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LAKE WILDWOOD ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING MINUTES

JULY 15, 2008

A. CALL TO ORDER

President Domagala called the meeting to order at 2:37 p.m. and then led the Pledge of Allegiance. He introduced Edward Simpkins, the new General Manager, and thanked Bill Haushalter for his guidance during this time of transition.

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; Retiring General Manager Bill Haushalter; General Manager Edward Simpkins; Administrative Assistant Chris Olivas; and Recording Secretary Charlotte Orren.

C. AGENDA APPROVAL

(The agenda for the Board’s Monthly Board Meeting on June 24, 2008 was distributed to the Members prior to the Board Meeting in accordance with the Davis-Stirling Act.)

Director Pack suggested that the Board move Items J.2, screening of boats entering Lake Wildwood, and Item J.5, projected revenue and expenses for the golf cost center, to discussion items I.2 and I.3.

Director Pack made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.

MOTION: That the Board approves the agenda, as amended.

The motion was unanimously carried.

D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Director Doscher suggested that changes be made to the June 24, 2008 Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes regarding Item H.2, Replacement Reserve funds for chain link fencing beyond the North Gate, as follows:

“Director Doscher was opposed to this proposal because there was no plan for this project and we did not have three bids. There was no data on trespassing incidents.”

Director Pryor made the motion, with a second by Director Pack.

MOTION: That the Board approves the minutes from the Board of Directors’ Monthly Board Meeting held on June 24, 2008, as amended, and the Board of Directors’ Executive Sessions on June 24, 2008 to discuss personnel matters, and July 3, 2008 to discuss personnel matters.

The motion was unanimously carried.

E. CORRESPONDENCE

President Domagala received a letter from a Member suggesting that the Administration Office have on hand an emergency generator for the Clubhouse. There were several letters from Thistle Loop residents regarding the Board’s action on voting down additional fencing near the North Gate. Another letter was from a resident complaining about hazardous materials near his house.

General Manager Simpkins said that he received several phone calls and letters regarding the fireworks and the possible fire hazard. He explained that professionals were handling the display and the Penn Valley Fire Chief had given his approval for the event.

F. REPORTS

1. Treasurer: Pete Maffei had no report since the auditors are still working and they will present their report on August 12.

2. Secretary: None

3. President’s Report

President Domagala reported that the Association is $142,000 in the red. A workshop is needed between the General Manager, the Board and the Finance/Audit Committee. He is proud of the accomplishments of the past few years and thanked the Administration and the Board of Directors for all of their help.

4. Management Report: General Manager Edward Simpkins read part of the report and then deferred to Bill Haushalter, who said that a new contract has been signed with Ferrellgas. He read a letter from Ken Williams, a swimming pool consultant, who said that the pool was in great shape and could last another 20 years. Our maintenance people have done a wonderful job. The murky water was caused by the filter and the type of sand. They replaced the sand and the pool water is now clear. He then continued with his report, Attachment A.

5. Standing and Ad Hoc Committee Reports – Attachment B.

6. Board Liaison Reports

Judith Scott, Emergency Services Affairs Representative to the County said that the Fire Safe Council will have a display at the Home Show in October. More individuals are needed for the Emergency Response Team.

G. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. The Board will be briefed on the number of Members who have submitted their annual ballots. (0807-02, Election Committee)

Enough ballots have been returned to provide a quorum.

2. The Board will be asked to change the August 26th Board Meeting date to August 12th to accommodate Bob McClintock, the Association’s CPA, so he can present his firm’s findings of the audit that was conducted of the 2007/08 Fiscal Year expenditures and financial status. (0807-08, Haushalter)

3. The Board will be asked to approve appointments to fill various committee vacancies. (0807-01, Domagala)

The following recommendations were made:

Environmental Management - Daniel Deese and Michael Lesnewsky

Finance/Audit – Donald Hatten, Bob Martin, and Michael Sanders

4. The Board will be asked to grant final approval to proposed changes to Golf Rule R-7.10.50, Provision C.2.b that would allow golf members who have paid for the annual limited golf membership to play golf at no charge after 4:00 p.m. as long as they check into the Pro-Shop and have not used all their authorized number of rounds. (0805-08, Golf Committee/Haushalter)

Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Springer.

MOTION: That the Board approves the Consent Calendar.

The motion was unanimously carried.

H. OLD BUSINESS - None

I. DISCUSSION

1. The Board will be updated on plans for the Association’s Thirty-eighth Annual Meeting that will occur on July 26, 2008. (0806-06, Haushalter/Community Relations Committee)

Bill Haushalter thanked the Community Relations Committee for all its work on making this an enjoyable day for Members.

2. The Board will be asked to approve a program whereby individuals attempting to bring boats into the Lake Wildwood Community will be required to answer specific questions about the boat’s location history on other waterways. Based on responses to these questions, a boat could be prohibited from being launched within Lake Wildwood or be quarantined for a specific period of time. (0807-04, Lake Committee/Public Safety Committee)

Terry Thies, Chair of the Lake Committee, outlined a proposed procedure for questioning boat owners who come through the gate. Those that have come more than 150 miles from Lake Wildwood would have to provide information for a questionnaire. This is an emergency action to prevent the spread of non-native mussels.

Director Valentine made the motion, with a second by Director Pryor.

MOTION: That the Board return this item to New Business J.2 and asked Mr. Thies for a plan of action.

The motion was unanimously carried.

3. The Board will be briefed on FY 08/09 projected revenue and expenses for the golf cost center, options to ensure sufficient funds are available throughout FY 2008/09 for this self-supporting amenity, and possibly asked to implement a surcharge or approve expense cutting measures that will ensure this self-supporting amenity ends FY 08/09 in the black. (0807-07, Golf Committee/Knight/Haushalter/Simpkins)

Director Streseman said that the golf cost center could be at a projected income under run of $70,000. We could wait until September to see how it plays out. Don Hatten of the Finance/Audit Committee said that the cost center for the fiscal year 2007/08 had a budget of $1.033 million and an income under run of $915,000. For this fiscal year there is a budget of $1.048 million and projected income under run of $70,000. The Board suggested that the General Manager meet with Jim Knight and Ken Wolford on the situation. Director Pack suggested a fee restructuring for the fall, spread over the entire golf community.

J. NEW BUSINESS

1. The Board will be asked to approve a resolution that will encourage future Boards to support the newly approved Master Plan and the progressive initiatives that the FY 2007/08 Board implemented with the intent of continuing the momentum that the existing Board developed to maintain and improve our community. (0807-03, Domagala/Board)

President Domagala made the motion, with a second by Director Pack.

MOTION: That the Board adopts the attached Resolution that encourages future Boards to support the newly approved Master Plan and the progressive initiatives that the FY 2007/08 Board implemented with the intent of continuing the momentum that the existing Board developed to maintain and improve our community (Attachment 1).

Director Springer made the motion, with a second by Director Pack.

MOTION: That the motion be amended to read “and attach the resolution to the minutes of the meeting and publish it in the Bits and Pieces and to The Wildwood Independent.”

The amended motion was unanimously carried.

The original motion was unanimously carried.

2. The Board will be asked to approve a program whereby individuals attempting to bring boats into the Lake Wildwood Community will be required to answer specific questions about the boat’s location history on other waterways. Based on responses to these questions, a boat could be prohibited from being launched within Lake Wildwood or be quarantined for a specific period of time. (0807-04, Lake Committee/Public Safety Committee)

Terry Thies recommended that any boats entering the gates that have been at a lake 150 miles or more from Lake Wildwood should be denied entry until they meet with a member of the Lake Committee and come into compliance.

Director Pack made the motion, with a second by Director Streseman.

MOTION: That the Lake Committee and the Security Department work together to evaluate whether a boat has been in a mussel infested lake and prohibit entry into Lake Wildwood until the boat owner has met with the Lake Committee.

The motion was unanimously carried.

3. The Board will be asked to determine which funds FY 2008/09 (CI, Special Assessments, or Facility Fund) should be used initially to fund the Community Center Expansion Project. (0807-05, Streseman/Haushalter)

Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by Director Springer.

MOTION: That the Board directs staff to expend Special Assessment dollars first as bills are received from the Community Center. Once the $426,000 is expended, the Board directs staff to expend Facilities Fund dollars. Finally, the Board directs staff to provide monthly financial updates regarding the Community Center expenditures so the Board can modify the above guidance, if needed.

Tom Hall of the Planning Committee said that the entire $1.6 million for the Community Center will be depleted and will include contractor fees, landscaping expenses and furniture. He recommended refurbishing the existing building at a cost of $100,000.

Director Pack made the motion, with a second by Director Valentine.

MOTION: That the Board task the General Manager to task the Design Review Group to provide an estimate for refurbishing the existing building and to task the General Manager to recommend funding options for the project.

The motion was unanimously carried.

The first motion was unanimously carried.

4. As required by Security Rule R-10.10.20, the Board will be asked to approve a professional fireworks display on July 4, 2009, and FY 08/09 Operational Funds not to exceed $20,000 for this event. (0807-06, Haushalter)

Director Streseman made the motion, with a second by President Domagala.

MOTION: That the Board authorizes staff to budget FY 2009/10 Operational Funds not to exceed $20,000 for a fireworks display for July 4, 2009 and authorizes the General Manager to contract with Pyro Spectular or other fireworks providers using both FY 2008/09 and FY 2009/10 Operational Funds not to exceed $20,000 for this display.

The motion was unanimously carried.

K. PUBLIC COMMENT

Ken Towns, Lot #1027, suggested that committees post a copy of their minutes for public view. President Domagala said that this could be done on the website, where committees and clubs could post their calendars also.

Bill Stone, Lot #2317, commended the Board on its work this year and especially commended President Domagala and Director Pack.

Vice President Jim Pack thanked President Domagala for his years of leadership. He thanked the other Board Members for their cooperation.

L. ADJOURNMENT

Director Pryor 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 4:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Charlotte Orren, Recording Secretary

 

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