The main effort for the Finance Committee at this point is to review the past year’s expenses and set-up the budget for 2002. All Board Members and Committee Chairs are actively participating in this effort. We are also trying to anticipate any additional maintenance and/or improvements that can be made to our facilities or water system. It is our goal to ensure that Scenic Estates is run in an efficiently and cost effective manner, while staying a place of beauty and enjoyment for all, now and in the future.

Jackie Granger stated that Mr. Harry Thomas telephoned after receiving the letter denying his request to waive the late, administrative and lien fees accrued on his account. Mr. Thomas requested during this telephone conversation that the board reduce his outstanding fees so that he may receive outside help to pay for the lesser amount. Discussion followed.  See motion 2001/11/3.

Jackie Granger distributed the budget as discussed on November 10, 2001. Discussion followed. A meeting will be held on December 8, 2001 to discuss the budget further.

Jackie Granger submitted her written report:

LIENS – Currently there are 19 active liens on 12 properties. 1 lien was removed.
At 83% of the year complete LISE has expended only 61% of the budget.
 

(2001/11/3) M. Ola Bergsholm  2nd Barbara Myers  “ according to our policy that we cannot reduce the late, administrative and lien fees of Division 7, Lot 3 but we are willing to let the account be paid in installments as previously offered.” Passed. 

MARINE:
Nothing to report.

NATURAL DISASTER:
Nothing to report.

SOCIAL:
Darlene Stoffer stated that no volunteers have been forthcoming for cooking turkeys or hams. A couple of parents have called to state that they will be bringing children to the Christmas Party on December 1. Discussion followed. 

QUARRY:
Denise Ranney submitted her written report.

Quarry Committee members Liz Kilanowski, Bert Rubash and Denise Ranney were given a tour of the Ace Quarry, November 2 by Kyle Bride, Vice President of Ace Quarry. It was a very informative tour. In July the crusher was moved down toward the water and it is hoped that this has helped alleviate some of the noise issues that have affected Scenic Estates residents. There has also been extensive berm building done in the northern area of the quarry to help block the noise. Kyle would like to hear from anyone who has any concerns about the quarry, especially if they are noise related, on the day of the occurrence. That way he can try to determine the cause and problem solve the situation. He can be reached at 800-395-9300. In reference to the noise at Jan Bonaparte's property on Beach, he has monitored the noise from the street and determined that the high pitched noise is probably the screen equipment. He is thinking that extending the berm toward the water might help block that noise. Some sounds, such as the beeping from trucks backing up are safety regulation issues and cannot be eliminated. In general, the quarry operations are moving south on the site, away from Scenic Estates. This should make a difference with noise and how it affects Scenic Estates. 

The committee as a whole has not met in the pass two months mostly due to conflicting schedules, including my own.  We have however continued to move forward.
Letters and e-mail where possible, have been sent to local realtors requesting their cooperation in informing potential buyers of the bylaws, policies and county codes that apply to LISECC and asking their cooperation in making sure that all future buyers are aware of these. We have also informed them that we are making a community effort to clean up the Scenic Estates and hope to see more improvements in the future.
So far we have had some very positive responses from people contacted directly with specific problems in most they have been willing to correct them, with a very few exceptions. 
The County Enforcement Office has been to Scenic Estates and issued several correction notices. We are also working with 3 members in trying to aid their clean-up efforts. I have also met personally with one member and am corresponding with 2 others on possible solutions to related issues. No additional registered letters have been sent to members requesting specific action but these will be done after one more review of their property. In addition to my efforts Jackie Granger has been working with members and John to make sure we are treating all members fairly, equally and according to all existing regulations.

OLD BUSINESS: 
Barbara Myers stated that minor changes have been made on the web site. The newsletter will be posted directly on the web so anyone can now access the newsletter with the hope that this will eventually reduce the postage and printing costs.

NEW BUSINESS:
Bob Bowman stated that the winter newsletter submission deadline has been extended to November 26, 2001 from November 12, 2001.
Bob Bowman stated that the December Board meeting needs to be changed to December 9, 2001 at 9:30 am.
Bob Bowman stated that the contract with the realtor representing a couple of LISECC lots has expired. The realtor does not wish to continue the contract due to current market conditions. Jackie Granger suggested that the lots be placed for sale by owner. Discussion followed. See motion 2001/11/4.
(2001/11/4) M. Ola Bergsholm   2nd Darlene Stoffer  “ make up a sign for sale by Scenic Estates with a telephone number and the web site address, and make 10 to 15 signs to place.” Passed. 
Bob Bowman stated that if there were no further business this meeting is adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 am.