Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the BOT Meeting

September 14, 2016 at St. Gerard Majella

 The meeting was called to order by John Steuterman. All Trustees were present. Guests: Alderman Paul Raczkiewicz, Jim Gruenewald, Doug Campion, Dick Hibbs, Tim Schilling, Mr. and Mrs. Westerbeck and daughter, Mark Bates, Tom Gottlieb, Mark McClanahan, Donna Campbell, (as well as several homeowners who attended to observe the discussion but whose names we did not record).

 Minutes from the July 20, 2016 meeting were approved.

 The agenda was not revised so it stands.

1.  Rich Hall presented his report on lighting and the dam drain. Lisa Kadel asked why a dome was not being considered for the dam as the landscape crew will not clean off the grate any longer. Rich’s response was that it was too expensive.
2.  Lisa Kadel reported that a new landscaper was hired. She asked how we should handle the many homeowners who refuse to keep up their property and John Steuterman suggested she send the list to Paul Raczkiewicz to follow up. Mark Bates asked to be included in any homeowner upkeep discussion.
3. Chuck Toedtman presented the financial reports. The subdivision is in good financial condition.
4. John Steuterman had no report.
5. Carel Reynolds reported that the subdivision fall picnic date will be Sunday, October 23 from 3 to 7 pm at the park. Carel also plans to develop a new subdivision directory over the winter. Carel stated that there have been many concerns by residents regarding the street repairs so she contacted Public Works and reported back to residents.

Old Business

• TAP: Tim Schilling shared his plan to meet with a committee to establish a communication/ awareness program to address the speeding problem, coordinate with BOT/Public Safety, and consider incorporating these goals with a Neighborhood Watch Program. Dick Hibbs and Carel Reynolds offered to help him. John suggested they push city hall to do their part in providing safety.
• Lake Deck Development: Carel reported that a survey of the residents regarding an addition of a fishing deck at the lake was complete and that she had a 75% approval rating. John Steuterman asked that a committee be formed to answer questions presented by the residents.
• Deer Management Resolution: Doug Campion’s proposal will be presented for a vote at the annual meeting to add to the indentures.

Next Meeting: October 17, 2016, Room 227 at Saint Gerard Majella School. This was amended later to be moved to Carel Reynolds’ home for trustee attendance only to do budget and annual meeting planning.

Respectfully submitted by Carel Reynolds

Dougherty Lake Subdivision Trustee Meeting Minutes

July 20, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. – Saint Gerard of Magella, Room 227

John Steuterman called the meeting to order.

Roll Call – Trustees present: John Steuterman, Rich Hall, Chuck Toedtman and Carel Reynolds – Guests present were Richard Hibbs and Doug Campion.

Minutes from the June 3 Meeting were approved.

No Amendments of the Agenda were presented.

Reports of the Trustees

• Rich Hall/Lake Committee

Bacteria and dye seem to be helping with eliminating algae.

They are in the process of repairing all lights switching them all to LED.

• Lisa Kadel/Landscaping

Report emailed. MDH trimmed the cul-de-sac plantings last week (the ones they could get to with the road construction)

Mike Lohuis asked that I look at the fence by his property; apparently it needs repair beyond what he is able to do.  There are also some boards down on the fence next to the playground and Chuck’s house.  I’ll look at those also and get them repaired.

• Chuck Toedtman/Finance

Chuck gave a financial update.

The basketball hoop will be repaired and painted soon.

• Carel Reynolds/Communication

Communications as needed continues through email.

Several requests have been made for a new directory. I will start working one up to send out soon.

No report on the lake fishing dock.

• John Steuterman/President

Carel Reynolds and Rich Hall along with Richard Hibbs met with Capt. Sean Quinn of Des Peres Public Safety on Dougherty Lake traffic concerns. He said that additional speed signs would be considered. Our request for a painted crosswalk from the park to the lake with a sign that states “yield to pedestrians” will be forwarded to Public Works. Traffic laws will be enforced by Des Peres police as best they can.  He suggested communicating with the subdivision about our concerns, Carel will send out a letter first class mail.

• Nuisances

Douglas Campion presented the Trustees with a suggested new addition to our indentures regarding deer management. Motion was made to accept his proposal and all approved. It will be mailed to all residents prior to the November subdivision meeting for a vote at the meeting by all residents present.

• Meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be September 14 at 7:00 pm at St. Gerard Majella, Room 224.

Minutes submitted by Carel Reynolds, Communications Trustee

DOUGHERTY LAKE MANIFESTO  TO ALL HOMEOWNERS

JULY 28, 2016

SUBJECT: Traffic Awareness Program (TAP)

Your Trustees, and many our fellow neighbors, are concerned about the disregard by neighbors and visitors for our speed limits and stop signs. As a neighborhood, we have begun to take steps to address this problem.

We are thrilled about the growth and development of our neighborhood with new families arriving each year. Our new neighbors are improving their homes and property which will increase all our home values. With this increased activity, expectations of traffic safety by all our neighbors are also increasing.

In addition to our Dougherty Lake Subdivision (DLS) growth and development is the new construction in the area with the Pulte subdivision across the street. This new construction, along with construction within DLS, has increased the volume of interior and exterior traffic.

As Trustees, we are hearing a dramatic increase in vocal concerns on the speed of traffic throughout DLS. A newsletter was sent this spring that invited neighbors to attend meetings. The result of these meetings suggested to the trustees to establish a Traffic Awareness Program (TAP). To date, we have held several meetings with homeowners, the Public Safety Department Chief, and Public Works for their collective input.

Public Safety has assured us that they will monitor traffic violations in DLS with an electronic speed monitoring sign. This digital monitor will be installed as soon as the streets are repaired. This PSO sign will track statistics which will be shared with the Subdivision.

As Trustees, we have requested from Public Works that a crosswalk be designed from the playground to the lake. In addition, residential signage has been ordered reminding everyone to use caution when driving.

Anyone interested in showing their support and allowing us to place a temporary sign in their front yard, please contact Carel Reynolds, Communications Trustee at 314.821.1818.

This notice is our first public service announcement to establish a dialogue with the residents, both in writing and at public meetings. We feel we need to emphasis the rationale for the 20 mph speed limit throughout DLS and the stop sign at Briar Fork and Beaver Dam which is just prior to the playground. The neighborhood ‘voice’ is stressing the importance of drivers yielding from side streets onto Beaver Dam.

Bottom line, we are a neighborhood of involved families and everyone would benefit from traffic awareness as accidents will affect everyone.

All residents are welcome to attend Trustee meetings. Dates, times and location will be posted on the Dougherty Lake website www.doughertylake.org. The next meeting will be on September 14 at 7:00 pm at St. Gerard Majella Parish School, meeting room tbd. Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can accommodate a larger group. Email Carel at [email protected].

Your Neighborhood Trustees and Resident Committee Members.

John Steuterman                       Carel Reynolds                      Chuck Toedtman                     Lisa Kadel                                Rich Hall

President                                   Communications                    Treasurer                                Landscaping                            Lake/Maintenance

Tim Schilling, Resident/Committee Member                               Dick Hibbs, Resident/Committee Member