Association Meeting Highlights – July 2014

by Richard D. Gainar, CEBS – Secretary RRA

The RomeRock Association Board of Directors met on July 3, 2014 with all Directors present except Ed Baitt and Ron Morris. Approximately 17 residents were also in attendance.

President Dell Rogers described the immediate concern of structural issues involved in the RRA Office building. Employees and records will be temporarily relocated as soon as possible to office space rented in Rock Creek (old medical center). In coming months the Board will determine whether to replace or relocate the final location of the RRA Office. Dell commented on the algae, mud and debris in the lake and reminded concerned residents that the pools and beach areas are available as an alternative. This year’s road resurfacing is complete and expects that gravel will settle with the hot summer weather. Dell reminded residents that the RRA is not responsible for water in your basements but will continue to maintain collapsed or blocked culvert pipes when brought to our attention.

Dell encouraged a safe holiday reminding us that fireworks are both dangerous and illegal in Ohio and to refrain from alcohol consumption while boating or driving. Our entire lake will be “no wake” after 8:00PM on the 4th of July.

Maintenance Director, Dan Mullins, and the maintenance crew spent most time preparing for our dredging operations, assessing drainage issues and maintaining pools and grounds. Dan sees favorable results from the installation of a “geese-away” light on the east beach and plans a similar installation on the west beach.

In his Lake Management report, Rick Gainar described this year’s lake tributary testing program and HAB testing program and the fact that toxins were, so far, well below levels of concern. Jim Swartz reported that the manufacturing of our dredging equipment remains on time and expects delivery of the barges July 10 or 11.

Sally Flash described the four Promotion Club events for July including the July 4th fireworks celebration, Bike Ride on July 7, Picnic-in-the-Park luncheon on July 9, and the July 18 Promotion Club Social at the Clubhouse.

In the business segment of the meeting, all Directors approved the $34,417.15 final payment for the balance due for our dredging equipment and the “Hoyle” Club’s name change to “Shores Holdem”.

Member comments and questions included a suggestion to organize a Bike Ride within the community so kids can attend, identification of the water testing lab and areas tested, and a thanks to the Board for allowing Members to speak on meeting topics.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:49PM. Association Board’s next meeting will be on August 7, so mark your calendars. Hope to see you there!