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The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Lake Iroquois Association was convened at the Clubhouse on August 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were: David Hildenbrand, President and presiding officer; Floyd Woolridge; Mark Portwood; William Miller; Phil Iverson; Raymund Theron; and Norma Matson. Also present were Char Mott, Bill Willis, Joe Rousseau and fifteen guests. Mark Webster was absent.

Matson moved, second by Portwood, to accept the minutes of the July 19, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE - Report on the fish shocking and sampling at two locations on the lake: Large mouth bass adequate in all sizes; Bluegills smaller; Walleye are very good, continue to stock; Crappie, good distribution 6-9 inch; Channel cat, need to continue stocking; Overall, fish quality is good. Need to add more habitat, and allow more aquatic vegetation to grow in lake. Bill Willis will place more Christmas trees in the lake this winter.

Letter from Unlimited Construction re final grading or landscaping of home lots, and return of building application deposits.

RECREATION - Iverson - Presented cost comparisons for wood vs. metal boat docks for the Marina area. Matson moved, second by Portwood, to replace two of the Marina boat docks with the wood models for a total of $4500.00, which would include bumpers. Motion carried.

Iverson presented plans and cost estimates for a wading pool to be constructed adjacent to the present swimming pool. Materials for the construction would cost approximately $5,900.00, and the project could be completed with volunteer labor from among LIA members. It was noted that a very large number of volunteers turned out for installation of the new playground equipment. Matson moved, second by Iverson, to construct the wading pool, with work to begin this fall. Motion carried. William Miller, Nay.

Iverson reported pool attendance in June was 2,183, and July attendance was 1,513. Two off-set umbrellas, donated by the Women's Club, have been installed to shade the pool deck. Miller moved, second by Matson, to purchase two additional umbrellas, to be installed at the pool. Motion carried. These will be purchased by the Women's Club, which will be reimbursed for their cost of about $70.00 each.

ROADS-BUILDING - Miller - Committee members are Dan Pursley, Bill Collins, Steve Garbaciak, and Jerry Sherfey. Contractor's request for a variance on lot 635 B Wyandotte Drive was denied by the Building Committee. The contractor appealed for reconsideration , and the lot owner, contractor, and the Committee agreed to meet at the lot on Sunday, August 14, to work out a solution.

Contractor for house built on lot 492 B, 136 Mohawk Drive, requested 6 month extension to complete landscape work. Woolridge moved, second by Miller to grant extension. Motion carried.

Woolridge moved, second by Matson, to provide for return of construction deposit fees by means of a form letter indicating all completion requirements have been met, and co-signed by the Board president, Motion carried.

WATER-WASTEWATER - Theron - Water usage for July was 1,819,690 gallons, which was 88,031 gallons less than the previous month. Sludge needs to be removed from the wastewater plant by a sludge truck. Mark Webster has been doing maintenance on the wastewater plant.

Discussion of storm water infiltration into the LIA sanitary sewer system, through illegal hook-ups from gutters, downspouts and sump pumps. Letter to be sent to home owners advising that all homes must be in compliance with the law, and a program for inspection of homes will be established.

SECURITY - Portwood - Security officer Willis worked 65 hours in July. There were no suspensions or written warnings, but there were several verbal warnings.

FINANCE - Woolridge - The Committee met on Tuesday evening. Webster used no sick leave or vacation days in July.

Woolridge moved, second by Iverson, to pay July bills (submitted at the August Board meeting) of $22,421.50. Motion carried.

A yearly insurance briefing was conducted. Coverage will be increased 4% without increase of premium.

Letters will be sent by registered mail to the financial institutions which hold lots 60A and 363 B, now in bankruptcy. Lot 60A must have shoreline repair, and mowing charges and other fees are due to LIA on both lots.

RULES AND REGULATIONS - Sandi Ostrowski - The Committee will meet next Tuesday, to work on the Building Rules Handbook.

FACILITIES ENGINEER - Webster (absent) - Most of the month spent working with the EPA on getting into compliance with their regulations.

100 tons of 8" shoreline rock was purchased and hauled by Murle Roy Construction for rocking at the island. Rocking will begin either by boat, if a suitable craft can be found, or over the ice this winter if thick enough for safe travel.

Mark requested LIA consider membership in the Illinois Rural Water Association, with dues of $200.00 per year, which would be of help in complying with State regulations. Woolridge moved, second by Iverson, to apply for membership. Motion carried.

Iverson - Discussion of possible legal problems with accidents of unlicensed ATV's on LIA property. Member-owners must be insured, and LIA insurance would be secondary coverage.

Ostrowski - basketball hoop is being repaired. Sandi Ostrowski has a set of baseball bases which she will place behind the tennis courts, to be available to groups who wish to play baseball in that area.

Emmett Beherns - Lot 612B, 129 Wyandotte Drive. Top branches of a tree on the lot have been broken off, and are suspended on lower branches, creating a hazard for anyone walking or working below.

Sandi Ostrowski - Request to drop age of admittance to the pool without adult supervision from LIA's present requirement of 17 years, to the State requirement of 16 years. Iverson moved, second by Matson, to admit 16 year-olds to the pool without adult supervision, on a trial basis for the remainder of this season, with the restriction that the 16 year-old cannot sign-in another swimmer. Motion carried.


	LAKE IROQUOIS ASSOCIATION August 11, 2005 Board Minutes The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Lake Iroquois Association was convened at the Clubhouse on August 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were: David Hildenbrand, President and presiding officer; Floyd Woolridge; Mark Portwood; William Miller; Phil Iverson; Raymund Theron; and Norma Matson. Also present were Char Mott, Bill Willis, Joe Rousseau and fifteen guests. Mark Webster was absent. Matson moved, second by Portwood, to accept the minutes of the July 19, 2005 Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE - Report on the fish shocking and sampling at two locations on the lake: Large mouth bass adequate in all sizes; Bluegills smaller; Walleye are very good, continue to stock; Crappie, good distribution 6-9 inch; Channel cat, need to continue stocking; Overall, fish quality is good. Need to add more habitat, and allow more aquatic vegetation to grow in lake. Bill Willis will place more Christmas trees in the lake this winter. Letter from Unlimited Construction re final grading or landscaping of home lots, and return of building application deposits. Woolridge moved, second by Theron, to accept the correspondence. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS RECREATION - Iverson - Presented cost comparisons for wood vs. metal boat docks for the Marina area. Matson moved, second by Portwood, to replace two of the Marina boat docks with the wood models for a total of $4500.00, which would include bumpers. Motion carried. Iverson presented plans and cost estimates for a wading pool to be constructed adjacent to the present swimming pool. Materials for the construction would cost approximately $5,900.00, and the project could be completed with volunteer labor from among LIA members. It was noted that a very large number of volunteers turned out for installation of the new playground equipment. Matson moved, second by Iverson, to construct the wading pool, with work to begin this fall. Motion carried. William Miller, Nay. Iverson reported pool attendance in June was 2,183, and July attendance was 1,513. Two off-set umbrellas, donated by the Women's Club, have been installed to shade the pool deck. Miller moved, second by Matson, to purchase two additional umbrellas, to be installed at the pool. Motion carried. These will be purchased by the Women's Club, which will be reimbursed for their cost of about $70.00 each. ROADS-BUILDING - Miller - Committee members are Dan Pursley, Bill Collins, Steve Garbaciak, and Jerry Sherfey. Contractor's request for a variance on lot 635 B Wyandotte Drive was denied by the Building Committee. The contractor appealed for reconsideration , and the lot owner, contractor, and the Committee agreed to meet at the lot on Sunday, August 14, to work out a solution. Contractor for house built on lot 492 B, 136 Mohawk Drive, requested 6 month extension to complete landscape work. Woolridge moved, second by Miller to grant extension. Motion carried. Woolridge moved, second by Matson, to provide for return of construction deposit fees by means of a form letter indicating all completion requirements have been met, and co-signed by the Board president, Motion carried. . WATER-WASTEWATER - Theron - Water usage for July was 1,819,690 gallons, which was 88,031 gallons less than the previous month. Sludge needs to be removed from the wastewater plant by a sludge truck. Mark Webster has been doing maintenance on the wastewater plant. Discussion of storm water infiltration into the LIA sanitary sewer system, through illegal hook-ups from gutters, downspouts and sump pumps. Letter to be sent to home owners advising that all homes must be in compliance with the law, and a program for inspection of homes will be established. MEMBERSHIP - Matson - New Members: 589B, 102 Chippewa Drive, Robert and Barbara Brown, House 215B, 102 Iroquois Trail, Dave and Lynne Radanovich, Lot SECURITY - Portwood - Security officer Willis worked 65 hours in July. There were no suspensions or written warnings, but there were several verbal warnings. FINANCE - Woolridge - The Committee met on Tuesday evening. Webster used no sick leave or vacation days in July. Bill Santefort has resigned from the Finance Committee, and a new member is needed. The Clubhouse air conditioner needs to be replaced, and the Committee is seeking bids. Woolridge moved, second by Matson, to appoint Paul Hurckes as Assistant Treasurer. Motion carried. Woolridge moved, second by Iverson, to pay July bills (submitted at the August Board meeting) of $22,421.50. Motion carried. A yearly insurance briefing was conducted. Coverage will be increased 4% without increase of premium. Letters will be sent by registered mail to the financial institutions which hold lots 60A and 363 B, now in bankruptcy. Lot 60A must have shoreline repair, and mowing charges and other fees are due to LIA on both lots. AD HOC COMMITTEES RULES AND REGULATIONS - Sandi Ostrowski - The Committee will meet next Tuesday, to work on the Building Rules Handbook. FACILITIES ENGINEER - Webster (absent) - Most of the month spent working with the EPA on getting into compliance with their regulations. Also working with Gray's Material on streets and drainage issues at Mohawk Drive and Huron Lane. 100 tons of 8" shoreline rock was purchased and hauled by Murle Roy Construction for rocking at the island. Rocking will begin either by boat, if a suitable craft can be found, or over the ice this winter if thick enough for safe travel. Mark did some painting and placing stone at the wastewater plant. Mark requested LIA consider membership in the Illinois Rural Water Association, with dues of $200.00 per year, which would be of help in complying with State regulations. Woolridge moved, second by Iverson, to apply for membership. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Iverson - Discussion of possible legal problems with accidents of unlicensed ATV's on LIA property. Member-owners must be insured, and LIA insurance would be secondary coverage. Iverson - Deadline for erosion control of shorelines has been passed. Most lot owners have complied. Ostrowski - basketball hoop is being repaired. Sandi Ostrowski has a set of baseball bases which she will place behind the tennis courts, to be available to groups who wish to play baseball in that area. Emmett Beherns - Lot 612B, 129 Wyandotte Drive. Top branches of a tree on the lot have been broken off, and are suspended on lower branches, creating a hazard for anyone walking or working below. Sandi Ostrowski - Request to drop age of admittance to the pool without adult supervision from LIA's present requirement of 17 years, to the State requirement of 16 years. Iverson moved, second by Matson, to admit 16 year-olds to the pool without adult supervision, on a trial basis for the remainder of this season, with the restriction that the 16 year-old cannot sign-in another swimmer. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn at 11:00 p.m. Next Board meeting September 8, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Norma Matson, Secretary