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The 2005 Annual Meeting of the active members in good standing of Lake Iroquois Association, a Not-For-Profit Illinois Corporation, was convened at 2:15 p.m. on May 21, 2005, at the Loda American Legion Hall.

President Michael A. Johnson called the meeting to order with the following Board members present: Johnson; Mark Portwood; Norma Matson; Floyd Woolridge; Phil Iverson; Raymund Theron; and Wallace Bragiel. Also in attendance were 57 lot owners and 40 proxies, for a total of 97 memberships represented, constituting a quorum.

Minutes of the 2004 Annual Meeting and the 2004 Board Reorganization Meeting were read and approved on motion of Bill Willis, second by Sandi Ostrowski. Motion carried.

The Board, acting as Nominations Committee, place the names of Wallace Bragiel, Floyd Woolridge, David Hildenbrand, Enid Miller, and William Miller in nomination. There were no nominations from the floor. Motion by Norma Matson, second by Wallace Bragiel, to close nominations. Motion carried.

Bill Willis and Emmett Beherns were appointed to serve as tellers, and collected the ballots. Char Mott and Mark Webster assisted in tabulating the votes. The results of the voting were as follows: Floyd Woolridge, 90 votes; David Hildenbrand, 64 votes, William Miller, 61 votes; Enid Miller, 49 votes; Wallace Bragiel, 34 votes.

Motion by Kenneth Gates, second by Kris Matson, to destroy the ballots. Motion defeated, 26 yes, 30 no.

In the past year, 4,489 people enjoyed our pool. This was accomplished by all the volunteers, who kept our pool area, park, and picnic pavilion in great shape.

The pool area has had repairs made around the bath house, and inside the pool itself.

The park had bushes and trees trimmed, and old equipment removed or painted to match the new equipment. New pea gravel was spread around the playground area.

The pool has been washed, caulked, and painted. We plan to open it on Memorial Day weekend.

The lake has been stocked last fall and this spring, with large mouth bass and catfish. Working with the Department of Natural Resources, we are seeking a better fish program for our lake. A report was made at the April Board meeting. In the coming months we will try to put their recommendations to good use.

New boat docks were installed at the Island and the Beach. We need to do the same at the Marina, so we can up-grade those docks, and remove the tires, now used as bumpers.

We have a lot to be thankful for here at Lake Iroquois, for the members who spent hours in making our lake and surrounding area what it is today. I would also like to thank Diane Gerndt and Mark Webster for doing an outstanding job.

Motion by Bill Collins, second by Kris Matson to accept the Recreation Committee report. Motion carried.

Construction Permits: 16 new home permits; 2 room/garage addition permits; 2 storage shed permits; 4 dock permits.

Road Projects: The following roads have work scheduled for this year; Scarify and rebuild all of Choctaw Trail and part of Mohawk Drive.

Buildings: Building improvements for this year: Swimming pool repairs, re-roof the bathhouse.

Motion by Kenneth Miller, second by Sybil Kellogg, to accept the Roads and Building Committee report. Motion carried.

In fiscal year 2004-2005 a total of 16,361,120 gallons of water were pumped and treated at Lake Iroquois. This was 2,159 gallons per household less than used in 2003, possibly due to a cooler and wetter year.

The Illinois EPA "20 hour rule" allows us to pump a maximum of 20 hours per day. In 2004 this rule was not exceeded.

Members are reminded of the even-odd lot number and calendar day number watering rule.

With the population at Lake Iroquois growing, and our water getting more expensive to pump and treat, it is up to us to keep our water-wastewater costs down.

In 2004 the water softener was rehabilitated, and the dry well pump was replaced at the wastewater plant. All the other repairs were minor, and our facility worked well.

In 2005 we plan to recondition the wastewater facility. This work will be done by Mark Webster, our Facilities Engineer.

We also plan to drain and inspect the water tower, with input from paint contractors, as well as our engineers Daily & Associates, to assess what work needs to be done. This should happen in the fall of 2005. We will then get bids to paint the tower in 2006.

The Finance Committee will be looking into means to pay for this project.

I want to thank Mark Webster, Ken Kulow, Char Mott, Bill Willis, and everybody else involved with our water and wastewater facilities at Lake Iroquois, for doing a fantastic job this past year, and wish you all God-speed for 2005. Thank you.

Motion by John Kuntz, second by Sandi Ostrowski, to accept the Water-Wastewater Committee report. Motion carried.

In FY 2004-2005 there were 28 new members: 15 members bought or built houses; 13 members bought lots.

There are 228 houses at the lake: 94 houses on "A" lots; 134 houses on "B" lots.

Nine houses are rentals; 37 houses are homes of non-residents/weekenders.

Children living at Lake Iroquois: under age of 5 years, 28; age 6 to 10 years, 40; age 11 to 16 years, 45; age 17 to 20 years, 29.

Lake Iroquois population consists of 462 year-round residents, 75 weekend residents , for a total population of 537.

Motion by Bob Mallo, second by Paul Hurckes, to accept the Membership Committee report. Motion carried.

Thank-you to Security Officer Bill Willis for issuing stickers for boats and vehicles, and monitoring the area for LIA rules violations.

Speeding on Pawnee Drive and Iroquois Trail continues to be a problem.

We are making progress in removal of non-licensed, disabled, motor vehicles from members' lots.

Boat stickers are required even on boats stored at the marina storage lot.

Bill Willis will be monitoring the lake and lots for boat and trailer sticker violations, and for non-operable vehicle violations.

Stickers issued by Security Officer Willis: vehicles, 449; 4-wheelers, 9; scooters-bikes (under 100 cc), 3; go-carts, 5; golf carts, 5; boats (motorized only), 132. ( 5 are jet boats).

Motion by Norma Matson, second by Tom Sagen, to accept the Security Committee report. Motion carried.

Sybil Kellogg moved, second by Roy Eades, to approve and accept the 2005-2006 General Fund budget, as presented. Motion carried.

Norma Matson moved, second by Bill Willis, to approve and accept the 2005-2006 General Fund Reserve Fund budget, as presented. Motion carried.

Woolridge explained the new computer accounting and billing system that is being set up for the LIA financial records. All LIA members who would like to receive LIA billing on-line are urged to provide their e-mail address to the Finance Committee. This will provide a savings in time and postage for the quarterly water bill postings.

Steve Garbaciack moved, second by Kris Matson to accept the Finance Committee report. Motion carried.

OVERSIGHT - This committee works on a prioritized list of needed repairs and improvements to be addressed by Mark Webster, and makes plans to budget the funds needed to accomplish the tasks.

RULES AND REGULATIONS - Sandi Ostrowski, Chairman. This committee is updating and computerizing the blue LIA Handbook, and the yellow Building Rules booklet.

LIA WEB-SITE - Illicom equipment has been installed on the railing atop the LIA water tower, and is operating per agreement with LIA, which allows for an up-graded LIA web-site. Ken Gates, who has established and maintains our current web-site, is working with Illicom to set up our new official LIA web-site.

Help the Board to help you. Report issues that need attention to the appropriate Board Committee chairman. Contact the Board in advance of the Board meeting if you plan to bring up an idea or problem.

NEW BUSINESS - Reminder that it is against Federal law to distribute non-mail into mailboxes.

Non-binding opinion poll on question, "Should we permit use of non-licensed vehicles on LIA roads?" Results were a majority of votes to continue permitting non-licensed vehicles on LIA roads.

A member expressed concern that a serious accident on our lake or roads could result in a catastrophic liability assessment. A member requested that our insurance agent be asked to address the above-mentioned concern, and that the agent's written reply be published in the Arrowhead.

Speed-bumps were mentioned as a remedy for speeding. The "cons" were damage to vehicles, and impediment to snow plowing.

Suggestion to curtail burn-pile violations by gating the area, and opening it for use only on weekends, under supervision.

The area (former farm land) set aside for walkers, bikes and four wheelers needs better up-keep. Path is deeply rutted.

The water sometimes has a salty taste or is discolored. Suggestion: take a sample to Mark Webster.

The members gave a round of applause in appreciation for the past services of President Michael Johnson and Recreation Chairman Wally Bragiel.

By motion of Bill Willis and second by Kris Matson, the meeting was adjourned at 3:56 p.m.