VVA Minutes

(continued from page 8) month, the committee has met two times. They reviewed 23 Building Permits. None of the permits were for houses.

Fire Department

Tony Gronniger Lot 2281 reported:

• The Fire Department continues to meet monthly.

• The hose test for the department has been completed.

• Fire Department will provide a water spout on July 1, 2023.

• The fire department roster has been updated.

Safety Department

• During the Memorial Day Holiday Safety worked one crash with moderate damage. Safety gave 27 warnings and issued 27 infractions. Two boats were towed.

• Safety has provided many assists with Condo Control questions and usage.

• To date, Safety has stickered 850 watercraft. This is the most Safety has completed by this early in the boating season. In 2022 Safety stickered 1064 watercraft but this was completed over the season. Condo has resulted in more crafts being stickered earlier in the season.

Campground Committee

George Eshnaur reported:

• Campground 1: A fence has been built around the dumpster and looks good.

• Campground 1: There are 30 empty spaces in the campground. Three are expected to be filled in the next few days.

• Campground 2: Three spots are expected to be opened up in the near future for nightly camping.

• Committee is working on the budget for the campgrounds for next year.

• Campground Committee is holding a get to know the committee members and the work that is being done and is anticipated to come. This will be held July 22, 2023.

• Vacancy signs in the Campgrounds will be posted soon.

• The date for the next meeting has not yet been set.

Lake Committee

Tony Gronniger Lot 2281 reported:

• The committee members have been on the water several times in the last month.

• Tony noted that the lake has never looked better.

• The main problem identified is docks not having the Lot number displayed on the dock. There have been several new docks installed and these need numbers.

Infraction Committee

• No report from the committee

• Infraction committee met June 10, 2023

Dredge Committee

Shawn Hepinstall reported:

• The heavy material from Goose Island is gone. Dredge America had to stop 30 times in one day to remove equipment blockages.

• Dredge America is now working on the Yacht Club side now. The goal is for Yacht Club docks to be back in place for the July 4, 2023 holiday weekend.

• Shawn reported Dredge America has filled 2 of the silt ponds. The capacity of the ponds is 96K and we estimate they will use 50K.

• Buoys have been moved due to dredging but will be put back in place when dredging is completed.

• Lot 717 which will soon be for sale has a water depth of 7 feet.

Restaurant Committee

Robert Walton Lot 217 reported:

• A second survey was sent out to Lake owners and after reviewing the results of the survey, the members have indicated they are not interested in a restaurant being built at the lake.

• Mr. Walton extended thanks to George Eshnaur and Jeff Ferguson for their help with surveying members.

• Mr. Walton stated the committee will be dissolved.

• Thank you was given to Mr. Walton for all the work he and the committee have done.

Tech Committee

Scott Fatheree Lot 3162 reported:

• Midstates fiber installation at the Lake was delayed until July 1, 2023. Fiber will not be run on unimproved lots. Fiber will be run to each home at no cost if this is done during the time the main fiber lines are being installed. You are not obligated to subscribe to the service. There will be public WIFI access at Beaches 1, 2 & 3, Office/Clubhouse and the Yacht Club.

• Telephones have been installed in the VVA office. We will eventually receive email under LakeVikingMo.net.

• Review being done of items left to do to complete Condo install. Some on the items to complete are payments on line, building permit applications and payments and notification of building permit approvals.

• Handbook will be on Condo as will other applications. The Lake Viking Website will be more of a public site. Scott discussed using a bot to do queries of Handbook information for quick retrieval.

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Fire Department Meeting Minutes 6/9/23

The Fire Department continues to meet monthly, adding a second meeting time to help accommodate maintenance and safety staff to attend. We have completed the annual hose test and met last on Friday June 9th where we discussed and planned the annual “water spout” with the Pumper on July 1st. A schedule was set and we plan to spray from noon till 4 PM. We are also in the process of updating our roster and will forward it to the Lake director.

Gall Atin

Church of Christ (108 E. Johnson St.) — Charles Ross, E v a n g e l i s t ; L o r d ’ s D a y s e r v i c e s 1 0 a m ; E v e n i n g services 6 p.m. For transportation, call 663-4061 or 6633957.

First Baptist Church (511 W Richardson St.) — Bro. Daniel Pelichowski, Pastor; Bro. Wood Marshall, Youth Pastor Bible Study 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Worship 10:40 a.m. (nursery provided). Evening Worship at 6 p.m.; Tuesday Bible study 6 p.m., Wednesday Adult Choir 8:05 p.m. For transportation, call church office at 663.663.2331.Office hours: 8 to 11 a.m. weekdays.

Email: fbchurch@windstream.net

United Methodist Church — Marilyn Dorst, Minister; Worship 9:30 a.m., S S following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd.

WINSTON

First Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & Wednesday services 6:30 p.m.; church ph: 749.5577

Fair view Community Church — Pastor Shadrach Landry; Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.

United Methodist Church — Eugene Keats, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

First Christian Church (1501 S. Main St.) — Rev Kyle Taft, pastor; Children’s Pastor Emily Miller Sunday worship at 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meetings at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 6 p.m.; Men’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Sundays; Youth groups at 5:30 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday during the school year Visit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also join us on Facebook: Gallatin First Christian Church

Friends in Christ (400 N. Main St.) — Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. and small groups at 11 a.m. For more information, call Shonna at 660.663.2228

Gallatin First Assembly of God (208 S. Willow St.) — Rev Wayne Smith, Pastor, ph: 660.663.3213. S S 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m.

Lake Viking Church (East Entrance to Lake) — Rev Robert Nelson, Pastor; Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer service 7 p.m.; Email: lakevikingchurch@gmail.com

Mar y Immaculate Catholic Church (409 S. Main) — Fr Tom Hermes; Saturday Mass 4:30 p m on holiday weekends only; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. (all year)

Olive Baptist Church (Route V, east of Gallatin) — David Leeper Minister; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m.

Presbyterian Church (201 S. Main St.) — James Norton, Minister; Fellowship 10:30 a.m. and Worship 11 a.m.

Visit: www.firstbaptistgallatinmo.org Seventh-day

Clay St.)

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (211

Ash) — David Marble, Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth activities, 7 p.m.

United Methodist Church (111 S. Market) — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and Worship 11 a.m.; www.galjamesumc.webs.com

Alta Vista Baptist Church (NW of Winston on Hwy 6) — Rev Robert Dean, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship service 10:30 a.m.

COFFEY

Baptist Church — Tim Wilson, Pastor; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; Worship 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study

JAMESPORT

United Methodist Church (109 E. Main) — Pastor Brad Dush; Worship 9:30, Sunday School 10:35

Baptist Church (708 W Auberr y Gr v) — Rev Jim Whitley pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study & prayer meeting 7 p.m.

PATTONSBURG

United Methodist — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Heath United Methodist (2009 Oak St.) — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Ph: (660) 815-5373

Cameron United Methodist Church (201 N.

Brown Kid’s Sunday School (ages

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First Baptist Church (202 E. Ford) — Senior Pastor Ken Gazaway Sunday School All Ages 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.; Tuesday Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study 6:00 a.m.; Wednesday Awana Clubs 6:30 p.m.; Thursday Impact Youth 6:30 p.m. Ph: (816) 632-7251

Viking Valley Association Ph: 660-322-9001