ANNUAL MEETING:
Sunday, March 6, 2022 @ 2:00PM at the clubhouse.
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.
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VVA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Call to Order
Tony Gronniger, lot 2281, called the meeting to order, held in the upper level of the clubhouse at 2pm. Board members present were: Troy Lesan, lot 576; Allan Slavin, lot 181; Marvin McNabb, lot 28; Mike Booth, lot 2380; Celeste Armanees, lot 62. Troy Lesan led in prayer. Shad Mort led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes
Troy Lesan moved to approve the minutes of the January Board meeting. Celeste Armanees seconded; motion passed. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Handbook Committee
As Board contact for this committee, Celeste Armanees read 7 proposed changes to the VVA Handbook—most were submitted by the Safety Dept, or the Board. To save time, they’ll be presented in related pairs to be voted on. Pg. 17: as 1 st sentence under BUILDING RULES and REGS, add: CURRENT: (none) ADD: “For purposes of clarity, the Building Committee has the following definitions for all lots designated as Residential Lots: • UNIMPROVED LOT is defined as a lot w/ no house. However, it may have a storage shed, a dock, a shelter, and/or patio. • IMPROVED LOT is defined as a lot w/ a completed house.” Reason: For clarity, since these phrases are used in Handbook. Pg. 20 under Silt Fence paragraph: CURRENT … vs. PROPOSED is underlined: Silt Fence: “ … After shoreline work has begun, straw bales (insert “or sock or tube-style barriers”) are required at the end of each workday. Upon completion of the shoreline, a contractor-grade silt fence, along with a solid run of staked straw bales (insert “or sock or tube-style barriers”) must be installed and maintained, until such time that a ground cover has been established. …” Reason: Per contractors, sock or tube-style barriers are just as, if not more effective, than straw bales—even on the shoreline, which our current rule prohibits. Celeste Armanees moved to approve both Handbook changes on pages 17 and 20 as stated above. Troy Lesan seconded; motion passed. Pg. 26 bottom, under “Personal Watercraft”, last sentence: CURRENT … vs. PROPOSED is underlined: Any personal watercraft violations will automatically (insert “may”) be issued an infraction ticket. Reason (as suggested by Safety Dept): Safety Officer needs discretion to issue an infraction or not. Pg. 38 under General Order Rules and Regulations, replace: CURRENT: “Smoking in the Clubhouse is prohibited at any time. REPLACE with: “Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in all Association-owned buildings.” Reason: For consistency in all VVA buildings. Celeste Armanees moved to approve both Handbook changes on pages 26 and 38 as stated above. Allan Slavin seconded; motion passed. Pg. 35 top, under paragraph “ATVs, Golf Carts, Four-Wheelers and Any Motorized Conveyance”, add as #8: CURRENT: (none) PROPOSED: 8) “Auxiliary lights on the roadway after dark must be turned “off”. Reason (as suggested by Safety Dept): Auxiliary lights are also prohibited on state highways, as these can be blinding to oncoming motorists.
February 2022
Volume 34, No. 10
February 13, 2022
Celeste Armanees moved to approve the Handbook change on page 35 as stated above. Marvin McNabb seconded. After discussion, this Handbook change on “auxiliary lights” was tabled until the next meeting. Pg. 39 under section “Trash Disposal”, 2nd paragraph: CURRENT: “All trash put out the day prior to scheduled pick-up date must be placed in a container with a sealable lid securely closed.” PROPOSED: “All trash put out (delete “the day”) prior to scheduled pick-up ….” Reason (as suggested by Safety Dept): Should delete “the day” prior because if this is required, then all the permanent trash boxes built at roadside would be in violation. Celeste Armanees moved to approve Handbook change to pg. 39 under section “Trash Disposal”, but motion failed to pass. Pg. 39 last line, under section “Dumpster Use” CURRENT: “10. Misuse of dumpsters will be subject to a $250 fine, as determined by the Infraction Committee.” PROPOSED: “10. Misuse of dumpsters is subject to a maximum $500 fine, as determined by the Infraction Committee.” Reason: To give Safety Officers discretion on the fine amount according to severity of the offense. Celeste Armanees moved to approve the Handbook change on page 39 under “Dumpster Use”. Allan Slavin seconded; motion passed. Finance Committee
Finance Committee met on-line via Microsoft Teams called to order @ 5:01pm on Thurs., Feb. 10 by Chair John Kmetz with 8 members present, and Tony Gronniger also attending. Financial Statements were reviewed. Expenses on a comparative baContinued on page 5
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
ANNUAL MEETING March 6, 2022 The Viking Valley Association Annual Meeting will be held March 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the upper level of the clubhouse.
In order to attend the meeting, each person must be an Active Member in good standing. EACH PERSON MUST have their 2021 Membership Card with them to be admitted to the meeting. This is the only verification we have during registration that you are a paid member in good standing. A valid driver's license may also be required to validate identification. As stated in the Viking Valley Association By-laws, Article I and Article II, Renters and Associate Members are not entitled to receive notice of any meeting, to vote, or to participate therein. Only “Active Members in Good Standing” (record owner of a lot or tract of land located in Valkyrie Valley Subdivision) are eligible to attend and participate in the meeting.
Please remember: EACH PERSON MUST HAVE THEIR 2021 MEMBERSHIP CARD IN ORDER TO BE ADMITTED TO THE MEETING!