Gem Lakes Recreation Association Board of Directors

June 9, 2007 Meeting Minutes

The Gem Lakes Recreation Association Board of Directors met on the morning of Saturday, June 9, 2007, 8:05 a.m. at the pavilion.

Present:

Buddy Brinkley, Gary Bunker, Gary Marozas, Bill Mathison, Bob Mell, Vickie Murray, Ed Seufert, Johnny Spears, and John Kilgo.

Minutes:

The minutes from the May board meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report:

Treasurer Ed Seufert distributed the May statements. Receipts in May totaled $28,613 while total expenses for the month were $9,467. The largest item of expense in May was $3,805 for the Memorial Day Picnic. A motion to accept the report was passed.

Buddy Brinkley reported on his efforts to collect back dues. Approximately $2,000 has been confirmed paid and an additional $1,000 has been pledged or is in the mail. Some residents requested that back dues payments be spread over two months. The board passed several motions removing certain properties off of the books for various reasons.

Discussion on Expansion Plans:

The board was joined by Steve Kisner, who is developing several properties off of Huron and Moultrie, and Jerry McCarty, a Gem Lakes resident with concerns regarding the development. Kisner discussed his proposed plans and the reasons why he favors the RS15 city zoning classification over the PR classification. The plans include lots with minimum 1/2 acre acreage and minimum home sizes of 2,000 square feet. McCarty had issues regarding design standards and advocated the creation of a board to oversee certain aspects of the development.

The issue was raised regarding a parcel included in the expansion plans that the Gem Lakes Recreation Association had been paying taxes on. Kisner thinks his attorneys have done an adequate title search and that he now owns that parcel. Kisner, however, agreed to work with the board in ironing out this dispute. He committed to send Gary Bunker the results of his title search for research on our end. The board voted $500 in legal expenses and gave Bunker the mandate to pursue this issue.

Recreation Manager’s Report:

Johnny Spears reported on the dead deer and loose dogs issue. The dogs in question have been captured and turned over to Animal Control. Spears also reported progress in dealing with the use of our facilities by non-residents.

Security Report:

The board discussed an incident with a band that played into the evening at the pavilion. There was a discussion on policies dealing with parties that stay after sunset.

Wildlife Manager's Report:

The deer attacks were discussed under the Recreation Manager's Report.

Lake/Property Management Report:

Bill Busser joined the meeting and updated the board on his discussions with Regions Bank on deeding some of the old sewage treatment land to the GLRA. Buddy Brinkley and Rick Samundsen on the board will continue to pursue this opportunity.

Old Business:

Memorial Day Picnic – Approximately 400 to 500 people attended. Food and drinks were adequate. Bob Mell will look at different alternatives for food next year.

New Business:

2008 Memorial Day Picnic – The board passed a motion changing the starting time to 11 a.m.

Key #1 – A motion was passed allowing board members to have extra copies of Key #1 provided they are responsible for them.

GLOW Phone Directories – A motion was made to allocate $700 for the printing of the new directories.

Movie/Bingo Night Dates - The board passed a motion establishing June 22, July 27, and August 17 for this summer's movie/bingo nights.

Improvement Projects - The board passed a motion allocating $500 for a new picnic table and grill. The board also discussed ceiling fans for the pavilion and small boats for the lakes.

Next Meeting:

The next meeting will be held at the pavilion on Saturday, July 14 at 8:00 a.m.

The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.