The November 10, 2007 meeting of the Board of Directors was opened at 8:10AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.  In attendance were President, Paula Whitney, presiding, Vice President, Steve Sollenne, Treasurer, Gina Florio, Secretary, Elvin Quinones, and members Ted Couillou, Conrad Zabransky and Jerry Beskovoyne. Also in attendance was General Manager John Carney.

The minutes of the October 20, 2007 were reviewed.   Three corrections were made:

First paragraph read:  “The September 15, 2007 meeting of the Board of Directors was opened at 8:08AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.” “September 15, 2007” was replaced with “October 20, 2007”.

Maintenance and Marina report:  “Six slips for jet skies are planned for 2009”.  Correction:  “Six slips for jet skies are planned for 2008”.

Advisory Board report:  “The next Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2007 at the MCH at 11:30am”.  Correction:  “The next Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2007 at the MCH at 11:30am”.

A motion was made by Conrad Zabransky, seconded by Jerry Beskovoyne to accept the minutes as corrected.  The motion was passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report – Gina Florio

The Board reviewed the October 30, 2007 Treasurer’s Report.  Gina Florio reports that budget variances are favorable year to date.  Gina Florio has been reviewing the 2008 budget with the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on November 11, 2007 to finalize the budget review and bring forward recommendations to the Board.  Nancy Settepani has been performing exceptionally collecting back dues.  The Board recognizes Sandra Aleckna for doing a great job preparing the monthly Treasures Report.

General Manager’s Report -  John Carney

1. Work presently being done at Kasper Lodge is insulating, sheet rocking walls and ceiling, exterior siding. Play Park has been completed. Volunteers did the electrical work and did an excellent job and saved the Association a considerable amount of money.
2. Groundbreaking for the fitness center was this past week. The footing has been poured and block work will start shortly.
3. Maintenance has finished up on the shoreline work at the U-dock. Rocks have been cleared from the shoreline to the area going into the water. Rocks were taken to erosion point to prevent any further erosion. This area has become a popular area and was well used this past season.
4. Leaf program has started. The main objective is to clean out ditches that have been recognized as areas prone to flooding due to leaves clogging ditches and culvert pipes. The benefit of this is for property owners to have their leaves removed while ditches are being cleaned. Property owners can bag their leaves and leave them out close to the road or bring them to a designated area at the top of the ski hill. We have had 52 property owners’ sign up for leaves to be removed and we expect more before it ends.
5. The recent deer survey done this past week done by the USDA produced a count of 63 deer. We indicated to the USDA that we felt this was a low count. This is the reason the survey includes three separate counts which then averages the amount counted.
6. Adult Lodge, West Gate parking lots and Lakeland Drive have been paved. Lakeland Drive was a 50/50 split of cost. Lakeland will be tar & chipped in the spring
7. The deadline for sewer and water hookups is this coming week and then after that the remaining crosscuts will be repaired and I am stilling looking to repair the road edge on Harmony and Beaver.
8. Home building has fallen off approximately 50%, but additions, decks and repairs continue to be strong. Sales of homes and lots have decreased by 29%, but home sales only saw an 8% decrease.

Future capital projects were discussed:  replacing the wooden docks with aluminum docks at the “U-Dock” behind the Main Club House (MCH).  The current docks are old docks that are from the marina.  Possible pavilion by the MCH, convenience building at the tennis courts in section 4 and replacing security vehicles.

Brian Schan has located a backhoe for S&W to replace the old one for approximately $52,000.  The Board by unanimous consensus approved the purchase of the newer backhoe.

Correspondence

Letter to a property owner explaining the procedures that are followed regarding open Houses.

Letters to the CRC and the guest of a property owner requesting that CRC review their citation for Disorderly Conduct.

Letter to Ralph Reda responding to his petition to have his property become a member of WLE.  The Board has agreed to Reda’s request for a fee based on calculation of membership dues.

Letter from a property owner expressing concerns regarding school bus safety at he main gate.  A reply will be mailed.  The Board is aware of the issues and so is Security.  The Board will continue to monitor the situation.

A letter concerning section 1 lot 15 regarding snow plowing.  Property owner’s driveway access is blocked with snow and is asking that maintenance be more considerate.

Letter from a property owner appealing a finding by the CRC that the home was not properly winterized resulting in pipe freezing and subsequent loss of association’s water.

Unfinished Business

a)      Kasper Lodge is progressing well.  Costs have been kept down because of the volunteers involved with the project.  Play Park near completion.

b)      Lakeville Substation – The letter of intent was reviewed by the Board and will be mailed to Lakeville Fire Department.

c)      Fitness Center – Larry Millinken will oversee the project.

d)      The By-Law Reformation Committee has submitted their recommendation to the Board.

e)      Development of Section 7/new ball field

f)        Deer control – First study showed a total of 63 deer.  This is only one of three “counts”.  The next two “counts” will occur in January and March.

Adult Lodge – A sign stating that membership badge is required while in the lodge.  A sign-in book by the entrance and another sign stating that proper ID with proof of age is required when alcohol is present placed in the lodge.

g)      Finance/Budget Committee will be meeting on 11/11/2007.

h)      Reda Property – Board is waiting for Reda to respond to the Board’s letter.

i)        Scholarships – Applications are available at the Office and On-line.

j)        Leaf pick-up – has begun in all sections.

The meeting was temporarily adjourned at 9:45 AM.

The meeting was reopened at 10:08 AM.  Approximately 34 property owners were in attendance.

One correction was made pertaining to the September 15, 2007 open Board meeting. During the open floor portion of the meeting the following was recorded: 19 Property Owner sees no problems having Lakeville fire company place signs indicating that Lakeville services the community, it is an accurate statement.The statement should read that the signs indicate that Lakeville services Paupack Township.

Treasurer’s Report – Gina Florio read the treasurers report noting that the 2007 budget has been on target.  Gina Florio also noted that we have had a 96% collections rate.  This collections rate is the basis for the 2008 budget.  The Finance/Budget Committee will meet on November 11, 2007.

Buildings and Grounds – Steve Sollenne summarized the November 3, 2007 meeting.  The committee will next meet in the spring of 2008

Security – Elvin Quinones summarized the CRC meeting of November 3, 21007.  Twenty two citations were reviewed.  The CRC asked the Board consider having trailers registered at the office and to have re-registration of ATVs VIN numbers verified.  The Board will take the recommendation under consideration.

The next scheduled CRC meeting will be December 1, 2007.

The Board reviewed the public safety report submitted by Chief Rock Kizer for the month of October 31, 2007.  A total of 99 calls were received:  24 emergency calls, 66 non emergency calls, 4 hang-ups, and 5 wrong numbers.  Total calls year to date; 376 emergency calls and 781 non-emergency calls.

Elvin Quinones summarized the October 27, 2007 Neighborhood Watch Meeting.  Placement of street lights at certain locations was discussed.

The next Neighborhood Watch meeting will be December 15, 2007 at 1:00 PM.

The Security/Neighborhood Panel met on November 3, 2007.  Panel members present were: Elvin Quinones, Paul Pogozelski, Mick Henry, Jerry LaStella, Jim Nelson and Chief Kizer.  Lighting and security cameras were discussed. A three-way stop sign was suggested to be place at intersection of Marina and Aquarius Drives.

The next Security/Neighborhood Watch Panel will be December 1, 2007.

Maintenance and Marina – Jerry Beskovoyne

A comprehensive report from Maintenance was reviewed.  The docks at the marina have been removed, Playground is near completion.  Maintenance is preparing for the winter season.

Recreation – Conrad Zabransky

The minutes of the November 3, 2007 Recreation Meeting were reviewed.  Twenty six members were in attendance.  Haunted House sold 204 tickets. The adult Halloween party was a sell out, kudos to the DJ. November 24^th, wine and cheese party at the Main Club House, tree lighting is scheduled for December 1^st, lunch with Santa December 8^th at the Main Club House

The next Recreation Meeting is scheduled for December 1st, 2007 at 10:30 am at the Adult Lodge.

Sewer & Water - Steve Sollenne read the Sewer and Water Report for the period October, 2007.  There will be a large amount of manhole and water valve markers being placed throughout the community to help prevent plow damage.

Paula Whitney discussed the status of the By-Law Review Committee.  The committee has submitted their recommendations which will be reviewed by the Board.  The Board extends theirs gratitude and recognizes the committee member’s commitment and efforts.

Paula Whitney opened the floor for questions from the property owners.

1.   Ed Lowe 4-240 asked what the cost is to conduct the deer survey and what entity is conducting the study

Ans. The cost is $3,875.  The USDA Wildlife Services is conducting the study.

2.   Sandi Boyer 2-302 questioned can a Firehouse be built without a membership vote.

Ans. WLE is providing space for the fire department apparatus.

3.      Al Kuelmopfel 4-023 Since the Adult Lodge hours have been extended and the age has been lowered from 21 to 18, can activities at the Adult Lodge be contained within the building after 7:00 PM.  Kids are out late in      the parking area which has been annoying to neighboring homes because of the loud noise.

Ans. Security will be notified of the situation. Once Kasper Lodge is completed these activities may move to the lodge.

4.      Paul  Pogozelski  5-029 the utility vehicles are they classified as an ATV or Golf Cart.

Ans. Neither, it is classified as a utility vehicle and only can be operated by licensed drivers.

5.      Joe Mongalieri 5-166 suggested that the picnic area behind the main Club House, known as the U-dock, be given a name.

Jerry Bradley 4-220 state that the area is called the Main Beach

6.      Marlene Masino 5-127 are there other methods for deer control as opposed to shooting them.

Ans.  Once the study is completed by the USDA Wildlife Services, we will consider their recommendations.

7.      Gregg George 1-034, is there any plans to enforce the rules for feeding the deer.  Sandi Boyer 2-302 have any citation been issued for feeding the deer.

Ans. Warnings have been issued, if anyone is witnessed by security feeding the deer, citations will be issued.

The meeting was temporarily adjourned at 10:45 A.M.

The Board of Directors Meeting was reconvened at 11:10 A.M.

A discussion regarding Kasper Lodge once it is completed.  The board will look into making Kasper Lodge and adjacent are i.e. Skate Park and Playground a non-smoking area.  The area will also be assigned a part-time security officer to patrol the area during Kasper Lodge evening operating hours.

The Board reviewed the B-Law Review Committee recommendations. The Board will continue to review the report for its next meeting.

New Business

The Board has been asked to look into “online” voting.

The next meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for December 15, 2007

A motion was made at 12:40pm by Steve Sollenne and second by Jerry Beskovoyne to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Elvin Quinones

Secretary