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Edward & Lynn Fenn
John & Kelli Manyen
Bruce Anson
James & Kimberly Oehmke III
Motion by M. Smith supported by M. Ames to approve
the first readings. Motion Approved Unanimously 8-0.
Second Readings
Diane Ives
Joy Barber
the Board of Directors of the cost to purchase this
equipment explaining again we must plant trees to
maintain our certification.
Motion by R. Karbon, supported by A. Lifsey to approve
the purchase of a Baumalight PS330 in an amount not to
exceed $14,550.00 from the Operating Fund; with the
remaining funds from the 2020 Resource Fund’s New
Asset Line scheduled to repay the Operating Fund at the
end of the year with the remaining balance to be repaid
to the Operating Fund from the 2021 Resource Fund’s
New Asset Line at the beginning of 2021. Approved 7 – 1,
W. Cook opposed.
Motion by N. Schulz, supported by R. Delecki to approve
the second readings. Motion Approved Unanimously 8-
0.
Manager’s Report
1. Lot Foreclosure Sale Update.
• B. Rogers gave an update on the foreclosure sale
that was scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2020 did
not happen due to our legal representatives. B. Rogers
is currently working with them for the next auction
date. Due to the process of publication requirements,
Brian would anticipate this auction happening no
earlier than the beginning of September 2020.
Additionally, four new foreclosures were sent to the
attorney on August 4, 2020. All four have 2019 and
2020 annual assessments plus interest charges not
paid. These members have been notified through
USPS both in 2019 and in 2020 regarding the pending
foreclosure process.
2. Jack Pine Trenching Estimate and Skidder Purchase.
• A short discussion occurred regarding the tree
trencher versus outside contract costs. B. Rogers
informed the Board of Directors of costs and explained
we must plant trees, so we do not lose our certification
that allows our property to be considered a sustainable
forest.
Motion by N. Schulz, supported by M. Ames to approve
the purchase of the skidder from Richard Gallatin of a
negotiated amount not to exceed $19,000.00 from the
Resource Fund and future repairs of such equipment,
after the purchase, to be paid from the Capital Fund not
to exceed $15,000.00 with the equipment NOT being
added to the Capital Asset Ledger for future replacement
by the Capital Fund. Motion Approved Unanimously 8 –
0.
3. Tree Transplanting Spade Equipment.
• A short discussion regarding the purchase of tree
transplanting spade equipment. B. Rogers informed
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4. Staffing Levels.
• B. Rogers stated on July 18, 2020 he had to make a
hard decision to close the dining room to take out only
due to staffing levels. Since then one team member
has been hired however, he is still having a hard time
finding applicants. B. Rogers asked not to get upset
with our team members if things take a little longer
and please applaud and thank them when you see
them next.
5. Montmorency County Gypsy Moth Millage Versus
CCR’s Proposal.
• B. Rogers gave an overview of the Montmorency
County Gypsy Moth Millage and how it affects CCR.
The one-year, one-mil proposal, could generate up to
$500,000 for the entire county. The spraying will be
in pinpointed areas as $500,000 will not cover all the
private land in the county. Egg mass surveys will be
conducted this fall. The county will then decide whose
private property will be treated. If the Montmorency
County millage proposal is approved, it does not
guarantee that CCR will be treated. The choice is in
the member’s hands on spraying our cabin area.
6. Enervest sale to Vermilion Cliffs Partners.
• B. Rogers stated Enervest has sold all its Northern
Michigan assets to Vermilon Cliffs Partners.
Currently, they plan on operating the wells as normal
for at least the next year. Vermilion will be producing
a legal document that allows for the transfer of our
wells from Enervest to Vermilion in the near future.
This document will be reviewed by our Gas Lease
Legal Counsel. After review, it will be given to the
Board for approval.
7. Reserve Study Update.
• B. Rogers stated Reserve Advisors was on CCR
property doing their inspection on August 11 and 12.
Two individuals toured the property looking at all
CCR’s major assets. This along with information
gathering from our Capital Asset Ledger, our Audits,
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