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	LAKE IROQUOIS ASSOCIATION August 8, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Lake Iroquois Association was convened at the Clubhouse on August 8, 2007 at 7:05 p.m. Present were Phil Iverson, President and presiding officer; Carol Hildenbrand; Enid Miller; Steve Garbaciak; and Sandra Ostrowski. Dan Pursley and Tracy Rodriquez were absent with excuse. Mark Webster, Char Mott, and Bill Willis and five guests were also present. The Board opened the meeting with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made by Ostrowski, second by Hildenbrand, to approve the amended July, 2007 Board meeting minutes. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence received, to be discussed later in the meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS RECREATION - Ostrowski DREDGING: Mark Webster to get bid from Ken Lee for what has been budgeted and for dredging one site, on Pinto Lake, only on LIA property, 50 feet into the inlet. Mark will dig out the retention area with the back hoe. A motion was made by Hildenbrand, second by Garbaciak, to approve the dredging on Pinto Lake, work to be done by Labor Day. Motion carried. ALGAE CONTROL: Bill Hancock treated the the fishing pond (Pinto Lake) on 7-25-07 and submitted the following notes: heavy overall algae growth; areas treated on 7-11-07 with herbicide had 90% less in mass depth; low oxygen content still a concern- the water is stagnant. Recommended keeping the aerator (bubbler) on: however a spray or fountain type aerator would be much more effective on a pond like ours. The aerator was turned back on the day after the July Board meeting. Red Trivett added 30 feet of hose to extend aerator from previous spot. The fishing lake needs two weeks to recover from each treatment, and Hancock plans to treat it with herbicide on Thursday, Aug. 9, to be clear of the Fishing Derby on Aug. 11. Ostrowski will ask Hancock about the proper size and cost for a spray type aerator for the fishing pond. POOL: The pool was closed for 20 days, July 6 through July 25, due to pump and motor failure, electrical, plumbing, and parts problems. Unused wages: 9hrs per day x $7.50/hr x 20 days = $1350. Of 30 days from July 12, the pool was open 15 days; closed 15 days; total swimmers for the month including water aerobics, 784; total for the season to date, including water aerobics, 2,282. LIA RULES sign was updated by "Smiley's", of Paxton for $132.00. It was placed on the pool house to allow unobstructed view between the pool area and the playground. The OPEN and CLOSED sign, that can be read from the parking lot, has been placed on the pool house. The pool house floors were painted blue during the down time. The tarp was put back up when the pool opened. The DEPT. of PUBLIC HEALTH made an unscheduled inspection on August 1. The water fountain needs to be repaired by next season; all else looked good. The report is on file at the LIA office. Bill Willis has been roto tilling and doing washroom maintenance on Fridays. A checklist of duties for seasonal help is needed for the board to know who is covering what task, and to prevent double handling or oversights. County police have been checking the beach at night for trespassers. BUZZARDS: Will continue with the tape and balloons for the rest of the summer, compare notes with the committee, then recommend what should be done for next summer. Carol Hildenbrand shared a potential resource, a solution that annoys buzzards, yet not harmful to children. FENCE: Should be painted or replaced in the next budget cycle. It needs to hold several signs, including the beach sign. FISHING CONTEST: Set for August 11. Currently 21 kids have signed up. Red Trivett @ 386-2696 is planning the event. Bill Willis will help. A motion was made by Garbaciak, second by Hildenbrand, to accept the Recreation report. Motion carried. BUILDING AND ROADS- Miller Bob LaFrey, 140 Iroquois Trail, Lot 80A, Dock permit Joe and Becky Gordon, 123 Mohican Lane, Lot 16A, Fence permit Darryl Kroon inquired about permission to dredge the inlet on Comanche Trail. Road work is scheduled to be completed by September 1. Motion by Ostrowski, second by Hildenbrand to accept the Building and Roads report. Motion carried. WATER - WASTEWATER ı Garbaciak Approximately 1,055,300 gallons of water were pumped in July. This was 122,000 gallons more than was pumped in June, and 7,000 more than pumped in July last year. Pool water consumption has been going down to normal levels. It is using 1,000 gallons of water a day, keeping the water level at gutter height. Webster has been testing the water for lead and copper content, and fine-tuning the water and wastewater plant, both of which are functioning well. A load of sludge has been removed. Garbaciak discussed the outstanding sump pump issue on a residentıs lot and advised that he is working with the owner to resolve the situation. MEMBERSHIP - (Norma Matson) Phil Fessler and Kelly Riblet, 538B, 1/2 537B, 167 Huron Lane, house Ken and Tracie Mesch, 485B-487B, 110 Seneca Lane, house Karl and Jill Weiss, 135A, 1/2 136A, 107 Comanche Trail, house Bruce Emmerling and Janice Peters, 184A, 185A, 123 Dakota Drive, lots Marcelo and Lisa Minetti, 287B, 120 Pueblo Drive, lot Motion by Hildenbrand, second by Garbaciak to accept the Membership report. Motion carried. SECURITY - (Bill Willis) JULY 2007 SUMMARY: Total hours, Bill Willis-73; Walt Willis - 25. Verbal warnings, 14; Written warnings, 01; Suspensions issued, 0; Dog complaints, 02; Burn pile violations, 01; Dumpster violations, 02; Vandalism reports, 05; Complaints non-licensed vehicles, 02; Trespassing, 02; Complaints referred to sheriff, 02. DOG CATCHING EQUIPMENT - Large Cage/Trap--$344.52; Capture Pole--$99.50; Kevlar Gloves--$54.27; Dog Lead--$8.00. Motion by Garbaciak, second by Ostrowski, to purchase the dog catching equipment for use by the LIA Security Officer. Vote: 3 aye, 1 nay , Motion carried. Discussion was had regarding a boat parked on an LIA right of way on Huron. Willis will advise the owner that the boat must be moved. Motion by Garbaciak, second by Ostrowski, to accept the Security report. Motion carried. FINANCE ı Hildenbrand Bills for July, 2007, (payable in August) total $24,113.36. They include: Wage Expense, $6,435.39 (Includes Monitors $959.62 & Seasonal/Security $1,881.46); Payroll Liabilities $1,824.92; Pool Expenses $1386.84 (Chemicals, New Pool Sign, Pool Repairs). The pool expense does not include electricity for the pool; JD Mower Repair $1,247.38; Gator Tires $372.02; 2 New Docks $2,831.66; Misc. Expenses $10,015.15. The bill from Dippel Electric was voided. Motion by Garbaciak, second by Ostrowski, to pay the July bills with the exception of Dippel Electric. Motion carried. Motion by Miller, second by Garbaciak, to accept the Finance report. Motion carried. FACILITIES ENGINEER - Webster Question of need to dredge the ditch by Eades residence, at Pueblo Drive and Choctaw Trail. Motion by Garbaciak, second by Ostrowski, to obtain an estimate for the work, not to exceed $500.00. Motion carried. AD HOC COMMITTEES SHORELINE COMMITTEE - Bill Willis Willis presented a Shoreline Policy statement, plus cover letter and proposed action plan, prepared by the Committee. Motion by Ostrowski, second by Garbaciak, to adopt the policy, cover letter and action plan, and have them published in the Arrowhead. Motion carried. The Committee reported that 45 waterfront lot shorelines need repair. Motion by Ostrowski, second by Miller to notify lot owners who need to work on shorelines, requesting that work be completed by August 1, 2008. Motion carried. The LIA shoreline between the beach and the Comanche Trail inlet needs repair. The matter was tabled, and the Finance Committee asked to consider the project for the next fiscal year. OLD BUSINESS TABLED FROM JULY MEETING - Request for current month publishing of Board Minutes in Arrowhead and LIA Website, with disclaimer as "preliminary", or "unapproved" minutes. Board members would review the proposed minutes for corrections, and the minutes would be officially approved at the following Board meeting. This item was tabled to the September Board meeting, to allow the full seven member Board to vote on it. BUSINESS AND "SOLD" SIGNS - Bill Willis was asked to draft a form letter to be sent to lot or business owners, requesting that signs be removed within one week after service or work or sale is completed. RUMBLE STRIPS for speeding problems? RULES REGULATIONS COMMITTEE ı "No wake" hours during the week: at sunset or 8:00 p.m.? Make decision for next season. We need new "no wake" markers. Plan for next year. NEW BUSINESS Miller: Need for a waterproof fuse box at the Pavilion. This is a building maintenance item, and no motion needed to purchase and install one. Ostrowski: Is 2008 LIA's 40th year? If so, she would like to organize a celebration next summer. QUESTIONS-COMMENTS A member inquired if a "speed gun" could be used to control speeding on lake roads. A member expressed concerns about follow-up on offenders. Is that assigned to a chairman? Motion by Garbaciak, second by Hildenbrand, to go into Executive Session at 9:38 p.m. Motion carried. The Board returned to Open Session at 10:07 p.m. Motion by Garbaciak, second by Hildenbrand, to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Motion carried. The next monthly Board Meeting will be held on September 12, 2007. Respectfully submitted, Norma Matson, Secretary pro tem