The April 19, 2008 meeting of the Board of Directors was opened at 8:10 AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.  In attendance were President Ted Couillou, presiding, Vice President, Steve Sollenne, Treasurer Gina Florio and member Conrad Zabransky. Absent with excuses were Secretary Elvin Quinones and Jerry Beskovoyne. Also in attendance were General Manager John Carney and George McMullin representing the Advisory Board. 

 

The minutes of the March 15 meeting were reviewed

 

A motion was made by Steve Sollenne, second Conrad Zabransky, to accept the minutes as read.  The motion was passed unanimously.

 

Ted inquired as to the lottery for the 6 available wave runner docks. John relayed the lottery took place in the office on April 5, there were 18 registration forms for 6 docks. All successful recipients have been notified.

 

Treasurers Report – Gina Florio

 

Gina acknowledged that collections remain very good, $23,604 has been collected in back dues and total of $25,141 has been collected in delinquencies. Procedures for two sheriff sales are in progress. We have received three proposals for the Association’s investments which still need to be reviewed.

 

Gina made recommendations as to the short-term CD’s coming due in May.

 

A motion was made by Gina Florio, seconded by Conrad Zabransky  to roll the CD’s coming due in May into the present 3 month CD’s. The motion passed unanimously

 

General Manager’s Report – John Carney

 

1. Draft Financials have been received and must be reviewed by the board. Comments should be relayed to Gina and John. Gina will forward copies to the Finance Committee for their review.
2. The suggested by-law revisions have been sent to Howard for final approval and a motion to be written for membership approval. A copy has been sent to the By-law Review Committee.
3. Roads are being reviewed for surface treatment; work will be starting within the next two weeks.
4. Electric and water is being added to additional sites at the campgrounds; all new picnic tables have been built and will be placed on the sites shortly.
5. The positions for the summer Recreation Coordinator and Kasper Lodge Attendant have been filled.
6. Kasper Lodge is completed and we anticipate receiving the C/O from the township this coming week. The playground has been completed with the additional wood chips being added; tables will be set out shortly.
7. The fitness center is moving to the final stages of completion.
8. I will be meeting with representatives for the US Mail to resolve the issue of our present mail situation. Many property owners are receiving wrong mail in their mailbox and not receiving mail that they should be getting. Conrad volunteered to assist John in meeting with officials in an attempt to resolve this issue ASAP.
9. The last deer survey was performed in April and the USDA will be forwarding their report along with their recommendations.

 

Building and Grounds – Ted Couillou

 

Permits to date: 1307

At the last building meeting the committee reviewed a situation presented to them by a property owner as to the setbacks on his lot. Due to the way the road wraps around the lot adhering to the 60’ setback would be quite restrictive. The committee agreed that the lot should be treated more as a corner lot giving the property owner additional room on the one side.

 

Security – Ted Couillou reviewed the report in Elvin’s absence

 

Ted referred to Rocky’s report which included a request to review the fine index as it is presently being revised to have some of our fines reflect PA state fines. Ted asked John to look at the fine for cutting trees. There was thought that this fine was increased in 2007, but it cannot be found in the fine index. Steve Sollenne relayed to the Board that he has observed Security doing an overall good job.

 

Elvin submitted a letter to be reviewed by the board of some outstanding issues that were discussed at last months meeting that still need to be addressed, such as lighting at amenity areas, recycling and Lakeville Fire Department Sign installation. Elvin relayed the fire truck should be on property in the next 2 weeks and a piece of equipment for the skate park that was ordered will be here this week.

 

Maintenance and Marina – The Baord reviewed the report in Jerry’s absence

 

Jerry indicated that docks at the marina have been started along with other work at amenity areas being performed by maintenance. He has noticed, especially at the marina, areas that show evidence of the tough winter. Many fallen trees and branches need to be cleaned up. Jerry would also like to see more attention to landscaping at the marina area. It was also noted that some railing work needs to be addressed at certain docks.

 

Legal and Administration – Ted Couillou

 

Ted relayed that John, Steve, Jerry and Jack Vetter attended a meeting in Scranton with our attorney, Bill Spillane and Bill’s attorney. The meeting pertained to a draft sewage agreement between WLE and Spillane.

 

The annual meeting packet will be completed when the by-law information from Howard is forwarded.

 

Right of First Refusals: 10

 

Recreation – Conrad Zabransky

 

Memorial Day Weekend will be pack filled with activities at the new Kasper Lodge area along with plant sale and meet your neighbor. Some groups have scheduled their meetings on this weekend.

 

Conrad and Jerry plan to start staking out the proposed ball field in section 7 when weather and conditions allow.

 

Sewer and Water – Steve Sollenne

 

Sewer and Water is in the process of evaluating the previous year’s home water freeze-ups. We will continue to try to educate property owners to the potential dangers inherent when then a home is not properly winterized. This includes a substantial water loss to the community.

 

Advisory Board – George McMullin

 

George presented questions to the Board from April’s Advisory Board meeting.  The board reviewed the questions and asked John to respond their answers in writing.

 

Correspondence:

 

1. Kathy Sollenne has requested funding from the POA in case an additional bus is needed for a summer trip to Hershey Park. Recreation has committed to paying for one bus and the board agreed that the POA pay for the second bus if it is needed.

 

Old Business

 

The scholarship fund was reviewed and Gina indicated that she would be on the selection committee with at least two others. As soon as John Rechinda returns the details will be worked out.

 

 

New Business

 

The Board discussed the purchasing procedures that would take place on the remaining WLE lots. It was agreed that a realtor would be called in to give a fair market value of the lots. WLE lots would be advertised in the newsletter and on the lots for sale available at the office.

 

A motion was made by Conrad Zabransky and seconded by Gina Florio to advertise all WLE lots for sale in the Community Bulletin and to wait six months before any offers are accepted. The motion passed unanimously

 

The six month stay on any sales will give ample time for all property owners to be made aware of any available lots.

 

A letter was received by Maryann Vaccaro requesting that the Board of Directors sanction the WLE Red Hats which boasts 33 members who are WLE property owners. Maryann’s letter describes the contributions the Red Hats make to the local area. By consensus, the Board approved the WLE Red Hats as a sanctioned WLE organization.

 

The next meeting is scheduled for May 24 at 8:00am.

 

A motion was made at 12:45 by Steve Sollenne and seconded by Conrad Zabransky to adjourn the meeting.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

John Carney

Assistant Secretary