Theresa
Balk, our General Manager, and Debby Rydelski from our office staff
received service awards. Theresa has been with us fifteen years and
Debby for ten. Nice to have experienced employees!
The
AQUA update consisted of discussion of the relocation of the lift
station below the dam for better functionality. This is hoped to be
accomplished this fall. There will be some traffic disruption during
the relocation process. Manhole repair is ongoing and adjustments
have been made to manholes and valve boxes to minimize the impact of
snow plowing.
The
golf course is working to remedy the sticking problem with
sprinklers. The greens will be aerated the last week of September and
may cause some play disruption but it must be done annually.
The
Savannah Oaks clubhouse is still humming and has been so busy they
have actually run out of carts on some weekends. The first wedding
was held at Savannah Oaks recently with eighty five people in
attendance. The events are running strong as well. September twenty
sixth will feature the “King of the Course” tournament.
That
being said, the revenue for the course and clubhouse are only up
slightly under 3% but there is a substantial savings on the expense
side of the ledger since we outsourced course maintenance.
Lake
Management reports this year's leaf pick up is scheduled for November
seven and fourteen from nine to noon. Volunteers are always needed so
try to keep at least one morning available. The more there the less
work for the rest of us. Fish shocking is planned for the end of
September to determine what to stock this year. The skimmer has
hydraulic issues and is again being repaired. We want all the kinks
out and have it ready for next year when we put it away for the
season.
Finance
Commission reports write offs in the amount of $50.00. Accounting
adjustments total $285.61.
The
standing at the end of August is Operating cash of $1,249,225.08,
Operating investments of $285,365.29, Reserve investments
$3,237,780.29. Total investments $3,523,780.29 and Total cash of
$4,772,373.80.
We
are currently under budgeted expense by $123,333.42 and over revenue
budget $7,227.16 meaning we are “to the good” by $130,560.58
fiscal year through August.
The
Rec Commission reports the dog park has thirty eight registered dogs
and reports have been positive. The tennis backboard is installed.
Our pool will be acid washed then painted in order to avoid the algae
problems experienced this year. Twenty eight kids are registered in
after school. November fourteenth from eight to one will be the
health fair at the Rec Center. Ten people came for the rain barrel
presentation.
The
Events Commission reports the First Responders Appreciation day was
light on participation but they are happy with the first year
results. The Craft & Vendor Fair will be held October third with
the Quilting Club donating items for the fair. Eight have signed up
to date. The Fall Festival will be held October seventeenth with
Dandy Donuts handling food sales. Bill Koesal will be the D.J. And
the features will be the same as last year. They are working on next
year's wish list for the budget.
The
Outpost information gathering is continuing with different scenarios
being investigated to obtain cost and feasibility alternatives, one
being a stripping and rebuild of the existing structure with an added
pavilion. Investigation continues.
The
question of why our trick or treat day is held on a Sunday, which is
a school night rather than a Saturday so kids could have Halloween
parties and the like after trick or treating was discussed. The board
decided since it is too late to change it this year we will try to
get more P.O. Input before making the decision.
Moboilitie
company brought forth a proposal to erect three poles with signal
boosters on public ground in a triangular configuration in Candlewick
to enhance cell reception in our area. After discussion the board
decided to table this for more information. The areas they wished to
place the polls were questionable and we need more clarification
before making a decision.
Resolutions
were passed to remove the fencing at Friendship park that has
deteriorated and explore more options for a replacement. The vote was
taken to to purchase more rip rap as shoreline stabilization.
Wally's Blacktop won the bid for sealing and striping Savannah Oaks
and the office parking areas. This will commence soon.
The
volunteer appreciation dinner was once again discussed. As reported
last month, the date has been set at October tenth. Things are moving
ahead thanks to the work of our office staff. The courses have been
chosen.
Caledonia
Road clean up is the responsibility of your board. It has not been
mowed for some time and weeds are waist high so we will wait until a
mowing even if it is in fall. The job is impossible in the weeds.
Again we have been told it may be weeks before a mowing so again we
put off the clean up. We are doing what we can to follow through but
it is currently impossible to fulfill the obligation.
Be
sure to watch for official minutes printed in your Candlewick Paper.
