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VVA Board of Directors November 10, 2019 Call to Order Troy Lesan, Lot 576, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the clubhouse. Members in attendance were Eric Odette, Lot 220; Mike Booth, Lot 1259; Flint Hibler, Lot 183; Tony Gronniger, Lot 2281; and Susan Zalenski, Lot 364. Shad Mort led the Pledge of Allegiance. Susan Zalenski led in prayer. Mark Leggett was unable to attend. Approval of Minutes Susan Zalenski moved to approve the minutes of the Oct. 13, 2019, board meeting. Eric Odette seconded; motion passed. Committee Reports Handbook Committee – No report. Finance Committee — Eric Odette reported income is up and expenses are down, but there are some large expenses yet to come by year end. We still have road work bills to pay, personal property and real estate taxes. There is a CD coming due on Nov. 18 that the committee has decided to split and put half back in a CD and half in a money market account. We will be pulling the dredge out soon which will be a large expense. The office is in need of new computers. They have had the existing computers for eight years. The committee also reviewed the 2020 budget, which was increased by 4% and Capital Expenditures. Strategic Planning Committee — The last meeting of the long range committee was held Oct. 26 and the next meeting will be Nov. 23. The committee plans on presenting their ideas in early 2020. Susan Zalenski discussed the latest on the clubhouse reno project. Susan moved to purchase sound proofing panels for the upper level with the money that is left over from donations. Mike Booth seconded; motion passed. Activities Committee — Mary Hibler reported approximately 30 people attended the “Pour Bus Tour” on Saturday. A great time was had by all. Mary wanted to thank Jeff and Janet Yuratovich, Ramona Miller, Gail Bush and anyone else that helped make this a great event. Mary commented a commercial popcorn machine has been purchased by the Activities Committee to be used in the clubhouse. The committee would like donations of canned goods between now and Christmas to donate to the food pantry. A Christmas tree has been donated to the clubhouse by Joe and Nancy Serrone, Lot 583. There will be holiday cookie decorating in the upper level of the clubhouse on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m., adults and children welcome. The “Spooktacular” was a great success at Halloween. There were lots of kids attending for the trunk or treat and pumpkin carving. Building Committee — Flint Hibler reported eight new permits were issued in October. The committee will have some proposed rule changes for the board to review next month. Fire Department — The Fire Department had their annual chili cookoff on Nov. 2, and Tony Gronniger reported donations of over $1,200. Two board members won the dessert contest. The sirens were tested at the fire meeting held on Nov. 9. Campground — Mary Hibler reported there were 21 campers paid for winter camping, 18 in Campground 1 and three in Campground 2. Several volunteers from the campground are working on adding some additional spaces in Campground 1. They will be ordering the electrical and plumbing supplies soon. Lake Committee — Troy Lesan showed a plaque that was made to honor the sponsors of our 50th Anniversary, two years ago. All sponsor names are engraved on the plaque and it will be hung in the upper level of the clubhouse. Eric Odette made a motion to add Robert Walton to the Lake Committee. Susan Zalenski seconded; motion passed. Infraction Committee — No report. Dredge Committee — Shawn Hepinstall gave the dredge report. He stated three (3) tubes cove is complete. It was a long process in three tubes as we learned the dredge does not run as well in confined areas. It is made to run in open waters. The weir in the Garney area has been repaired and one has been built in three tubes. These weirs are working. Right now we have $38,000 left in this year’s budget for Special Lake. We plan on using that for repairs to the
Proposal for Community Areas By Troy Lesan, President VVA Board of Directors For the first few years that we lived on the lake, I never paid much attention to Community Areas. I was aware that there were some waterfront CAs – like the one next to the dam, or those adjoining our three beaches, or the one by the walking trail. Each of those experienced a lot of use by membership. Some of the Community Areas had picnic tables and the old masonry grills built by the Wood Brothers during the lake’s construction. They were and are a great amenity for membership. Later in 2010, when I became a member of the Lake Committee, I began to realize that there were numerous Community Areas both in tier lot areas and on the waterfront. It can never be said that Lake Viking suffers from lack of “green space.” As far as Community Areas on the waterfront, there are twenty-three of them. Twelve Community Areas are used often by membership and are important foundation components in the network of assets and amenities that exist at Lake Viking. In an analysis by Lake Manager and Board Members, it has been determined that these are not to be considered for sale. Of the remaining eleven community areas which may be offered for sale, it has been noted that some have never been used as Community Areas. On some of the CAs, road access doesn’t exist, and in some cases there are waterfront community areas separated by only a few lots. In the case of these waterfront Community Areas that are unused by Association Members, the Board of Directors has approved a plan by the Dredge Committee to try and sell some of them. Mention of this plan was officially brought to the attention of membership at the Annual Meeting in March of this year. Why sell a Community Area? The question immediately arises. The answer is that some of these Community Areas are what I will call dormant resources that can be used to strengthen and protect a much larger and important resource – our lake! It has been stated many times that years of dredging has filled our existing silt basin. This has been discussed and reiterated time and again at monthly Board Meetings and repeated in the published minutes of those meetings. In order to continue the vital operation, we need to expand . . . and expansion will be costly. A combination of an engineering study and construction will be AT LEAST half a million dollars! At present, I am relieved and thankful that we have the option of selling some of these unused Community Areas. Without this option, the prospect of a request for a huge raise in assessments is imminent. Please give attention to the accompanying documents that appear in this newspaper. Information will also be appearing on the lakevikingmo. com website and at an anticipated Town Hall Meeting in February. The Viking Valley Association Bylaws require final approval for this plan by the majority in a vote at a Special or Annual Meeting. At present, the plan is to present this proposal at our next Annual Meeting in March 2020.
Proposal 10-29-19 Approved by Board of Directors 11-10-19
Sale of Lake Viking Association Waterfront Community Areas
This is a working document to develop a program for the sale of selected waterfront lots owned by the Lake Viking Association. The lots are currently designated as “community areas.” The sale of such lots and the use of the proceeds must be approved by the members under Article XII Section 5 of our Bylaws. Article XII Section 5 “Sale of any and all association owned waterfront lots or property” “Association owned waterfront lots or waterfront properties shall not
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Next VVA Board Meeting:
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All members in good standing are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you want on the agenda, you must notify the office on or before the Monday prior to the board meeting.