The March 15, 2008 meeting of the Board of Directors was opened at 8:08AM 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.  Treasurer, Gina Florio and member Conrad Zabransky were excused.

 

First order of business was to discuss Paula Whitney’s letter of resignation from the Board of Directors.  The Board regrettably accepted Paula Whitney's resignation.

 

Board members discussed appointing a new President of the Board.  Vice President, Steve Sollenne recused himself from the position of Board President. Jerry Beskovoyne nominated Ted Couillou for President; seconded by Steve Sollenne. Conrad Zabransky & Gina Florio were contacted by telephone for their vote. The motion was unanimously approved.

 

Board President Ted Couillou presided the meeting.

 

The minutes of the February 23, 2008 were reviewed.

 

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

 

Treasurer’s Report – John Carney

 

Treasurer’s report was reviewed.   Collections are at 99.8%.  Back dues collected for the month, 10,257.92.  Dues reminders have been mailed, 16 final notices mailed.  One Sheriff’s sale of personal property was initiated.  One CD in the capital reserve funds matured and rolled over.  The finance committee has two proposals submitted by Smith Barney and New England Financial brokerage firms respectively. A proposal from UBS is still pending.  The Finance Committee will discuss the proposals and our current investments. They will then submit its recommendations to the board.

 

General Manager’s Report -  John Carney 

 

1. Kasper Lodge is completed; Certificate of Occupancy (CO) will be requested upon completion of parking lot.  April will be the earliest that Kasper Lodge can be open and operating.  Another ad has been placed for an attendant.
2. A commitment letter between WLE and Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department was presented to the Board and signed by Board President Ted Couillou.  WLE agreed to have suitable housing for fire engine as part of the LVFD/WLE Substation. The engine will be garaged in the maintenance bay.
3. Our attorney, Howard Terreri has submitted his preliminary study and recommendations regarding the proposed the revisions to the by-laws.  Board members will be reviewing Howard’s recommendations with intentions of presenting the revisions to the membership for a vote in the June Annual meeting.  
4. Our attorney, Howard Terreri has submitted his findings regarding the Reda lot/sewage and water request.  Based on Howard’s findings, the Board stands firm on its offer to Reda.
5. Howard is waiting for Spillane and his attorney to set up a meeting in reference to the development of section 6.  Representatives of the Sewer Treatment Plant Expansion Committee are expected to attend.

 

Buildings and Grounds – Ted Couillou

There are no meetings until the spring, 2008. Home permits to date:  1,303.

 

Security – Elvin Quinones

The Board reviewed the public safety report submitted by Chief Rocky Kizer for the month of February 29, 2008.  A total of 68 calls were received:  16 emergency calls, 44 non emergency calls, 6 hang-ups, and 2 wrong numbers.  Total calls year to date; 48 emergency calls and 100 non-emergency calls.  There were few incidents for the month of February, one ambulance call, one structure fire and three acts of vandalism.

 

Rocky is pursuing live feed from surveillance cameras to the communications center.

The Board wants the feed to be on a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

 

Security has acquired a fourth vehicle.  The security fleet is currently 4 vehicles.

 

The fine index will be reviewed and updated in the near future.

 

No CRC meeting in February.  The next meeting is scheduled for April 5, 2008.

 

Maintenance and Marina – Jerry Beskovoyne

A comprehensive report from Maintenance was reviewed.  The bulk of the new replacement docks for the marina are completed.  Picnic tables have been built and will be placed at the campgrounds.  Six Wave Runner docks have been ordered and will be located on A, A1 and B docks.  A yearly lottery for property owners in good standing will be afforded for seasonal rentals of the Wave Runner docks.  Maintenance has done all the communications wiring for the new Fitness Center.  The aluminum dock for the main Beach has been ordered.

 

Recreation – Elvin Quinones

The February Recreation meeting was an unofficial meeting. Members present did not make the required quorum.  The St. Patty’s Dinner/Dance was a success.

 

The next Recreation Meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2008 at 10:30 am at the Adult Lodge.

 

Sewer & Water - Steve Sollenne

A comprehensive report from Sewer and Water was reviewed.  S/W is having difficulties locating curb shut off valves which is costing us time and manpower.  Property owners are urged to mark where the curb shut off vales are located and also test the valves by turning them off and on.  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.  S/W is looking into improving electrical back-up system for pumping stations located at the MCH and Beaver Lodge.  During power outages, portable generators are brought to the pumping stations so that water flow goes uninterrupted.  By placing a permanent generator at each pumping station that activates automatically when electrical power is lost would be more efficient.  A new pickup truck for W/S has been ordered to replace the current truck.

 

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 period ending March 15, 2008.

 

Correspondence

 

Letter from Howard Terreri in reference to the Reda lot/Sewerage & Water service request.

 

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

 

Letter of appreciation from PO Dolores Flynn addressed to Chief N.R. Kiser, praising Rocky and the security staff.

 

Old Business

 

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

 

Lakeville Sub-Station:  The maintenance bay is completed, kudos to maintenance for a job well done.   Engine 1 is scheduled to arrive sometime in April.  WLE has two certified drivers.  Four other volunteers are currently in training for driver certification.

 

Deer Control, next survey scheduled for March, 2008.

 

Fitness Center construction coming along very well.

 

New Business

 

Adult Lodge –

A motion was made by Steve Sollenne and second by Jerry Beskovoyne to have the Adult Lodge revert back to 21 years old and over with the exception that a person 18 years and over must be accompanied by an immediate family member of a property owner at least 21 years old and in good standing. The motion passed unanimously.

 

Dedication plaque at Deer Beach naming the area the VIC Navarra WAY in honor of Vic Navarra, founder of the WLE Labor Day games.

 

The next meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for April 19, 2008.

 

A motion was made at 11:45 AM by Steve Sollenne and second by Jerry Beskovoyne to adjourn the meeting.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Elvin Quinones

Secretary