BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LEGEND LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
LEGEND LAKE LODGE
KESHENA, WI 54135
April 10, 2006
Treasurer Stan Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
Board members present:
Stan Wilson
Pat Leitermann
Renee Towne
Rhode Nelson
John Toppins
Tina Cain
George Cobb
Also present was Thomas Strebel.
Carol Beck and Bob Tochterman were excused.
Stan Wilson stated they received an offer to purchase 66 Otter Ponds for $2100 from Fred and Mary Clark. Tina Cain made a motion to accept the bid for $2100. George Cobb second. Motion Carried.
There was a discussion about a tree that was illegally cut down on the Association property. Rhode Nelson stated that he would talk to the gentleman and research and bring the information to the next meeting.
Stan Wilson stated that the Lake District is having an issue with the Service contract. Renee Towne stated that the issue with the service contract that was presented to the Lake District is that they are a Governmental entity and they can not pay for improvements to private property. She also stated that they have an issue that they did not have any input into this contract and that the contract is suppose to be negotiated. Stan Wilson said the issue is the statement in the contract about paying for the security system. There was a discussion about the contract. Tina Cain made a motion to amend the 2006 rental contract and take out the statement about the security system and just have a modest increase and George Cobb added to the motion that the Board gets the contract for 2007 completed in July of 2006. Pat Leitermann second. Six voted yes and one person voted no to the motion. Motion carried.
Stan Wilson stated that Rhode Nelson has agreed to work on the budget with him. There was a discussion when the budget needs to be completed and if and when they should have a meeting to approve the budget. It was decided to try and approve the budget thru the E-mail and not have a special meeting.
Renee Towne made a motion to approve the minutes of the Board Meeting of
March 13, 2006 seconded by Rhode Nelson. Motion carried.
Tina Cain questioned if the charge on the credit card was automatic for the virus update. Thomas Strebel told her no it is not. Tina questioned the check 3037 for $0.00. Thomas stated that there an error made on the hours on that payroll check and it was voided out. Tina questioned who signs the checks. Thomas said the four Officers of the Board. Rhode stated that who ever is available. Tina Cain asked who is Dearco Distributing. Rhode stated they are the people that repair the windows. Tina questioned the billing from Menominee Tribal. Thomas stated it was for sewer and utilities. Tina questioned check for Co vantage credit union. Thomas stated it was for the charge for the virus program. Tina questioned the Quill Corporation. Stan Wilson stated it was for office supplies. Tina questioned the checks for Joanne and Correen Lewis. Thomas stated it was for the Smoke Signals. George Cobb questioned how petty cash works. Thomas stated that each time money is taken out of the fund a voucher is written and then a check is made out totaling the vouchers to replenish the fund. Rene Towne made a motion to approve the disbursements and unpaid bills for March 2005, seconded by Pat Leitermann. Motion approved.
Accounting/Office Managers Report:
Thomas Strebel stated that they got the quarterly statements out and getting payments from these already. Thomas also passed a Thank You card around for the Board to sign to give to Al Wallander for the time he spent on the Board.
Committee Reports:
Building and Grounds:
Rhode Nelson reported that someone with a BB gun shot holes in several of the lodge’s windows. Rhode stated that they have been replacing any damaged glass with Lexan.
Rhode stated that everyone should have gotten a copy of the letter from the Veterans Association thanking them for the use of the lodge.
Nominating:
Rhode stated they have Steve Vanden Heuvel as a candidate for the Board.
Rhode talked about the County board meeting. Rhode stated that the problems were created by putting in swim buoys forcing parking in areas that are not optimal; and now the County has passed a law to protect the island. Rhode stated that he does not agree with the attitude of some of the people on this topic, but they do have a valid position. Renee Towne pointed out that the Horseshoe Island and the sand bar is not the Associations concern. Rhode stated that at the County Board meeting that it is clear that the people can not distinguish the difference between the LLPOA and the LLPRD.
Rhode suggested that the Board should consider that once or twice a year the Board should hold their meetings at a time so that guests could attend.
Forestry & Out Lots:
Renee Towne reported the compost site is open. She also stated that they need to look at getting a second person to help Larry, because some jobs require two people.
Renee stated that the Pubanz wants the boundaries marked as soon as possible.
Legal:
George Cobb discussed the by-laws and the results of the court case. George also presented a proposed letter to be sent to the realtors in the area asking them to pass on the by-laws of the Association to future property owners. Rhode Nelson stated that the letter should be toned down because it is too strong. Tina Cain stated that she would take it and rewrite it.
New Business:
Rhode Nelson presented an example of an expense report. Stan Wilson suggested changing and removing some of the columns of the expense report and present at the next meeting.
George Cobb questioned what is going on with the Vigue property. Stan Wilson stated that they are planning on having the house removed and lot cleaned up, but they need to wait until the road weight limits are removed. The Board decided to send Brady Septic to check on the septic service. There was a discussion about cost involved with this property.
Stan Wilson presented photos of a complaint that he had received from Jim Schwaller about the dumping of a large amount of brush in the wilderness area. Renee Towne stated that this was taken care of and the brush was dumped there to block off an ATV trail. There was a discussion about what the process should be for dumping large amount of brush.
It was decided to have a special meeting on April 24, 2006 at 7:00 a.m. to go over the budget. Stan and Rhode will get together to work on the budget and e-mail this to the Board for discussion at this meeting.
The next regular meeting is May 8, 2006.
Pat Leitermann made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Rhode Nelson.
Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by:
Rhode Nelson, Secretary
Board of Directors
