Minutes December 29, 2024

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BOARD OF DIRECTORs’ Meeting

Call to Order: Jim called the meeting to order at 9:30 am at the Scenic Estates Clubhouse.

  • Board Members Present: Jim Coats, Jeff Smith, Doug Cash, Loren Conroy, David Canterman (via Zoom)

  • Board members absent: None

  • Staff Present: Allison Cash, Nick Kluge (via Zoom)

Voting Status: All board members present are in good standing.  Quorum.        

Changes to the Agenda: None

Approval of Minutes and Consent Agenda:    

  • Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes-November 24, 2024

  • November 2024 Financial Reports

  • Staff Operations Report

  • Wilson Progress Report November 2024

Doug motioned to approve the Consent Agenda and the November 24, 2024 BOD Meeting Minutes. Loren seconded. All in favor.

Member Communications: None

Board Reports:

  • President:

    • LISECC vs. Wolfe & Nimon

      • A hearing was held on December 13, 2024. We were awarded a summary judgment against Dustin Wolfe, but the judge has not yet made any ruling regarding Mitch Nimon.

      • The summary judgement against Dustin Wolfe included the following rulings:

        • Wolfe’s actions constituted a public and private nuisance.

        • The cost to remediate Wolfe’s damage to and interference with LISECC property will be $33,855.00, which Wolfe shall pay to LISECC within 30 days of the date of the order.

        • LISECC alone holds the title in fee simple to Carol Lane. Scenic Estates has a clear legal right to control its property and to enforce its Rules and Regulations.

        • Dustin Wolfe CANNOT:

          • Interfere with LISECC control and governance of Tracts A-C

          • Take any possessory actions against Carol Lane

          • Cut any more trees without proper permission/permits

          • Build a temporary or permanent structure without building permit

          • Keep more than 2 dogs on LISECC property

        • A Civil Standby was ordered to protect LISECC and its employees and representatives should it be necessary to enforce any of the rulings.

      • Jeff thanked all of the members that showed up for the hearing in support of LISE. It went a long way in demonstrating how many people have been affected by the events on Carol Lane.

    • Potential Bylaw Amendments

      • The board is considering bylaw amendments that would define/clarify ownership and also allow LISECC to recover costs and attorneys’ fees.

      • Discussion of the procedure for bylaw amendments when they are proposed by the board.

    • General Manager Report

      • USDA Loan Application

        • The application was submitted in late November but was returned as the USDA needed additional information. We are working with Wilson Engineering to get the additional documentation submitted.

      • Firewise Coordinator

        • LISECC is looking for a volunteer to fill the Firewise Coordinator position.

      • Reserve Transfer

        • Doug motioned to transfer $1,737.60 from Reserves to pay Elm Electric for work done in March 2024 for the electrical upgrades to the Clubhouse. Loren seconded. All in favor.

  • VP/Secretary:

    • Jeff thanked the LISECC community for their support at the hearing.

  • Finance: No report.

  • Administration:

    • We are waiting for the court to decide a date for the oral arguments regarding the LILCO appeal.

  • Operations/Water:

    • Doug thanked the staff, Jeff, Jim and Loren for their hard work in replacing the filter media in the water treatment plant.

    • Marina Dock Bid Request

      • Nick has submitted a bid request for the repairs to the dock that was damaged during a storm earlier this year.

New Business: None

Old Business: None

Other Business:

  • Next Meeting: January 26, 2025 at 9:30 am.

Adjournment: Doug motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 am. Loren seconded. All in favor.