BOD meeting 9/17/11

The meeting opened promptly at 10am with 89 people in attendance. It was a long meeting, not ending until 1:30pm. Elaine Belba resigned from the board because of her husbands physical problems, otherwise all 7 board members were present. After the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and silent prayer for Sept.11 incident, the board elected Dennis Kralick President, appointed Susan Dunphy temporary Secretary. Wes Rice, Parker Kimball, and R. Siddens ran for one of the other vacant seats. There was discussion, and that position is tabled till the next meeting. The board will be asking for more people to run for the openings. Minutes of July 20th meeting were approved and finnancial report was given by Reis. The subject of a new book keeping system was tabled till next meeting. Tim Reynolds and Warren Mansfield resigned from the infrastructure committee and were praised for their efforts. The Kayak launching area brought some discomfort as the cost to the park was over $1700.00. Because of the economy it was voted to lower the monthly cost for an upstairs apartment to $725.00, and a lower to $750.00. Some of the way some subject matter, on the "Blog" was presented was critizied and our President suggested that we don't read the "Blog", and discontinued the link from our website to the Blog. The no swimming signs brought alot of talk from the residents, and our manager will go back to the insurance company, to try to get the subject clearer. After all, for the same reason, shouldn't a sign by put at our swimming pool?????? More to come on this subject later. Our managers contract was approved by all board members with the exception of Paul McCumber. Having an "open house" weekend was discussed,and tabled. They wish to add a section for Home Sales to the website. $8/10 to list with 4 pictures and write-up.