President’s Comments from December 2015 Board Meeting

By Tom Sopko
The following is a summary of the President’s Comments for the December 2015 Board Meeting.

1. The Lawsuit filed against the Association by Neighbors for a Better Roaming Shores, Barry O’Connell, Joseph Petraus, and Pat Long.
   1. The Lawsuit Docket can be viewed at:
      http://courts.co.ashtabula.oh.us/eservices/home.page.2 And then following the prompts. In the Search Box for Company, insert “neighbors”. For the Start Date insert “March 20, 2014.” It should bring you to case: 2014 CV 00234.
   2. The case is listed as Closed, however, the Settlement Agreement may lead to further activity by the Board.
2. 2016 Budget
   1. Budget approved for 2016
   2. Exceptions
      1. Boat fees will increase by $5.
      2. 2017 Boat Fees may increase to cover the cost of Police on the Lake.
      3. A one Time Assessment of $25 will be billed to each Member to cover the Association costs of the Lawsuit by Neighbors for a Better Roaming Shores, Barry O’Connell, Joseph Petraus, and Pat Long.
3. Dredging.
   1. No additional Dredging has been done.
   2. 5790 cu yards removed so far for the year 2015.
   3. The excavator equipment, which can be used for more than dredging, can now be used from land to continue dredging if the weather and the Lake drawdown permits.
4. Board Member – updated. One seat was vacated when a Board Member moved from the Community
   1. The Board interviewed four candidates.
   2. Several Ballots resulting in a tie. A coin toss was considered.
   3. Two leading candidates were interviewed after the November Board Meeting.
   4. John Lindemann is the new Board Member. Welcome aboard John.
   5. Matt Conway will be the Chairman of the newly formed Amenities Development Committee. (the official committee name to yet be finalized).
5. Office – updated
   1. There will be a public presentation of the locations options. Scheduled for December 10, 2015, 7:30pm, Clubhouse.
   2. The Office on Route 6 had been the Office for about 46 years.
   3. Board is thinking long term and in the best interest of the Association.
6. Collection of back Dues, Assessments and Late Charges.
   1. We continue to work with David King and Kaman & Cusimano on collecting back Dues and Assessments.
7. Social Functions
   1. Promotion Club Tree Trimming. Tomorrow, Friday December 4, 2015, 7pm.
   2. Polar Bear Breakfast with Santa. Saturday December 12
   3. Quilters Guild, December 16.
8. The Board will study healthcare benefits for the Association employees.