discussed at monthly and committee meetings.

Phil Iverson introduced special guest Greg Gustafson, an engineer and project manager with Foth & Van Dyke / Daily Division, Engineers, the company which is preparing a "Comprehensive Water Utility Study For New Water Plant" for LIA. This study began September 27, 2005, and is targeted for completion December 30, 2006. Mr. Gustafson gave an overview of the present condition of our water plant and the scope of the study his company is conducting. Many members had questions and voiced concerns about our water supply system, and Gustafson answered and explained until no more inquiries were forthcoming.

In Fiscal Year 2005-2006 LIA gained 31 new members: 15 new members bought or built houses; 13 bought lots; 3 are renters.

Currently, 8 houses are occupied by renters, and there are 17 houses for sale. 190 houses are occupied by year-round residents, and 48 houses are used by week-enders , or are vacant / for sale.

LIA Security Officer Bill Willis worked approximately 370 hrs. that were billed to LIA for payroll purposes for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. He volunteered an additional 70 hrs. without pay as documented in the November through March security reports. In addition, he donated approximately 40 hrs. mowing for LIA.

Under the present agreement Bill uses the Gater for patrolling, except in emergency or when Mark Webster is using the Gater for maintenance duties. He is not compensated for the use of his personal vehicle, or personal watercraft for lake patrol, for operating costs.

The 2006-2007 budget cuts the paid hours for security to 335 hrs.. Bill will adjust his hours to not exceed the proposed budget. He will not donate many hours this year due to personal commitments, but will continue to use his personal watercraft for lake patrol, and his personal vehicle when needed for LIA security without charge.

Bill is not compensated for long distance calls he makes on his personal phone or cell phone to answer calls regarding vehicle and boat registration, or unlicensed vehicle information. He will not return long distance calls unless they are of an emergency nature, as these charges are getting out of hand.

Beginning fiscal year 2006-2007, LIA has gone to a new system for registering personal vehicles and unlicensed vehicles. A member will be issued a vehicle sticker with a serial number. A new sticker will not be issued until the member disposes of the vehicle, or obtains a replacement vehicle or an additional vehicle. It is estimated that this will reduce costs to LIA for printing and mailing stickers for vehicles, which have been more than $1,000 per year.

The large watercraft sticker will be issued every three years. In the interim years a small year decal will be issued. This year, instead of issuing a different colored large watercraft decal, a smaller 2006 decal was issued to be placed on the Red 2005 decal. This resulted in a cost savings of over $600 formerly paid for large decals and envelopes, and postage.

In 2006, as in 2005, Security personally delivered vehicle and boat stickers to LIA residents while on routine patrol, saving us hundreds of dollars in handling and mailing costs.

The 2005 Blue LIA HANDBOOK was hand delivered by LIA Security to our residents while Security was on routine patrol. Sandi Ostrowski also assisted in the delivery of the blue Handbook.

SUMMARY of complaints - violations noted - action taken - by LIA Security, in which verbal or written warnings or suspensions of LIA privileges were given:

Woolridge thanked Paul Hurckes, Assistant Treasurer this past year, Bill Santefort, and Diane Biggs, members of the Finance Committee which met monthly prior to the monthly Board meeting, to review expenditures. (Note: anyone wishing to be a member of the Finance Committee, we meet on Tuesday prior to the LIA Board monthly meetings.)

Accounting Program - A special thanks to Alan Dudley, CPA who has been the consultant for the QB, Pro 2005 Accounting Program. I am not an accountant, so I have asked Alan to advise the Association on accounting issues.

Last Fiscal Year Delinquent List - We collected all but one delinquent member. Thanks go to Char Mott for continuous calling.

Write-Offs - $24,918.98. We have attempted to collect this money. These write-offs are due to Tax-Sales and bankruptcies. These delinquencies have been on the books for a number of years. I have contacted our auditor and Alan Dudley who suggest that these dollars be written off this year.

Auditor's Report - The Auditor's Report for 2005 is available here today for your review. You can visit the Office to review it also. No major discrepancies noted.

E-Mailing of Invoices - Last year we asked for those who would like to have their invoices e-mailed, to send us their e-mail address. If you want to help the Association save on postage, please sign up with Char Mott, at lia @illicom.net. The Association pays over $1800.00 for all our mailings.

Farm Land 26.6 Acres - This land is now being farmed by LIA member Mike Otto for $2000.00 a year, compared to the $335 we were receiving from the Government Set-Aside Program. The walking-biking path will stay in the same place. Mark Webster or the summer-hire individual will mow path as needed.

Sonda Popa moved, second by Kenneth Miller, to accept the General Fund budget for FY 2006-2007, which was approved by the Board of Directors at the December, 2005 meeting. Motion carried.

FACILITIES ENGINEER - Mark Webster - Thanked the members for coming out to the Annual Meeting, and for their cooperation and volunteer efforts.

Proposal to Amend the Restrictions and Covenants - Geri Dennison moved, second by Tom Brown, to make the Lake Iroquois "Arrowhead" monthly newsletter the official publication of Lake Iroquois Association, for the purpose of notifying the membership of proposed amendments to LIA By-Laws, Restrictions and Covenants, by publishing the proposed amendments in three consecutive issues of the "Arrowhead". Proposed amendments may also be initiated by non-Board members, with the right to publish three consecutive notices in the "Arrowhead". Motion carried. (one nay)

Proposal to Increase Annual Membership Fee - Sonda Popa moved, second by Sybil Kellogg, to increase the annual Membership fee by $10.00 each year until the Membership fee is $50.00 per year, beginning with FY 2007-2008. Motion failed.

Sonda Popa, President of the Lake Iroquois Women's Club, presented a check for $500.00 to the Lake Iroquois Association, to be donated to the Water Plant Fund.

Members asked about the status of the planned children's wading pool, and some voiced opposition to funding and executing this project. A straw vote was conducted to see how many of the members present were in favor of the project.The majority of the votes, which included proxy votes, were not in favor.

A member suggested that the electric company be contacted re a commercial rate for the pool pump, which possibly could result in savings on our utility bills.

Sandra Ostrowski moved, second by Paul Hurckes, to express appreciation to Phil Iverson and Norma Matson for their years of service on the Board. The members responded with a round of applause.


	LAKE IROQUOIS ASSOCIATION MAY 20, 2006 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES The 2006 Annual Meeting of the active members in good standing of Lake Iroquois Association, a Not-For-Profit Illinois Corporation, was convened at 2:06 p.m. on May 20, 2006, at the Loda American Legion Hall. President David Hildenbrand called the meeting to order with the following Board members present: Hildenbrand; Floyd Woolridge; Phil Iverson; Enid Miller; and Norma Matson. Board members Daniel Pursley and Mark Portwood were absent. Also in attendance were 55 lot owners and 37 proxies, for a total of 92 memberships represented, constituting a quorum. Secretary Norma Matson read the Minutes of the 2005 Annual Meeting and the 2005 Board Reorganization Meeting. Mike Johnson moved, second by Wallace Bragiel, to accept the minutes of the 2005 Annual Meeting and the 2005 Board Reorganization Meeting. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS NOMINATING COMMITTEE The Board, acting as Nominating Committee, placed the names of Phil Iverson, Sandra Ostrowski, Tracy Rodriquez, and Teri Siddall in nomination. Nomination from the floor: Wallace Bragiel moved, second by Enid Miller, to nominate Steve Garbaciack. Motion carried. Wallace Bragiel moved, second by Kris Matson, that the nominations be closed. Motion carried. Kenneth Miller and Paul Hurckes were appointed to act as tellers. Char Mott and Mark Webster assisted in tabulating the votes. The results of the voting were as follows: Sandra Ostrowski, 46 votes; Steve Garbaciack, 40 votes; Tracy Rodriquez, 38 votes; Phil Iverson, 32 votes; Teri Siddall, 18 votes. RECREATION COMMITTEE - Dan Pursley, Chairman (Written report read by Matson) In the past year, approximately 5,000 people enjoyed our pool. Many thanks are due to the volunteers who kept the pool area, park and picnic pavilion in great shape. A couple of picnic tables have been purchased for our playground area. This summer Mark Webster is scheduled to re-roof and remodel the inside of the bath house. We have one new boat dock to be installed at the Marina, and have budgeted for a second one. This Spring 1,000 bass were added to our lake, and this Fall 500 walleye and 500 catfish will be added. Sandi Ostrowski has laid out a baseball diamond, and will be laying out a horse-shoe pit by our pavilion. LIA has purchased an old pontoon boat which is to be used to rock our island shoreline this season and seasons to come. We have a lot to be thankful for at Lake Iroquois, for the volunteers who spent many hours making our community and surrounding area look nice. Paul Hurckes and his committee are to be applauded for the fish habitat they added to our lake. I would also like to thank Mark Webster for the outstanding job he is doing at Lake Iroquois, and Diane Gerndt for her dedication as pool Coordinator. The LIA Women's Club need to be thanked for their volunteer work. I'm sure I am forgetting some, and thanks to them! In addition I would like to thank the LIA Board and Dave Hildenbrand, who asked me to fill in for a Board member who resigned. This Board has had to make many decisions, and some very difficult ones, I might add. They have been very dedicated to serve this community. They should all be applauded. Motion by Enid Miller, second by Sonda Popa to accept the Recreation Committee report. Motion carried. ROADS AND BUILDING COMMITTEE - Enid Miller, Chairman Mark Webster has repaired pot-holes in the roads. There will be a complete rebuilding of Dakota Drive, and a portion of Miami Drive this year. and a re-seal on Navaho Lane. CONSTRUCTION PERMITS - June 2005 to May 2006: New homes, 9; Garages, 5; Additions, 3; Sheds, 4; Decks/patios, 5; Piers, 2. Thank you to Mark Webster for all his help a guidance, and to the Building Committee, Bill Collins, Steve Garbaciack, and Tom Guilfoyle. Motion by Tom Sagen, second by Sandi Ostrowski, to accept the Roads and Building Committee report. Motion carried. WATER-WASTEWATER COMMITTEE - Phil Iverson, Chairman The water and wastewater systems required minimal repairs and replacements this past year. 18,052,531 gallons of water were pumped. On the water system side, our Facilities Engineer, Mark Webster, repaired three water main leaks, installed two flush fire hydrants and performed routine maintenance and repair to the water treatment plant. The Board agreed to work with the Illinois Rural Water Association. The Water Association has been able to assist Mark with water system issues. Some of the repairs and maintenance to the wastewater system included work on two lift stations, repair to a collapsed sewer main and general repairs to our sewer treatment plant. Due to the associated costs of sewer sludge removal, the Association purchased a dump trailer. The dump trailer is being used to deliver sludge to the landfill and various other projects as needed. Video inspections were made to several manholes and associated sewer mains. Annual video sewer inspections are scheduled. The LIA Board agreed to a Comprehensive Water Utility Study with Foth and VanDyke for engineering services related to the evaluation of our existing water treatment facility and various options for improvements. Included, as a part of the water study, was an application to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency water supply revolving loan program. The loan application was filed, and the Board expects to hear from the IEPA soon. The low interest loan could be used to pay for costs associated with work to our water treatment system. Foth and VanDyke were also contracted to inspect the water tower and make recommendations for the tower's maintenance and repairs. The recommendations were reviewed and bid documents are being prepared, with the work to be done soon. Our water and wastewater plants have been operating for several years past their forcast usage life. The Board has been discussing cost effective options to make the necessary changes needed to our water treatment plant. Special meetings will be held to determine the scope of work as information becomes available. In the near future, improvements to our sewer treatment plant will need to be looked at. The LIA Board encourages Association members to be active in the decisions to be made in water and wastewater issues as well as the numerous items discussed at monthly and committee meetings. Phil Iverson introduced special guest Greg Gustafson, an engineer and project manager with Foth & Van Dyke / Daily Division, Engineers, the company which is preparing a "Comprehensive Water Utility Study For New Water Plant" for LIA. This study began September 27, 2005, and is targeted for completion December 30, 2006. Mr. Gustafson gave an overview of the present condition of our water plant and the scope of the study his company is conducting. Many members had questions and voiced concerns about our water supply system, and Gustafson answered and explained until no more inquiries were forthcoming. Motion by Kenneth Miller, second by Joe Rousseau, to accept the Water-Wastewater Committee report. Motion carried. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE- Norma Matson, Chairman In Fiscal Year 2005-2006 LIA gained 31 new members: 15 new members bought or built houses; 13 bought lots; 3 are renters. We now have 238 homes, including those under construction. Of these, 142 homes are on "B" lots, and 96 are on "A" lots. Currently, 8 houses are occupied by renters, and there are 17 houses for sale. 190 houses are occupied by year-round residents, and 48 houses are used by week-enders , or are vacant / for sale. The total population of our full time resident families is approximately 483. Mike Johnson moved, second by Wallace Bragiel, to accept the Membership Committee report. Motion Carried. SECURITY COMMITTEE - Mark Portwood, Chairman (Report written by Bill Willis, LIA Security Officer) LIA Security Officer Bill Willis worked approximately 370 hrs. that were billed to LIA for payroll purposes for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. He volunteered an additional 70 hrs. without pay as documented in the November through March security reports. In addition, he donated approximately 40 hrs. mowing for LIA. Under the present agreement Bill uses the Gater for patrolling, except in emergency or when Mark Webster is using the Gater for maintenance duties. He is not compensated for the use of his personal vehicle, or personal watercraft for lake patrol, for operating costs. The 2006-2007 budget cuts the paid hours for security to 335 hrs.. Bill will adjust his hours to not exceed the proposed budget. He will not donate many hours this year due to personal commitments, but will continue to use his personal watercraft for lake patrol, and his personal vehicle when needed for LIA security without charge. Bill is not compensated for long distance calls he makes on his personal phone or cell phone to answer calls regarding vehicle and boat registration, or unlicensed vehicle information. He will not return long distance calls unless they are of an emergency nature, as these charges are getting out of hand. Summary Of Security Reports for April 2005 Through March 2006: Approximately 460 vehicles and 162 watercraft were registered this past year, and appropriate decals were issued. Beginning fiscal year 2006-2007, LIA has gone to a new system for registering personal vehicles and unlicensed vehicles. A member will be issued a vehicle sticker with a serial number. A new sticker will not be issued until the member disposes of the vehicle, or obtains a replacement vehicle or an additional vehicle. It is estimated that this will reduce costs to LIA for printing and mailing stickers for vehicles, which have been more than $1,000 per year. The large watercraft sticker will be issued every three years. In the interim years a small year decal will be issued. This year, instead of issuing a different colored large watercraft decal, a smaller 2006 decal was issued to be placed on the Red 2005 decal. This resulted in a cost savings of over $600 formerly paid for large decals and envelopes, and postage. In 2006, as in 2005, Security personally delivered vehicle and boat stickers to LIA residents while on routine patrol, saving us hundreds of dollars in handling and mailing costs. The 2005 Blue LIA HANDBOOK was hand delivered by LIA Security to our residents while Security was on routine patrol. Sandi Ostrowski also assisted in the delivery of the blue Handbook. SUMMARY of complaints - violations noted - action taken - by LIA Security, in which verbal or written warnings or suspensions of LIA privileges were given: Watercraft operating without appropriate decal affixed - 22 Violation of posted water restrictions - 25 Operating unlicensed vehicle without LIA Registration - 6 Violation of no-wake areas - 7 Complaint of pet not on leash or off owner's property - 18 Vandalism to LIA or private property - 3 Speeding on LIA roadways - 13 Dumpster or burn pile abuse - 28 Reckless use of watercraft - 2 Violation of Beach area or Park area hours - 3 Excessive noise from a residence - 3 Trespassing by non LIA member - 2 Request to Animal Control for pick up - 2 Criminal complaints referred to Iroquois County Sheriff or Illinois State Police - 4 Known accidents reported on LIA roadways or property - 3 Complaint of unauthorized vehicle (golf cart) in Park area - 1 Suspension of LIA privileges issued and confirmed by LIA Board of Directors - 5 FINANCE COMMITTEE - Floyd Woolridge, Chairman Woolridge thanked Paul Hurckes, Assistant Treasurer this past year, Bill Santefort, and Diane Biggs, members of the Finance Committee which met monthly prior to the monthly Board meeting, to review expenditures. (Note: anyone wishing to be a member of the Finance Committee, we meet on Tuesday prior to the LIA Board monthly meetings.) Accounting Program - A special thanks to Alan Dudley, CPA who has been the consultant for the QB, Pro 2005 Accounting Program. I am not an accountant, so I have asked Alan to advise the Association on accounting issues. This Fiscal Year Delinquent List - money owed: 29 homes...$11,431.08 42 lots...$15,596.00 Total $27,027.08 Last Fiscal Year Delinquent List - We collected all but one delinquent member. Thanks go to Char Mott for continuous calling. First time ever! Write-Offs - $24,918.98. We have attempted to collect this money. These write-offs are due to Tax-Sales and bankruptcies. These delinquencies have been on the books for a number of years. I have contacted our auditor and Alan Dudley who suggest that these dollars be written off this year. Auditor's Report - The Auditor's Report for 2005 is available here today for your review. You can visit the Office to review it also. No major discrepancies noted. E-Mailing of Invoices - Last year we asked for those who would like to have their invoices e-mailed, to send us their e-mail address. If you want to help the Association save on postage, please sign up with Char Mott, at lia @illicom.net. The Association pays over $1800.00 for all our mailings. Farm Land 26.6 Acres - This land is now being farmed by LIA member Mike Otto for $2000.00 a year, compared to the $335 we were receiving from the Government Set-Aside Program. The walking-biking path will stay in the same place. Mark Webster or the summer-hire individual will mow path as needed. Sonda Popa moved, second by Kenneth Miller, to accept the General Fund budget for FY 2006-2007, which was approved by the Board of Directors at the December, 2005 meeting. Motion carried. Motion by Norma Matson, second by Paul Hurckes to accept the Finance Committee report. Motion carried. FACILITIES ENGINEER - Mark Webster - Thanked the members for coming out to the Annual Meeting, and for their cooperation and volunteer efforts. NEW BUSINESS Proposal to Amend the Restrictions and Covenants - Geri Dennison moved, second by Tom Brown, to make the Lake Iroquois "Arrowhead" monthly newsletter the official publication of Lake Iroquois Association, for the purpose of notifying the membership of proposed amendments to LIA By-Laws, Restrictions and Covenants, by publishing the proposed amendments in three consecutive issues of the "Arrowhead". Proposed amendments may also be initiated by non-Board members, with the right to publish three consecutive notices in the "Arrowhead". Motion carried. (one nay) Proposal to Increase Annual Membership Fee - Sonda Popa moved, second by Sybil Kellogg, to increase the annual Membership fee by $10.00 each year until the Membership fee is $50.00 per year, beginning with FY 2007-2008. Motion failed. Sonda Popa, President of the Lake Iroquois Women's Club, presented a check for $500.00 to the Lake Iroquois Association, to be donated to the Water Plant Fund. QUESTIONS-COMMENTS FROM MEMBERSHIP Members asked about the status of the planned children's wading pool, and some voiced opposition to funding and executing this project. A straw vote was conducted to see how many of the members present were in favor of the project.The majority of the votes, which included proxy votes, were not in favor. A member suggested that the electric company be contacted re a commercial rate for the pool pump, which possibly could result in savings on our utility bills. Sandra Ostrowski moved, second by Paul Hurckes, to express appreciation to Phil Iverson and Norma Matson for their years of service on the Board. The members responded with a round of applause. The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Norma Matson, Secretary