November 2011 - The Galena Territory

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or will be impaired, flawed or
defective in some way if not
repaired. It must also pose an
immediate danger to the structural
integrity of a common
area or pose a danger to the life,
health, safety and property of
members.
GM Mattingley noted that at
the last board meeting it was
determined to levy an emergency
assessment as soon as
the final repair numbers are
available. He noted that several
trails have been closed indefinitely
and several are in the
process of being rerouted.
GM Mattingley also noted
that management is working
with Jo-Carroll Energy to investigate
three possible options
for low interest funding through
the United States Department
of Agriculture for the Marina
flood mitigation project and the
retaining wall at the spillway
on Thunder Bay Road.
v. The October 29, 2011
board meeting will be held in
the Game Room due to the
Kids’ Halloween Spooktacular
that will be held in the Social
Halls that day.
vi. Dave Oldenburg reported
that the pool perimeter
wall is 90 percent complete
and being backfilled. The back
wall from the existing building
to the natatorium has been excavated
and will be poured this
week. Neuman Pools plans to
dig and pour the pool walls
next week. Drainage tile for
removing storm water was
installed and is completed.
The general contractor, Epic
Construction, is framing in
the rear of the building in the
area that was partially demolished
as part of the project.
Williams Architects did a site
visit this week and addressed a
few issues. Jo Daviess County
Building and Zoning representatives
have been making regular
inspections; no problems
have been identified to date.
Fran Peterson asked if the
concrete retaining wall was
planned to remain grey. This
will be determined later as the
wall needs to cure for at least a
year before adding any color. It
was noted by Dave Oldenburg
that changing the color would
require ongoing maintenance.
vii. Dave Oldenburg is in
the process of contacting six individuals
regarding the possible
sale of the Vincent Farm. Two
have said no; two are thinking
about it; one person is very interested,
and Dave has not yet
connected with one other individual.
$1,000 FINE FOR
DISOBEYING
GTA SECURITY
OFFICERS UNDER
REVIEW
The board recommended
that the Legal,
Bylaws and Arbitration
Committee investigate
the establishment
of a fine of $1,000 to
property owners and/or
their guests who interfere
with the duties of
a GTA Security Officer.
The Legal, Bylaws and
Arbitration Committee
should report back to
the board with their recommendation
no later
than the January 2012
meeting.
viii. SandPrairie Wireless
is installing a tower at Cinnabar
and West Wachter Roads and
has finalized all the permits.
SandPrairie hopes to set the
tower yet this fall. This project
was approved by the board last
fall.
ix. GM Mattingley will be
attending an Illinois Association
of Lake Communities (IALC)
meeting next week in southern
Illinois and will be discussing
BOARD
APPROVES
CONCEPT OF
PROVIDING BEER
AND WINE AT THE
SNACK BAR
The board approved
the concept of providing
beer and wine for sale
at the Snack Bar during
normal hours of general
operation and prohibiting
carry-in package
goods (i.e. food, nonalcoholic
and alcoholic
beverages) into
the Pool/Recreation
Complex starting May
2012. Management will
come back to the board
no later than the March
2012 meeting with a
detailed business plan
for the board’s final approval.
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possible amendments to the
CICA Act and the possibility of
extending the implementation
date during the next veto session
of the Illinois legislature.
c. Committees – Updates
from written reports only:
i. Tom Rivera noted that
the Communications and
Marketing Committee met
yesterday to review their 2011
goals and objectives and established
their preliminary goals
for 2012.
ii. Dennis Scully –
The Architectural Review
Committee has approved five
new houses so far this year and
one large addition. It looks like
things are picking up a bit and
that’s good news.
iii. Jack Fisher reported
that the Budget and Audit
Committee meets on the
second Friday of each month
and at their next meeting they
plan to finalize the Investment
Policy and will be working
on the Major Repairs and
Replacements Funding Policy.
6. Action Items
a. It was moved and seconded
(Scully, Kalant) to approve
the minutes of the Aug.
27, 2011 board meeting as presented.
Motion approved: unanimously.
b. It was moved and seconded
(F. Peterson, Kimball)
to approve the concept of
providing beer and wine for
sale at the Snack Bar during
normal hours of general opera-
tion and prohibiting carry-in
package goods (i.e. food, nonalcoholic
and alcoholic beverages)
into the Pool/Recreation
Complex starting May 2012.
Management will come back
to the board no later than the
March 2012 meeting with a
detailed business plan for the
board’s final approval.
Motion approved: unanimously.
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c. It was moved and seconded
(F. Peterson, Fisher)
to recommend that the Legal,
Bylaws and Arbitration
Committee investigate the establishment
of a fine of $1,000
to property owners and/or
their guests who interfere with
the duties of a GTA Security
Officer. The Legal, Bylaws
and Arbitration Committee
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