A motion was made by James Thompson and seconded by Mel Hinterlong to accept the Agenda with changes. Those changes are by moving the Rule Change under Old Business to Committee Reports, Planning and Aesthetics Committee. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mel Hinterlong and seconded by James Thompson to accept the Minutes as presented with changes. The changes are by striking out the last sentence under Financial Report Paragraph 4. Motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Christine Santiago and seconded by Jeff Ashmus to table the February Monthly Financial Statement. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Christine Santiago and seconded by Jeff Ashmus to table the Year to Date Financials. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mel Hinterlong and seconded by Jeff Ashmus to approve the February Check Disbursements. Motion carried.

USDA Rural Development Loan Update: Our attorney will be writing the letter by March 18^th that will be going out to the Membership explaining what the loan is for, how much it is for, why we need it and when. It will also explain that a NO response ballot is a NO Vote. We need at least 67% of the current membership to vote yes for the motion to carry. A phone tree has been established also. Their purpose is to contact the membership explaining the letter and to encourage as many members to return their proxy.

The Inn is running all three (3) buffets with moderate success. With cabin fever setting in, the menu is being well received. The Waterloo Snowmobile Club had a very successful breakfast at the Inn and has already suggested that they are interested in having it here again next year. 

Staff is continuing to work with our local bank to set up an automatic debit of monthly dues through our web site. This would be in place of charging them to a credit card. 

House account application forms are now available. Beginning April 1, 2008, the authorized charging will begin.

Staff is working toward conversion of the PR Site Location and a portion of the UDI Block into Condominium lots that can be sold. They are working on a timeline of what has to be done and when to achieve this goal. Dan has been working with our attorney, the County Zoning Administrators, and Milford Township so that this process will proceed legally and in a timely manner.

 

A motion was made by James Thompson and seconded by Mel Hinterlong to change the following rule under “Campsite Usage”: From Owners are required to change their campsite at intervals of 14 days.  To “RV” units/tents must change their campsite at intervals of no longer than 14 days. The rational is that this will allow all members/owners the ability to enjoy all campsites. Motion carried.

A motion to table until the next board meeting was made by James Thompson and seconded by Mel Hinterlong considering the purchase of a “Windmill Aerator System” for the swimming pond($1399.00) and re-stocking fish, ($600 to $800). Motion carried.