LTPOA Meeting Minutes August 11, 2009
    
The meeting opened at 7:01 p.m. with the following board members present:  Janet Hirsch, Ann Schatzman, Chris Townsend, Marilyn Meyer, Joe Hejnal, Matt Schweiss and Renee Kittel.   
    
President’s Report    
President Townsend started off the meeting by making a change to the July minutes asking that Rick Hannick be called the Security Coordinator and not Security Director and asking for approval of the July minutes.  Motion to accept the July minutes was made by Joe Hejnal and seconded by Marilyn Meyer.  Motion passed.  

Treasurer’s Report    
Marilyn Meyer, Treasurer, reported for July. The Financial Report for July is listed separately.  

Marilyn presented the following bills for payment: 
  
Stryker Security			=        $1,571.00 
Portable Toilet			=        $90.00 
Truck Registration			=        $12.00
MO Business Registration (Annual)	=        $10.00
Return Postage Due                	=         $9.04
        
Motion to approve bills was made by Joe Hejnal and seconded by Janet Hirsch.  Motion passed.    Marilyn reported that the loan in the amount of $55,592.17 was paid off.  Assessments that have been received so far amount to $137,982.31 and the bank account balance is $108,757.39 with the additional deposit to be made in the amount of $2,500.  The board should receive a total of $220,000 in assessments.
Motion to approve the July Financial Report was made by Joe Hejnal and seconded by Janet Hirsch.  Motion passed.    

Building  
John Hindrichs presented the board with the following requests for permits and other concerns:
1.	Brukardt, Wayne – wants approval to build a driveway, walls and various other improvements.  Had the following questions:
a.	Is there a weight limit on a dump truck?  NO.
b.	Can construction workers park in the community house lot during the day?  YES.
c.	Can chain link fence baskets filled with rock be used as a seawall?  YES.
The board’s only concern is a question about the pipe size.  The pipe size is going from 12 in which is stated on the plans to 10 in.
Motion was made by Janet Hirsch to approve Brukardt’s plans and any differences and changes should be marked on the plans. Seconded by Marilyn Meyer.  Motion passed.
2.	Hejnal, Joe – wants to put up a new dock up but will present board with better plans.
3.	Luttrell’s Old Property - A dock showed up next to the Luttrell’s old property.  Kohm – was previously approved.
4.	A-Cove Boat Lift Hazard - President Townsend spoke with a close friend of the owner of the dock in A-cove that is a hazard.  
5.	The property owners which wanted approval for a boat lift in A-cove were contacted by President Townsend and told it was not allowed in front of someone else’s property without their approval.

Security
Rick Hannick handed out his security report to the board and read his report aloud.  His report is as follows:
SECURITY REPORT-AUGUST 11, 2009

I am happy to report that the past few weeks have been relatively uneventful as far as any security problems go.  The biggest problems have been in the area of equipment failure or malfunction.

 There have been persistent problems with the gate which I know the “gate geeks” (their term, not mine) have been diligently working to correct.  If Rich, Russ, or Mike would like to address this issue, I will turn it over to them when I am finished.

The patrol boat has been out of commission for the past two weekends due to a mysterious problem with water in the gas tanks.  This seems to be more than just condensation.  Scenic Rivers Marine was supposed to look at the boat last week, but I haven’t heard the verdict regarding their inspection.  We need the boat operational so that our guard can patrol the lake.

Citation books have been ordered through the company where Matt Schweiss’ wife works, and should be delivered shortly.  Our security guard will begin writing citations for any violations of our posted speed limit, our water rules, our sticker requirements, or our ban on trespassing.  Be aware that you will only be given one written warning citation for any of the first three offenses.  All subsequent citations. for any violation, will carry an automatic $25.00 fine.  Regarding any citation issued for trespassing, there will be no written warning.  If anyone is cited for trespassing, the citation will carry a $250.00 fine.  We know that some of you tell your friends that they can come here to fish, or use our lake for other entertainment.  Unless a registered property owner is with them, they are trespassing, and will be treated as such.  Tell your friends they are not welcome here unless you are with them.

Our guard has been instructed to be especially vigilant if he sees any large gatherings at someone’s property.  We want everyone to enjoy our wonderful lake, and are not trying to ruin anyone’s fun.  Our only concern is that everyone present has a safe time, and that they do not infringe on the enjoyment or safety of their neighbors.  The board received one complaint from a property owner who was stopped by our guard because there were 6 or 7 inebriated people on a golf cart late at night driving around the roads.  I addressed the complaint with him, and am satisfied with his explanation of the incident.

The board has received several complaints regarding atv’s racing on the road in the community house area.  It was our suspicion that they were coming in through the area above the creek.  Two weekends ago, after another complaint, the guard was instructed to keep an eye on that area.  When he was sure that they were coming in that way, he sat up in the woods and waited for them.  Sure enough, 20 minutes later, three atv’s attempted to enter our property.  The guard stopped them and warned them that the next time they came into our community, their equipment would be seized and turned over to the J.C. sheriff’s department, and that the lake would prosecute them for trespassing.  He also told them to pass the word along to their friends that their intrusion onto our property would not be tolerated.  I hope that this will end our problems with the atv’s, but if anyone sees this problem again, notify me, or any board member.

Brian, the owner of Stryker Security, is now in Iraq working  private security.  His wife is now running the company, although she is not doing any security herself.  That leaves James, our current guard, as their only person trained to carry a firearm.  He has been splitting his time between here and Raintree until Stryker finds another qualified person.  James has an application pending with the border patrol in Texas, and thinks that within 2-6 months he will be leaving Stryker to go to that job.  Last Friday he introduced me to two possible replacements for our patrol needs.   Neither of them has any police training, nor or they trained to carry a firearm.  Both of them claim to have experience working security at major events in the area.  Quite honestly, I wasn’t impressed with either of them.  Maybe it’s time to look around for other options.

If any property owner wants to report a violation of our rules and regulations, please contact me, or any board member.  Try to get whatever information possible before making a complaint.  A name, a lot number or address, a license plate number, a vehicle description, etc. will help us identify the offender, and correct the situation.  We promise that we will protect your anonymity if you so desire.

You may contact me:
Rick Hannick
636-274-1385
Trickyricky@wildblue.net
Or contact any board member with your complaints or concerns.  

When the guard is here on duty, you can contact him directly at 314-686-9432.  This number is only active when he is at Lake Tishomingo.

Respectfully submitted,
Rick Hannick
Security Coordinator

Additionally, the board is concerned that Stryker is not providing services which are worth what the board is paying.  Janet Hirsch recommended that Rick Hannick contact Mandi Clubb, the owner of Stryker, and relay the board’s disappointment in their service and that the board would like a reduction in cost if Stryker is using guards which are not qualified.

Also, the board stated that there is a limit of 6 vehicle/boat stickers per property owner.  If a property owner would like more than 6 stickers, they need to apply with the board. 

Maintenance  
Nothing to report.

Gate 
Russ Wilner reported that there was a 2nd occurrence with the circuit breaker on the motor on the inbound gate.
 
LTIA REPORT 
Mary Leiweke announced that there will be a tailgate ($10) and garage sale ($5) on Saturday, September 12 starting at 8:00 A.M.
Barb Rohm announced that the golf tournament will be held on Saturday, September 26 starting at 2:00 P.M. and has forms for sponsors and teams.  There will also be an arts and crafts show on October 17 along with a kids Halloween party on October 25.
  
Finance Committee 
Janet Hirsch had the 2009-2010 budget spreadsheet available at the meeting.  Janet asked for a motion to approve the 2009-2010 budget. Motion to accept budget was made by Joe Hejnal and seconded by Marilyn Meyer.  Motion passed.
  
Web Site & Newsletter  
Janet Hirsch reported that the deadline to submit any information to her for the newsletter was August 20, 2009. 

Community Coordinator
Renee Kittel stated that the raffle tickets for the fish fry were available.
President Townsend suggested holding a washer tournament at the tailgate sale on September 12.
 
Fishing Club
Barb Rohm stated that there will be a small bass tournament on Friday night. The Fish Fry will be October 10. There will be a band and there is a charge to participate.
Rick Hannick presented the board with research he found on a new fish cleaning station to potentially be installed at the front of the lake.
  
Sewer Committee    
Nothing to report.

Garden Club
A Garden Club meeting will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 10:00 A.M.  At the meeting, the club will plan the wildflower garden sale and discuss what plants do well around the lake community.

Old Business (Board)
Nothing to report.

New Business (Board)
Matt Schweiss asked the board to approve the purchase of speed limit and children at play signs.  The board will purchase 6 speed limit signs which read “Speed Limit 20 MPH Drive Slowly” and 6 children at play signs which read “Slow Please We Love Our Children.”  Motion to approve purchase of 12 new signs was made by Marilyn Meyer and seconded by Joe Hejnal.  Motion passed.

Old Business (Board)
Nothing to report.
   
New Business (Floor)    
Rick Hannick asked the board to approve the new citation so that the guard could start handing them out.  All board members agreed.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Janet Hirsch and seconded by Joe Hejnal to adjourn.  Motion passed.  The meeting concluded at 8:10 P.M.    
Respectfully submitted,    
Ann Schatzman    
Secretary