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The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Lake Iroquois Association was convened at the Clubhouse on November 10, 2005 at 7:10 p.m. Present were: David Hildenbrand, President and presiding officer; Mark Portwood; Floyd Woolridge; Phil Iverson; Enid Miller; and Norma Matson. Absent was William Miller. Also present were Mark Webster, Char Mott, and eight guests.

Portwood moved, second by Matson, to accept the minutes of the October 13, 2005 Board meeting with the following correction: Under New Members report, change 52A -137 Pueblo Drive, to 524B -143 Pawnee Drive - Tinh & Jodi Mahoney - lot Motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE - President Hildenbrand read a letter of resignation from Board member William Miller.

Matson moved, second by Portwood, to accept the resignation of William Miller with regret. Motion carried.

RECREATION - Iverson - A list is being made of needed repairs and improvements in our recreational facilities.

ROADS & Building - Enid Miller - Building permit: 323B - 120 Choctaw Trail - Wilbert Stege - shed

Two construction sites on Pawnee Drive: one has no porta-potty, one has no dumpster. Contractors have been contacted for compliance.

WATER & WASTEWATER - (Webster reporting) - 1,319,400 gallons of water were pumped in October. The Master Meter at the water plant has been repaired.

MEMBERSHIP - Matson - New Member: 391B, 394B, 395B - 111 Wichita Lane - Richard & Donna Neill - house

SECURITY - Portwood - Security Officer Willis worked eleven hours in October. Minor vandalism at the Park.

Several complaints of aggressive dogs running loose near Cayuga Lane and Comanche Trail. Final warning notice issued to owner, and the next incident Security will quarantine the dogs and turn them over to Iroquois County Animal Control.

FINANCE - Woolridge - The Committee met on Tuesday night. Woolridge moved, second by Matson, to pay October bills (submitted at the November Board meeting) of $28,897.96. Motion carried. It was noted that insurance payments raised the total.

Delinquent accounts totaled $19,740.46 this fiscal year to the present time. Delinquent members will be contacted this week.

Facilities Engineer Mark Webster used no sick leave or vacation days in October.

CD # 862 in the amount of $20,620.54 was reinvested for 1 year @ 3.45%. New maturity date is 10-16-06.

CD # 13210 in the amount of $28,181.93 maturing 11-17-05, will be reinvested on 11-17-05 for one year. The new maturity will be 11-07-06. New rate will be determined after 11-07-05.

Lot 60A - 100 Miami Drive - was purchased by TAXI at a tax sale on June '05, and purchased from TAXI by Rob Frerichs. LIA has invoiced Frerichs for 3/4 year maintenance fee, 3 quarters of water fees, and $90 for mowing. Frerichs said he would fix the shoreline prior to Thanksgiving.

The Board agreed to meet at the Clubhouse at 7:00 p.m.on Monday, November 14, 2005, to begin preparation of the 2006-2007 Budget.

Woolridge moved, second by Matson, to amend By-Laws Article VI, Water and Wastewater System, Section 4, Billing of Charges: Paragraph 1 as follows: Bill on the 1st day of April, July, October, and January, ( instead of billing on the 1st day of March, June, September and December.) The remainder of the paragraph stays the same. Motion carried.

Woolridge moved, second by Matson, to amend By-Laws Article VI, Water and Wastewater System, Section 4, Billing of Charges: Paragraph 2 as follows: Charge $100.00 to reconnect water after disconnection for non-payment. (instead of $50.00 which was voted in at the July, 2005 Board meeting). Motion carried.

The Finance Committee recommends that a 48" smooth bucket be purchased for the backhoe, from Birkey for approximately $1350.00. Woolridge moved, second by Enid Miller, to purchase the 48" smooth bucket. Motion carried.

The Finance Committee recommends that a 10 yd dump trailer be purchased for sludge removal from the wastewater plant. Currently, this job is hired out for $500 each time necessary. The cost will be approximately $6000. Webster will check on this.

Matson moved, second by Enid Miller, to install an in-line switch for the aerator at the fishing lake, so the aerator can be run in winter only instead of all year. Motion carried.

Woolridge moved, second by E. Miller, to prepare a written request to terminate the use of a three-phase electric bank behind the sewer plant, which was installed in 1993 for the dredging of the lake, and for which we are currently paying $44 per month. Motion carried.

Woolridge moved, second by E. Miller, to disconnect the phone at the pool in the off-season, for a saving of $274 per year. Motion carried.

The Board will discuss recommendations by Bill Willis concerning fee charges for registration of vehicles, watercraft, and non-licensed vehicles, when it meets to discuss the budget Nov, 14.

RULES & REGULATIONS - Sandi Ostrowski - The final draft of the LIA Building Rules booklet and the Building Permit Application form were distributed to the Board members, Rules & Regulations Committee members and Mark Webster on October 12.

FISH COMMITTEE - Willis -

Donations are being solicited for funds to purchase cinder blocks to anchor fish habitats in the lakes. $200 -$300 would help this project along. Doners may contact Bill Willis, 217-386-2042, or John Sullivan, 217-386-9556.

FACILITIES ENGINEER - Mark Webster - 1000 Walleye were placed in the main lake on November 5, 2005.

OLD BUSINESS - Board will approve the revised Building Rules and Building Application form at the December meeting.

Enid Miller volunteered to organize a "phone tree" of callers who could contact resident members in case of emergency or need to quickly notify the membership ( boil orders, etc.)

Complaint of lake water possibly affecting paint on boat hulls. Is lake water tested for corrosive agents.

Question re status of wading pool. Committee is working on final drawings.

Proposed changes to By-Laws to be published in the Loda Times, a legal publication in Iroquois County, and member notification accomplished by printing in the Arrowhead.

The Board went into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. and returned to regular session at 9:20 p.m.

Matson moved, second by Iverson, to give a $250 December bonus to LIA full time employee Mark Webster. Motion carried, one nay.


	LAKE IROQUOIS ASSOCIATION November 10, 2005 Board Minutes The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Lake Iroquois Association was convened at the Clubhouse on November 10, 2005 at 7:10 p.m. Present were: David Hildenbrand, President and presiding officer; Mark Portwood; Floyd Woolridge; Phil Iverson; Enid Miller; and Norma Matson. Absent was William Miller. Also present were Mark Webster, Char Mott, and eight guests. Portwood moved, second by Matson, to accept the minutes of the October 13, 2005 Board meeting with the following correction: Under New Members report, change 52A -137 Pueblo Drive, to 524B -143 Pawnee Drive - Tinh & Jodi Mahoney - lot Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE - President Hildenbrand read a letter of resignation from Board member William Miller. Matson moved, second by Portwood, to accept the resignation of William Miller with regret. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS RECREATION - Iverson - A list is being made of needed repairs and improvements in our recreational facilities. ROADS & Building - Enid Miller - Building permit: 323B - 120 Choctaw Trail - Wilbert Stege - shed Two construction sites on Pawnee Drive: one has no porta-potty, one has no dumpster. Contractors have been contacted for compliance. WATER & WASTEWATER - (Webster reporting) - 1,319,400 gallons of water were pumped in October. The Master Meter at the water plant has been repaired. MEMBERSHIP - Matson - New Member: 391B, 394B, 395B - 111 Wichita Lane - Richard & Donna Neill - house SECURITY - Portwood - Security Officer Willis worked eleven hours in October. Minor vandalism at the Park. Several complaints of aggressive dogs running loose near Cayuga Lane and Comanche Trail. Final warning notice issued to owner, and the next incident Security will quarantine the dogs and turn them over to Iroquois County Animal Control. FINANCE - Woolridge - The Committee met on Tuesday night. Woolridge moved, second by Matson, to pay October bills (submitted at the November Board meeting) of $28,897.96. Motion carried. It was noted that insurance payments raised the total. Delinquent accounts totaled $19,740.46 this fiscal year to the present time. Delinquent members will be contacted this week. Facilities Engineer Mark Webster used no sick leave or vacation days in October. CD # 862 in the amount of $20,620.54 was reinvested for 1 year @ 3.45%. New maturity date is 10-16-06. CD # 13210 in the amount of $28,181.93 maturing 11-17-05, will be reinvested on 11-17-05 for one year. The new maturity will be 11-07-06. New rate will be determined after 11-07-05. Lot 60A - 100 Miami Drive - was purchased by TAXI at a tax sale on June '05, and purchased from TAXI by Rob Frerichs. LIA has invoiced Frerichs for 3/4 year maintenance fee, 3 quarters of water fees, and $90 for mowing. Frerichs said he would fix the shoreline prior to Thanksgiving. The Board agreed to meet at the Clubhouse at 7:00 p.m.on Monday, November 14, 2005, to begin preparation of the 2006-2007 Budget. Woolridge moved, second by Matson, to amend By-Laws Article VI, Water and Wastewater System, Section 4, Billing of Charges: Paragraph 1 as follows: Bill on the 1st day of April, July, October, and January, ( instead of billing on the 1st day of March, June, September and December.) The remainder of the paragraph stays the same. Motion carried. Woolridge moved, second by Matson, to amend By-Laws Article VI, Water and Wastewater System, Section 4, Billing of Charges: Paragraph 2 as follows: Charge $100.00 to reconnect water after disconnection for non-payment. (instead of $50.00 which was voted in at the July, 2005 Board meeting). Motion carried. Sale of LIA-owned lot 456B to Jeanne Peterson completed. The Finance Committee recommends that a 48" smooth bucket be purchased for the backhoe, from Birkey for approximately $1350.00. Woolridge moved, second by Enid Miller, to purchase the 48" smooth bucket. Motion carried. The Finance Committee recommends that a 10 yd dump trailer be purchased for sludge removal from the wastewater plant. Currently, this job is hired out for $500 each time necessary. The cost will be approximately $6000. Webster will check on this. Matson moved, second by Enid Miller, to install an in-line switch for the aerator at the fishing lake, so the aerator can be run in winter only instead of all year. Motion carried. Woolridge moved, second by E. Miller, to prepare a written request to terminate the use of a three-phase electric bank behind the sewer plant, which was installed in 1993 for the dredging of the lake, and for which we are currently paying $44 per month. Motion carried. Woolridge moved, second by E. Miller, to disconnect the phone at the pool in the off-season, for a saving of $274 per year. Motion carried. The Board will discuss recommendations by Bill Willis concerning fee charges for registration of vehicles, watercraft, and non-licensed vehicles, when it meets to discuss the budget Nov, 14. AD HOC COMMITTEES RULES & REGULATIONS - Sandi Ostrowski - The final draft of the LIA Building Rules booklet and the Building Permit Application form were distributed to the Board members, Rules & Regulations Committee members and Mark Webster on October 12. FISH COMMITTEE - Willis - Donations are being solicited for funds to purchase cinder blocks to anchor fish habitats in the lakes. $200 -$300 would help this project along. Doners may contact Bill Willis, 217-386-2042, or John Sullivan, 217-386-9556. FACILITIES ENGINEER - Mark Webster - 1000 Walleye were placed in the main lake on November 5, 2005. OLD BUSINESS - Board will approve the revised Building Rules and Building Application form at the December meeting. NEW BUSINESS Enid Miller volunteered to organize a "phone tree" of callers who could contact resident members in case of emergency or need to quickly notify the membership ( boil orders, etc.) COMMENTS - QUESTIONS Complaint of lake water possibly affecting paint on boat hulls. Is lake water tested for corrosive agents. Question re status of wading pool. Committee is working on final drawings. Proposed changes to By-Laws to be published in the Loda Times, a legal publication in Iroquois County, and member notification accomplished by printing in the Arrowhead. The Board went into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. and returned to regular session at 9:20 p.m. Matson moved, second by Iverson, to give a $250 December bonus to LIA full time employee Mark Webster. Motion carried, one nay. Portwood moved to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Board Budget planning meeting November 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Next Board meeting December 8, 2005, 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Norma Matson, Secretary