Gem Lakes Recreation Association Board of Directors

August 19, 2006 Meeting Minutes

The Gem Lakes Recreation Association Board of Directors met on the morning of Saturday, August 19, 8:10 a.m. at the Pavilion.

Present:

Buddy Brinkley, Gary Bunker, Gary Marozas, Bob Mell, Vicki Murray, Johnny Spears, and John Kilgo.

Minutes:

The minutes from the July board meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report:

The final June and preliminary July statements were distributed. Treasurer Ed Seufert was unable to attend the meeting since he was out of town. Receipts in July totaled $16,037 while total expenses for the month were $6,491. The largest items of expense were the recreation manager and lifeguard salaries. Total financial assets for the GLRA stand at $64,318.

Recreation Manager’s Report:

Johnny Spears reported that a new lawn mower was purchased for $3,300. Spears had a meeting with Randy Hill from Hill Construction regarding the proposed French Drain along the beach retaining wall. Hill’s recommendation is a system at the top of the wall that will drain out to the lakeshore. The estimated cost is $2,540, which does not include any resodding. Buddy Brinkley suggested running the idea past Jannelle Flickinger and to get a second estimate, perhaps from Tim Newcombe. Spears reported no new vandalism to GLRA facilities, and he credits much of this to the new cameras and signs. The swimming season will end on Labor Day.

Security Report:

There was no report since Dennis Saylor was unable to attend the meeting. Johnny Spears reported, however, that Saylor is trying to identify a contractor for motion sensor lights.

Wildlife Management Report:

John Kilgo discussed the need for grass carp to control the weeds along the shore of the swimming lake. He will obtain additional information before making a final recommendation.

Lake Management Report:

Buddy Brinkley reported that Herron lake is now full and overflowing. Both the Gorman and Water’s Edge lakes are also full. Brinkley added a board to the fishing lake the day before the board meeting. Additional boards will be added, weather permitting. Metts Manufacturing will be brought out to address the issue on the swimming lake after Oktoberfest.

Old Business:

Bingo – The board voted to reimburse Gary Marozas $111 for the bingo set he purchased. Marozas is in charge of organizing the events while Buddy Brinkley will call the numbers.

Adding a Grill to the Pavilion – Local options are still being pursued due to the high cost of shipping the cheapest alternative.

Movie Night – The first movie night will be held in September when the weather cools off some. The board discussed the need for a power switch on the permanent lighting fixtures. While the utility company isn’t willing to give the board that option, they may be willing to let the board take over the control and operation of the lights.

Trash Can Holders – Johnny Spears has kept this project on his to-do list.

Stair Railings – The board directed Gary Marozas to get quotes for 2” diameter aluminum handrails for the steps leading from the pavilion to the swimming lake. In addition, the entire path is to be reworked in concrete.

New Business:

Oktoberfest Planning – The board began preliminary planning for the annual Oktoberfest. October 28 was selected as the date for the function pending the arrangements with the band. Ed Seufert will make arrangements with the band. Dennis Saylor and Vicki Murray will make arrangements with Jo-Jo’s to cater the meats. Bob Mell will handle the beer and Gary Marozas will handle the soft drinks. Buddy Brinkley will obtain the pumpkins for the carving contest.

Information Items:

Board members were requested to send any items for the next newsletter to Gary Bunker.

Next Meeting:

The next meeting will be held at the Pavilion on September 9, 2006 at 8:00 a.m.

The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.