Association Meeting Highlights – Nov 2014

by Richard D. Gainar, CEBS – Secretary RRA

The RomeRock Association Board of Directors met on November 6, 2014 with all Directors present except Ron Morris. Approximately 12 residents were also in attendance.

President Dell Rogers reminded us of the joint RRA/RSV meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2014 at 7:00PM at the Village Hall. The lake lowering process was started and the Plum Creek dredge training was successfully completed. A cost of $5.92/ft3 of silt removed during the training period was calculated, which is significantly lower that our original estimates. Our dredge plan will require dredge to stay at least 30 feet from any dock where possible. The indemnification provision of our by-laws provides for the Association to fund legal council for Directors. Funding for legal expenses for any lawsuit may require loss of reserve and/or a new assessment. Contrary to unfounded rumors, no decision has yet been made related to the permanent RRA office. The 2015 budget includes a boat fee rollback to former rates and contains no funding for a new weed harvester or new office. Dell is interested in Member comments as to whether there is interest in posting all resident letters to the Association on our website.

Maintenance Director, Dan Mullins, reported that fall clean up and winterization of equipment is occurring. Lake buoys and patrol boat have been stored for the season. Outside restrooms winterized and closed. Our workers removed 680 yds3 of material from Plum Creek for a total of 1,300 yds3 for the year. Maintenance will continue to prepare dredge staging areas for next year as weather permits.

The Lake Management Committee reported that water testing for phosphorus and dissolved oxygen continued during the month and reminded residents to watch for the “Be Lake Responsible” articles in the Shores News and e-blasts that LMC members author to limit entry of sediment and nutrients into our lake. The ‘wave heart’ logo will identify these articles.

Ed Baitt reported that the Fishing Club had placed $500 worth of perch in Flame Lake hoping to improve that fishery.

In the business segment of the meeting, Dell Rogers reported that $25,000 for a bulldozer and $1,000 for a spillway gate was approved in a previous executive session due to timeliness of the purchases. Ed Baitt’s motion to purchase a used pontoon boat trailer was tabled. A series of routine resolutions dealing with next year’s standing committees, budget, assessments, and late fees was passed.

Member comments and questions included posting letters from Members, lakefront property sales, purchase of pontoon trailer, overhead projection of detailed documents for audience to better follow, standing water in a ditch, and the boat fee rollback.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm. Association Board’s next meeting will be on December 4. Hope to see you there!