Minutes from the OTIA Board Meeting-October 7, 2015

Board members present- Jim Loring, William Yarbrough, Greg Denny, Colleen Hodges, Tracy Kleinschmidt, Krissy Snyder, Al Johnsonbaugh

Members at Large present- Larry Shifley, Dave Garcia, Rhonda Garcia, Rachael Garcia, Alfonso Contreras

Questions and concerns from residents- Dave Garcia brought up the recent sale of the home located at 26247 Maple Avenue.  The Board had already been alerted to the change of use for this house and had begun trying to determine the nature of this change of use.  We contacted our attorneys and found that the house will be a group home for mentally and physically challenged adults.  Under Illinois law, the definition of a single family household has been expanded to include up to eight individuals with mental or physical challenges living together in a supervised environment.  The house at this addresswill be used as such.  It was determined that all permits  were received by the owners and the required obligations were fulfilled.  We assured residents we will make sure we stay on top of developments and do all we can to protect property values in the subdivision.

Minutes-William made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes and accept them as reported.  Tracy seconded and the motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report- Dan was not in attendance at the meeting.

Lake Issues-  Tracy reported meeting with Margaret Resnick of MPRD.  Hay & Associates action plan, as it stands, is not actionable at this time due to budget constraints. We have asked that Margaret present an actionable plan at the next DLPA meeting. She is looking into the possibility of a harvesterfor the lake and will present an actionable plan at the meeting.  Larry Shifley brought up the need for a comprehensive list of email addresses or other contacts to use to disseminate lake information when necessary, ie water treatments.  Krissy will share the list she has been compiling with Larry.  We will continue to try to make the list of our residents as complete as possible.  It was suggested that weprovide one contact person who will be responsible for disseminating information when necessary by email and posting at appropriate locations.

Restoration Areas- Jim reported that ILM removed several non-native plants at Hansen Park.

Legal- We are currently pursuing collections on several properties that are in arrears.

Items for the Acorn-
change of use for the house at 26247 Maple
reminder of annual meeting
budget
elections
landscape burning rules

There being no further business before the board, Jim Loring made a motion to adjourn.  William seconded and the motion passed.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.

Respectfully submitted- Colleen Hodges-Secretary OTIA