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July Finance Committee Meeting

Lake Viking 2023 Boards and Committees

Activities Committee

Mary Hibler (Chair), Dustin Hibler, David Hibler, Gail Bush, Resa Wiltse, Leanne Lee, Dan and Connie Weidmaier, Dave & Tina Daniel, Cassie Martin, Jeremy Lillig (Board Contact).

Board of Directors

President, Doug Winter; 1st Vice President, Tony Gronniger; 2nd Vice President, Allan Slavin; Secretary, Tom Rice; Assistant Secretary, George Eshnaur; Treasurer, Terry Nibarger; Assistant Treasurer, Jeremy Lillig.

VVA Board of Directors Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, at 2:00 p.m. at the clubhouse. All members in good standing are welcome to attend.

Building Committee

Flint Hibler (Chair), Marvin McNabb, Doug Wiltse, Matt Hibler, Al Christifano, Mary Aschbrenner, Bo Steed, Gregory Hall, Sue Morris, Allan Slavin (Board Contact).Building Committee Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the clubhouse. Building permits are required to be approved by the Building Committee prior to the start of any construction as stated in the Covenants, Restrictions, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Viking Valley Association.

Campground Committee

James Funk, (Chair) Mary Hibler , Jeﬀ Spragues, Kathy Price, Charles Sudduth, Randall Davidson, Mike Booth, Flint Hibler, Bob Gates, Michelle Sullivan, Denise Ferguson, George Eshnaur (Board Contact)

Dredge & Erosion Committee

Shawn Hepinstall (Chair), Paula Hepinstall, Robert Hayes, Brett Bush, Dave Daniel, Jim Miller, Doug Winter (Board Contact)

Employee Board Contact

Doug Winter

Exploratory Restaurant Committee

Don Leeper, Terry Nibarger, Erica Bruggerma, Sue Wolfe, Robert Walton, Doug Winter (Board Contact)

Finance Committee

Paula Hepinstall (Chair), Steve Danner, Michelle Sullivan, Donna (Archibald) Redden, Flint Hibler, George Eshnaur, Kevin Euston, Jeremy Lillig, Troy Lesan, Tony Conforti, Terry Nibarger (Board Contact).

Fishing Committee

Brett Bush (Chair) Shawn Hepinstall, Gary Buck, Troy Knight, Jim Powers, Tom Rice (Board Contact)

Handbook Committee

Donna (Archibald) Redden (Chair), Mary Miller, Kim Spidle, Terri Schlaiss, Tom Rice (Board Contact)

Infraction/Safety

James Funk (Chair), Marvin McNabb, Marianne Huges, Carl Butcher, Ed White, Bob Shinogle, Safety Coordinator: Jason McTheeney, Anthony Castillo, Jeremy Lillig (Board Contact)

Lake Committee

Troy Lesan (Chair), Shirley Leakey, Don Leeper, Carolyn Leeper, Bo Steed, Mike Krehbiel, Sherry Krehbiel, Eric Odette, Robert Walton,Tony Gronniger (Board Contact)

Email: lakecommittee@gmail.com. Meetings held the 2nd Wed. of the month at 2:00 p.m.

Special Road District

Ron Spidle, Troy Knight, Tony Gronniger

Strategic Planning Committee

Matt Nielsen (Chair), Tony Gronniger, Terry Nibarger, Tom Rice, Haley Wright, Anthony Dirks, Sue Wolfe, Nikki Prewitt, George Eshnaur (Board Contact), Joe Steer, David Thomas Technology Committee

Scott Fatheree (Chair), Kelly Mathenia, Mike Lammers, Jeﬀ Ferguson, (Board Contact TBD)

Volunteer Fire Department

Fire Chief-Tony Gronniger, Volunteers: Rusty Hendricks, Gary King, Dennis Schlaiss, DJ Schlaiss, Tanner Hunter, Luke Threlkeld, Mark Closterman, Anthony Dirks, Billy Hunter, Dakota Hiley, Nick Walker, Stephanie Closterman, Jessica Conard, Tony Gronniger, (Board Contact).

The Fire Department meets on the second Friday of the month at 2:00 PM. If you have the interest and the time to serve your community, be sure to attend the next meeting. The monthly siren test will also be done at that time.

Public Water Supply District #3

Kyle W. Parkhurst, President, term expires 4/2026 - Sub-District #3; Jeﬀrey Speaker, Vice President, term expires 4/2025 - Sub-District #4; Harlan Horst, Secretary, term expires 4/2026 - Sub-District #5; Mark Closterman, Director, term expires 4/2024 - Sub-District #2; Heather Lund, Director, term expires 4/2024 - Sub-District #1; Gary King, Superintendent; Travis Toney, Water Operator; Diane Hulett, Clerk. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4 pm at PWSD #3 oﬃce.

Oﬃce Hours: 8am-4pm • Monday thru Friday.

All payments for metered water bills are to be made payable to Public Water Supply District No. 3 of Daviess County, Missouri. You may abbreviate as PWSD #3. If you have any questions, contact the PWSD No. 3 oﬃce, 116 Waterworks Dr., Gallatin, Mo. 64640 (located at the water plant). Phone 660-663-2771.

Online payments can be made at: https://pwsd3daviess.azurewebsites.net

For the convenience of customers of Public Water Supply District No. 3, a drop box is available at the front door of the oﬃce located at the water plant for the payment of water bills. Payments received after 4 p.m. in the drop box will post the following day.

For the convenience of Association members, a drop box is available in the front door of the association oﬃce for the payment of association bills.

Property Owners

Viking Valley Association

Oﬃce Address:

144 E. Main, Gallatin, MO 64640 660-322-9001 | vvaoﬃce@lakevikingmo.net LakeVikingMO.com

Oﬃce Hours:

May 1 - Labor Day

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Day after Labor Day - April 30

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

You are responsible for your guests and their actions. It is your responsibility to educate them on the rules and regulations of Lake Viking. Lake Viking is private property, but all lots are owned by some other individual. Please do not drive or ride ATVs or bicycles on neighboring lots, or walk across lots to ﬁsh or use others’ property without ﬁrst getting the property owner’s permission.

Fishery Guidelines

Bass: Release all bass 12” to 19”. Fishermen can keep one bass per day of 19” or longer. Crappie: Keep all crappie caught, within the state limit, which is 30 per day.

Walleye: Fisherman can keep Walleye at least 21” in length, release all catches under 21”.

Mowing Regulations

You are required to have your lot mowed by May 1st, June 1st and September 1st of each year. If you do not keep your lot mowed, or hire a contract mower, the Association will mow it, and bill you $90.00 for each mowing.

The Association does not want to be in the mowing business. Please self-mow your lot or hire a contract mower to do it for you. All contract mowers are required to submit a customer list to the Association oﬃce. If you are not on their initial list, you may be accidentally billed by the Association, so please contact your mower early. The below listed mowers have registered with the Association oﬃce and can usually be reached in the evening. There may be other mowers who advertise in the Lake Viking News.

Contract Mowers Can Save You Money

Eric Critten

Randy Gatton

Mark Hoig

Gary Salmon

Jeﬀ Hoppenthaler

Rick Roberts

Mow Betta Lawn Care

Patriot Lawn & Landscaping

Pain In The Grass, Steven Carlton

Jake Cameron

660-663-9122

660-663-9348

816-726-2644

660-663-9363

660-663-7951

816-558-2825

816-465-0178

573-944-0802

660-322-2988

816-288-1067

Please Keep Control of Your Dogs

Dogs are not allowed oﬀ the member’s property and shall be contained by a fenced enclosure or controlled by a leash. Guests’ dogs are included. Violation of this rule may be subject to an Infraction Ticket issued to the property owner.

Building Permit Notice

Emergency Phone Numbers

* DAVIESS COUNTY EMERGENCY 911 Ambulance - Fire - Rescue

* Fire - Lake Viking Fire Dept 911 To Report Fire Only

* Lake Viking Safety Patrol 660-322-9001 ext.1

Building Permits are required, but not limited to the following projects: fences, storage shed, shelters, decks, boat docks, boat houses, room additions, porches and any alteration of the roof line; and any other construction that requires large earth moving equipment, concrete trucks and other equipment that requires multiple axle trailers. Failure to comply with building regulations could result in a minimum ﬁne of $500 and loss of lake privileges. Any construction not in compliance with these regulations could result in forced relocation of the structure.

Watch When and Where You Burn!

Anytime you are burning brush, etc., on your lot, make certain you are burning on your lot and not someone else’s property. Unattended burning is prohibited and burning is not allowed when winds are in excess of 15 mph and shall be subject to an Infraction Ticket and ﬁne.

Member Reminders

• Helmets are required to be worn when operating a motorcycle within the Lake Viking Subdivision.

• Goose population control is hard to manage... The ﬁrst step in this process is DO NOT FEED THE GEESE!

* Sheriﬀ, Daviess Co. 660-663-2031

Sheriﬀ Larry Adams or 660-663-2149

* Highway Patrol (Emergencies) 1-800-525-5555 *

Important Phone Numbers

* Association Oﬃce 660-322-9001 ext. 4

* Public Water Supply District #3 of Daviess County (Water Plant) 660-663-2771

Gary King (Emergency after hours) 660-334-0243

* Farmers Electric Co-op., Inc.

During business hours 1-800-279-0496

After Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-927-5334

Aﬀordable Disposal LLC 816-238-8933

* Windstream Telephone Company Customer Service (Residential) 1-800-347-1991 Repair Service 1-800-782-6206

Free Ice Cream!

For the fifth year in a row, the Trozzolo Family spent all of their fireworks money on ice cream. If you noticed a crowd around Lot 112 after 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, it was folks taking advantage of the impressive display of generosity. As these pictures show, the place was marked with flags and the banner, and the free ice cream was on the swim dock, on the west side of the lot. Another great Independence Day tradition at Lake Viking!

VVA Infractions for 2023

Assoc Buoy violation........1

Airstrip Violation........2

Boaters Safety.....1

C&I watercraft........3

C&I motor vehicle........4

Community Dock Violation....1

Dog at Large...........5

DWI.............1

Donuts/Circles........5

Firearm Violation....1

Failed to stop for Safety.....1

Failed to Mow (Campground).....8

Fail to Mow lot....1

Failed to Maintain Trash......3

Hunting w/o permit.....2

Improper Towing...4

Improper trailer storage....1

Interfering with an Ofﬁcer......3

Life Preserver Violation....1

Movement Conﬂicting....17

Membership/Guest Violation.....1

Interfering with an Ofﬁcer......3

Noxious Offensive behavior......1

No roll off on building site violation....1

Obstruction of trafﬁc...1

Property Maintenance...9

Property Damage...2

Prohibited Dumping...1

Personal Ramp violation...1

911address/lot # violation...2

Regulatory Sign Violation.....2

Silt Fence violation.....7

Storing Watercraft no sticker....5

Underage operating watercraft...1

Unauthorized watercraft.......1

Unlawful riding.......1

Unattended burning...1

Unapproved const..........6

Unlicensed driver....1

Vicious Dog.....1

One Lot owner suspended due to four infractions

PWSD #3 OPEN MEETING: May 16, 2023

CALL TO ORDER

Kyle Parkhurst, President (2026), called the meeting to order at 4:00pm which was held at the water plant. Members in attendance were Jeffrey Speaker (2025), Harlan Horst (2026), and Mark Closterman (2024). Heather Lund (2024) was unable to attend. Also in attendance were Gary King, Water Superintendent, and Diane Hulett, Clerk.

Approval Of Minutes

Mark Closterman made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2023 Board Meeting. Jeffrey Speaker seconded All members were in favor; motion carried.

PUBLIC

Comment

There was no public comment.

OLD

Business

Gary provided the following updates on the water plant upgrade: the electrician has completed all wiring for the Variable Frequency Drives and Ross Construction is scheduled to be on site 5/22-5/24 to install the first raw water pump; curbs at the front of the building have been installed, additional gravel has been spread, and downspouts at back of building have been buried; the installation of the security equipment should begin in another couple of weeks; as of today, all office equipment and files have been moved to the new building - an announcement will be posted on Facebook informing customers of the new location.

Gary reported that the cost for construction of a 12’ x 4’ conference table was $1735. He also reported that Diane was able to purchase used ofﬁce chairs at a cost of $10/chair which saved the district a substantial amount. Harlan Horst made a motion to accept the bid for the table construction and approve the expense for chairs. Mark Closterman seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried.

New Business

Financial Report:

The ﬁnancial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Harlan Horst moved to approve the April ﬁnancial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Jeffrey Speaker seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.

Budget amendments were submitted for review. Harlan Horst made a motion to accept the amended budget as presented. Mark Closterman seconded. All members voted in favor; motion carried.

A letter of resignation was received from Heather Lund on 5/11/23 to be effective immediately. Harlan Horst moved to accept the resignation and Jeffrey Speaker seconded; all voted in favor.

Discussion

Superintendent Report:

Gary reported that Decker Construction had to repair the line previously installed in the Goose Ct area due to using the wrong part which created a leak. He also noted that Brian Hollein, lead engineer with Bartlett & West, stopped by to view the plant last week.

Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be June 27, 2023 at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45pm.

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$449,000 #2428 & 2429

Condo Control Authorization Clariﬁcations

We are so EXCITED to bring you this lake lover’s dream home! 5 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 3 levels inside, 2 entertaining levels outside, plus boat dock which has been designed for lake fun living! Living area has tall ceiling, plenty of lake view through the wall of lakeside windows. Beautiful stone fireplace. Open living area continues on into the dining and kitchen areas. Dining area opens to full lakeside deck. Kitchen has beautiful island w/ granite countertops, painted cabinets, appliances included, corner sink, pantry shelf unit, coffee bar. Master Suite has his and her closets, leading into Master Bath w/ separate tub and shower and his and her sinks. Concrete patio area on entire lake side. Stone steps and landscaping stones to and on water, boat dock has 1 boat slip w/ lift, 2 jet ski ports under roof. Entertaining area under roof and open swim, swimming deck. Home has wood and stone siding and has that lake style look that everyone loves. Concrete driveway. Come look, we can’t wait to show you!

Amazing 4,468 sq. ft. lodge style log home. Tiled entry, open staircase to the lower level and loft. Large open kitchen with skylights, tiled flooring, stainless appliances and granite counter tops. Dining area opens to the lakeview deck. Wood ceilings & double-sided gas fireplace. Master Suite w/ walk out to deck, sitting area w/ f.p., and lg. walk in closet. Loft area gives you flexible extra space. Lower level has new wood flooring, walkout to patio, 3 bedrooms and a bath.

Any person not on the deed will need to be added to Condo Control under authorizations. Included but not limited to Company/ Corporate Members, LLC’s/Trusts/Spouse or Partner. i.e.; there is one Point of Contact member, all others will need to be added in authorizations.

Members that have children aged 14 and older should be entered under authorizations.

Per the handbook guests cannot bring guests. i.e.; a son/ daughter older than 14 years of age will need to be entered under authorizations. They want to bring a guest; the lot owner will need to add that person in Condo under authorizations.

Fun Fact: When adding member/ guests you can add a photo or driver license. This allows the member/guest to not have ID on them while enjoying our lake.

Undercontract

This home is being sold turn key. You will be able to move in and start enjoying the lake immediately! 4,000 sq ft waterfront home on a great cove. 2-bay covered dock w/ lift & swim deck. Covered shelter by the water and fire pit, perfect for entertaining. Gorgeous living area w/ fireplace & open stairway.

In addition, the boater’s safety card can be added to authorizations. Anyone born after January 1, 1984 is required the card. A second authorization for the boater’s safety card will need to be added. i.e.; Johnny was born January 2, 1984 he passed his boater’s safety course, the member will add a second authorization and take a picture of his boater’s safety card along with his photo id in the same picture.

So, Johnny will have two authorizations under your account, one for a guest authorization and one for boater’s safety card/id.

The Fireworks

Photos by Ellen Dors, Donna Power, & Troy Lesan

The ﬁreworks displays from Beach One have always been the crown jewel of Lake Viking Independence Day celebrations as long as anyone can remember. But as the extended holiday celebration played out, it was only the beginning. The equally impressive Conforti Fireworks from Beach Two, which immediately followed, began four days of impressive displays all around the lake in what was yet another memorable Fourth of July weekend.

Obituaries

Scot Alan Philips 1969-2023

Scot Alan Phillips 53, of Gallatin, Missouri passed away June 25, 2023, at his home at Lake Viking. Scot was born in Kansas City, Kansas on November 3, 1969. He was born three minutes after his identical twin brother Michael. He felt fortunate to spend most of his adolescent life in Republic, Missouri. He loved every aspect of living and growing up in the Ozarks. He enjoyed growing up hunting, fishing, numerous school sports and mostly developing life-long friendships with his schoolmates and other friends he met once he entered his adult work life. After high school, Scot was very active in stock car racing at Bolivar and Lebanon Speedways. He enjoyed motor sports immensely and traveled throughout his life to attend racing events of NASCAR and IRL. Scot moved to Olathe Kansas and bought his first home there in 1999. In 2000 he, along with his brother Michael built and operated an automotive service center in Olathe. After selling their business to a national auto service provider in 2005, Scot returned to the supermarket industry. Later Scot met Kierra Shelby who became his girlfriend and companion in life. Scot moved to Lake Viking in 2017 and began to fall in love again with lake life filled with fishing, boating, jet skis and always friends. He became a member of Lake Viking Church and was saved and baptized in the lake in June of 2022. Scot was preceded in death by his brother Michael. He then became very close to his niece Sydney Phillips as the two shared precious memories of Michael and enjoyed numerous vacations and trips together. Scot was friendly and outgoing. He was never at a loss for words and could light up a room with his huge smile. He believed passionately in family and friends. He is survived by his niece Sydney Phillips of Austin, Texas, his parents Gary and Marsha Phillips of Lenexa, Kansas, numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Scot will be missed tremendously by his family and friends. His favorite scripture was Philippians 1:7 “We have shared together the blessings of God.” His family and friends convey this message; Through the years many things change but what matters most stays same, like how much you are loved, what a blessing you are, and all thanks to God for the time you spent here! Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www. johnsoncountychapel.com.

Marilou Joyner

April 29, 1949 - June 3, 2023

Dr. Marilou Joyner unexpectedly passed away at the age of 74 on June, 3, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the complete package, beautiful, talented, compassionate and inspiring. She had an incredible 40-plus-year career as an educator and businessperson, and was a true leader in her community, region, and the state of Missouri. However, family always came ﬁrst. She loved them, inspired them, and always, always had their backs.

She was the wife of Randell Moore and devoted mother to three outstanding sons; Scott Rogers and his wife Angelina Kovalenko and their two children, Leo and Marina; Erik Rogers and his wife Natalie and their children, Charlotte, Thomas and Reece; and Brent Rogers and his wife Maria Julia Uchoa Rogers and their children Vincent and Eve. Also surviving Marilou is her sister Bobette Joyner and her three daughters, Amanda, Leandra and Cherise; her niece Kim Graves and her husband Robby and daughter Kobe; her cousin Deborah Sherman, her husband Alan, and their daughter Brittany. She also leaves the daughters of her deceased brother Ross Joyner Jr., Jeanelle, Jayme and Jessica. Proceeding Marilou in death were her parents Ross Joyner Sr. and Dorothy (Byrd) Joyner.

Marilou graduated from Abraham Lincoln high school in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1967 and was selected as Miss Council Bluffs the same year, a fact that family and friends would tease her about. She went on to attend college at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, earning a degree in education in 1975. She subsequently earned a master’s and education specialist degrees from Northwest Missouri State University, a doctorate in education administration from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Belleview University.

She worked as a speech therapist, school counselor, elementary and middle school principal, and superintendent at various school districts in northwest Missouri, then joined the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. There, she served eight years as an assistant commissioner.

She spent four subsequent years as executive director of the Kansas City Higher Education Partnership, advising school districts on accreditation, and three years as president of the Blackwell Education Support Team, a Kansas City consulting ﬁrm. For more than 23 years, Marilou owned Cameron Group Care, Inc., which operated an intermediate care facility for developmentally disabled adults and offers other residential and vocational resources and services.

She was the past president of the board of Literacy Kansas City and served on the Northwest Missouri State University Foundation board and the university’s Board of Regents, chairing the latter in 2019-20. She also served on the Kansas City Public Library’s board of trustees.

Last year, the Marilou Joyner Women in Leadership Scholarship was endowed in her honor at Northwest Missouri State “as a tribute to the leadership she exhibited as a woman in education, business and service roles traditionally held by males.” It was ﬁrst awarded in fall 2022.

In lieu of ﬂowers the family wishes that donations be made to the Marilou Joyner Women in Leadership Scholarship at Northwest Missouri State University. Donations can be made at www. nwmissouri.edu/giveonline. Look under designation for Marilou Joyner Women in Leadership Scholarship.

The Independence Day events at Lake Viking started promptly at 8 AM with a Craft Fair at the Clubhouse Parking Lot & also included four food trucks at various locations around the lake.