Notes from the Tuesday 3/19/2013 meeting

The election of officers for the 2013/2014 year were as follows...
President Don Parisi, Vice president Bonnie Marron, Treasurer Jeff Lutzow, and Secretary Chuck Corso. Bonnie Marron was thanked for the huge amount of her time taken in the president's post for the last two years as well as her involvement in so many other activities. It was a hugely time consuming job.
Jeff Lutzow reported the finances of CWL are still strong with total cash on hand including reserves and operating cash of $3,560,378. He also reported on our ongoing successes in our collection efforts on delinquent accounts.
I reported on the Road Commission's first meeting. Official minutes will not be available until ratified during the next commission meeting but I am happy to announce Randy Budreau agreed to take the vice chairmanship and Don Parisi will be secretary. Although I would have preferred a non-board member to chair I will be chairing again this year. We are also fortunate to have Norm Pierce, Caledonia Road Commissioner on board as a member again this year. We also plan to hire a project coordinator to oversee the work this year as well as our maintenance manager Jeff, who will be more involved this year. He has a lot of road experience as well. It should be a productive year.
Karl Steiskal reported the Rec Commission has many activities in the works. Michele, the rec director, mentioned programs such as dance and fitness, toning, yoga (which has 85 participants), and another social program for kids that has 23 families with 30 kids participating. She also hopes to initiate kickball, T-ball for tykes, and super soccer so there are many activities active or in the works.
Steve Lambright reported goose egg addling will be starting soon so contact Jim Brefeld to sign up to help. He also said Lake Management would like to open Highland Valley park for kayak launching now for people wanting to kayak early since part of the lake is open. Granted.
Bonnie Marron reported the Legal Committee is looking into electric aggragation with an opt out option as well as proxy changes for next year.
Chuck Corso reported the Golf Commission is thinking about a CWL handicap tournament as well as an end of year open tourney. They also support the initiative suggested by the communications commission regarding golfing promotions. Savannah Oaks is looking for clubhouse help this year since Stew will be concentrating more on the course maintenance rather than trying to handle both the clubhouse and course. Apply at the office or to Stew if interested.
Bad debt and accounting adjustments were written off in the amount of $975.04 and $1,083.68 respectively.
The board voted to buy another ABDI license in the amount of $1,600 to facilitate the additional service system requirements of our computer system operations.
The board voted to enter an agreement with Francine Mills to lease the Dockside Grill. It will be a full service restaurant as has been the custom. She has some new ideas and what appears to be a good value priced menu to offer along with specials. This was a tough decision because there was another interested party that had a differing view of the operation, including some games for the kids and more of a fast food environment. Both were good presentations but the board went with what seemed to be the consensus of the feedback from the community, wanting the standard restaurant atmosphere to which they have become accustomed. The firm opening date is to be announced after a little remodeling and preparation. It will probably be very early June.
Roscoe Disposal was granted the ability to sub-contract some of their work, guaranteeing small trucks only, being more cognizant of road edge damage, better service, enhanced office customer service, and other improvements.
The Communications Commission will be allowed to pursue a golf outing directed to the Belvidere Chamber of Commerce as well as a realtors open house with a brunch or breakfast followed by a tour to promote the Candlewick community and all it has to offer. They are also considering a new flyer to be used in the promotion of our community's amenities.
The Caledonia Road clean up is scheduled for April 13 at 1 P.M. Feel free to meet at the west gate to help with this effort. The annual Community clean-up is also in the works. The date will be May 4 with a rain date of May 5. Please contact Chuck Corso to sign up and for details. I believe sign-up sheets will be in the office and rec center as usual.
Immanuel Lutheran Church will once again be allowed to use the Outpost for Vacation Bible School June 24 through June 28^th. There is no cost to families that wish to participate.
These are simply my notes and observations so please check the Candlewick Paper for ratified minutes. Ken