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The Board meeting was postponed from December 8, 2005, and was held on December 12, 2005 at the Clubhouse. President David Hildenbrand convened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Present were Hildenbrand, Floyd Woolridge, Dan Pursley and Enid Miller.

Enid Miller made a correction to the November 10, 2005 Board minutes: under Roads and Building, the Stege address should read 129 Choctaw Trail. Miller moved, second by Woolridge, to accept the corrected minutes. Motion carried.

RECREATION - Pursley - A FYI from Tim Gardner, Aquatic Weed Control out of Roselle, Illinois regarding the spraying of both lakes. Miller mentioned that past minutes stated the fishing lake would be treated twice a month. A discussion was held on LIA doing the spraying, and whether a license would be needed. Pursley will check on the number of treatments this year to reflect a bill of $3,200. Hildenbrand will check on license requirements.

Bill Willis stated that Paxton will bring us old Christmas trees to be used for fish habitat. The committee is asking for cinder blocks for sinking trees. Two suggestions to obtain these were Twin Lakes and Joan Paine.

ROADS AND BUILDING - Miller - One application for a house permit for lot 11B. Measurements were not correct according to the plat, and the owner will correct measurements and reapply.

Miller stated that Tom Guilfoyle has volunteered to serve on the Roads and Building Committee.

SECURITY - Bill Willis reported he had worked six (6) hours. He stopped a non-member from boating on the Lake, and the Sheriff was called. The dogs on Cayuga were given their last warning and other measures will be taken. Two water leaks were taken care of. Illegal dumping again by the same person. Serious consequences by the Board will be taken care of.

Hildenbrand suggested that the cable barrier to the recycle-burnpile area be closed, and offenders face possible loss of privileges for one year.

For now the recycle-burnpile area will be open daylight hours and closed at night, with the cable across the entrance, beginning December 15, 2005. Willis asked that this plan be announced in the next Arrowhead.

It was also suggested that LIA hire one garbage contractor, and bill for the service with the members' water billings.

An AdHoc Committee will look into the problem of illegal dumping and ways to correct it. Bill Willis will be the chairman, and Paul Hurckes and John Sullivan will assist him.

FINANCE - Woolridge - The Finance Committee has worked out a balanced budget for FY 2006-07. Corrections were made on page 3 of the proposed budget, and Board members were asked to study the proposed budget for other possible corrections.

Woolridge moved, second by Miller to pay November bills (payable in December) in the amount of $17,581.09. Motion carried.

Woolridge moved, second by Miller, to charge $5.00 for the Membership Cards, and an additional $5.00 to replace a lost card. Motion carried.

Woolridge moved, second by Miller, to raise the Clubhouse rental fee from $30.00 to $50.00. Motion carried.

Woolridge moved, second by Pursley, to raise the dock rental from $50.00 to $75.00 per season. Motion carried.

LIA decals for cars would be a one-time purchase for $5.00 per vehicle, with a sequential number which will identify the owner. The new decals would be one inch by three inches in size (1"x3"), and Security would be able to check on the numbers. Any person not putting on a sticker and parking on LIA property would be towed at their expense.

Woolridge moved, second by Pursley, to have 1"x3" stickers purchased for $5.00 per vehicle, and member would have to produce registration to Security for this process. Motion carried.

Discussion was held that 450 car stickers were issued last year, and that $3,000 was spent in prior years in this process. Beginning April 1, 2006, LIA members will send their registration for $5.00 a vehicle sticker. If the car is sold, member will have to purchase another $5.00 sticker if the car is replaced.

Boat stickers will be the red sticker that is now on the boat, with a new 2006 sticker to be put alongside the red boat sticker.

Pursley moved, second by Miller that the cost should be $10.00 for the first year, to help defray the processing costs. Motion carried.

Pursley moved, second by Miller, that off-road, non-licensed vehicles, with proof of insurance and Letter of Agreement would pay a first year sticker fee of $10.00. Motion carried.

Pursley will get a couple quotes to purchase the stickers after they are designed and approved by the Board.

Woolridge sent a letter to Mrs. Dupree, owner of lot 605B - 101 Kiowa Court - delinquent for dues and fees in the amount of $8,292.00. Mrs. Dupree chose to deed the property to LIA and the debt be forgiven. Woolridge moved, second by Miller, to start the process to deed the property to LIA. Motion carried.

Woolridge sent a letter to Jim Griffin concerning four "B" lots for which he owes LIA $4,944.00. He is in the process of selling the lots, and would give LIA $4,000.00. Discussion was that the lawyers are handling this matter. If the lots are sold, LIA would get the money. Pursley moved, second by Woolridge to accept $4,000 for the lots. Motion carried.

Frederick Johnson, ex-owner of lot 60A - 100 Miami Drive - owed LIA $5,000.00. The LIA attorney is unable to find him, and a Board decision was made to instruct the attorney to stop action. The lot was sold for taxes, and a subsequent owner has rocked the shoreline as an improvement. Woolridge moved, second by Pursley to write off the $5,000.00 debt owed by Frederick Johnson. Vote taken: aye, Pursley, Woolridge, Hildenbrand. nay, Miller Motion carried.

Miller suggested that in the future, LIA should put liens against delinquent property to re-coup some of the money, and it should be done earlier in the process to protect LIA.

A $65,000 CD which earned $715 interest was cashed, and the funds ear-marked for road work at approximately $41,000 to $42,000.

Woolridge moved, second by Miller, to renew a $37,513.95 CD until December 13, 2006. Motion carried.

The security lights were discussed, and Willis suggested the lights be kept on for security reasons.

Daily & Associates, Engineers has billed LIA for 30 hours for a study of the water plant. Daily's contract expired and the work should have been done in 2003. LIA is paying with no visible results. Mark Webster and Hildenbrand will investigate.

Woolridge suggested LIA apply for a low interest loan at 2.5% over ten years instead of cashing CD's to pay for repairs to the water tower. The Board agreed.

Woolridge said that Assistant Treasurer Paul Hurckes will chair the Finance Committee while he is on vacation.

Woolridge also extended his thanks to Allen Dudley for the many hours of work to get QuickBooks, payroll. and the W-2's up and running in the new computer system.

Sandi Ostrowski thanked Treasurer Floyd Woolridge for all his hard work and time spent volunteering to get the new system up and running.

RULES AND REGULATIONS - Sandi Ostrowski reminded the Board to read the booklet to make any changes that they have worked on. The Committee will not meet in December.

FACILITIES ENGINEER REPORT - Webster absent - Hildenbrand reported that Mark has installed two hydrants on Seneca Lane and Oneida Lane.

OLD BUSINESS - Board given proposed revision of the LIA Building Rules and Regulations booklet in October, to be approved in December. Pursley suggested another meeting to go over booklet before approving.


	LAKE IROQUOIS ASSOCIATION December 12, 2005 Board Minutes The Board meeting was postponed from December 8, 2005, and was held on December 12, 2005 at the Clubhouse. President David Hildenbrand convened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Present were Hildenbrand, Floyd Woolridge, Dan Pursley and Enid Miller. Absent were Phil Iverson, Norma Matson, and Mark Portwood. Enid Miller made a correction to the November 10, 2005 Board minutes: under Roads and Building, the Stege address should read 129 Choctaw Trail. Miller moved, second by Woolridge, to accept the corrected minutes. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE - none COMMITTEE REPORTS RECREATION - Pursley - A FYI from Tim Gardner, Aquatic Weed Control out of Roselle, Illinois regarding the spraying of both lakes. Miller mentioned that past minutes stated the fishing lake would be treated twice a month. A discussion was held on LIA doing the spraying, and whether a license would be needed. Pursley will check on the number of treatments this year to reflect a bill of $3,200. Hildenbrand will check on license requirements. Bill Willis stated that Paxton will bring us old Christmas trees to be used for fish habitat. The committee is asking for cinder blocks for sinking trees. Two suggestions to obtain these were Twin Lakes and Joan Paine. Sandi Ostrowski had ideas about recreation and copies were given to Board members. ROADS AND BUILDING - Miller - One application for a house permit for lot 11B. Measurements were not correct according to the plat, and the owner will correct measurements and reapply. Miller stated that Tom Guilfoyle has volunteered to serve on the Roads and Building Committee. WATER-WASTEWATER - no report MEMBERSHIP - New Members: 11B - 054E 300N Road - Vince Rogers, lot 492B - 136 Mohawk Drive - Naomi Nuss, lot SECURITY - Bill Willis reported he had worked six (6) hours. He stopped a non-member from boating on the Lake, and the Sheriff was called. The dogs on Cayuga were given their last warning and other measures will be taken. Two water leaks were taken care of. Illegal dumping again by the same person. Serious consequences by the Board will be taken care of. Hildenbrand suggested that the cable barrier to the recycle-burnpile area be closed, and offenders face possible loss of privileges for one year. For now the recycle-burnpile area will be open daylight hours and closed at night, with the cable across the entrance, beginning December 15, 2005. Willis asked that this plan be announced in the next Arrowhead. It was also suggested that LIA hire one garbage contractor, and bill for the service with the members' water billings. An AdHoc Committee will look into the problem of illegal dumping and ways to correct it. Bill Willis will be the chairman, and Paul Hurckes and John Sullivan will assist him. FINANCE - Woolridge - The Finance Committee has worked out a balanced budget for FY 2006-07. Corrections were made on page 3 of the proposed budget, and Board members were asked to study the proposed budget for other possible corrections. Woolridge stated it is imperative that we stick to the budget. Woolridge moved, second by Miller to pay November bills (payable in December) in the amount of $17,581.09. Motion carried. The Finance Committee proposed several changes for raising revenue. Woolridge moved, second by Miller, to charge $5.00 for the Membership Cards, and an additional $5.00 to replace a lost card. Motion carried. Woolridge moved, second by Miller, to raise the Clubhouse rental fee from $30.00 to $50.00. Motion carried. Woolridge moved, second by Pursley, to raise the dock rental from $50.00 to $75.00 per season. Motion carried. LIA decals for cars would be a one-time purchase for $5.00 per vehicle, with a sequential number which will identify the owner. The new decals would be one inch by three inches in size (1"x3"), and Security would be able to check on the numbers. Any person not putting on a sticker and parking on LIA property would be towed at their expense. Woolridge moved, second by Pursley, to have 1"x3" stickers purchased for $5.00 per vehicle, and member would have to produce registration to Security for this process. Motion carried. Discussion was held that 450 car stickers were issued last year, and that $3,000 was spent in prior years in this process. Beginning April 1, 2006, LIA members will send their registration for $5.00 a vehicle sticker. If the car is sold, member will have to purchase another $5.00 sticker if the car is replaced. Bill Willis will design sticker for Board approval. Boat stickers will be the red sticker that is now on the boat, with a new 2006 sticker to be put alongside the red boat sticker. Pursley moved, second by Miller that the cost should be $10.00 for the first year, to help defray the processing costs. Motion carried. Pursley moved, second by Miller, that off-road, non-licensed vehicles, with proof of insurance and Letter of Agreement would pay a first year sticker fee of $10.00. Motion carried. Bill Willis will design the 2006 sticker for non-licensed vehicles for the next meeting. Pursley will get a couple quotes to purchase the stickers after they are designed and approved by the Board. Woolridge sent a letter to Mrs. Dupree, owner of lot 605B - 101 Kiowa Court - delinquent for dues and fees in the amount of $8,292.00. Mrs. Dupree chose to deed the property to LIA and the debt be forgiven. Woolridge moved, second by Miller, to start the process to deed the property to LIA. Motion carried. Woolridge sent a letter to Jim Griffin concerning four "B" lots for which he owes LIA $4,944.00. He is in the process of selling the lots, and would give LIA $4,000.00. Discussion was that the lawyers are handling this matter. If the lots are sold, LIA would get the money. Pursley moved, second by Woolridge to accept $4,000 for the lots. Motion carried. Frederick Johnson, ex-owner of lot 60A - 100 Miami Drive - owed LIA $5,000.00. The LIA attorney is unable to find him, and a Board decision was made to instruct the attorney to stop action. The lot was sold for taxes, and a subsequent owner has rocked the shoreline as an improvement. Woolridge moved, second by Pursley to write off the $5,000.00 debt owed by Frederick Johnson. Vote taken: aye, Pursley, Woolridge, Hildenbrand. nay, Miller Motion carried. Miller suggested that in the future, LIA should put liens against delinquent property to re-coup some of the money, and it should be done earlier in the process to protect LIA. A $65,000 CD which earned $715 interest was cashed, and the funds ear-marked for road work at approximately $41,000 to $42,000. Woolridge moved, second by Miller, to renew a $37,513.95 CD until December 13, 2006. Motion carried. The security lights were discussed, and Willis suggested the lights be kept on for security reasons. Daily & Associates, Engineers has billed LIA for 30 hours for a study of the water plant. Daily's contract expired and the work should have been done in 2003. LIA is paying with no visible results. Mark Webster and Hildenbrand will investigate. Woolridge suggested LIA apply for a low interest loan at 2.5% over ten years instead of cashing CD's to pay for repairs to the water tower. The Board agreed. Woolridge said that Assistant Treasurer Paul Hurckes will chair the Finance Committee while he is on vacation. Woolridge also extended his thanks to Allen Dudley for the many hours of work to get QuickBooks, payroll. and the W-2's up and running in the new computer system. Sandi Ostrowski thanked Treasurer Floyd Woolridge for all his hard work and time spent volunteering to get the new system up and running. AD HOC COMMITTEES RULES AND REGULATIONS - Sandi Ostrowski reminded the Board to read the booklet to make any changes that they have worked on. The Committee will not meet in December. FISHING COMMITTEE - no report FACILITIES ENGINEER REPORT - Webster absent - Hildenbrand reported that Mark has installed two hydrants on Seneca Lane and Oneida Lane. OLD BUSINESS - Board given proposed revision of the LIA Building Rules and Regulations booklet in October, to be approved in December. Pursley suggested another meeting to go over booklet before approving. Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 p.m. Next Board meeting will be January 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karan Hurckes, Secretary Pro-tem