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barbeque including community outreach
possibility buying a pig from 4H. Guidelines
will have to be put in place to spell out who
would be invited to this type of event. We need
to encourage volunteerism and want to
recognize the people who have already done so.
Goal is still on track for December 7, 2019.
• Goal #3-1: Report of CCR Outreach Effort Report.
• B. Rogers continues to work on this goal and a
report will be ready by December 7, 2019.
• Goal #5-2: Individual Committee Governing Documents.
• Goal is on track for January 30, 2020.
Other Items from Goal Champions:
• M. Smith stated again if anyone would like to take over as
Goal Champions from N. Thurston or F. Calabro please let
him know.
• M. Smith stated he continues to add items to an excel
spreadsheet for items that have not become Strategic Goals.
• N. Schulz will take over Goal 2-3 Nominating Process
replacing F. Calabro. N. Schulz will also take Goal 3-1 New
Membership Applicant Process replacing N. Thurston.
Old Business/Open Issues
• Item #0118-1: Campground electric, water & sewer
replacement for sites 11-20.
• B. Rogers has been in touch with Doug
Mansfield who is still looking for bids on the
project.
• Item #1218-1 (309): Side-by-Side review.
• T. Chambers is working with F. Calabro, B.
Rogers and two members who have not been
selected at this time. They will come up with a
series of questions to ask the membership for
their thoughts regarding the subject.
Recommendations will then be presented to the
Board.
• Item #0619-1: Campground Rules Review.
• N. Schulz and T. Chambers have reviewed the
current rules. A handout was given to the Board
with rules changes/recommendations. T.
Chambers would like the first motion to be
November and a second in December so there is
time to get the membership up to speed prior to
the 2020 camping season.
• Item #0909-1: Policy & Procedures #507. Second Reading
to change policy to read
“Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum appraised value
of ranch owned lots is $2,000.00. The minimum appraised value
shall be reevaluated September of each year.
B. Rogers asked for approval of the second reading. T.
Chambers asked why when someone buys a Ranch owned
lot can we stop them from surrendering the certificate, so
the membership
doesn’t absorb the cost. Discussion on different scenarios,
history and the effects of revenue.
New Business
• Remaining Lobby Furniture Replacement Needs. B. Rogers
stated that in July the Board approved $15,000 to replace the
lobby furniture knowing this wasn’t all the furniture needed.
Now that the furniture is in place and with feedback from
members a request to add two more chairs and one coffee
table has been made. The current invoice from Rogers City
Home Furnishings is $13,957.02 of the $15,000 already
approved. B. Rogers asked for additional $2002.40 to complete
the project.
Motion by M. Ames seconded by A. Lifsey to amend the lobby
furniture replacement investment from $15,000 to $17,202.40.
• Club License Update: B. Rogers stated now that we have
the approval from the membership, there are multiple steps
to this process. The next step is to get Township approval.
The next Township Board meeting is November 12, 2019. B.
Rogers recommends adding this item to the Open Issues Log.
M. Ames asked if B. Rogers had a targeted date for completion.
B. Rogers goal for completion is April 2020.
• 2020 Dues CPI Calculation – 2.36%: B. Rogers reviewed
the CPI calculation from our Certified Public Accountant who
are also our auditors. Their recommendation based on their
calculations is 2.36% which will only affect the operating
portion of the general assessments. This will approximately
generate $21,575 in additional revenue that is needed for wage
increases, supply costs, gasoline costs, repair costs, etc.
Approximate cost to each membership certificate calculated
as of a recent date is $14.26. B. Rogers recommended a motion
to accept the CPI increase of 2.36% for the 2020 General
Assessment.
Motion by M. Smith seconded by N. Thurston to accept the CPI
amount of 2.36% for the 2020 General Assessment. Motion passed 8
-1, T. Chambers Nay.
Items from Members
• Members Fredrick and Nancy Calabro have requested to
trade their lot 70 Canada Creek Park with Ranch owned lot
923 Virginia Park. The Appraisal Committee has confirmed
that these lots are valued as equivalents. They also stated
that lot 70 Canada Creek Park be classified as a Reserved Lot
and not be sold per CCR. Policies. No adjoining lot owners
have been notified because the Calabro’s are the only adjacent
improved lot owners.
Motion by M. Ames seconded by N. Thurston to accept the trade of
lot 70 Canada Creek Park with Ranch owned lot 923 Virginia Park
and to classify lot 70 Canada Creek Park as a Reserved Lot.
Discussion on why this lot will be changed to a Reserved Lot.
Reserved lots are lots that give access points around the Ranch.
Lot 70 Canada Creek Park would give access to the creek.
Discussion weather this lot should or should not be classified
as a Reserved Lot.
Motion by A. Lifsey seconded by N. Thurston to approval the second
reading of policy stating, “Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum
appraised value of ranch owned lots is $2,000.00. The minimum
Motion amended by M. Ames seconded by N. Thurston to accept
appraised value shall be reevaluated September of each year.
the trade of lot 70 Canada Creek Park with Ranch owned lot 923
Motion passed unanimously.
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