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	LAKE IROQUOIS ASSOCIATION July 11, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Lake Iroquois Association was convened at the Clubhouse on July 11, 2007 at 7:04 p.m. Present were: Phil Iverson, President and presiding officer, Steve Garbaciak, Sandra Ostrowski, Dan Pursley and Tracy Rodriquez. Absent were Carol Hildenbrand and Enid Miller. Mark Webster and 11 guests were also present. The Board opened the meeting with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made by Pursley, seconded by Garbaciak, to approve the June Board meeting minutes. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCES - Pursley brought up a correspondence from a member regarding having consistent consequences for all homes which have inoperable vehicles and overgrown landscaping. - Correspondence received from a member regarding water violations at 119 Pueblo. The member advised that the violations seem to be ended. - Rodriquez brought up correspondence received from Martensen & Niemann in response to LIAıs request for advice on enforcing rules and regulations, laws regarding registered sex offenders, and filing complaints in small claims court. The Board will review the recommendations and present a reponse at the August meeting. The correspondence is available for review at the LIA office for any member interested in the information. COMMITTEE REPORTS RECREATION ı Ostrowski - Ostrowski spoke with Ken Lee regarding the fishing pond dredging project. Pending some preliminary work done by LIA, Mr. Lee will submit a more detailed bid and the work could be started after two weeks. - Bill Hancock serviced the fishing pond on 6/21/07 and 7/11/07. O2 level is below normal which restricted treatment. He is aware of the fishing derby in August and plans to treat the pond prior to it. Iverson asked about adjustments to treatment in view of the fact that the algae is still not substantially improving. Ostrowski will check on the results of todayıs treatment in a few days and contact Mr. Hancock if the current treatment doesnıt seem to be working. She will also ask him for advice regarding how much the aerator should be running and what type of aerator we should be using. A motion was made by Garbaciak, seconded by Ostrowski to turn on the aerator at this time. (Motion carried) - Pool is currently closed due to repairs. - Of 29 days total: 19 open, 8 closed, 2 partial - The LIA womenıs club is looking into donating one or two picnic tables to the pool area. - Buzzard discouragement efforts continue with some success. - Kids fishing derby is set for 2^nd Saturday in August. Details are available at the LIA office. A motion was made by Rodriquez, seconded by Pursley, to accept the Recreation Report. Motion carried. BUILDING & ROADS ı Miller PERMIT REQUESTS - Michael Shook ı 125 Comanche (144A-145A) Dock and Deck - Bruce & Susan Bastert ı 110 Mohican (609B-611B) Poured concrete and stamped patio - Bill Roggenkamp ı 105 Comanche (134A) Split rail fence (7 sections, not connected) The Board noted that the fence cannot go all the way down to the water. - Stephen Marchakitus ı 131 Pawnee (517B-518B) Shed - Mike Akers ı 120 Arapaho (365B-366B) Shed/Childrenıs Playhouse Iverson brought up needing a motion to approve Grayıs Material Service proposal for 2007 road work. Total estimate to do the work that Mark Webster has laid out for them is $26,848.00. Work will be completed by September 1, 2007. The Board discussed ways that LIA can monitor the work as it is in progress to have more favorable results this year. Webster recommended resealing several roads. A motion was made by Garbaciak, seconded by Pursley to accept the Grayıs Material Service proposal. Motion Carried (3 yay, 1 nay ı Ostrowski). Garbaciak made a motion, seconded by Pursley, to accept the Building and Roads report. Motion carried. WATER-WASTEWATER ı Garbaciak - Approx. 1,783,610 gallons of water were pumped in June. That is 268,000 gallons less than was pumped in May and 89,000 gallons less than June 2006. - Swimming pool pump failed on July 6. Webster is working on the repairs. - Water/Wastewater plants required only normal maintenance this month. - Sump pump compliance notices have been given. - A letter was received from Greg Gustafson regarding the proposal from Bayles Lake to join with LIA in a sewage treatment project. Mr. Gustafson listed further information that would be needed from Bayles Lake and Lake Iroquois to complete a feasibility study and recommendation. Garbaciak will inquire of Gustafson whether a joint project would affect our eligibility for IEPA loans. - No further word from Greg Gustafson regarding the status of our IEPA loan request. Pursley made a motion, seconded by Ostrowski to accept the Water-Wastewater report. Motion carried. MEMBERSHIP - Rodriquez - Jason & Vicki McCarthy, lots 275B & 276B (101 & 103 Iroquois Trail). - Michael & Sally Warnick, lots 372B & 373B (108 & 110 Shawnee Lane). - Larry & Carol Kinney, lots 687B & 688B (110 & 112 Seminole) - Bruce Emmerling and Janice Peters, lots 184A & 185A (123 Dakota) - Phil Fessler & Kelly Riblet, House at 167 Huron (538B ı ı 537B) Ostrowski made a motion, seconded by Garbaciak to accept the Membership report. Motion carried. SECURITY - Pursley - Security Officer Bill Willis worked 35 hours in June. - Substitute Walt Willis worked 38 hours in June. - May - June total security hours worked 124 hours compared to 104 hours in 2006. - Several violations were cited. - High winds blew off two street signs which were given to Webster for replacement. Total watercraft stickers issued to date ı 160. Vehicle stickers issued to date ı 652. - Vandalism was reported on Saturday, July 7. 2 offenders were caught and are paying for the damages which they caused. No one has yet been caught for the remainder of the damage. - Rodriquez brought up the issue of whether water tanks are allowed on properties to be used for watering lawns during times of water restrictions. The board affirmed that these tanks are allowed. Garbaciak made a motion, seconded by Rodriquez to accept the Security report. Motion carried. FINANCE - Report submitted by Hildenbrand - June bills totaled $28,517.03. A motion was made by Ostrowski, seconded by Pursley to approve June bills (payable in July) of $28,517.03. Motion carried. Ostrowski made a motion, seconded by Rodriquez to accept the Finance report. Motion carried. FACILITIES ENGINEER (Webster) - Repair on the pool pump which recently failed is in process. As soon as the repairs are completed and chemical levels are correct, the pool will be re-opened. - Street work repairs are being continued in preparation for seal coating. - There appears to be another leak from the pool. Webster is researching the problem. AD HOC COMMITTEES - Shoreline Committee met on July 2. Committee members are Bill Willis, Chairman; Ken Miller; Ken Gates; Mark Webster and Richard LaBarbara. Chairman Willis submitted written guidelines for shoreline standards. The Board will review the guidelines and recommendations. OLD BUSINESS - Iverson brought up discussion of the shoreline compliance letters which were sent out last fall. The Board asked Mr. Willis to draft a second letter detailing the violation and consequences and submit it for Board review prior to the next meeting. - Rodriquez brought up the issue of publishing the preliminary minutes in the month when the meeting is held. A motion was made by Pursley, seconded by Ostrowski to publish in the Arrowhead the preliminary minutes from the present month rather than waiting until they are approved in the subsequent monthıs meeting. (Motion failed, 2 yay, 3 nay). The issue will be voted on again next month when the full membership is present. NEW BUSINESS - Rodriquez inquired regarding coyotes on LIA property. Willis advised that they are nuisance animals and are not protected by law so they can be trapped or otherwise removed. - Ostrowski brought up discussion of advertising signs on LIA. The Board discussed the issue and will draft a reminder for the Arrowhead pending Board Approval of the notice. - Iverson advised that an individual contacted him in regard to purchasing LIA lots 16B & 17B. Iverson and Webster reviewed the request and believe that the lots are not improved with water and sewer. The Board agreed that the individual can submit a proposal which involves those two lots and a contiguous, improved lot. QUESTIONS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP - Mr. Akers requested permission to put a teepee up on his property during the summer months. The Board agreed that the teepee does not violate any bylaws and granted Mr. Akers permission. A motion was made by Ostrowski, seconded by Garbaciak to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 pm. Motion carried. The next monthly Board Meeting will be held on August 8, 2007.