2016 04 Minutes April – Final

WEST SHORE PARK CORPORATION     

              MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

April 4, 2016

 

ATTENDANCE

Directors: James Melledy, Cheryl Moss, Gina Rundall, Nicki Sullivan

Treasurer: Fred Aichele

Secretary: Marilee C.C. Wald

Commissioners: Dan Prezell

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order on April 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Countryside Fire Station #1, 801 S. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein, Illinois 60060 by President, James Melledy.

 

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

Gina Rundall moved and Nicki Sullivan seconded that the minutes from the Board of Directors Meeting of March 7, 2016 be approved as corrected. Unanimously approved.

 

HOMEOWNER FORUM

A letter was presented to the board regarding possible fire pits on common property for review and discussion. The WSP Rules and Regulations under Beach Rules and Regulations and Park Rules and Regulations state: No fires (i.e., campfires, leaf burning etc.), littering, glass items, alcoholic beverages, fireworks, or illegal substances.

If you are unsure where personal property ends and WSP Common Property begins, please contact a WSPC board member to help you determine where property lines are located.

Nicki Sullivan attended the March 21, 2016 Diamond Lake Preservation Alliance meeting. Some items discussed at the meeting included:

  • “Carp Fest” fishing derby will be hosted by the Forest Preserve. This is a fishing competition with the goal to remove as many carp from Diamond Lake as possible. Please contact the Mundelein Park and Recreation District for more information.

  • Rain gardens are encouraged to be planted.

  • Non-use of fertilizers on lawns to help prevent algae blooms in the lake from a result of rainwater run-off.

Please contact Margaret Resnick, Executive Director of Mundelein Park and Recreation District, at 847-388-5460 or go to www.mundeleinparks.org to find out more about the Diamond Lake Preservation Alliance.

Fred Aichele reported that, in an article on suburban water systems, WSP was shown as having no violations since 2005.  Violations are issued by Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.”

TAYLOR LAKE COURT

It is projected that the licensing agreement will be completed by mid-April for review.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Fred Aichele presented the Treasurer’s Report for 03/01/2016 – 03/31/2016 which closes the fiscal year. Gina Rundall moved and Cheryl Moss seconded that the Treasurer’s Report be approved as submitted. Unanimously approved.

There was a review and discussion of delinquent accounts.

Fred Aichele presented the Reconciliation of Actual vs. Expected Revenue for Fiscal Year 4/1/15 – 3/31/16.

Dan Prezell reported that the West Shore Park Association bill went to his email spam folder.

Residents are reminded to add [email protected] to their email contact list to ensure that emails and notices are received.

HGHLAND TERRACE UPDATE / DISCUSSION

There is no new information to report at this time.

COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT

WEST SHORE PARK BEACH AND PARK CLEAN-UP DAY!

Miller Park clean up been scheduled for May 7, 2016. Director, Nicki Sullivan is coordinating with Miller Park Commissioner, Dan Prezell, on a schedule and details on what will be done. People are needed to commit to volunteer for specific tasks and/or blocks of time. Small repairs and painting of the well-house will also be considered and completed if there are enough people to volunteer.

Beach clean-up of both Block 1 be on May 7th with possible pier installation. Block 2 beach clean-up and pier installation is to be announced.

If you have plant cuttings (hosta, iris, daffodils, etc.) that you would like to donate for the block 2 beach, please contact Gina Rundall or Nicki Sullivan.

Join your neighbors in a day of fun in volunteering to get the West Shore Park community ready for summer festivities!

James Melledy will discuss and report on well operator possibilities to help control costs associated with well operation / maintenance.

It was clarified that the SSA mentioned in the minutes of March 7, 2016 stand for Special Service Areas. SSAs are special  taxing districts in municipalities that are established by ordinance, often at the request of housing subdivisions, in order to pass on the costs of the streets, landscaping, water lines, and sewer systems to homeowners who reside within the SSA. The SSA assessments pay off the municipal bonds that are issued to pay for the infrastructure. A Special Service Area can include a neighborhood, an entire subdivision, or an entire village. Nicki Sullivan had a discussion regarding SSA with Chuck Bartels, District 10, Lake County Board Member, following the WSP Annual Meeting. She will forward the information she has received from Mr. Bartels to the WSPC Board of Directors to review and discuss.

NEW BUSINESS

James Melledy has forwarded the Sub-Recipient Agreement for Community Development Block Grant Application for review and discussion

UPCOMING EVENTS

Miller Park and Beach Clean-Up May 7, 2016.

ADJOURN

Cheryl Moss moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Nicki Sullivan. Unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilee C.C. Wald, Secretary

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Next WSP MONTHLY Homeowner’s Association Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016, at Countryside Fire Station #1, 801 S. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL 60060.

REMINDER

Annual Dues Notices have been sent to all homeowners. If you are having trouble in making the full assessment payment, please contact Fred Aichele to discuss payment options as soon as possible. Every attempt is made to work with the homeowner to collect dues before legal action is considered. The best way to avoid your account being referred for collection and late charges added to the balance is to communicate with the board and the Treasurer to make payment accommodations.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES TO KNOW

May 2, 2016 – Regularly Scheduled Monthly Board Meeting

May 7, 2016 – Miller Park and Beach Clean-Up Day

June 6, 2016 – Regularly Scheduled Monthly Board Meeting

July 11, 2016 – Regularly Scheduled Monthly Board Meeting

All meetings are held at Countryside Fire Station #1, 801 S. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein, IL 60060 at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Dates and time and location are subject to change. All homeowners are encouraged to attend the monthly board meetings.

 

DIRECTORS AND THEIR TERMS

Name                           Month/Year Term Expires

Gina Rundall               February 2017

Nicki Sullivan              February 2017

James Melledy            February 2018

Cheryl Moss                February 2018

Chris Shifley                February 2018