WHITE BIRCH LAKES RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING MINUTES,
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH 1999
1st VP Pat Zakalowski called
the meeting to order at 9:00am. Present were directors, Roy Miller, Linda
Brabant, Don Kuester, Jay Farr and Doug Bradley. Also present were Manager Tim
Fall and Secretary/Treasurer Margaret Lawson. President Gail White was unable
to attend the meeting.
Doug Bradley moved to accept the minutes
of August’s meeting. Seconded by Roy Miller. All in favor. Carried.
August income was $26,918.85 with
$230,379.88 YTD. August’s operating expenses were $45,639.90 with $168,031.52
YTD. Balance on hand at end of August was $77,649.25. Roy Miller moved to
accept the financial statement as presented. Linda Brabant seconded. All in
favor. Carried.
Linda Brabant moved that we pay the bills
submitted for September. Don Kuester seconded. All in favor. Motion approved.
Manager Fall read a written report
submitted by President White. Listed board committee assignments.
The manager received some letters, which
he directed to the appropriate committees. Jay Farr stated he received some
correspondence relating to the storage units. This item will be discussed under
new business.
Linda Brabant reported. Committee needs
chairperson for the upcoming year.
FUTURE
PLANNING COMMITTEE-
Reported by Chairperson Joni Farr.
ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMITTEE-
Chairperson Gary Farnham reported
COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS COMMITTEE -
Report given by chairperson, Ann Hobart.
CAMPGROUND
COMMITTEE-
Reported by Manager Fall.
Manager Tim Fall reported. Discussed,
abandoned trailer removal, gate installation at maintenance area and fish
stocking program.
None.
Frank Zakalowski, lot #1305, asked if
there is any extra money to accomplish some of the goals of the Future Planning
Committee. The budget would have to be checked into to see where the money
could come from. It was stated that the committee submits a proposal to the
board for what they would like to do and it is up to the board to see if it is
feasible and to come up with the monies needed.
NEW
BUSINESS
STORAGE
UNITS-
This would utilize the established
Maintenance Area for installation of storage units to benefit the membership.
Jay Farr will set up a survey to see if the membership would be willing to use
it. He will submit an estimate and proposal at the next board meeting.
PRIVATE
SIGN PLACEMENT-
Manager Fall asked for board input on the
placement of the “Private Property” sign at the entrance.
TWO
TRAILERS PER LOT-
In 1995 a “Two trailers per lot” variance
was granted with some restrictions. In 1997 it was rescinded after there was
some abuse of that variance. This item has come up again. Roy Miller moved to
table the item till next meeting. Roy Miller took his motion to table off the
floor and moved that under special circumstances members may request a variance
from the manager’s office to allow 1 additional camping unit per lot. Seconded
by Linda Brabant. Linda moved an amendment to the motion to have it include all
members, homeowner and camper. Roy Miller agreed to the amendment. Motion now
reads, “ that under special circumstances members may request a variance from
the manager’s office to allow 1 camping unit in addition to a home or camper
per lot”. A vote was taken on the motion
with Don Kuester, Linda Brabant, Roy Miller and Doug Bradley voting aye. Jay
Farr voted nay. Motion passed by a 4 to 1 vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Linda Brabant moved to adjourn the
meeting. Seconded by Roy Miller. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 10:35am.
Next meeting will be Saturday October 9th 1999 at 9:00am at the
White Birch Clubhouse.
RESPECTFULLY
SUBMITTED,
MARGARET
E. LAWSON
SEC/TREAS WBLRA