Minutes from the Oak Terrace Improvement Association-April 2, 2014
Meeting called to order by President Greg Denny at 7:03pm.
Board members present-Jim Loring, Dan Griffin, Al Johnsonbaugh, Radu Roman, Dina Lepczynski , Tracy Kleinschmidt, Ramona Triebold, Greg Denny, and Colleen Hodges. Members at large present-Ann and Ray Sipowicz.
Dina Lepczynski made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and approve them as reported. Jim Loring seconded. Motion passed.
Dan Griffin reported a total of $33,421.45 in all accounts. He also reported 4 boat slips had been rented for the coming season. Radu Roman made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Ramona Triebold seconded. The motion passed.
Lakeview Park-The stairway removal was discussed. It was reported the split-rail fence posts are rotting. Dave Garcia will take down the snow fence at the lake and place it around the remains of the stairway. He will be asked to bid the replacement of the split-rail posts and the removal of the stairway. Dave will also be asked to remove the stacked wood at Lakeview Park. Al Johnsonbaugh will get quotes to add to Garcia’s bid and present to the board. Radu Roman offered his services for the removal.
Collections-Notices were sent by certified mail to residents in arrears. To date, we have not been contacted by these homeowners.
Lake Management-Tracy reported there has been good progress made with MPRD. Margaret Resnick will be sending out requests for bids on the lake spraying project. She is willing to send RFDs to any company we recommend. The process to develop an aquatic health plan for the management of Diamond Lake will involve MPRD, Kelly Deem from Lake County, Oak Terrace, and other interested homeowners/associations. May 15th is the target date for the spraying of the lake, depending on weather. Tracy and Radu have asked that The Acorn include an article asking for homeowners who are interested in the preservation of the lake to contact one of them to get involved.
Five Year Forecast-Jim Loring prepared a five and ten year forecast including projections of income and expenses in the future. It is to be used as a starting point for the board to develop a comprehensive five year plan for the subdivision. Email thoughts to Jim Loring.
The board received a letter from Rita Hansen’s daughter, Judi, regarding the Hansen Park sign. She will be contacted and informed that new signs will be ordered for the park.
It was requested that Bill Grinnell be contacted to provide the subdivision with street sweeping as soon as possible.
Spring cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, at 9:00am. We will meet at the bridge on Lakeview to organize the cleanup efforts.
There being no further business before the board, a motion was made by Jim Loring to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Dan Griffin. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 8:18pm.
Respectfully submitted by Colleen Hodges-Secretary OTIA
