NOVEMBER 2018
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VVA Board of Directors Call to Order Phil Stockard called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the upper level of the clubhouse. Members in attendance were Troy Lesan, Mike Booth, Susan Zalenski and Mike Krehbiel. Flint Hibler and James Funk were unable to attend. Shad Mort led the Pledge of Allegiance. Troy Lesan led in prayer. Approval of Minutes Mike Krehbiel moved to approve the minutes of the Oct. 14, 2018, board meeting. Susan Zalenski seconded; motion passed. Committee Reports Handbook Committee: No report. Finance Committee: Troy Lesan reported on the Finance Meeting. The committee discussed moving some money to different institutions to get better interest rates. They would like to open a new CD for the Deferred Capital Projects funds. Troy also reported that our old ambulance had been sold. Troy Lesan moved that the proceeds of that sale be used to offset the cost of the fire truck purchased this year. Mike Booth seconded the motion; motion passed. At this time the expenses are below budget. They also agreed to put the $10,000 for campground expansion back in the budget for next year. Strategic Planning Committee: Susan Zalenski reported the clubhouse renovation talks continue and the committee is putting a plan together. Susan will elaborate on the plan later in this meeting. Susan also discussed the Nominating Committee and moved to add Jim Miller to that committee. Troy Lesan seconded; motion passed. Activities Committee: No report. Building Committee: No report. Fire Department: Tony Gronniger reported on the Annual Fire Department Chili Cookoff. It was a great success again this year with more than 100 attendees. Of that 100, Tony asked the crowd how many were there for the first time, and he estimated 20-25 were newcomers. Campground: No report. Lake Committee: Mike Krehbiel had no report. Susan Zalenski asked about the Marina’s ad for new boats. They are advertising 25’ lengths and she would like to see a reminder to the members that our maximum length allowed is 24’. Cemetery: Shad Mort reported there were two burials this week. Infraction Committee: No report. Dredge Committee: Shawn Hepinstall had a handout for the board to review. Shawn discussed the “South End Silt Storage Options.” In summary, he gave three options, which include: 1. Recondition and expand existing structure with bids of $368,750 up to $847,500. 2. Build new structure on Fox Road at an approximate cost of $300,000 to $500,000. 3. Build 2nd (new) structure at south end. “The committee is leaning toward reconditioning the existing silt structure and expanding it (possibly double the size) splitting it into two sections so we could alternate dredging and cleaning.” The next issue in Shawn’s report was the financial options to fund any of the above mentioned projects. The financing will have to be presented to the members at an annual meeting.
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Lake Manager Report 1. Dredge: The Pilot / Pirate cove is complete. Shad Mort explained another area that the dredge was working on, the danger area that has had buoys around it for many years. Shad and maintenance took the dredge down there and ran it back and forth through this area with no pipe on it to see if they could blow the silt to a deeper area. Shad believes that it did work and they reached a depth of about 5-6 feet of water. 2. DNR: Our campground lagoons are now in compliance with DNR. 3. The campgrounds and beaches have been shut down for the winter Financials: Troy Lesan moved to approve the financial statements. Mike Krehbiel seconded; motion passed. Guest Time: 1. Mark Leggett wanted to thank the board for supporting his group with the Halloween party. The bus tour and Halloween party raised $12,579 for the clubhouse renovation. Mark also gave an update on the 50th anniversary proceeds, and the final total was $8,065. Mark presented to the board at last month’s board meeting to use the 50th funds to build an amphitheatre behind the clubhouse. He asked the board if they had made a decision of moving forward with this project, but a couple of board members (Mike Krehbiel and Troy Lesan) expressed concerns about the board making that decision. It is their thought to take the proposal to the members in March and let them decide. The board decided to wait until next month to make a decision, but in the meantime would like to see something in the paper for the members to be thinking if this is what they want. 2. Susan Zalenski discussed the current plans for the clubhouse renovation. She first thanked all the people who worked hard raising money to sup-
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November 11, 2018 port the renovation, Mark Leggett, Jana Hanson, Mary Hibler for her challenge, and Don and Carolyn Leeper for stepping up and organizing the renovation. With all the money raised so far, we have $27,500 to get started. That money is enough to get the floors done, new cabinets and paint the walls. Susan said they would like to get started around Dec. 8. The first thing is to demo the cabinets, then put down the flooring and paint. This needs to be done by Feb. 23, in time for the Polar Plunge. Other items that were discussed were a new mantle on the fireplace and painting the grout on the fireplace. Susan moved to block off the calendar for rentals from Dec. 8 to Feb. 23. Mike Krehbiel seconded; motion passed; so the clubhouse will not be available for rentals between the above mentioned dates. Tony Southwick offered to get new toilets for the bathrooms. Susan also asked for volunteers to help with whatever they can. Mike Booth moved to allow the Clubhouse Rehab Committee to begin working on the clubhouse, but not to exceed the $27,500 that had been raised through donations. Susan Zalenski seconded; motion passed. Board Action 1. Dissolution of Sub-committees: Phil Stockard moved that, effective immediately, all sub-committees be dissolved and will operate within their parent committee with the exception of the Clubhouse Rehab and Dredge committees. Mike Booth seconded; motion passed. 2. Political Signs: Phil Stockard opened discussion with a new state statute that bars Homeowners Associations from banning political signs, but the bill does allow an HOA the authority to adopt reasonable rules regarding the time, size, place, number and manner the political signs are displayed. A list of rules was put before the board for discussion and vote, and they are: Continued on Page 9
Clubhouse Renovation ... progress! It takes a community … to fund and remodel a clubhouse. We are very fortunate to have a very generous community at Lake Viking to fund and volunteer for help with the clubhouse renovation. While we haven’t reached our fund-raising goal to complete the renovation, we do have the funds to complete some major projects. The Board gave us a big boost by donating the sales proceeds of the airport lot that had been donated back to the association. Many thanks to the Board!!! We also had a very successful Halloween fundraiser and silent and live auction on Oct. 27. Mark Leggett, Jana Hanson and Carolyn and Don Leeper did an awesome job of organizing the Halloween/Fall party and fundraiser. Our community stepped forward with volunteers, donors and generous purchasers to help us raise over $12,000 net toward renovation. A big shout out to sponsors of the Halloween/Fall Party fundraiser: Rekindled Spaces – Leanne Lee, Viking Septic, Viking Dirtworks, Reece Nichols Ide Capital LLC, Weldon Farms, Lake Viking Marine, Rob’s Cycle, State Farm Mike Green, Landmark Realty, Ston-
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escapes, Matt Atkinson, Steve Puckett, Missouri Central Title, Lake Viking Sales, R&D Enterprises, and Century 21 Crossroads. We encourage you to thank and support these businesses. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of our community. Through your generosity, we plan to start renovations on the Clubhouse in mid-December. We have the funding to purchase new cabinets, paint the walls and do the floor. We expect work to start on cabinets, floors and painting in December and be completed by the end of February. We would welcome additional cash donations or donated construction materials. We will continue renovations as donations are made. As you know, this is a “pay as you go” project. We do need volunteers to assist with the labor. If you plan to volunteer your labor, please reach out to Carolyn and Don Leeper who are managing the construction project. We may put out calls for help on Facebook and email … so stay tuned. We will keep you informed as the work progresses. Thanks to this generous Lake Viking community for your continued support! Lower level of the clubhouse All Members in Good Standing are Welcome & Encouraged to Attend.