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Viking Valley Association Board Meeting Call to Order Phil Stockard called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the clubhouse. Members in attendance were Troy Lesan, Flint Hibler, James Funk, Mike Booth and Susan Zalenski. Mike Krehbiel was unable to attend. Shad Mort led the Pledge of Allegiance. Troy Lesan led in prayer. Approval of Minutes Troy Lesan moved to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2018, meeting. Flint Hibler seconded; motion carried. Volunteer Recognition Glenn Miller was not present, but Phil Stockard recognized Glenn with a Certificate of Appreciation for his work on the Finance Committee. Committee Reports Handbook Committee: No report. Finance Committee: Troy Lesan reported on the finances. Our day-to-day operating expenses are down right now and income is up. Even though the income is up, looking at the Dues and Assessments income, the number of members not paid has increased this year. Looking at Capital Expenditures, the campground upgrade expense is up, the long reach repairs exceeded the budget, so the trade for a mini excavator has been removed from Capital Expenditures for this year. Strategic Planning Committee: Susan Zalenski reported on the hog raffle that was held over the 4th of July. The raffle brought in $830. The Incorporation Committee should be ready to present their findings in September. It was suggested the Dredge Committee be removed from Strategic Planning and added to the Lake Committee. Troy Lesan was opposed to this move. There was a brief discussion and Phil Stockard would like the Board to review all committees and possibly restructure some of the committees to fit today’s needs. The Strategic Committee is working on a list of topics to improve the lake and help it to continue to grow. Activities Committee: Flint Hibler reported there were 15 vendors at the 4th of July Bazaar last weekend and next weekend will be the “Kids Games in the Park” from 10 a.m. to noon. Building Committee: The Building Committee approved six permits at their last meeting. Fire Department: Tony Gronniger said the Fire Department is still actively looking for a new fire truck. The Fire Department helped out with the fireworks on June 30. The new training room is still in need of some electrical work. The smoke alarms from the Red Cross are available now, so Tony asked for any volunteers that might help install them. Campground: No report. Lake Committee: The Lake Committee prepared letters at their last meeting for their recent inspections. The next meeting will be on July 19 and they will be doing more water inspections. Also at their next meeting, Troy Lesan said they would be discussing wake boats. Cemetery: No report. Infraction Committee: No report. Dredge Committee: Shawn Hepinstall reported the dredge is back in the water. We will be firing it up this week and checking that repairs are all complete. We are looking to start dipping at the south end structure when the long reach is ready to go. There were questions about bulldozing that sediment structure out and Shawn commented there was probably water about 8’ down and the cost to hire someone is just not in our budget. Lake Manager Report 1. Dredge: Shad Mort let the Board know he is planning on a trial run of the dredge this week. The long reach has been in Kansas City for repairs and still has an issue. He will have to call to get someone out here to look at it. 2. Campground upgrade: Most of the electrical has been completed in the campground, but if anyone else wants to be upgraded to 50 amp they need to let us know before Oct. 1. 3. 4th of July: Shad believes it was the calmest in recent memory. The lake’s fireworks show had to be shortened because of rain, but we did get it in. 4. Dry conditions: Shad informed the members they need to please pay attention to the “Burn Ban.” With no significant rain in the forecast the conditions are extremely vulnerable for fires. If anyone sees anyone burning or attempting to burn, please call Safety and report it.
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Financials: Troy Lesan moved to approve the financial reports. James Funk seconded; motion carried. Guest Time: 1. Brett Bush addressed the Board about dumpsters on construction sites. One of Brett’s projects was issued a ticket for trash onsite. The Handbook requires contractors to have some kind of moveable container onsite when the foundation is complete. That was not the case in this matter. Shad Mort asked Brett when he thought a trash container should be placed on the site? Brett’s response was, when roofing and sheet rocking begins. Kit Starr asked if just containing the trash was the issue and the Board’s response was yes. They do not want to see lumber, paper or any debris laying around a construction site. Shad Mort commented on the bigger issues with our trash right now and it is getting out of hand. There has been construction materials found in the lake’s dumpsters and this creates more weight, which means more money for trash service. 2. Bo Steed had several issues to discuss with the Board. Bo is concerned about the high traffic on the lake, especially on holiday weekends. He believes it is unsafe conditions and people are running inside the buoys and even hitting the buoys. Another issue is wake boats. Bo says they do a lot of damage to docks and thinks they need to be limited to run only in the main channel of the lake and 250’ from docks. He wants the Board to look at the amount of traffic on the lake. Bo lives in what is known as the “Party Cove” and he asked how we could curb the foul language he hears on the water. Bo also made comments about the installation of silt fences. The Board took all of Bo’s issues under advisement. Board Action: 1. Jon Allen (who was not present) contacted the Board about a dock he felt was encroaching on his property line. The Board’s question is whether the property line extends into the water. Mike Booth referred to the Handbook, page 24, “Survey markers/rebar must be clearly visible when setting docks, platforms, lifts, boat ramps or walkways to insure easement compliance.” Phil Stockard asked that this be reviewed by the Building Committee and bring back their recommendations as to where that line extends to. 2. Building Permit Fees: Phil Stockard reminded the Board of the schedule of building fees with increases that was presented to them two months ago from the Finance Committee. Phil Stockard moved to accept the new fees as presented. Susan Zalenski seconded; motion carried. The new fees will go into effect 10 days from this meeting. The new fees are as follows: CURRENT FEE $1,000.00 $450.00 $300.00 $250.00 $250.00
PROPOSED FEE $2,000.00 $650.00 $750.00 $500.00 $500.00
Sand based projects, shelters, sheds, docks, shoreline work, bobcat work
$100.00
$200.00
Concrete projects requiring a truck with less than four cubic yards of concrete
$150.00
$200.00
Stack stone projects
$850.00
$1,500.00
On-site house construction Manufactured/mobile home construction Garages and hangars Home additions Concrete projects, multiple axle trucks and trailers that would transport heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, track hoes, track loaders or similar heavy equipment including landscape projects requiring the same type of heavy equipment.
Business Future: Campground Review Group: This group needs more volunteers. Missy Leggett and Mike Kemna have offered to serve. Mike Booth will be chairing this group. Member/Guest Privileges: Phil Stockard says it has come to our attention that we have members de-
Next VVA Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m. August 12, 2018
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