Kidd Island Bay Homers Association
Annual General Members Meeting
Date: August 7, 2004
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Beach – North Walkway
Members Present:
Name Lot/lots #
Don & Eileen Sharpe 35
Ben & Carol Kircher 8
Russ & Ruby Niles 17,18, & 19
Jim & Carol Ruyf 17 & 18
Mark Bennett 2
John & Diane Boisen 12 & 13
William & Adrienne Putren 10
Fred Miller 14, 15, & 16
Denise Schumacher 7 & 8
Chad & Heather Solsvik 25 & 26
*Todd Walker 6
*Mr. & Mrs. Algers 34
* Mike & Jan O’Halloran 5
Neal & Barb Schaefer 8 & 9
Toni Beck 3
Ossie Rhash 9
Mark Bennett 2
Paula Goodstett 1
Elizabeth B. & Mary C. Taylor 39
Tom Beaton 21
* Members who had not paid their dues and could not participate in the voting.
Proxies:
There were three (3):
Dues Paid Proxy Conveyed Total
Member who received Proxy Current By Lots
Jim Ruyf Yes June Berquest
Dan Carter 7
Fred Miller Yes Katherine Thompson 4
*Todd Walker No Kevin Moran 4
* Mr. Walker and Moran have not paid their dues. The by-laws require that only members of good-standing (those who have paid their dues current) may cast votes
Minutes from Last Meeting:
The Members voted to waive the reading of those minutes.
Treasurer’s Report – Ben Kircher
Ben reported on the current checking and savings account balances.
There are a few persons, who have not paid their dues, and other members felt they should pay equally. The Board will take up this issue at the next Board meeting.
There has been great progress over the past 4 years on the reduction of past due, which is a reflection of all Members working together, to make this Association successful.
The Members voted to accept the Treasurer’s report.
Boisen Road Report – Ben Kircher
Dust control was not applied this year in the interest of cost savings, and the lack of need.
There are numerous “pot-holes” on the road. Ben Kircher and Fred Miller filled them late spring, and compacted them – two days later, the holes are back.
Most are located at the low or dip in the road by Nile’s lots – the water just sits there, and passing cars pound out the soft spots.
Four (4) loads of dirt/gravel, were applied to that entire depression, and could save the Members money for road repairs in the future.
A typical annual repair consists of a road grader to scrape the surface level, and then graveling, approximately $1,500.00
Beach Policy and by-laws
Last year, the Members were quite vocal with their complaints against renters, and large parties.
The Board has been charged – in the Judge’s decision – with managing the assets of the Association, hence, over the winter, The Board developed a policy to alleviate those abuses, and had it reviewed by our attorney.
The policy was sent out to all members, and input was requested. To-date, not one comment has been received by the Board.
There was discussion on the Policy and By-laws, mainly from those members who had not paid their dues. The Members, who had paid the dues, felt it addressed the problems, and had no problems with it.
It was apparent some members had not read the Policy or the By-laws, and were listening to rumors.
We urge all members to please read carefully both documents, you might be surprised to find they are quite positive, and would add to your future enjoyment of the Lake.
The Policy is not cast in “bronze”, but represents the best thinking of the Board, who is willing to listen to suggestions and ideas from our Members. If you see an area that could be improved, please notify any Board Member with you suggestion.
The Policy does not restrict a Member from renting out his/her home – which is on private property of which the Board and the Association has no control.
It does however, address the use of the Beach and Boisen Road, which belong to the Association as a whole, and of which the Board has a duty to effectively manage the use for the benefit of all Members.
By-laws may be changed by the General Members or recommended by the Board. Changes must be approved by the General Members.
After carefully reviewing this document and the Judge’s decision, it is apparent, there is not much we can legally change, and still be in compliance with that legal decision. Quite honestly, the By-laws were designed to protect the interests of all members, and could be opposed by developers, who have a profit incentive.
Ben Kircher and Carol Kircher
Ben tendered his resignation due to the sale of the property within the
Association. The Members conveyed the deep appreciation to both for their many years of dedication and hard work for the Association, and a letters of Commendation was presented to them.
We wish them well in their retirement.
Election of New Board Members
The Members voted to retain the current board Members.
There being no further business, a motion was made, and the Members voted to adjourn the meeting.
Fred M. Miller
Secretary
Board of Directors
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