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ATTENDEES Trustee Members: Jim Harris, President; Carel Reynolds, Communications; Nancy Shaffstall, Landscape; Jim Gruenewald, Lake/Maintenance; Chuck Toedtman, Treasurer

7:00 P.M. WELCOME, OPENING REMARKS
Jim Harris welcomed everyone, explained the agenda for the meeting and asked trustees to introduce themselves and share their responsibilities 

LANDSCAPING REPORT NANCY SHAFFSTALL
DISCUSSION Nancy Shaffstall explained the PowerPoint presentation attached.  No discussion followed.

LAKE/MAINTENANCE REPORT JIM GRUENEWALD 
DISCUSSION Jim Gruenewald explained his portion of the PowerPoint presentation attached. 
Question: Why does MSD not bear the cost of maintaining the lake? 
Response: We tried but to no avail. The subdivision owns the lake and sewers.
Question: Could we implement a power plant of sorts?
Response: Not enough water
Question: What do we plan to do about the geese?
Response: With only 7 full time residents, we do not see it as a problem. There is not much we can do about the visiting geese except don’t feed them.

FINANCIAL REPORT CHUCK TOEDTMAN
DISCUSSION Chuck Toedtman explained his portion of the PowerPoint presentation attached.
Question: Would we consider raising the lake reserve?
Response: Yes, we need to but did not think the homeowners could bear the cost. We need more money but are not sure how to get there. Our feeling is that is should be raised to at least $20,000.  We will work on a plan to get there over the next year.
Question: What about using solar lights to save on the lighting budget?
Response: There are too many trees in Dougherty Lake Subdivision.
Question: Why not allow the residents handle the landscaping tasks instead of contracting with a company.
Response: There are not enough people to help. It is difficult to get trustees already.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT JIM HARRIS
DISCUSSION Jim Harris explained his portion of the PowerPoint presentation attached. Jim explained in detail the problems we are having with our aging subdivision and the need for more funds to work with. A proposal has been presented in advance to the homeowners asking for an increase in the annual assessment. Jim asked if the homeowners present would allow a show of hands for the vote to increase the assessment. Several wanted a secret ballot so ballot’s were handed out and a vote was tabulated. Results from the vote were 26 votes for and 2 votes against.  Jim announced to the homeowners that the assessment increase was passed. 
VOTE FOR NEW TRUSTEES JIM HARRIS AND 

NANCY SHAFFSTALL
DISCUSSION Jim announced that Jim Gruenewald had agreed to serve another term as Lake and Maintenance Trustee and asked for approval from the homeowners and all approved.

Nancy introduced Roger Feltz who has offered to run for Landscape Trustee, replacing Nancy Shaffstall. Jim asked for approval from the homeowners and all approved.
8:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Having no other business, Jim Harris adjourned the meeting.

MINUTES TAKEN BY Carel Reynolds, Communications Trustee.