CCR News February 2019 | Page 6

Continued from page 5 update (or produce a new) Reserve Study. R. Karbon responded saying a document has been produced that may reflect similar information as a Reserve Study. The Board will collaborate with the Manager to evaluate the need to produce a document along the lines of the 2009 Reserve Study. E. Johnson reported that he has an estimate from a new Reserve Study Company. Not only can this company assist us with our Capital Fund Reserve Study needs, they also will be able to implement a program to assist us in monitoring and predict future repair and maintenance projects. He will bring that proposal to the board in February. Motion passed unanimously. Item #308 – Rule Violation Monetary Fines – Second Reading to change the Monetary Fine amount from $10 to $50. M. Smith read a letter from Member Fred Zydeck. Fred felt that $50 was too much and asked the Board to only go up to $20. After Discussion it was suggested that the fine guidelines be modified to read “up to $50” The current guideline reads as follows: The next Board Meeting is February 23, 2019 Membership Lot Foreclosure (Auction). E. Johnson presented information regarding the membership lots that will be auctioned for delinquent dues and/or taxes. These lots (one with a dwelling) will be publicly auctioned at the Montmorency County Courthouse Judicial Annex on February 7, 2019 between 10:00AM and 11:00AM. Motion by V. Kaszonyi second N. Thurston to approve the auction information as presented by E. Johnson. Motion passed unanimously. Library Corner January and February books are a collection of books set in Michigan and written by a Michigan Author Richard Baldwin. These mystery books range from Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti and many cities in-between. The Rules of Canada Creek Ranch Association are made so that all members may obtain the maximum benefit and enjoyment from the use of the Ranch facilities. Strict observation of all Rules by each member and guest is necessary for the accomplishment of this purpose. A point system was drafted in 1993 and approved by the Board of Directors. Violation of a rule may result in points assigned to that member for that rule(s) along with a monetary fine of $10 per point. We have greatly expanded our audio book and DVD collections thanks to a generous donation from members Ralph and Sue Wilson. Thank you very much Ralph and Sue. We needed more space in that area, so I moved the Large Print Romances to the back wall of the Romance Section. This way all the Romances are together. The top three shelves facing you when you enter Romance Section are for Large Print and they are marked. The Audio books are on the top three shelves next to the gift shop doors and the DVDs are on the shelves below. The Science Fiction books are on the bottom two shelves as always. With the expanded audio book selections you will no longer have to check them out. Motion by M. Ames seconded by N. Thurston to modify the guideline wording to read, “…up to $50”. Motion passed unanimously. Item #309 – Side by Side Allowable Usage on CCR Property - E. Johnson read a portion of a new Bill signed by the State of Michigan concerning UTV vehicles. R. Karbon requested that two Directors team up and take the lead on looking into UTV usage on CCR. Directors T. Chambers and F. Calabro volunteered. The next update will be at the March Board meeting. Please continue to check out the hard cover books. It’s the only way we have to know where they are and which authors we should buy. As an added bonus you will know if you have read the book if your name is on the card. New Business Committee Chair and Liaison appointments - R. Karbon facilitated discussion to identify 2019 Committee Chairs and Directors that will serve as liaisons to each committee. Thanks to all who have donated to the library over the winter. Your donations are always greatly appreciated. Nominating Committee appointments - Directors provided member names to serve on the 2019 Nominating Committee. The Canada Creek News deadline for submitted articles is the first of the month. 2019 Capital Project Plan/Truck Replacement. E. Johnson provided the upcoming projects and transactions for the 2019 Capital Project Plan. Motion by A Lifsey second by V. Kaszonyi to approve $197,324 for January Capital expenditures. 6