Lake Viking News

VVA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting June 11, 2023

Call to Order

Board Pres. Doug Winter, lot 46, called the meeting to order, held in the upper level of the Clubhouse, at 2:00pm. Board members present were: Terry Nibarger, lot 657, Tom Rice, Lot 343, Tony Gronniger, Lot 2281 and George Eshnaur Lot 505. Terry Nibarger led in prayer. Doug Winter, Board President, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Doug Winter read the mission statement of Lake Viking. Board members not present included Allan Slavin and Jeremy Lillig and Lake Manager, Jeff Ferguson.

Approval of Minutes

Tom Rice made a motion to approve the April 2023 Meeting Minutes. Second by Tony Gronniger. The minutes were approved unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Handbook Committee

Tom Rice reported:

Condo Control Authorization Clarifications

• Tom Rice stated the committee has received suggested changes from the Fishing Committee re limits, size etc. The fishing rules will be modified in conjunction with the Missouri Conservation Department rules. A fishing license will be required for any Missouri resident fishing at Lake Viking with the same specifications as required by the MO Conservation Department. Any non-resident fisherman will be required to purchase a MO license. Game fish are not allowed to be used as bait. Tom then explained the new daily limits for pan fish, crappie, largemouth bass, white/ hybrid bass and catfish. Violations of the fishing rules should be reported to the Safety Office. A motion was made by Tom Rice to change the handbook to approve the changes is fishing rules. Motion was seconded by Terry Nibarger. Motion passed unanimously.

book to more clearly reflect the length of watercraft permitted on the lake. The maximum length is 24.0 feet as titled. Boats which have been stickered in the past which slightly exceed the length are grandfathered in. Tom Rice made a motion that the length limit be changed in the handbook and motion was seconded by George Eshnaur. Motion passed unanimously.

Viking Valley Association - Members Bid Form

Lake Viking Members - This notice is to inform all members that association owned lake front lot 717 will be placed up for bid to members in good

The lot is being offered to lake members first, before being marketed to the general public. The proceeds from the sale will be used to fund new Some of the amenities discussed at the special meeting to approve the sale of the lot were; Pickle Ball Courts, Jetty and 11 slip dock at the clubhouse, New playground equipment on rubberized mat, Snack bar in clubhouse basement , Rebuild/repair

All members will have the same opportunity to bid. If you are interested in bidding, please fill out the bid form

• Tom Rice stated the committee is recommending a change to the hand-

Viking Valley Association - Members Bid Form

All members will have the same opportunity to bid.

Viking Valley Association

Sealed Lot 717 Bid

144 E. Main Street

Gallatin, MO 64640

All bids must be received by 7/15/2023

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.

Viking Office - (660) 322-9001.

• Tom Rice stated the committee is recommending that powered waterboards be allowed on the lake. Randy Tague presented at the May 2023 meeting introducing the powered board sold by the Marina. A powered waterboard will count toward the watercraft limit stated in the handbook. A high visibility life preserver will be required for persons operating a powered waterboard. The question was asked can the powered waterboard operate behind the wake buoys and was answered that no watercraft, includ-

(continued on page 11) clubhouse, New playground equipment on rubberized mat, Snack bar in clubhouse basement , Rebuild/repair shelters, among others

If you are interested in bidding, please fill out the bid form below and either drop it off at the office in a sealed envelope marked "Sealed Lot 717 Bid", or mail to;

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.

The Board of Directors will open and review the bids on 7/16/2023 with the winning bidder being notified via email and phone.

The buyer will then have 10 business days to provide secured payment to the Lake Viking Office. If the lot does not receive a minimum bid, it will be marketed to the general public.

If you have any questions, please contact the Lake Viking Office - (660) 322-9001.

Minimum Bid; $275,000)

Bid Form

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Email_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Current Lot #_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bid Amount__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.