LAKE WILDWOOD ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 11, 2007
A. CALL TO ORDER
President Domagala called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
President Marty Domagala; Vice-President Jim Pack; Secretary Bud Springer; Treasurer Pete Maffei; Directors Mike Doscher, Linda Pryor, Don Streseman, and Jack Valentine; General Manager Bill Haushalter; Administrative Assistant Chris Olivas, and Recording Secretary Charlotte Orren.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Pack.
MOTION: That the Board removes item J.1 regarding changes to golf rules
R-7.10.55 and R-7.10.60.
The motion was unanimously carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Springer.
MOTION: That the Board approve the minutes from the Board of Directors’ Monthly Board Meeting held on November 13, 2007; the Board of Directors’ Executive Sessions on November 16, 2007 to address personnel and legal issues; on November 30, 2007 to address personnel issues; and on December 4, 2007 to address personnel issues.
The motion was unanimously carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
President Domagala said that he received letters regarding the Husbands’ lawsuit, one anonymous letter, and one containing a petition from the jazz fans to purchase new seats for the Cedar Room. Another Member requested that there be No Smoking rules for outside the clubhouse.
General Manager Haushalter said that he received letters about some comments that were made in the Bits and Pieces and another about conflict resolution. Another one was about the Holdredge and Kull designed wall at Marina building.
Director Pack made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.
MOTION: That the Board discuss items I.1, the Clubhouse Manager’s report, and J.2, the Lake Committee report at this point.
The motion was unanimously carried.
I. 1 The Clubhouse Manager will brief the Board regarding various options that could have a positive impact on Clubhouse operations. (0712-04, Chatelain/Springer/Pack/Haushalter)
Pierre Chatelain presented a Power Point report (Attachment A).
The following suggestions were made:
Eliminate weekday breakfasts and lunches.
Open the restaurant to outsiders, to include weddings and birthday parties.
Cater meals at outside venues, such as the Pilot Peak Winery.
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Valentine.
MOTION: That the Board direct staff to arrange for a Town Hall Meeting in January 2008 regarding clubhouse issues.
The motion was unanimously carried.
J. 2 The Lake Committee, (Bill Yanko), will brief the Board on the results of its 2006 lake monitoring program and will ask the Board to accept this report. (0712-07, Yanko/Theis)
Bill Yanko gave his report about dissolved oxygen and temperature cycles and probability of algae bloom. A big concern was the amount of runoff of fertilizers, etc. from the Deer Creek watershed and Members’ yards into the lake. He said that the lake is in much better condition than it was in 2005.
President Domagala made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.
MOTION: That the Board directs the Lake Committee to release the report to the community.
The motion was unanimously carried.
REPORTS
Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Pete Maffei said that he did not have the November financials, but he did review the October financials, Attachment B.
Secretary’s Report – Director Springer said that the Board has had productive meetings to review salaries and benefits as part of the budget process. Also, on December 7, there was an open forum with committee heads, staff and Administration, to discuss current issues.
President’s Report – Director Domagala discussed the Finance/Audit Committee Meeting with staff on the Replacement Reserve Schedule for 2008/09 and thanked the Committee for its efforts. He also thanked Bill Yanko for his work in the first annual Lake Monitoring Report.
Management Report – General Manager Haushalter read his report, Attachment C.
Committee Reports – Chairs, Attachment C.
Ad Hoc Committee Reports – None
Board Liaison Reports - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. The Board will be asked to approve write-offs ($79,737) involving bankruptcies, foreclosures, and other un-collectable debts. (0712-11, Haushalter/Whiteaker)
2. The Board will be asked to approve the Association’s Annual Golf Activities Calendar for 2008. (0712-01, Haushalter/Olivas/Romell)
3. The Lake Wildwood Fishing & Hunting Club will ask the Board to approve the distribution of a flyer that will benefit Boy Scout Troup #807 and will enable Lake Wildwood residents to dispose of Christmas trees. The Board may also be asked to authorize the Fishing & Hunting Club to deposit a portion of these trees into our lake. (0712-02, Fishing & Hunting Club/Haushalter)
Director Valentine questioned the feasibility of placing the trees into the lake at the dam. Director Domagala wanted it recorded that the Board of Directors authorized the Fishing & Hunting Club to put trees into the lake.
4. The Board will be asked to approve appointments to fill various committee vacancies. (0712-03, Domagala)
Bruce Schott was recommended for appointment to the Survey Committee.
5. The Board will be asked to grant final approval to proposed changes to Rule R-4.10.56 that would establish and define rules for a Golf Master Plan Non-capital (maintenance) fund and changes to Rule R-4.10.50, Provision 8.B, and Rule R-4.10.55, Provision 6 to coincide with the newly established rule regarding the Golf Master Plan. (0708-10, Golf Committee/Chilberto)
6. The Board will remind the Membership about a program whereby Lake Wildwood residents who are trained tax preparation volunteers assist community residents, who have relatively simple tax returns, with their Federal and State taxes. (0710-03, Haushalter/Orren)
7. The Board will be asked to grant final approval to proposed changes to Organization Policies and Procedures of LWA’s Governing Documents relating to our Channel 95. These changes will update and clarify this section of our documents. (0710-10, Pryor/TV Committee)
Director Springer made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.
MOTION: That the Board approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion was unanimously carried.
OLD BUSINESS
The Board will be briefed on the cost of the Association’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance during 2008. (0710-12, Olivas/Haushalter).
A brief was provided by General Manager Haushalter.
DISCUSSION
2. Traditionally, the Board encourages Members to support a Holiday Fund for the Association’s employees and independent contractors. The President of the Board will again solicit Board, Member, and Resident support for this program. (0710-09, Domagala)
President Domagala encouraged Members to donate to this program. He asked that a reminder be published in the Bits and Pieces.
3. The Board will be briefed on the procedures for assigning marina boat dock spaces to current and future lessees as spaces become available. (0712-05, Haushalter)
The General Manager briefed the Board on the new procedure.
NEW BUSINESS
1. The Board will be asked to approve a change to Rule R-1.70.10 which would include having PAD’s reviewed by the Finance/Audit, Planning, and Public Works Committees prior to submission to the Board. (0712-08, Haushalter)
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Pack.
MOTION: That the Board directs the General Manager to publish the attached proposed changes to Administration Rule R-1.70.10 and Attachment “A” (form) which would include having proposed Project Approval Documents (PAD’s) reviewed by the Finance/Audit, Planning, and Public Works Committees. This proposed rule change would be published in the Association’s newspaper that is distributed to all Members. No less than 30 days after these proposed rule changes are published in The Wildwood Independent, the General Manager should place this item on the Board’s agenda for approval.
The motion was unanimously carried.
2. The Board will be asked to approve changes to Environmental Management Rule R-6.30.40 that would prohibit smoking on the Clubhouse’s patio area and within 30 feet of all Association buildings. (0712-09, Chatelain/Haushalter)
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Valentine.
MOTION: That the Board directs the General Manager to publish the attached proposed changes to Environmental Management Rule R-6.30.40 which would prohibit smoking within thirty (30) feet of any Association building. This proposed rule change would be published in the Association’s newspaper that is distributed to all Members. No less than 30 days after these proposed rule changes are published in The Wildwood Independent, the General Manager should place this item on the Board’s agenda for approval.
Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Springer.
MOTION: That the motion be changed to “within 20 feet from any Association building entrance.”
The motion was carried with six ayes and one nay, (Director Pack).
3. The Board will be asked to approve the installation of a wireless access system in the Pine Room and Lounge. Further, the Board will be asked to accept donations from the Mac Club and PC Club for the cost of purchasing and installing this system. (0712-10, Springer)
President Domagala made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.
MOTION: That the Board thanks the MAC and PC Computer Clubs for their generous donation which will cover the cost of installing wireless computer access in the Clubhouse and authorize staff to proceed with this new Clubhouse program.
The motion was unanimously carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Gorman, Lot #4-1576, had concerns about trees being cut down on the golf course, especially near hole #3. President Domagala referenced the Golf Master Plan’s recommendation on this subject, mentioned the discussion of this item at the last Board of Directors’ Meeting, and said that the Golf Committee recommended the two trees near #3 be removed.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Director Springer made the motion, with a second by Director Streseman.
MOTION: That the Board adjourn the meeting.
The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlotte Orren, Recording Secretary