Gem Lakes Recreation Association Board of Directors

February 10, 2007 Meeting Minutes

 

 

The Gem Lakes Recreation Association Board of Directors met on the morning of Saturday, February 10, 2007, 8:20 a.m. at the Shoney’s on Whiskey Road.

 

Present:

 

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

 

Minutes:

 

The minutes from the December board meeting were approved. 

 

Treasurer’s Report:

 

Treasurer Ed Seufert distributed the preliminary January statements.  Receipts in November totaled $268 while total expenses for the month were $1,335.  The largest items of expense were salaries for the account and recreation manager.  The total financial assets for the GLRA stand at $33,847.

 

The board discussed the possibility of creating a capital equipment reserve account.  The board passed a motion establishing a 90-day operating reserve.  The board passed a motion setting up an investment strategy for the $17,500 reserves based on rotating 90-day CDs.  Seufert was requested to draft a proposed budget for the March meeting.

 

Recreation Manager’s Report:

 

Johnny Spears reported that reservations for the pavilion are starting to come through.  There have been no vandalism reports or garbage concerns since December.

 

Security Report: 

 

Dennis Saylor reported that the security cameras are still working though some batteries may need to be replaced.

 

Wildlife Manager’s Report:

 

John Kilgo reported that the fish are doing well, with the fishing lake in balance and the blue gill reproducing in the swimming lake.  The board passed a motion officially opening the restocked lakes to fishing on June 1.  It was reported that some fishermen were dumping their favorite species into the lake. Kilgo was tasked with making “fish information” signs.  The board deferred discussion of the proposed “fishing rodeo” until the March board meeting.

 

Lake Management Report: 

 

Buddy Brinkley reported that the lake was lowered four feet, which killed most of the weeds around the beach area with the cooperation of some cold weather.  The board discussed the sand problem at the beach and Dennis Saylor agreed to contact a neighborhood resident about using his bobcat to help spread the sand.  Once the beach is fixed, the swimming lake will be raised.  Metts Manufacturing completed the overflow project on schedule.  The check valve needs to be opened.

 

The fishing lake remains about 3 inches too high (equivalent to half a board) but there haven’t been any complaints.  In terms of replacing the current control system on the fishing lake dam, Metts has proposed blocking off the bottom four feet and using a valve to control the lake level and using boards above the four foot depth.  This project may cost between $5,000 and $10,000.

 

Old Business:

 

Key Control and Lock Replacement – Buddy Brinkley will come back to the board with costs and recommendations for the various options under consideration.

 

2nd Grill for the Pavilion – Bob Mell presented a plan for a $468 double grill.  Shipping would be an additional $104.  The board instead opted to purchase a portable grill for $200.

 

Extension of Steps from the Beach to the Pavilion – The estimate for the “steps and railing” project was approximately $5,500.  This estimate doesn’t include the french drain around the beach retaining wall.  The board allocated $6,000 in total for this project. 

 

The board will also consider the Springwood steps for a possible project at the next board meeting.

 

New Business:

 

Dennis Saylor presented a proposal to allow the South Aiken Baptist Christian School access to the tennis courts.  The board had questions about liability and whether or not this access could be granted in exchange for other services – such as use of the school for the next Annual Meeting.  It was suggested that this could be discussed at the Annual Meeting.  Vicki Murray asked if anyone was interested in replacing her on the board.  Gary Marozas requested that the next newsletter go out after the March board meeting but prior to the upcoming Annual Meeting.

 

Next Meeting: 

 

The next meeting will be held at the home of Gary Marozas on Saturday, March 10 at 8:00 a.m.

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.