BOARD MEETING
NOTES... FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Open Forum consisted of
Bonnie Marron with a request to keep the Savannah Oaks clubhouse open
later than the current plan for weekends.
The AQUA update indicated
they will probably be putting new mains at James and Cornwell plus
possibly Galahad and Squire. They are still negotiating with Poplar
Grove on an agreement to obtain water from them into our system if
another well problem arises in the future. AQUA also intends to
change out another 1200 meters.
Finance Commission reports
our standing at the end of January is Operating Cash of
$1,094,429.71, Operating Investments of $520,723.01, Reserve
Investments $3,675,984.20. Total Investments $4,196,707.21 and Total
Cash $5,291,136.92.
We are currently under
budgeted expense by $154,656.55 and over revenue budget $83,213.75,
meaning we are “to the good” by $237,870.30 fiscal year to date.
Accounting adjustments for
January equal $124.89. Write offs for the month are $42,486.57
Lake Management asked the
board to change the guest fishing permit to match state regulations
for legally blind and disabled, not to need a guest permit if they
have a state disabled card. Resolution first reading, no action.
Clark (weed control) will
make a presentation at their meeting in March. No new fish structure
was added this winter. The limit for keeping Northerns went from one
to two for residents and one for guests. Frankly, I wish there was
a limit of about 10 under sixteen inches. We are being overrun with
these. I guess state law dictates, which is ridiculous since we paid
to stock the pike.
Maintenance has reversed
the orientation of the hydraulic pump that keeps failing on the
Ecoharvester to see if that helps. All failures have been on one side
of the machine. There are two pumps. They also have changed the axles
from on side to the other to see if that causes the pump that has
never failed to do so. If it does that should mean it is a problem in
the drive axle. It will be tested as soon as the lake is open. I
know, more info than needed!
Events tells us Kathi
Smith will remain the chair for the commission. Breakfast with Santa
was a success. Lunch with the Easter Bunny is in the planning stage.
Garage sales advertising and logistics were discussed and are on
track.
Vino and Vintage-Dandy
Donuts was discussed. Mary has some sponsors already on board and is
waiting for more responses. Help will be needed to make this a
successful event.
The Roads Commission
indicates they would like to pave Briarcliff to Constitution and the
East Gate area from '76 to the first Lamplighter Loop. Proposed
micro-surfacing will be Constitution from Candlewick Drive to Gables,
Candlewick Boulevard, Redman, Drury, and Marquette from Gables to
Benedict. An engineer will be coming out this month to look at a
couple culverts and give recommendations for remediation. Discussion
was held on the purchase of a road shoulder retriever. No decision at
this time.
Communication Commission
reports the Boone County Magazine will carry our ad again this year.
Our ads in the Daily Herald will be starting again April 7.
The Golf Commission had no
meeting
Public Safety is
considering recommending removal of stop signs at the East gate. I
personally feel this will be a danger and would be a mistake. Our
Public Safety Chief will be working to make the information about how
to contact the front gate for assistance easier for residents.
The Rec Commission
announced fitness classes are offered on an 8 week basis at a cost of
$30.00. Karate is averaging 15 youth and 5 adults per class. After
school is running 8 to 21 kids daily. Preschool has 7 enrolled.
January had 20 attend for Bunco.
22 people signed up for
"Biggest Loser." Pub Trivia had 6 teams.
The Outpost rebuild was
again discussed and another town hall will be held March 12 to get
input from the community. It will run 1 to 3 p.m. More info to come.
Shawcraft Signs provided a
basic design suggestion for a new entryway sign for our main gate.
Shawcraft will be ontacted with a request for a more striking entry
sign. Their curreent proposal was o.k. but did not present the
striking first image we are looking for. Back to the drawing board.
Savannah Oaks clubhouse is
of course currently closed.
The board discussed the
current campfire rules at the request of a property owner who feels
the health issues from the smoke are a concern and outdoor fires
should be eliminated. The board discussed the issue and decided the
current rule is sufficient.
The board publicly thanked
Rich Witt for cleaning litter from both sides of Caledonia Road from
Dawson Lake Road to Kelly road. This is a board project but Rich took
it upon himself to handle it. Another good neighbor was also thanked
for the efforts of her family. Nancy
Wieczorek decided it was time to handle the litter problem at our
South gate and cleaned the litter, changing it from an eyesore to a
pleasure to behold. I
have to note, in this small amount of time litter is again appearing
in those locations. WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE????
A resolution was not
passed to replace the worn carpet with tile in the office in the Rec
Center. The issue will be revisited at a later date.
A resolution was passed
contracting with Tallgrass for stewardship of our bioswale plantings
for another year.
A reso was passed
contracting with Kutchins Robbins and Diamond to handle the
Candlewick audit this year.
Announcement was made of
the special Board meeting March 7th for final passage of
the 2017/2018 Candlewick budget. It contains a $24.00 increase in
yearly dues.
Be sure to watch for official
minutes printed in your Candlewick Paper.
