LAKESHORE WOODS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Minutes of the 20th ANNUAL MEETING
May 23, 2009
Location: The Pavilion
 

 

Vice President Frank Dietrich formally opened the meeting at 11:10 A.M.  It was determined that there was a quorum of Members necessary as specified in the By-Laws of the Association.   The following lots were represented at the meeting:  2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 36, 38, 44, 45, 46 & 47.  Frank asked each of those present to introduce themselves to the others at the meeting.

Minutes of 2008 Annual Meeting had been posted on the website and copies were made available at this meeting.  The Minutes were unanimously approved as written.

 

Secretary-Treasurer’s Report

Secretary-Treasurer Jay Youngquist
reported that he had mailed the Notice of Annual Meeting to Members of record on May 22, 2009, which was at least 30 days, but not more than 60 days, before the meeting, as required by law.

Jay then presented a 2008 year-end financial report, which showed a Balance of Funds of $40,845 as of the end of 2008.  The report also included a May 23, 2009 Balance Sheet, 2009 Statement of YTD Revenues & Expenses, 2009 YTD Budget Status, and 10-Year Financial History (1999-2008).  As of the meeting, there were five 2008 unpaid accounts receivable for 2009 annual dues.  Final Notices had been sent to those delinquent lot owners.  There was information received that one lot (22) had recently been sold and the closing was scheduled for June 5th, at which time it was expected that the outstanding dues and late fees would be collected.  If the remaining dues and late fees are not received by the end of May, in accordance with our By-laws, liens will be filed for the remaining lots and formal letters sent advising of the owners that they are prohibited from using the Association’s common areas until their account is paid-in-full.

Jay reported that there over-budget expenditures in a couple budget line items due to the cost of additional ballot materials and mailings and the decision to go ahead with leaf and sapling removal from the Association’s roadside gullies and park area.  The 2008 corporate taxes for federal and state taxes had been paid.

There were no questions pertaining to the Treasurer’s report and it was approved as presented.



Report of the Environment Control Committee

Jay Youngquist
gave a short report of the current status of the make up of Lakeshore Woods Subdivision.  He reported that there are 43 owners of the 52 Lakeshore Woods lots, 30 homes were now built (including one under construction), there were 7 full-time residences, 8 lots currently known to be for sale (2 with homes), and there were 2 lot sales (one with a home and one closing in June) in the past year.

Pat Herrity had repaired a sink hole that had developed near the beach steps.  Recently, the slip numbering had been completed so that all slips are readily identifiable.  The port-o-potty had been cleaned, opened, and service resumed.  Leaves and saplings have been removed from the road and park gullies, as mentioned earlier.  Another trash receptacle had been placed by the trash collector and service is now on Mondays.  Additional, swim safety lines have been purchased to mark underwater hazards and the swim area and will be installed soon.  In order to reduce mowing costs to within budget, the park area will only be mowed semi-monthly (rather than weekly) along with the roads.  Pat Herrity has been mowing the beach area, as needed, in the off weeks.

The Association is addressing problems related to the false advertising of one of our lot owners as to the availability of our Common Areas to their renters and their unauthorized use of the Common Areas.  We have involved the Association’s legal counsel to help rectify the situation.  Questions were asked by the membership about the problems that had been experienced over the past year and how they are being addressed.  There was general concern expressed about crowding, liability, behavior, increased wear-and-tear and damage being done to the Association’s property by these unaccompanied non-Members.  At the recommendation of the Association’s legal counsel, “Private Property” signs stating that guests must be accompanied by lot owners and “No Diving from Docks” signs had been purchased and will be installed shortly.  Unaccompanied non-members will be advised of our Covenants and asked to comply and, if necessary, local authorities will be contacted for enforcement.

Kevin and Eve Willis have volunteered to spruce up the Lakeshore Woods entrance sign area again this year.

There has been generally good compliance to the Association’s Protective Restrictions and Covenants. 

Future projects under consideration are; retreating of the park area decks, boat launch reconstruction, wash out repairs.  In addition, a board committee has been formed, chaired by Kevin Willis, to consider solutions for our slips and piers.



Election of New Directors

There were 3 director positions to be filled.  Four Members had expressed interest in serving on the board; Randy Cassada, Frank Dietrich, Pat Herrity, and Cheryl Oros.  Ballot materials had been sent to each lot owner along with the Notice of Annual Meeting.  Laura McDowall and Jerry Perkins served as election tellers to open and tally the votes.  Randy Cassada, Frank Dietrich, and Pat Herrity were elected to 3-year board terms.  Cheryl Oros was thanked for her interest in serving on the board and was encouraged to seek board membership again in future elections.



New Business

The date of the Association’s annual picnic was set for Saturday, July 4th at the Pavilion.  Nancy Herrity & Boo Perkins volunteered to, once again, spearhead the effort this year.  “Invitations” will be sent out in June and posted to the website.

The next Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2010 (Memorial Day weekend).

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:56 A.M.



Respectfully submitted,


James A. Youngquist
Secretary-Treasurer
Lakeshore Woods Association, Inc.