LIA Board Meeting
December 9, 2009
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors
of Lake Iroquois Association convened at the clubhouse on Wednesday,
December 9, 2006. The meeting was called to order by President Aders
at 7:10 pm. In attendance: Aders, Rodriquez, Ostrowski, Garbaciak,
The Board meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Aders then asked for a moment of silence for the Johnson's.
Minutes of prior meeting: Ostrowski objected to the wording of November Roads and Building report items #4, #7 & #8 as being misleading. Therefore the association was given an inaccurate account of the points listed.
Garbaciak moved,
seconded by
Correspondence:
A note was received from Bill Willis acknowledging the Board's expression of sympathy in his wife's death.
Letter from Auler Law Offices concerning erosion on Mr. Specchio's property. Matter will be addressed by our lawyers. There is no recollection of prior correspondence.
There was some concern about
the lake level.
Finance: Rodriquez
From November 11, 2009 - December 9, 2009 disbursements totaled $65,329.06.
Larger disbursements include $10,985.91 to Grays Material for road work, $17,726 to Insurance Providers Group for LIA's Liability Insurance and Umbrella Policy, $4,594 to The Cincinnati Insurance Company for Workmen's Comp., $1,441.91 to Logan Hollow Fish Farm for restocking, $11,800.89 cumulative to Iverson construction, Jay's Plumbing and Kirchner's for work on the bath house at the
pool.
As of November 30, 2009 LIA has $708,261.20 in recorded assets.
The Budget vs. Actual report for April 1, 2009 - November 30, 2009 shows $315,093.30 in Total Income and $218,293 in Total Expense.
Financial reports are available for review by any member of LIA at the office upon request.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy Rodriquez LIA Treasurer
Motion by Popa , seconded by
Garbaciak moved, seconded by
4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention. Motion carried.
Recreation: Ostrowski
A google map was presented of LIA to verify the area(s) to be used for walking and atv use.
I am following up on information given from the Paxton Park District on who they use to install diving boards and training in testing pool chemical levels as required by the DPH.
The pool house work is almost complete. Invoices were submitted via e-mail. As a whole the project came in under budget.
Shorelines will be checked in the spring.
Motion by Garbaciak, second by Rodriquez to accept the Recreation report. Motion carried.
Roads & Buildings: (Temporary Chairman working with existing committee)
Permit
for Sandra Wilson for
Letter to Louie Sanders,
Motion by Rodriquez ,2nd by
Aders will speak to Mr Sanders personally.
Replacement of poles will continue in the spring.
Motion by Garbaciak, 2nd by Popa to accept the Roads & Building report. Motion carried.
Water/Wastewater: Garbaciak
Last month we pumped 1,368,000 gallons of water - 227,700 more than last month and 167,450 more than last year. Increase was primarily caused by some extensive repairs to our water system, i.e. valves, meters and piping. This should level out next month.
ERH monthly report: Copy in office for review.
Water tower
project - we are still waiting for final repairs. Ladder to top
of tank was shipped today (confirmed by Greg Gustafson/Foth). It had
to come from
Light on tower - Greg Gustafson was out on Nov 29 to remove old light and back on Dec 6 to replace new light assembly. We may need a new photo cell (?) or electrical supply problem. Have called Mays Electric to check power supply at power box and circuit breakers.
New Water Plant - We have been approved and received permits to proceed with project. We also received notice that Iroquois County wants in on the action, fees for permits $125.00 for SWCD (soil and water conservation district) and $400.00 for Zoning and Planning Dept. Checks and forms have been sent.
We have also received notice for a conditional use permit, hearing December 29,2009 at 7:00 pm in Watseka @ County Board room. Dave Shafer (Shive-Hattery) and I will be attending. Any Board members are welcome to attend.
A complete copy of this report is available at the LIA business office.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Respectfully,Steve Garbaciak
Motion by
Membership: Popa
One new member: Sacha Helregel Bought house at 296 N 070 E Rd (Lots 238B - 239B)
Motion by Garbaciak, second by
Security:
Severe weather
warning system: Greg Weller of
Total hours worked:
1 pet recovery/return 1 hour
3 phone complaints:
Neighbor's disagreement - 1 incident
Noise complaints - 1 incident
Speeding - 2 incidents 5 hours
Office work 2 hours
Security Patrol 12 hours
Total hours: 20
Estimate will be obtained for repairs on gator, tune-up, 2 seats and 2 front tires.
Motion by Garbaciak, second by Rodriquez to accept security report. Motion carried.
Facilities Operations Manager:
25 posts were replaced on Iroquois Trail. New brackets were drilled to hold cable.
All equipment winterized.
Buildings cleaned up and organized.
Spreader repaired with new auger chain.
Four 6x6 posts in southeast corner of maintenance shed, four 2x12x16 on one side and four 2x12x20 on other side to move sand to that corner.
Replaced bad piece of soffit on gatehouse.
Inventoried street signs and placement of extra signs.
Lock on Spillway gate.
Inventoried equipment LIA has on hand.
Steve Reynolds resigned verbally to Aders on December 6, 2009. Dave Hildenbrand will work until board makes a decision.
Old Business:
Impact Fee: Garbaciak moved to temporarily suspend impact fees on remodeling of driveways or landscaping until annual meeting to allow membership participation. Second by Ostrowski. Motion carried.
New Business:
Motion by Popa, second by
Motion by
Garbaciak moved, seconded by Popa to go into executive session at 10:45 pm. Motion carried.
Reconvened in regular session at 11:00 pm.
Motion by Popa to adjourn at 11:12pm, second by Rodriquez. Motion carried.