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the team members have been invited. B. Rogers has decided
to close CCR Services starting at 1:00 p.m. and operations
will reopen Sunday at 8:00 a.m. An email blast and Facebook
notification has been put out. All members and guests in the
overnight rooms have been notified.
B. Rogers stated the 2009 GMC Pickup is For Sale by Bid.
This vehicle was replaced with the F350 purchased this past
year. The Board and Management decided to hang onto this
vehicle until the Fall thinking it would bring a better sale
price. Bids are due by October 22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
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B. Rogers discussed member Ross Trim going to the
Conservation Committee with the idea for historical hunting
badges. He has offered to donate historical badges that
would be sold at the front desk where all the proceeds would
go specifically to field work. Details are being finalized.
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B. Rogers stated the new furniture has been delivered and is
in the lobby. The old furniture will be sold through sealed
bids due on October 22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
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B. Rogers gave an update on the September 14, 2019 brush
pile fire. Multiple agencies responded, including CCR’s Fire
Brigade. Everyone did a great job. No loss of life or damage
to property other than the brush pile. It was believed to be a
rekindle from a previous fire. To minimize the threat of this
happening again, there will be two brush piles and every
other year one will be open. The pile burned in the Spring
will be closed until the next year. The second brush pile will
then be opened. Thoughts of creating an ash only pile are in
the works. B. Rogers will keep the Membership apprised
through Facebook and CCR Connection. B. Rogers has
concerns if the fire would have spread to State land and the
ramifications regarding the reimbursement to the State
would be detrimental to the club.
N. Thurston introduced Dr. Greg Corace from
the Alpena, Montmorency Conservation
District to give a presentation. Item is on
track for December 7, 2019.
o B. Rogers reported that Huron Pines will be
here on October 2, 2019 to do treatment on
the Phragmites at Horsehead Lake.
Goal #1-1: CCR Member Volunteer Award Criteria.
R. Karbon stated goal is on track but has some
challenges. The Conservation Committee and the
Ladies Auxiliary already give annual awards. The
intent of this goal is to make sure we go out of our
way to consciously recognize the fact that our
members put in an extreme amount of volunteer time.
This award may not be an individual. It may be an
individual or a group of individuals. Goal is on track
for December 7, 2019.
Goal #3-1: Report of CCR Outreach Effort Report.
E. Johnson has been removed and B. Rogers is the
new Lead. Goal is on track for December 7, 2019.
Goal #3-3: New General Manager is in Place. Goal
is complete.
Documenting Strategic Planning Goal Ideas: M. Smith
reported as major projects and concepts come up, they need
to be captured and recorded. M. Smith has created a
spreadsheet that is a work-in-progress to capture those items.
Other Items from Goal Champions: No items from goal
champions.
Old Business/Open Issues
• Item #0118-1: Campground electric, water & sewer
replacement for sites 11-20. The permit has been
issued from the EGLE (Environment, Great Lakes &
Energy), formally known as the Michigan DEQ. Doug
Mansfield of Mansfield Land Use Consultants has
sent out four bids and zero bids have been received
at this time. Due to the outside demand for these
contractors Mansfield is struggling to get any bids.
Mansfield hopes a bid from Elmer’s may be coming
by the last week in September.
• Item #1218-1 (309): Side-by-Side review will be
October 26, 2019.
• Item #0619-1: Campground rule review will be
October 26, 2019.
B. Rogers stated that during the fire, there was a malfunction
of our main line pumper. Initial diagnosis is to be wiring
and/or a solenoid issue. This was replaced and based on
testing by the Fire Brigade, it did not fix the issue. The truck
is still operational but the means to replenish the truck’s water
supply is by an alternative method until the repairs are
complete.
Motion by M. Ames, seconded by V. Kaszonyi to approve the
Manager’s Report as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
New Business
• R. Karbon reviewed the Agenda for the Annual
Meeting.
• B. Rogers reviewed current Policy #507 regarding
Ranch Lot Appraisal Values. It states the minimum
appraised value of ranch owned lots is $3,000.00 and
this amount shall be reevaluated September of each
year. Based on the sale price of individual member-
owned lots this past year, he is recommending a
reduced minimum price. B. Rogers requested to have
Policy #507 reduced to from $3,000.00 to $2,000.00.
Strategic Plan Review
R. Karbon explained this new heading and how it will now
be added to the monthly Board agenda. M. Smith is the lead
Director and he will be presenting the goals becoming due
within the next three to six months.
• Goal #3-2 was incorrectly listed on the Agenda as
#4-2. State of the Ranch. B. Rogers reported there
are multiple avenues to receive this document. CCR
Website, Facebook, Front Desk and CCR News. Item
is closed for 2019 and will be reopened for 2020.
• Goal #7-2 was incorrectly listed on the Agenda as
#7-1. Format of Board Minutes. On track. Due
November 9, 2019.
• Goal #7-1: Invasive species threat research initiated.
Motion by A. Lifsey, seconded by M. Ames to change
Policies and Procedures #507 to: “Effective January 1,
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