CCR News July 2019 | Page 5

Continued from page 4 foreclosure proceedings because of delinquent Association dues. Recently, the cabin and lots 37 and 38 listed with United County Real Estate were purchased by a current member. All back dues, interest and attorney fees have been paid; therefore, the foreclosure proceedings will be cancelled. The ownership of Lot 47 is still unknown however, there is an adjacent member interested in acquiring this lot as well. A local realtor is also working on this transaction. If the owner cannot be identified, we may be able to start the Probate process to sell the lot. E. Johnson recommended that Board change the Dec. meeting from Dec. 14, 2019 to Dec. 7, 2019 as the Elk hunt begins on Dec. 14, 2019. A message will be put in the CCR News. E. Johnson reported the first application of dust control has been completed however due to a shortage of product the cost of brine has increased from .16 per gallon to .21 per gallon. Future budgets will need to be adjusted. E. Johnson reported the annual cleanup day was a success however, this year’s cost was $5,600 compared to 2,900 spent last year. This year we notice a significate increase in construction material which may have to be restricted in future years. Next month E. Johnson will present the Board with a Ranch House Lobby furniture replacement proposal. Our current furniture is in disrepair and needs to be replaced. E. Johnson asked the Board to look at the current furniture before next month’s meeting. Motion by N. Thurston seconded by V. Kaszonyi to approve the Manager’s Report. Motion passed unanimously. Old Business/Open Issues Log 1. Open Issues Log – • 0419-2 Conservation Committee recommendation to Revise rule19.09 (Temporary Blinds). N. Thurston told the Board that the Conservation Committee still believes that their recommended rule change would be the best practice moving forward and that is remains their recommendation. Motion by M. Ames seconded by A. Lifsey to accept the Conservation Committees recommendation to set up blinds no earlier than the 1st Saturday in Aug. and be removed the last day of the hunting season. Motion failed with 4 yes and 5 no. Discussion on what the best practice would be for this rule change. Motion by V. Kaszonyi second by T. Chambers to change the rule 19.09 “Blinds may be set up no earlier than the 1st Saturday in Aug. and be removed no later than 3o days after the roads west of the Canada Creek are declared open.” Motion passed with 5 yes and 4 no. Second reading will be at July’s Board meeting. 0519-1 R. Karbon gave an update regarding the Board acquiring a “Club License” for the sale of beer and wine. A Club License will allow the serving of beer and wine at CCR within specific areas. The Board plans to disburse additional information and a list of Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ’s) to membership via mail, the CCR News the CCR Connection and the Ranch Facebook page so the membership will have time to explore any questions they may have prior to receiving the proxy. New Business Proxy Ballot and Schedule was discussed. Powell Lot trade request. Jim and Kathie Powell asked to trade lot 261 GP for Ranch owned lot 684 VP. Motion by M. Ames seconded by A. Lifsey to trade lot 261 GP for Ranch owned lot 684 VP. Motion passed unanimously. E. Johnson reviewed his recommendation to revise or rescind three Campground rules. His recommendations were to: • Revise Rule 6.10 (All full-service sites are for members use only.) • Consider rates changes for all guest on sites 1-80 • 50-amp rate $36 • 30-amp rate $30 • Sites1 thru 80 would not be available to guests 7 days before or after Memorial Day, the 1st Saturday in July and Labor Day. (Recommended revision to Rule 6.10) Sites1 thru 80 are not available to guests 7 days before or after Memorial Day, the 1st Saturday in July and Labor Day. • Rescind Rule 6.11. (Full-service sites 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 13, 17, 18, 22, 25, 27, and 29 are limited to a 14-day maximum stay.) • Rescind Rule 6.14 (If a site is paid for but not occupied with a camper, trailer or tent, the site may be re-sold without a refund.) With the recommendation from the Campground committee, the Board recommends that these rules and rates remain in place for the remainder of the year. This item was tabled and placed on open issues log for discussion in Oct. 2019. N. Thurston reported that a member brought to her attention an underage driver was driving a side by side at the Ranch House. Items from Members Member Janet Dowe asked if gypsy moth spraying was going to be put on the fall proxy. E. Johnson said an egg mass count would have to be done when the leaves are off the trees. We could consider doing an inspection in the Fall 2019 and then will discuss a Proxy proposal. N. Thurston recommended that we send out an educational kit on how to control the species with tangle foot and other ways to help protect your property. Motion by N. Thurston seconded by M. Smith to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM. The next Board Meeting is July 20, 2019. July Member First Readings Mary Cassidy Jennifer & Weston Selent 518 Garfield St. 344 Longs Chapel Road Port Huron, MI 48060 Weaverville, NC 28787 Interviewer: Bernard Norton Interviewer: Roy Bollert Nikki & Brian Cervelli 2043 Thomas St. Lincoln Park, MI 48146 Interviewer: Dave Smith Aaron Jones 6819 Robinson Ave Allen Park, MI 48101 Interviewer: Tawny Jones July Second Readings 5 Paul & Nicole Anderson Susan Conrad & Peter Draper Gary Wrubel