The February 23, 2008 meeting of the Board of Directors was opened at 8:09AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.  In attendance were Vice President, Steve Sollenne, presiding, Secretary, Elvin Quinones, members Ted Couillou, and Jerry Beskovoyne.  Also in attendance were General Manager John Carney, and George McMullin representing the Advisory Board.  President, Paula Whitney, Treasurer, Gina Florio and member Conrad Zabransky were excused.

The minutes of the January 19, 2008 were reviewed.  Two corrections were made:

Under New Business; The Board has decided to change the Memorial weekend “WLE Games” to “the Victory games” (for example) to honor Vic Navarro (founder of the memorial weekend games). The Board will be taking suggestions.

Memorial weekend is replaced with Labor Day Weekend.

A motion was made by Jerry Beskovoyne, second by Ted Couillou to accept the minutes as corrected.  The motion was passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report - Gina Florio

Treasurer’s report was reviewed.   Collections are on target.  Back dues collected, $14,282.41.  The Finance Committee will meet with Smith Barney to discuss our current investments.  Year 2007, CDs and Money Markets earned approximately $103,000 in interest.

General Manager’s Report -  John Carney 

1. Kasper Lodge is basically completed; the final details are being completed.  Applicants for an attendant have been very light and the position is being re-advertised.
2. Fitness Center is coming along very well.  The contractor has completed the vinyl siding on the exterior of the building.  The electrical inspection and other phases of completion are due for inspection on Monday, the 25^th of February.  We expect the center to be completed by May, 2008.
3. Riley and Company has been in to perform the yearly audit and will be preparing the Association’s tax return.  After completing this work the Capital Replacement Cash Flow Projections will be updated. 
4. Our attorney, Howard Terreri is researching the chain of deeds in reference to Reda’s property.  Nancy Settepani is assisting Howard with this work to save time and money.  The deeds will help to determine Reda’s position as to his request to tie into the Association’s sewer and water.
5. Howard met with Spillane’s attorney in reference to the development of section 6.  This was a preliminary meeting to give Spillane an idea as to the history of section 6 and what has been discussed with Spillane and previous developers as to receiving a sewer connection point for sewer disposal from section 6 to WLE’s Sewer Treatment Plant.
6. Howard is addressing the revisions to the by-laws.
7. John has met with Paupack Township regarding our proposed recycling project (Volunteer Green Program).  The township has taken our request for a recycling container will provide us with an answer in the next coming months.

Buildings and Grounds – Ted Couillou

There are no meetings until the spring, 2008.

Security – Elvin Quinones

The Board reviewed the public safety report submitted by Chief Rock Kizer for the month of January 31, 2008.  A total of 88 calls were received:  32 emergency calls, 48 non emergency calls, 3 hang-ups, and 5 wrong numbers.  Total calls year to date; 32 emergency calls and 56 non-emergency calls.  Very few incidents for the month of January;  five ambulance calls, two motor vehicle accidents, two domestic calls, one chimney fire, one disoriented raccoon.

The CRC minutes were reviewed.  The next meeting is scheduled for April 5, 2008.

Maintenance and Marina – Jerry Beskovoyne

A comprehensive report from Maintenance was reviewed.  Maintenance has done a great plowing our roads though challenging due to the rapid freezing during the evening hours.  There have been five snow and ice storms this season.  The Board has asked John Carney to perform study regarding replacing the current building where the Laundromat, Craft Shop and Emergency room are located.  Maintenance and repairs to the building has been costly.  It was also noted that the emergency room has medical equipment such as wheel chairs, crutches, etc that are available to property owners upon request at the office.

Recreation – Conrad Zabransky

The minutes of the February 2, 2008 Recreation Meeting were reviewed.

The next Recreation Meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2008 at 10:30 am at the Adult Lodge.

Sewer & Water - Steve Sollenne read the Sewer and Water Report for the period ending February 23, 2008.  Some property owners are taking chances by not shutting off the water supply to the home while away for extended periods.   Property owners are reminded that in the 2005 Winter Community Bulletin states "The water and sewer department will be enforcing the regulations on both pressure regulators and curb valves. Property owners will have until October 31, 2006 to comply, making sure they have a pressure regulator and that their outside main curb water valve is visibly marked and functional"

All property owners are expected to be in compliance.  Water shut off vales are not properly marked and some have been paved or landscaped over.  A large water main break was discovered on Lakeshore Drive.  The main was under the property driveway.  Repairs were made, two properties are without water.

Advisory Board – George McMullin

There are no meetings until the spring, 2008.

First Right of Refusal  The board reviewed the first right of refusals for the month of February, 2008.

Correspondence

Copy of letter addressed to Ralph Reda regarding his request seeking sewer hook-up to his property was mailed to Howard Terreri for legal opinion.

 

Email to Howard Terreri, regarding the Bylaw reformation and recommendations.

Old Business

Development of section 7:  The new ball field will be staked out in the spring.

Lakeville Sub-Station:  The maintenance bay is near completion to house the fire engine (engine 1).  Engine 1 is scheduled to arrive sometime in March.  WLE has two certified drivers.  Four other volunteers are currently in training for driver certification.

The next meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for March 15, 2008.

A motion was made at 11:00 AM by Elvin Quinones and second by Jerry Beskovoyne to adjourn the meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Elvin Quinones

Secretary