Shadow Lake Village
Board of Trustees Pre-election Meeting
Call to Order: 7:30 pm.
Attendance:
Board: Wentworth
Administration:
Attorney:
President
Kevin Byrne Richard
Carpenter Martin
Barger
V-P Mary Carhart
Secretary
Katsy Willey Worthmore
Maintenance:
Treasurer
Raymond Johnson Chris Tensen Residents:
Father
Joe Quinlan Will
Boyce (Attached)
Karl Strauch
Walter Lohmann Marion Security:
Lou Vaiti (absent) Capt. Harold Taylor
Dave
Howell
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Welcome to all the residents who are in attendance.
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Introduction of managers and
office personnel.
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The purpose of the Pre-election meeting is to present the slate of
candidates to the residents.
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The Board of Trustees will also report on the State of the Association.
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Each Board member has one vote out of nine total. A majority has to agree with a decision for
it to pass. Negotiation and compromising
are done to finalize decision.
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The Board of Trustees overcame many obstacles in 2002. The Board serves the Association for the
betterment of the Village.
Election Committee Report: Alice Kreider, Chairperson
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Alice Kreider introduced the three nominees for the election to
include, Dave Anderson (absent), Ned Hammond, and Walter Lohmann.
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Ballots will be mailed and must be returned to the Administration
Office by 1pm, June 12th.
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Candidates Night is May 28th at 7:30 pm. Alice encouraged all residents to attend.
Kevin
Byrne requested nominations from the floor of which there were none. Nominations were closed.
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The 1st Quarter was difficult due to unexpected
expenses. Adjustments had to be made.
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The insurance premium increased substantially for 2003. $25 was added to each of the remaining three
quarters assessments to compensate for the increase.
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Snow expenses are $66,000 over budget.
Adjustments were made to the budget to cover snow removal costs.
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Approximately120 delinquencies were reported as of the April
assessment. Members must remit payments
and late fees to acquire good standing and be eligible to vote in the
elections.
Trustee Reports:
Mary Carhart, Vice-President:
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As liaison to the Worthmore contract, Mary advised that the 2002-2003
storms were very costly.
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Siding and painting are ongoing.
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The Down to Earth snow removal contract used all contracted hours
leaving no additional hours left for landscaping purposes.
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The irrigation system is still being worked on to repair damage from
the severe winter.
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Frozen pipes were a problem for the irrigation system and residents’
homes.
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Termites are a problem in the Village.
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Carpet replacement, tree maintenance, concrete work, and gutter
replacement are all ongoing projects.
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Work requests are important to track maintenance work.
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Mary is also liaison to the Courtesy Desk, Sunshine Club, and Kiwanis.
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The Sunshine Club will hold its annual fund drive in June.
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The Kiwanis Breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 25, from 9am-12pm.
Katsy Willey:
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As Election Committee liaison, Katsy thanked Alice Kreider for her work
with the elections.
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“Creative Hands” meets every Wednesday.
The knitted and crocheted items they make are donated to charities.
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The Riverview Auxiliary had a successful luncheon recently in support
of Riverview Hospital.
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The vegetable garden is in operation, under the Chairmanship of Jim
Ham. All garden plots have been allocated
to residents.
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The Pet Club Flea Market was the biggest yet, earning $2200.
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Walter thanked Lou Vaiti and Katsy Willey for all their work on the
Board of Trustees. Thursday, May 22nd,
will be their last meeting.
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Shuffleboard had a record crowd on opening day last Monday.
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Walter thanked John Petracca and the Architectural Control Committee
for preserving the ambience and quality of life in the Village.
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Paul Ellman is Chairman of the Condo. Reps. Condo Reps are used by the
Board of Trustees as a means of communicating with residents.
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Walter urged all residents to utilize the tennis courts. George Mayer is Chairman of the Tennis
Committee.
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The Democratic and Republican Clubs have a great influence in the
Township. Walter encouraged all residents
to vote in all elections.
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Walter thanked all residents for supporting the Board of Trustees.
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Dave thanked all the volunteers for their dedication and service to
Shadow Lake Village.
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Dave thanked the Meals on Wheels program for providing hot meals to
residents.
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Dave thanked Beverly McKernan and Rosalie Lohmann for their work with
the Landscape Committee, Garden Club, and the Tree and Shrub Committee.
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Dave thanked Francis Bubenheimer for her work with the Movie Committee,
Walk and Talk group, and the flu shots.
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Dave thanked Ned Hammond and Gerry McKernan for their work on the
Maintenance Committee.
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Dave thanked Marlene Ellman for her work with the Socializers.
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Dave reminded everyone that Kiwanis’ work benefits young children.
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Dave thanked Tony DeLorenzo for his work with the Golf Committee.
Karl Strauch:
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Karl thanked Jack Kilduff for his work as Chairman of the Violations
Committee.
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Karl thanked Henry Vullo for his work as Chairman of the Insurance
Committee.
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Insurance problems still exist, but are being worked on.
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There were no break-ins in the Village in 2002.
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Karl has just been assigned liaison to the Long Range Planning
Committee.
Father Joe Quinlan:
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Fr. Quinlan is responsible for the Wentworth Contract and is happy with
the current personnel at Shadow Lake Village.
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Fr. Quinlan is liaison to the Clubhouse and its maintenance.
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Fr. Quinlan thanked the Socializers for donating two planters in memory
of Emma Siegal.
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The Boathouse is under review for upgrades. The repairs should be done by June 15.
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Fr. Quinlan thanked Chris Sinsheimer and Frances Bubenheimer for their
work with the Library Committee.
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Fr. Quinlan advised that two residents will be trained to place
emergency notices on Channel 21, when Administration personnel is not here.
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Bodies in Motion and the Exercise Group are doing well.
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Fr. Quinlan thanked Anna Yurko for her work as Chairman of the Pool
Committee. The pool has been painted and
will be open this weekend.
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The Billiard Room is under review for upgrading.
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The Rosary Group meets at 3pm on Wednesday afternoons.
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Fr. Quinlan is very grateful to Committee volunteers.
Kevin
Byrne adjourned the meeting at 8:18 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Carpenter Katsy Willey
Administration Manager Board Secretary