Attendees

Rich DeWilde Norm Moss
Diane Murray John Bey
Bob Pelker Syl Bierman

Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the September 21st, 2011 meeting were read and approved. Syl made the motion, Bob seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer's Report
The treasurer's report was read and approved. John made the motion to approve, Norm seconded. Motion carried.

Follow up on the Aging Report. Outstanding balance is $139215.34

Old Business.

4-4 Violation of restrictions
The Board had a lengthy discussion about lot owners who continue to violate the restrictions. It was agreed that we must begin to pursue legal action against repeat violators. Activity 9/23/. 10/21, 11/18, 12/ 16, 2009: 1/20,2/17,3/10, 4/21, 5/12,6/16, 7/23, 8/18,9/15, 10/13, 11/16/2010, 1/19, 2/ 23, 4/20
5/25 Violations: Board discussed formation of a lot owner committee to address violations, variances, and other plat concerns. That committee would be a recommending body to the board. Tom plat 1, Norm plat 2, Syl plat 3, Bob plat 4 & 5, John plat 6 & 7, Diane minifarms, Rich Tanglewood and plat 8.
6/22: Violation letters have been sent to several more lot owners.
July 27: An amended injunction was filed for restriction violation.
Oct 26th: discussed current violations.

11-2 - Lots for sale: 1029,2111,2149,4092,4093,5130,5050,5134.
November 16: Lots that were purchased at the tax sale were 1117,4012,6035,6036. Bobby and Ollie are working on cleaning up lots that are ready to sell now.
Oct 26th; There is some interest in lots 6035 and 6036. Norm made a motion to sell lots 6035 and 6036 for $6500 each. Bob seconded, the motion carried.

14-5 UTV discussion: 7/23/10:
February 23: Discussed issues with utv's and golf carts. Sheila is to put in the spring newsletter. Tom made a motion that to be consistent with the policy of not allowing guest boats that the board adopt a policy to not allow guest utv' s or golf carts. Bob seconded, the motion carried.
May 25: Rich is to give the attorney information to construct a policy addressing UTV/ Golf cart usage, driver age and lot owner owned.

16-1 Cell Tower: Big River Telephone received stimulus money for cell towers; Rich has been in contact with their representative. Discussed 1/19, 2/23, 4/20, and 6/22, 7/27. 9/21.
Oct 26th: The soil test were good, construction should start soon. The contract has been finalized, $350 per month for 25 years. (5 years with an additional 4 five year options.)

17-4 Restriction changes: Sheila is to draft a proposal voting form for restriction changes to gauge of metal roofs and allowing pig tanks. Discussed Oct 13, Nov 16. Discussed 1/19/11, 2/23/11, 4/20/11, and 6/22/11.
July 27: as of meeting date: Pig tanks Y-295: N 57. 29 Gauge steel has passed
Both items need 318 yes votes each to pass.
September 21: Syl, John and Norm are working on getting ballots turned in.
Oct 26th: The pig tank restriction change still needs more votes to pass.

19-4 Security discussion: Discussed 1/19/11, 2/23/11, and 4/20/11. 5/25/11
Syl is to contact AES on a few items, including remote access, and price laptops.

24-1 New Maintenance building: Norm made a motion to make a letter of intent to purchase 5 acres and existing building at Plat 8 lot 17 with necessary improvements for $62,500. Tom seconded, the motion carried.
Tom made a motion to give President Rich DeWilde authority to borrow $62,500 for the building purchase. Syl seconded, the motion carried. Discussed 7/27,8/24
September 21: Electric work is complete, needs to be insulated. Tom made a motion to go with spray in insulation and metal studs, Bob seconded. The motion carried.
Oct 26th: The work has been completed, the maintenance crew is moving in.

24-3 Plats 1 & 2: John made a motion to contact attorney for declaratory judgment on plats 1 and 2. Norm seconded, the motion carried.

25-4 Flower Bed: The board has been asked to consider removal of the flowerbed by the pool to allow for more parking.
August 24: Syl made a motion to remove the flowerbed at the Recreation center to allow for more parking for golf carts. Bob seconded the motion carried.

26-1: Leaf Shredder: The leaf shredder discussed in the budget items earlier this year will be purchased soon. It is proposed to pick up lot owners leaves at the roadway between November 28 and December 30th.
September 21: The leaf shredder has been ordered.
Oct 26th: The shredder is in and assembled. Item complete.

26-2: Pool Furniture: The board discussed the need to replace aging pool furniture next season.
September 21: Tom is working on getting price quotes.
Oct 26th: Norm is to work with Tom on the pool furniture proposal.

26-4: Trailer purchase: Syl made a motion to purchase a 20' Tilt gravity trailer for the mini excavator in the 2012 fiscal year for $5200. John seconded, the motion carried.

27-2 Old maintenance building: The intention of the board is to create a space outside the building for lot owners to park boats and campers while the bridge on Hwy T is being replaced next year. Gary Polk has expressed interest in leasing the building. Tom made a motion to create a 6-month lease with Gary Polk to lease the inside of the maintenance building and provide insurance. Syl seconded the motion carried. Rich is to find out what average lease rate per square foot is.

27-5 Trash Bid: When the contract is due with CWI Rich will put the trash service out for bid.

New Business

10/26/11 2012 Assessments: Current assessment amount is $575. Syl made a motion to raise assessments to $590 for 2012. Norm seconded, the motion carried. Item complete.

10/26/11 Budget Items for 2012: Need to look at replacing the Dodge truck with
A ¾ ton or 1 ton truck. Request to get bid to extend the iron fence to the road
from the mailbox to the road replacing the barb wire fence.

10/26/11 Line of Credit: Norm made a motion to allow Rich to seed a $30,000 '
line of credit for future use. Syl seconded, the motion carried.

10/26/11 Lowering of Lake: Norm, Bob and several other lot owners met with
Conservation agent Mike Reed concerning weed control in the lake fish habitat and stocking of fish. They had a very informative meeting with several decisions to be made about the weed control and fish population.

Syl made a motion to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Norm seconded, the motion carried.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 16th 4:30 p.m. at the lake office.