LIA BOARD MINUTES DEC. 10TH 2008
The regular meeting of the board of directors of Lake Iroquois Association was convened at
the clubhouse on December 10th at 7:02pm. Present were: Phil Iverson, presiding officer, Steve Garbaciak, Ramon Martinez, Sandi Ostrowski,
The board opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Garbaciak objected to information recorded under roads and buildings which was not discussed during the November open
meeting but will be discussed at the January meeting. It was noted as such in the Arrowhead and website.
Motion to accept the November12
minutes was made by Willis 2nd by Rodriquez , nay by Garbaciak carried.
CORRESPONDENCES:
E-mails received from Frerich will be
covered under new business.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
RECREATION: Ostrowski provided info on lake dredging machines. A used Mudcat for sale
for $65,000 was noted. No action taken, only gathering information. A recreation budget proposal for consideration will be submitted
in January.
Motion to accept recreation report by Garbaciak, 2nd by
BUILDING AND ROADS: Willis:
Permits issued:
108
Ponca point, to fill in road ditch
132 Mohawk: extension to 7-3-09 granted for landscaping. All other building requirements have been
completed. There is no charge or fee for this extension.
591B and 622B: Driveway will stop at property line. No permit needed.
528B,
151 Pawnee, 118 Mohawk, 284
Preliminary
estimate has been received from Grays Material of Gilman, Il.. for rebuilding and repaving Iroquois Trail from Pueblo Drive to Seminole
Drive to include Seminole and Oneida. More information will be given at the January meeting.
Motion to accept building and roads report
by Garbaciak, 2nd, Martinez carried.
WATER WASTEWATER: Garbaciak:
1,200,550 gallons pumped in November. 131,440 less than
October, 68,760 less than November '07.
Webster performed normal maintenance on both plants with no major problems reported. Webster is concentrating on our sewer plant for the bi-annual inspection.
A prioritized LIA project list has been created to
assist Garbaciak and Willis with the order and status of ongoing projects. It is subject to change as conditions arise.
Sewers:
Sewer work is is 90% completed, 5 manholes under driveways and in yards need to be dug up. Mark has had the sites marked
by J.U.L.I.E. Is now waiting for Willis to finish.
Water Tower project: On December 9th, Garbaciak and Webster met with Foth reps Greg
Gustafson and Joe Grimes. 19 contractors have requested bid packages. Bids close on December 18th at 2:00pm. At that time, the bids
will be opened at Foths office with Garbaciak and Webster in attendance.
Motion to accept water/wastewater report by Willis, 2nd by Martinez carried.
MEMBERSHIP: Ostrowski: No new members.
SECURITY: Martinez:
November summery:
Total security hours; 15
Written
warnings; 1
Criminal complaints; 1
Miscellaneous contacts; 2
Dog complaints; 1
Motion to accept security report by Willis,
2nd by Garbaciak, carried.
FINANCE: Rodriquez:
Committee members: Amy Eshelman and Kathy Larson will continue to serve.
November
bills totaled: $17,399.85
Rodriquez stated that the present accounting format used for the financial spreadsheet can be simplified
and made to be more comprehensive. After further discussion Willis motioned, 2nd by Martinez to contract Rodriquez for the project,
not to exceed 3 months or $600. All in favor, carried.
Motion to pay November bills by Rodriquez, 2nd by Ostrowski, carried.
Motion
to accept financial report by Ostrowski, 2nd by Martinez, carried.
FACILITIES ENGINEER: Webster:
Walleye was not stocked
in the fall.
Curb stop repairs were done on Mohawk that included extensive locating and excavating.
Valve work at the water tower
was completed, a valve at the tower base was found to be non- functioning and will need to be replaced when the tower
is shut down for painting.
South drying bed was cleaned out, sludge hauled to landfill.
Auto dial for the wet well has been repaired,
set back up, reprogrammed and is working correctly.
Burn pile was cleaned up, ashes hauled away.
Disguarded ýjunký accumulated
behind tool shed was removed. This is done annually.
The inside of the equipment shed was picked up and cleaned.
Roads: Prepared
plow and spreader, including set up, wiring and installing new snow tires. The new truck and plow has cut plowing time in half.
Oneida
street work included scarifying heaving areas, placing a strong base under road pack and graded. More grading will be done as settling
occurs.
Working with Bill Willis on future street work proposals.
AD HOC
Shoreline committee: Three members, not in good
standing, were assessed in December for unresolved violations: 87A, 99A, 198-199A. All other members notified of needed shoreline
improvements have complied.
OLD BUSINESS:
Impact fees for projects requiring heavy equipment, such as driveways, patios, cement
floors were discussed. Members are invited to attend the Jan. 14th board meeting for further discussion.
The recycling site is
closed until further notice. Options are being researched by the LIA womans club.
Police are checking for speeding on 070E.
NEW
BUSINESS
The board enjoyed the Christmas party and thank LIA and the LIA Womans club members Sonda Popa, Char Mott and Karen
Hurkes for their efforts in organizing the event.
The board directed Willis to meet with the building committee for their opinion
on when the 6 month construction permit begins: permit date vs. digging date. Their opinion will be submitted at the January
meeting. As requested by member of the audience,Willis gave the following names as committee members: Bill Collins,
Due to wear and tear, maintenance, and liability concerns,
LIA equipment can not be used on private projects.
Motion to go into executive session at 9:30 by Ostrowski, 2nd by Rodriquez,
carried.
Motion to come out of executive session at 9:55pm by Ostrowski, 2nd by Garbaciak, carried.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 10:05
pm by: Rodriquez 2nd by Willis, carried.