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Motion by V. Kaszonyi seconded by M. Ames to approve the
alternative language of $100.00 per certificate.
New Business
E. Johnson submitted a proposal to replace the remaining
Ranch House lobby furniture. D. Snarski, Housekeeping
Supervisor, has been working with Rogers City Home
Furnishings and has selected replacement lobby furniture
that will offer an updated woodsy outdoor feel. Over the
past year and a half, we have either sold of disposed of 5
leather chairs and 2 leather couches. Currently 4 fabric chairs
two couches also need to be replaced. The current lobby
furniture was purchased in 1999.
Discussion regarding the life cycle of Gypsy Moths and how
they can devastate defoliated trees over time. The
Membership needs additional education regarding our past
experience with Gypsy Moths and why suppression is a
needed. An egg mass survey may be done this fall to see
where the hot spots are.
R. Karbon called for a Roll call vote. Yes votes – M. Ames, M.
Smith, R. Karbon, V. Kaszonyi, F. Calabro. No votes – T. Chambers,
A. Lifsey, B. Cook, N. Thurston. Motion passed 5 to 4. The
alternative langue will be $100.00 per certificate.
The remaining furniture will be sold sale at the annual CCR
Memorial Day garage sales next year. The proposal is to
replace seventeen pieces of furniture with funds from the
Capital Fund for $14,600.
Motion by M. Smith seconded by A. Lifsey to approve the proxy
language. Motion passed 5-4.
Motion by V. Kaszonyi seconded by N. Thurston to replace the
Ranch House lobby furniture with an NTE amount of $15,000
from the capital fund. Motion passed unanimously.
R. Karbon gave a quick review of all items on the Open Issues
Log.
Erosion Control/Roads Project – No review date is set
however a goal in the Strategic Plan has been set.
E. Johnson reported that three companies were interested
in or 2019-2020 timber prospectus. The three companies that
submitted bids were, Precision Forestry biding $137,732.
Cordes Forestry Products biding $133,585. AJD biding
$130,300. Our consulting Forester Jerry Grossman
recommended accepting Precision Forestry’s bid in the
amount of $137,732.00
The 2019 Strategic Plan has now been approved. The next
step is to get it implemented and available to the
membership.
Capital Fund Income and Expense Plan – This is now goal
number 4 under the Finance area of the Strategic Plan.
Motion by N. Thurston seconded by F. Calabro to accept the bid
from Precision Forestry in the amount of $137,732.00. Motion
passed unanimously.
Side-by-Side Policy - Will be reviewed in September.
Conservation Committee Rule Change – Second reading
tabled until the August Board meeting R. Karbon explained with B. Rogers taking over in January
he needs to be recognized by our financial institutions
therefore, his name needs to be added to our accounts.
Club License – Continuing effort for information and
communication. Next review date is August BOD meeting. Motion by V. Kaszonyi seconded by N. Thurston to add B.
Rogers to our bank and credit union accounts. Motion passed
unanimously.
Campground Rule Review – Will be reviewed in October.
B. Rogers explained that the Mangers house is in great shape.
However, with a family with kids there is more stuff (toys,
bikes, trampoline, etc. to be stored). B. Rogers would like to
keep a clean appearance and be able to store these items in
the winter. The previous Manager before 2007 had a shed
and there is still a pad in place. Several quotes were
considered. NorthStar out of Mio has a 10x20 with 7 ft. sides
with vinyl siding instead of wood siding. Vinyl siding is
suggested because animals like to chew on the wood and
the maintenance for staining would not be needed. The
bid from NorthStar was $4,570 plus tax and they delivery to
Montmorency County. This funded from the Operating
Fund.
Manager’s Report
E. Johnson gave an update on the well abandonment project.
M. Reilly, J. Treadaway & E. Johnson met with three
representatives from Riverside Energy to develop a plan for
reseeding and road restoration. E. Johnson feels the plans
will be implemented with no anticipated problems.
Restoration should begin within the next few weeks and
planting to coincide with our annual fall planting at the end
of August. All work will to be done by October 1, 2019.
E. Johnson gave an update on annual stream rehabilitation
and maintenance of large woody debris structures on the
Canada Creek. This is budgeted ongoing work to improve
fish habitat in the creek. This year the project was completed
in June by contractor Ken Reed who contracts with us and
the Montmorency County Soil and Water Conservation
District. This spring we installed 63 new structures and
refurbished and stabilized existing areas along the creek. This
year we budgeted $18,050 from the Capital Fund and
completed this work for $15,450.
Motion by M. Ames seconded by M. Smith to approve the
Manager’s Report. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by N. Thurston seconded by V. Kaszonyi to accept the bid
from NorthStar at a cost of NTE $5,000 to be taken from the
Operating fund. 8 yes 1 opposed. Motion passed 8-1.
E. Johnson reported that the property owner of lot 38 GP
would like to purchase Ranch owned lot 39GP adjacent to
their lot. Per our By-Laws, members owning adjoining
parcels of land consisting of one or more lots which have
been improved by construction of a dwelling shall be offered
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