The 2005 AGM:
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF April 9, 2005
(Subject to approval and correction at the 2006 Annual General Meeting)

CALL TO ORDER: by President Jack Mulhern at 10:05 a.m.
QUORUM: There were 77 members in person or by absentee ballot

INTRODUCTIONS OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND STAFF ATTENDING
Greg Eigsti, Martha Patterson, Mark Sexton, Laura Mork, Jack Mulhem, Ron Bain, Louise Weber, Linda Bowman and Jackie Granger. 
Ron Bain introduced the LISE members listed on the ballot and potential write in candidates. Each candidate spoke briefly about themselves and their interest in working for the community. 

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:

(2005/AGM/1) M. Wally Croy  2nd   Bob Bowman   “accept as circularized.” Passed. 
 
 
Jackie Granger explained the voting procedure for motions from the floor. Discussion followed. 
 

COMMUNICATIONS:
Email from Tim Carpenter regarding Bylaw change to be voted on at this meeting. Jack Mulhern read this communication.
 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

FINANCE:
Jack Mulhern opened the Finance Report for comments or questions. Martha Patterson listed the accomplishments and upcoming tasks for the committee.

WATER:
Jack Mulhern opened the Water Report for comments or questions. Laura Mork talked about the water system and the water committee focus. Questions were asked regarding water. Discussion followed. 

2005/AGM/2    M.  Bob Bowman    2nd  Wally Croy  ”terminate this discussion.”  Failed. Vote count: For: 54 Against: 75

2005/AGM/3    M.  Meredeth Moench  2nd  Mark Mech   “recommend that the board of directors immediately begin the process of hiring Wilson Engineering and at least 2 other firms to prepare a full Water System Plan for LISECC. If Wilson Engineering is unavailable, bids from other engineering firms will be sought.
In the preparation of this plan, the Engineer would be instructed to give priority to the determination of those upgrades and improvements to the existing LISECC water system which will necessary to allow LISECC to apply for additional water service connections (referred to as “hook-ups”) for its members as permitted by our existing water right.
Once a bid has been received from Wilson Engineering, a Special Meeting of members will be called to discuss and vote upon a special assessment plan, giving consideration to appropriate and reasonable arrangements which facilitate the ability of members to meet their financial obligations to LISECC.@ Passed. Vote count: For: 113  Against: 14

2005/AGM/4   M. Bob Merrison, 2nd Wally Croy  “Previous Question” Passed Unanimously.

ADMINISTRATION
Jack Mulhern opened the Administration Report for comments or questions. Ron Bain went through each bylaw change and detailed the Board’s position. Some Questions were raised from the floor.

PLANNING:
Jack Mulhern opened the Planning Report for comments or questions. Louise Weber stated the committee’s actions this year. 

OPERATIONS:
Jack Mulhern opened the Operations Report for comments or questions. Mark Sexton said a few words about the current operation. Questions were forthcoming.

MARINE:
Jack Mulhern opened the Marine Report for comments or questions. Greg Eigsti described the current status of the marina. Questions were forthcoming.

NATURAL DISASTER:
Jack Mulhern opened the Natural Disaster Report for comments or questions. Frankie Small updated the community on FireWise Communities USA. FireWise Week will be May 8 – 14th and a Chipper will be available May 16, 17, 18. 

QUARRY:
Jack Mulhern opened the Quarry Report for comments or questions. Kent Nielsen talked about the current quarry situation. An Open House will be held at the quarry on June 25 at 11 a.m.

SOCIAL:
Jack Mulhern opened the Social Report for comments or questions. 

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