The July Meeting:	Page 1
. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING July 16, 2006 (Subject to approval and correction at the Board of Directors’ Meeting on  August 20, 2006) MEMBERS & GUESTS: Mark Mech, JoAnn Mulloen, Kent Nielsen, Don Adema, Meredith Moench, Robb Kahn, JoAnn Bowman, Marlene Sexton, Mark Sexton, Robert Busch, Duncan McLane. CALL TO ORDER: by President Laura Mork at 9:36 a.m PRESENT: Boyd Berry, Mark Buford, Greg Eigsti, Larry Hagan, Laura Mork, Marc Mullen, Martha Patterson. EXCUSED: Linda Bowman, Treasurer STAFF PRESENT: Jackie Granger VOTING STATUS: All board members present are in good standing. Laura Mork introduced Fire District #11, Fire Chief Duncan McLane. Duncan McLane stated that the fire department needs to know whether or not water is available to the fire department from the LISE water system. Discussion followed. Robert Busch stated that he works for the Coast Guard and would like permission from the Board to use the LISE dock to pick up and drop off personnel on an occasional basis. Discussion followed. 2006/7/1 M. Greg Eigsti 2nd Larry Hagan AScenic Estates allow the Coast Guard to make occasional pickup and drop offs at the LISE dock.@ Passed Unanimously. Laura Mork stated that in the interest of moving the meeting along and dealing with the business that the board needs to make decisions on. Laura requested that items to be discussed need to be added to the New Business Agenda Item to the Business Office at least one week in advance of the meeting. Discussion followed. MINUTES: 2006/7/2 M. Martha Patterson 2nd Greg Eigsti “approve the minutes of the last meeting as amended.” Passed Unanimously. Referring to the June 2006 Board of Directors Meeting. Change Minutes recorded and Prepared by to Ava Selinsky. Move the paragraph regarding contract details. COMMUNICATIONS: Salvation Army, Department of Health, Frankie Small. 2006/7/3 M. Mark Buford 2nd Larry Hagan “Jackie Granger notify Ava of the application due date for the Extreme Hardship Wastewater Permit Fee Reduction Application .” Passed Unanimously. 2006/7/4 M. Boyd Barry 2nd Martha Patterson Athat we have Frankie Small place the 2006 Firewise Sign at her discretion.@ Passed Boyd Barry, Martha Patterson, Larry Hagan, Marc Buford Abstain: Greg Eigsti, Marc Mullen. COMMITTEE REPORTS QUARRY: Kent Neilsen stated that the quarry committee is willing to accept new members. Kent stated that any concerns need to be brought to him and he will investigate. There is a tank at the quarry but it has not been installed and will be watched for further action. Kent stated that there may be another open house and is being considered for the late summer or early fall. Kent will keep the community apprised. MARINE: Greg Eigsti stated that the crab season is open and he will be going down to the marina to check out the status of the docks. Discussion followed. SOCIAL: Martha Patterson read a letter from the Social Chair. Discussion followed. NATURAL DISASTER: Jackie Granger read a report submitted from Frankie Small Natural Disaster Chair. Report attached. PLAYGROUND: Mark Buford stated that the playground has not been finished but significant process has been made. Discussion followed. Boyd Barry will setup a volunteer day to complete the structure. 2006/7/5 M. Boyd Barry 2nd Mark Buford ADue to the unfinished status of the playground, a work party will be organized by Board Member Boyd Barry to complete the structure. The Board recognizes Mark Hunter’s contribution to this project and hopes that he will help in the completion.@ Passed Unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS WATER SIGN – Mark Buford stated that a water sign design has been presented to the Board and the quote is for $650. 2006/7/6 M. Mark Buford 2nd Boyd Barry Aapprove $700 (pre-tax) for the water sign and Ava request bids for comparison and order the sign by July 24th 2006 in consultation with Mark Buford.@ Passed. For: Larry Hagan, Marc Mullen, Mark Buford, Boyd Barry. Against: Martha Patterson, abstain: Greg Eigsti. Insurance liability regarding volunteers: Jackie Granger stated that the LISE insurance broker and found that volunteer community members would be covered for work parties, etc. NEW BUSINESS Mark Buford updated the Board on the pump repair and replacement. The new pump cost $3,000 and the repair of the second pump is likely to be $1,000. Discussion followed. Jackie Granger stated that training is almost complete for Ava and Patty. It would be expected that training would be completed prior to July 24th. Laura Mork presented the proposal received from Jackie Granger regarding preparing for and attending Board Meetings. Discussion followed. 2006/7/7 M. Martha Patterson 2nd Greg Eigsti Aaccept Jackie Granger’s proposal for at least the August Board Meeting.@ Passed, For: Martha Patterson, Boyd Barry, Larry Hagan, Greg Eigsti , Mark Buford Abstain: Marc Mullen. 2006/7/8 M. Larry Hagan 2nd Greg Eigsti A move to executive session to discuss employees.@ Passed. Reconvened into regular session at 11:56 am. The Board revoted on action taken on executive session as follows: 2006/7/9 M. Boyd Barry 2nd Greg Eigsti “Accept the employment policy for Ava Selinsky as outlined in the executive session.” Passed Unanimously. There being no further business the Board meeting was adjourned at 11:58 a.m. Next meeting will be August 20, 2006 at 9:30 a.m.
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