As is now the norm, attendance was very light with 8 attending.
Open forum Had a couple comments on marketing our community. Pam Cangelosi wanted everyone to know the health department inspection of the Eagle's Next Cafe resulted on a 100% score, which is very unusual for a restaurant. Good job!
Our Treasurer's report indicated we are still in good shape with operating cash of $332,432.09, operating investments total $429,290.39, Road investments $364,569.25, and reserve investments $2,672,454.75. Total cash equals $3,798,746.47 at the end of January. Our income is about even with budget but our expenses are under budget by $26,000 so we are still looking good. We are in affect $26,000 to the good so far this fiscal year.
Lake Management reports they would like to test the water quality at the dip now and costs for testing are being checked. There is a stakeholders meeting February 26th regarding the lake grant. More info to follow. Egg addling will start in March to help control the goose population. Volunteers are needed. There are plans to place more fish structure in the lake as weather permits.
The Rec Commission reports they are considering adding an evening water aerobics class, adult swim class, and morning lap swimming. There are 41 participants now in the CWL biggest loser program. The volleyball poles and net will be moved to Friendship Park this spring and plans are to put another bocce ball court at Savannah Oaks. Volunteers are needed to help build the dog park if it comes to fruition. There are plans to put a bookcase in the rec center for use as a lending library.
The Events Commission reports Phil Philbin and Penny Ball will be working together to organize the parade on July 5th this year. There will be a sub-commission formed to handle this and Pam and Joe Cangelosi have agreed to help. The dues raffle is being held again this year. April 4 will be the date of the Lunch with the Easter Bunny Tickets will be $5.00 per person.
Candlewick will be hosting a meet and greet for the candidates for Boone County Sheriff. This will be open to the public on February 25 in the rec center at 7 p.m.
With regrets the resignation of Karl Steiskal was accepted by the board of directors. He has been a very valuable and active member of the board as well as an important factor in many of the events and activities here.
We had substantial write-off this month due mainly to foreclosures and Boone County taking over lots for tax delinquencies. These are beyond our control. The total is $66,815.71. Accounting adjustments were $112.50
An offer was accepted for an association owned lot. Edward Sherman made the cash offer of $750.00 and it was accepted.
A resolution was passed to replace the maintenance gate opener at a cost of $2,200 including labor.
After some discussion the board tabled the resolution to contract with Triple 7 Illinois LLC to install video gaming terminals in the Savannah Oaks clubhouse. The only cost to us will be $25.00 per year per machine for the license. This is an opt out agreement, meaning we can have them removed under certain circumstances with a sixty day notice to the company. Revenue will be split 25% to the state, 35% we keep, Triple 7 gets 35%, and Poplar Grove gets 5%. The proposal will again be brought up during the April meeting after we run a piece in the paper asking for comments. ( As a personal comment, Savannah Oaks is a big drain on our budget and any additional income will only help in our attempt to stem the losses. I am not a gambler but we have to be realistic in this situation)
All motorized vehicles on the lake must be registered and no guest vehicles are permitted but no fines were currently on the books for violations. A reso was passed setting the fines at $50.00 for not registering and $50.00 for non-resident motorized vehicles on the lake.
The Candlewick 2014 clean-up day is planned for April 26 depending on weather,
We have received preliminary grant awards for lake remediation and we already have the first check in hand in the amount of $28,625.00. This will provide fnnding for upcoming programs to help lake clarity. and cleanliness.
As usual these are strictly my meeting notes and for the official minutes please see the Candlewick Newspaper.
Ken