LAKE BUCKHORN P.O.A. MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 5TH, 2013 Place: Lakeview Hall Present: Dan Jackson, President; Gary Scheeff, Treasurer; Matt Vedrin, Assistant Treasurer; John Archer, Secretary; Janet Mann, Judd Schuler, Roger Estill, Vickie Ricci, Office Manager; Brian Mellor, Lake Manager. Absent: Arnold Oliver, Vice President; Les Miller Members present: Bill & Lauretta Clark, Lot 713; Jim Schafer, Lot 1653; Laura Butler, Lot1347; Robert Noll, Lot 564, Larry Sheets, Lot 551; Del & Dee Stalter, Lot 96; Fran & Bob Pipak, Lot 711; Mark Claus, Lot 318; Dan Coole. Lot 942; Jeff & Jadea Andrews, Lot 877; Nancy Miller, Lot 1606; Lucie Tipton, Lot 1599; Jackie Brown, Lot 609; Gene & Vicky Menuez, Lot 518; Steve Goans, Lot 1590; Steve & Karen VanStraten, Lot 905; Jon & Dagmar Farris, Lot 26; Robert Lloyd, Lot 465; Lynn Brown, Lot 1002; Tom Kirchendorfer, Lot 303; Paul & Rose Miller, Lot 826; Chris & Kevin Givins, Lot 691; Richard & Kathy Strausbaugh, Lot 433; Laurel Swain, Lot 444; Philip & Martha Jagucki, Lot 1283; John & Bev Geib, Lot 287; John Miller, Lot 41; Russ & Lauretta Linz, Lot 646; John & Sarah Adams, Lot 810; Steven & Laura Zangmeister, Lot 60; Ralph Garritano, Lot 1558; Jim Muncy, Lot 29; Lois Gates, Lot 50; Ed & Alice McTernan, Lot 193; Steve Gamertsfelder, Lot 139; Butch Hoover, Lot 1343; Jack Johnson, Lot 266; Dave & Jayne Hofmann, Lot 1378; Linette Chaney, Lot 769; Sam Tomlinson, Lot 561; Susan & Ray Howard, Lot 654; Jim Yingling, Lot 818. Call to Order: Dan Jackson, President; called the meeting to order. **Pledge of Allegiance** **Invocation** Dan Coole Introduction of Board Members and Staff Approval of Minutes of the April 2013 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees: A MOTION WAS MADE BY GARY SCHEEFF AND SECONDED BY JOHN ARCHER TO APPROVE THE APRIL 9TH, 2013 MINUTES. THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Treasurer s Report Gary Scheeff, Treasurer, submitted the April, 2013 Treasurer s Report. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MATT VEDRIN AND SECONDED BY JOHN ARCHER TO APPROVE THE APRIL 2013 TREASURER S REPORT. THE TREASURER S REPORT WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Manager s Report: Brian Mellor, Lake Manager
Committee Reports: Welcoming Committee Nancy Miller & Jayne Hofmann: A welcome basket was delivered to Steven & Diana Bailey. Dam Committee Lake Manager: Weekly inspections have been completed, and the groundhogs have been terminated. Lake & Conservation Lake Manager: No report. Safety & Security Lake Manager: The gate will be manned starting this weekend. Building Committee Matt Vedrin: No report. Volunteer Coordination- Arnold Oliver & Janet Mann: Beautification Committee Janet Mann: Will begin planting flowers in the planters by the guard shack and by Lakeview Hall after May 15 th. The Garden Club will be helping with the Butterfly Garden in June. Tidiness Committee Joe Ricci: No report Fish stocking and Regulations Committee - Dan Jackson: The recent newsletter had 7 years of fish stocking history. Will be stocking the larger pond with channel catfish, giving the kids something easier to catch. Communications Committee John Archer: There will be 4 newsletters this year plus a bonus issue. The first newsletter had over $1000.00 in advertising commitments, as well as a commitment of over $1000.00 for future issues. The first issue was mailed; the following issues will be available for pick up in the office and available on the website. The members that have submitted their email address will have a copy sent to their email. Thanks to all who helped solicit advertisers and those who submitted an editorial. We are looking into replacing the old display board at the guard shack with a digital one, and would appreciate the members input on this idea. The website is being continually updated. On May 18 th from 8am until 5pm there will be a Boating Safety Course at Lakeview Hall. Also, on May 18 th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm there will be a Meet & Greet at Lakeview Hall. Revenue Committee Dan Jackson: Would appreciate ideas from the membership on how to keep assessments low and increase revenue. Open session: See attached. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SESSION: THE MEETING ADJORNED AT 2:55 PM Submitted by: Dan Jackson, President John Archer, Secretary
Open Session: Alice McTernan: Stated that Sail Boats have the right of way. The By Laws state that a microphone should be used at meetings. Jackie Brown: Asked if a decision had been made regarding horseback riding on the lake. John Miller: Asked if there was any word on getting natural gas in the lake. Also asked about a notation on the minutes about selling a Lake Buckhorn owned lakefront lot to a member.> The Board is exploring the idea. A meeting was held to discuss bringing natural gas to the lake, a business meeting will be held as we get more information. Sale of a Lake Buckhorn owned lakefront lot to a member was denied. Dan Coole: Feels natural gas should be available to all members. Lucie Tipton: Asked if the members would be forced to use natural gas. > It will be a choice, not mandatory. Tom Kirchendorfer: Stated that if you were born before 1982, you must take a Safe Boating course and become certified to operate a boat. Bob Noll: Asked why Brian is on so many committees and not more board members on those committees.> Brian was asked by the Board President to chair those committees as he attends all the meetings. Del Stalter: Asked how many roads will be chip and sealed this year. > We need to see where we are at after asphalt is done, should have about $50,000.00 to use for chip and seal which won t do very many roads. Martha Jagucki: Stated the North pond is an eyesore with all of the material dumping.> Maintenance dumps dirt there from cleaning out ditches, but the garbage is being dumped by contractors.