LAKE WILDWOOD ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING MINUTES
April 22, 2008
A. CALL TO ORDER
President Domagala called the meeting to order at 2:33 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
President Marty Domagala; Vice-President Jim Pack; Secretary Bud Springer; Directors Mike Doscher, Linda Pryor, and Don Streseman; General Manager Bill Haushalter; Administrative Assistant Chris Olivas, and Recording Secretary Diana Romell.
Absent: Treasurer Pete Maffei.
AGENDA APPROVAL
(The agenda for the Board’s Monthly Board Meeting on April 22, 2008 was distributed to the Members prior to the Board Meeting in accordance with the Davis-Stirling Act.)
Director Pack recommended that Consent Calendar Item G. 10, Final Approval to Policy 2:20, be moved to Old Business.
Director Pack made the motion, with a second by Director Streseman.
MOTION: That the Agenda be approved as amended.
The motion was unanimously carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board will be asked to approve the minutes from the Board of Directors’ Monthly Board Meeting held on March 25, 2008; Board of Directors’ Executive Sessions on March 25, 2008 to address contracts, personnel, and legal issues, and on April 11, 2008 to address personnel and legal issues.
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.
MOTION: That the Board approves the minutes of the Monthly Board Meeting held on March 25, 2008; Board of Directors’ Executive Sessions on March 25, 2008 to address contracts, personnel, and legal issues; and on April 11, 2008 to address personnel and legal issues.
The motion was unanimously carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
President Domagala said that he received a letter from Glenn Orren regarding the results of the AARP Tax Team. The Tax Team donated the “tips” money to the Recreation Committee for use in purchasing items for the Community Center. President Domagala offered thanks on behalf of the Board and the Members of Lake Wildwood. He said there was a letter of thanks for contributions made by LWW residents to the Interfaith Food Ministry. A letter was received expressing a Member’s concern about the budget.
General Manager Haushalter stated that the final contract was received from Pyro Spectaculars who will provide the fireworks for the LWW Annual Fourth of July Celebration in the park. He also received a letter seeking approval for the home/yard display of signs promoting food contributions. He related that a person phoned him with an offer to remove a number of the wild turkeys in LWW to another place. General Manager Haushalter stated that in the past the Department of Fish and Game said LWW turkeys are domestic and not suited to another location.
REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report – Attachment A
Secretary’s Report – The additional Board Executive Sessions will be listed on the May 20, 2008 Board Agenda. These were sessions to conduct interviews for the General Manager’s position.
President’s Report
According to the LWW lawyer, Wildwood Ridge I is required to pay the maintenance fees for the lake; it goes with the land. The Shepherd hearing date has been changed to July 1, 2008.
Management Report – Attachment B
Committee Reports – Chairs – Attachment C
Ad Hoc Committee Reports – None
Board Liaison Reports – Jim Gratteau, Sanitation District Liaison, stated that the Sanitation District is working on their budget. To LWW Members, this means an increase of $90 per year for the sanitation plant. There will be a public meeting the second or third week of May.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. The Board will be asked to approve appointments to fill various committee vacancies. (0804-01, Domagala)
The Board approved Rich Klein as a Voting Member on the Ad Hoc Wireless Internet Committee.
2. The Public Safety Committee will ask the Board to approve a program whereby Members would be able to either purchase new fire extinguishers at a very reasonable cost or have their existing extinguishers recharged if they are A, B, C type chargers. (0804-02, Public Safety Committee/Haushalter)
The Board approved the fire extinguisher program which will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse parking lot.
3. The Board will be asked to approve proposed changes to Finance Rule R-4.10.30 regarding replacement reserves to ensure the Association’s rules comply with the recent changes to the Davis-Stirling Act. (0804-03, Haushalter/Whiteaker)
The Board approved the proposed changes to Finance Rule R-4.10.30 (Attachment “A”) that address assessment and reserve funding disclosures. This rule change will be published in The Wildwood Independent and will come back before the Board for final approval in no less than 30 days after publication..
4. The Board will be asked to approve a program sponsored by the Fire Safe Council to promote clearing and proper disposal of yard/green waste. The Environmental Management Office is asking the Board for approval for both Lake Wildwood and for Penn Valley residents to be allowed limited access to LWA’s campground as a central location to drop off yard waste. (0804-04, Arne/Haushalter)
The Board approved this program which will run from May 19 – May 24. Volunteers are needed and should contact the Environmental Management Office.
5. The Board will be asked to grant final approval to changes to Golf Rules R-7.10.10 and R-7.10.50 that will establish two annual golf membership programs. (0802-05, Golf Committee/Knight)
The Board granted final approval to the proposed changes to Golf Rule R-7.10.10 and R-7.10.50 which address two annual golf membership programs. The Board directed staff to publish this final notice regarding these rule changes in The Wildwood Independent.
6. The Board will be asked to approve a request to change Lake Wildwood Little Theatre’s name to the “Lake Wildwood Theatre.” (0804-05, Vardon/Haushalter)
7. The Board will ask the Election Committee to organize a “Meet the Candidates Night” in June so the Membership has an opportunity to meet those Members who are running for the Board of Directors. (0804-06, Domagala/Haushalter)
The Board tasked the Election committee to designate a moderator and hold a “Meet the Candidates Night” prior to June 20th to enable Board Candidates to explain their positions on various issues.
8. The Board will be asked to approve proposed changes to Personnel Rule R-3.10.40., Provision 2.A. which will clarify that the Board shall determine each year the percentage contribution that the Association will pay toward the employee’s insurance. (0804-07, Haushalter/Olivas)
The Board approved the proposed changes to Personnel Rule R-3.10.40., Provision 2A. This rule change will be published in The Wildwood Independent and will come back before the Board for final approval in no less than 30 days after publication.
9. The Board will be asked to approve proposed changes to Personnel Rules R-3.10.40 regarding the 401(k) plan and R-3.10.55 regarding Leaves of Absences. These changes will update our rules to comply with current laws. (0804-08, Haushalter/Olivas)
The Board approved the proposed changes to Personnel Rules R-3.10.40 & R-3.10.55 which will clarify the age requirement for the 401(k) Plan and various types of leaves of absences. These rule changes will be published in The Wildwood Independent and will come back before the Board for final approval in no less than 30 days after publication.
10. The Board will be asked to approve the proposed changes to Clubhouse Policy 5.10 and Rule R-5.10.20 regarding the use of the Cedar Room for sponsored events. These changes could allow outside organizations to use the Clubhouse. They could also allow, for a fee, events involving sales presentations or commercial overtones. (0803-08, Haushalter/Chatelain)
The Board took no action regarding proposed changes to Clubhouse Policy P-5.10 and Rule R-5.10.20.
11. The Board will be asked to approve proposed changes to Rule R-5.10.10, Provision 1.C that would allow sports and physical fitness programs to be held in the Clubhouse Cedar Room. (0803-05, Doscher/Haushalter)
The Board approved proposed changes to Clubhouse Rule R-5.10.10., Provision 1.C which would permit low key sports and physical fitness activities in the Clubhouse with the authorization of the General Manager. This rule change will be published in The Wildwood Independent and will come back before the Board for final approval in no less than 30 days after publication.
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Doscher.
MOTION: That the Consent Calendar be approved, as amended.
The motion was unanimously carried.
OLD BUSINESS
1. The Board will be asked to approve an addition to Clubhouse Rule R-5.10.20. This addition would prohibit the use of outside caterers in the association’s marina building without paying a specific fee and using a caterer who is licensed, has insurance, and agrees to indemnify the Association for any damages incurred as a result of the caterer. (0804-09, Haushalter/Chatelain)
Due a lack of a motion, no action was taken on this agenda item regarding outside caterers in the Marina building.
2. The Board will be asked to grant final approval to change Policy 2:20 that will require the Board to determine when fees will be charged for use of Lake Wildwood facilities. (0802-08, Haushalter)
Director Springer made the motion, with a second by Director Valentine.
MOTION: That the Board grants final approval to the proposed changes to Organization Policy P-2.20 which will require the Board to determine when fees will be charged for use of Lake Wildwood facilities. Further, the Board directs staff to publish this final notice regarding these rule changes in The Wildwood Independent.
The motion was unanimously carried.
DISCUSSION
1. The Planning Committee will brief the Board on the status of the Association’s Master Plan, projects that are presently included in this plan and the source of funds for these projects, and plans for a future Town Hall Meeting that will address all aspects of the Association’s Master Plan. (0804-10, Planning Committee)
Gary Eckardt, Chairperson of the Planning Committee, briefed the Board on the status of the Association’s Master Plan, projects that are presently included in this Plan, and the source of funds for these projects, as well as the progress that has been made in the last twelve months. He provided a handout, “FY08/09 Master Plan Status Report, Continuing the Vision” (Attachment 1), to attendees of the Board Meeting. The Committee will schedule a Town Hall Meeting to inform the Membership about this Plan.
Director Doscher stated there will be an update of the Master Plan in January 2009 after a community-wide survey is conducted.
2. George Leipzig of the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) will brief the Board on a non-native mussel that is threatening lakes throughout the United States and what actions NID and Lake Wildwood Association can take to address this threat before it reaches our lake. (0804-11, Leipzig/Haushalter)
George Leipzig, representing the Nevada Irrigation District (NID), briefed the Board about invasive mussels that are in lakes in Southern California and Nevada and the actions that NID is taking to address these potentially dangerous mussels that may be of interest to our community. A pamphlet, “Zap the Zebra” (Attachment 2), was distributed to the Board and provided for attendees. There will be a meeting in the Lake Tahoe area to discuss prevention of the spread of these invasive mussels. The date and place of the meeting will be announced in Bits & Pieces for those who wish to attend.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. The Board will be updated on FY 2007/08 Community Improvement Expenditures to date and anticipated expenditures during the remainder of FY 2007/08. (0804-12, Whiteaker/Haushalter)
Director Streseman stated that presently there are no CI projects on the docket.
Director Doscher said the docks were built in Hideaway Park; however, the landscaping bids were too high for the proposed plan. If latitude is given and lower bids come in, we should keep going forward.
Director Pack stated there was a plan for ten trees at $3,000, but the cost has gone to $30,000. It is an unbudgeted item and was $6,000. Public Works wants a conceptual design to review.
Terry Thies, Chairperson of the Lake Committee, said he feels when the PAD was accepted by the Board, the modification was already taken care of. The PAD was approved by the Board. Originally in the PAD there was $32,000 for the piers and the retaining wall. We were $15,000 under budget for that part of the project.
Bruce Sund, an individual who participated in the design of Hideaway Park, stated the plan was to create shade and ambiance for the park. He looked at what was needed to plant trees and found that he had to create elevation mounds, walls, etc. He prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) with Dan Watson. The wall was a major expense. There was a walk-through with five contractors who were asked for proposals with alternatives.
Director Pack said the Public Works Department is already overtaxed and the PAD was approved.
General Manager Haushalter suggested that a revised PAD be prepared that shows what the project will look like and that a meeting be scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. in the Cedar Room to review this PAD. He further stated that the notice regarding the meeting could be published in the Bits & Pieces and signs could be installed at the gates.
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Pack.
MOTION: That the Board directs staff to expend 100 % of FY 2007/08 Community Improvement Fund budget prior to May 31, 2008. Further, staff is authorized to use remaining funds for the Community Center expansion project to accomplish this objective. Additionally, that the meeting to review the PAD for the Hideaway Park renovations will be held as stated by the General Manager.
The motion was unanimously carried.
2. The Board will be asked to approve a change to Finance Rule R-4.10.55 Provision 4 so that interest from Golf Cost Center and Tennis Cost Center Funds is allocated proportionally among these self-supporting amenities. (0804-13, Hatten/Finance-Audit Committee/Haushalter)
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.
MOTION: That the Board approves the proposed changes to Finance Rule R-4.10.55 that would enable interest from the Association’s two self-supporting amenities, golf and tennis, to be proportionately allocated to the revenues for these self-supporting amenities. Further, these proposed rule changes would be published in the Association’s newspaper that is distributed to all Members. No less than 30 days after the proposed rule change is published in The Wildwood Independent, the General Manager should place this item on the Board’s agenda for final approval.
Director Streseman said this allows interest to go to the Golf Committee or Golf Maintenance.
Don Hatten, Chairperson of Finance/Audit Committee, stated that the Finance/Audit Committee met and there were two members in favor of the change to Finance Rule R-4.10.55 Provision 4, and three members against it. It is not allowing interest to go into the departments. We do not do “cost accounting” in Lake Wildwood; it is not worth the benefit derived. Outside contracts are proportioned and inside contracts are not proportioned. Since the budget was just approved, this is a retraction. If it were to be done, the Finance/Audit Committee recommends doing this in the next budget.
General Manager Bill Haushalter said that this would go to the next fiscal year.
MOTION: That the motion be amended to commence with the 2009/2010 budget.
The motion was carried with five (5) yeas and one (1) nay (Director Jim Pack).
3. The Board will be asked to authorize the General Manager to let a sole source contract with Clean Lakes, Inc. and to approve FY 2008/09 Golf Operational
Funds in an amount not to exceed $19,000 for a spraying program for our golf course ponds. (0804-14, Wolford/Haushalter)
Director Pryor made the motion, with a second by Director Pack.
MOTION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to let a sole source contract with Clean Lakes Inc. and approves FY 2008/09 Golf Operational Funds not to exceed $19,000 for a spraying program for our golf course ponds.
The motion was unanimously carried.
K. PUBLIC COMMENT
May Williams, Lot 1-0382, stated that she objected to the name change of “Little Theatre” to “Lake Wildwood Theatre.” She had concerns about advertising that had already eliminated the word “Little.”
L. ADJOURNMENT
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Pack.
MOTION: That the Board adjourns the meeting.
The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Romell, Recording Secretary