UNAPPROVED LAKE SUMMERSET ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 9, 2011

All open session Board meetings are audio recorded by the Recording Secretary for transcribing and clarification purposes. Board President Frank Miller called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Directors present were: Leon Gorsch, Karen Franzen, Marty Kisser, Mark Metzler and Jane Brannon.

Members signed in: Denny & Sue Harker, John Adrowski, Daniel Mikogz, Bruce Landsinger, Tom Leith, Jim DeFranco, Norm Becker, Bob Page, Ken Balla, Samantha Bryant, Don Kuhl and Philip Bonk.

APPROVAL OF APRIL 11, 2011 MEETING MINUTES – Director Kisser made a motion to approve the April 11, 2011 minutes seconded by Director Metzler with the following correction. Marketing/Advocacy Ideas to Promote LS – The Committee recommends an open gate for three activities. The minutes passed as amended with a voice vote.

APPROVAL OF APRIL 20, 2011 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES – Director Metzler made a motion to approve the April 20, 2011 Special Board Meeting Minutes seconded by Director Kisser. The motion passed with a voice vote with Director Miller and Director Franzen abstaining.

TREASURER’S REPORT – No report.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR REPORT

Tree Cutting 2009 – 2011 – As our ECC Committee completes their tree survey the Maintenance Department receives a list of tree concerns for the LSA owned properties. Throughout the year we work from this list as weather/time allows. The majority of tree cutting is done after our summer season and during winter months between snowfalls.

In 2009 maintenance removed 40 trees in LSA; in 2010 100 trees; 2010 Cardinal Park 35+ trees marked and unmarked; 32 from the campground and 9 from Quarry Park area.

LSA has 33 parks, 24 properties, 5+ miles of fence line and a campground.

To date: Quarry Park 9 dead, 9 removed; North Park Ent. 1 dead, 1 removed; Cardinal Park 126 dead? 35+ removed; Pheasant Park 8 removed; Illinois Park 4 dead, 4 removed, Robin Park 7 dead, 5 removed; Quail Park 1 dead, 4 removed and Campground 32 dead, 32 removed.

2011 Truck Purchase – Seven vendors were solicited for the purchase of a new vehicle for the Maintenance Department. 3-Dodge, 2-Ford and 2-Chevrolet.

The vehicle specs asked for an extended cab truck. Spec Sheet provided to all vendors and (5) quoted the extended cab or quad cab. The bids reflect variable options for all the trucks. At this time the best vehicle for the money (options and availability) is the Dodge quad cab vehicle. (2) vehicles matching our specs are on car lots currently, subject to sale. The extended cab was requested to be able to haul multiple workers to and from work sites (1vehicle versus 2 or 3, saving fuel expenses and opportunity to take personnel to seminars, et

Director Brannon made a motion to purchase the truck from Schuler Motors for $24,048.88 seconded by Director Kisser. Motion passed with a roll call vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Environmental Control – Director Kisser made a motion to raise the Mowing Inspector fee from $25.00 to $30.00 effective immediately for 2011. Director Gorsch seconded the motion. Motion passed with a roll call vote.

Lake Planning – The committee did a tour of the Hagemann property in preparation for dredging.

Long Range and Facility Planning – Dan Erwin submitted a draft for the Parks and Recreation study. He requested office staff assist him with information and demographics survey. Director Gorsch made a motion to allow office staff to help Mr. Erwin gather information for a demographics survey. Director Metzler seconded the motion. Motion passed with a roll call vote.

Security and Special Services – The committee discussed the Citation Review Procedures.

Activities – No Meeting.

Campgrounds – No meeting. Director Brannon toured the campground and reported it to be in great shape.

Community Relations – Nothing for Board Action

Members Matters

Bryant, Lot 2065 – Request Electric Scooter Operate on LS Rds. – After a discussion it was determined that this scooter is Redbook compliant and is required to carry insurance.

Zweifel, Lot 2227 – Offer Lot to LSA for Purchase – This lot is adjacent to the South Gate Marina. After a discussion, Director Franzen made a motion to refer this to Long Range Planning Committee and Lake Planning Committee for review. Director Metzler seconded the motion. Motion passed with a roll call vote.

Old Business/Carry Over

Standing Rules Revision Committee – Director Miller will have some information for the next Board Meeting.

Marketing/Advocacy Ideas to Promote LS – Director Brannon will write an article for the LS news regarding the Mass Real Estate Open House.

Citation Review Procedures – This was already discussed.

Rescind Motion from April Board Meeting (ECC Redbook Section), 3(15) – The current height is 30”. Director Kisser made a motion to rescind the Motion that was made at the April Board Meeting. Director Gorsch seconded the motion. Motion passed with a roll call vote.

Layover – Member Request for Vehicle Access to Lodge Green Area – This is tabled until the next meeting.

Layover – Redbook Changes of Boat/Motor Sizing – Amendments to Redbook Section E, 2C (50 HP or less), Section E, 4(a) (exceed 18 feet), Section E, 4 (b) (90 hp). There were no changes.

Adjournment – Upon motion properly made and seconded the meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:23pm.

Motion to return to Open Session at 9:10 by Mark Metzler; second by Marty Kisser.

A second reading of the proposed policy for changing power boat length and outboard motor horse power rating came up for second reading. Director Metzler reported that the Lake Planning Committee would be adding additional details concerning the fuel efficiency of the engine.

Upon motion properly made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 10:37 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

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Gayle Gladkin
Recording Secretary