Grand Valley Lakes Property Owners Association, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
July 9, 2021
Call to Order:
Ron Scott called the meeting to order.
Prayer:
Stan Doyle led the meeting in prayer.
Director’s present:
Ron Scott-President, Stan Doyle-Vice President, Donna McClarin-Treasurer, Nancy Burke-Secretary, Barbara Parkhurst, Jean Harrison, Lona Coffee, Stuart Farmer, and David West.
Director’s absent:
None
Quorum:
A Quorum was declared by Nancy Burke.
Adoption/Revisions of the Agenda:
None
Reading of the Minutes:
Nancy Burke read the June minutes. Barbara Parkhurst moved to accept the minutes as read, Stan Doyle seconded; motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
Donna McClarin read the report from June. Total income for the month was $45,337.95; expenses were $39,752.19. Stuart Farmer moved to accept the report as read, David West seconded; motion carried.
President’s Report:
Ron Scott thanked Tom, Ken Wilson, Travis Solis, and Mauricio for the outstanding job on the fireworks and thanked to Don and Nancy Burke for going to pick up the fireworks. The boat parade turned out great as always. Chris & Tina Reisedge won 1st place, Paul & Lisa Benoit 2nd place, and Dennis & Barbara Hope 3rd place. Robert Johnson & family won the canoe race; Regina Smith & Emma won the paddleboat race. Ernie Kelly’s daughter sang the national anthem from their dock earlier in the afternoon.
Old Business:
Ron Scott gave an update on the spillway. A contract for construction of the new gate has been signed and submitted, with a total price of $15,185.75.
Ron Scott gave an update on the golf course. The initial offer was turned down and Calvin Howell submitted a counter offer. Negotiations are continuing with him.
Stan Doyle gave an update on the timber/logging process- Tony Hooper Logging was chosen, minimum of $1,000 an acre guaranteed. He will be starting in the next couple of weeks, depending on weather.
New Business:
Ron Scott stated we are in need of qualified employees for the gate and for maintenance.
Ron Scott stated we have been asked to allow the Grand Valley Area Volunteer Fire Department (GVAVFD) to purchase fuel from Grand Valley Lakes (GVL). They would purchase the fuel from GVL at our cost. Stan Doyle made a motion to allow GVAVFD to purchase fuel from GVL, Jean Harrison seconded; motion carried. Lona Coffee abstained from voting.
Staff reports:
Maintenance: Tom Wein stated they are continuing to cut back the sides of the roads. They need to get more cold-patch for some potholes. They are marking lots for the loggers.
Security Report: Tom Wein stated to please watch your speed limit; members and guests have been speeding. He has had calls for reckless driving of 4-wheelers, drivers in vehicles and jet skis going the wrong way on the lake.
Club Reports:
Ladies: Nancy Burke stated they will meet at 10:30 in the morning. The ladies have been working on the flower gardens at the gate. Jean Harrison stated that game night is August 7 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. It will be Dirty Bingo with all the proceeds going to the spillway fund. Participants must be at least 21. There will food and drinks available.
Men’s: Stuart Farmer stated they will also be meeting in the morning at 9:00. They are making our final plans for their annual fish fry fundraiser in September. They are accepting auction items for the event. They have currently painted the exterior of the beach bathrooms and are working towards fixing the interiors of the bathrooms. They also installed a small charcoal bbq grill by the pavilion.
Lona Coffee stating we have $34,400 in the spillway fund.
Agenda:
Myra Cox spoke about weddings at the beach stating this would be a bad idea. Discussion continued. No beach weddings are currently planned or being planned. Ron Scott stated that they have not voted on anything concerning this yet.
Adjournment:
Barbara Parkhurst moved to adjourn the meeting, Jean Harrison seconded; motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20pm.