WEST SHORE PARK CORPORATION
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 9, 2017
ATTENDANCE
Directors: James Melledy (7:39p.m.), Gina Rundall, Chris Shifley, Nicki Sullivan
Treasurer: Fred Aichele
Secretary: Marilee C.C. Wald
Commissioners: Dan Prezell
Members: Sharon Zink (26893 Circle Drive)
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order on January 9, 2017 at 7:02 p.m. at Countryside Fire Station #1, 801 S. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein, Illinois 60060 by Director, Nicki Sullivan.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Gina Rundall moved and Nicki Sullivan seconded that the minutes from the Board of Directors Meeting of December 5, 2016 be approved as corrected. Unanimously approved.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was a review and discussion of communication exchanged with a resident regarding community dock storage on WSP common property.
There was a discussion regarding the need to review the current Rules and Regulations regarding community property, community piers, and common property and determine if revision is required to provide clarity to these subjects.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Fred Aichele presented the Treasurer’s Report for 12/01/2016 – 12/31/2016. Chris Shifley moved and Gina Rundall seconded that the Treasurer’s Report be approved as submitted. Unanimously approved.
There was a review and discussion of delinquent accounts.
2017 BUDGET PROPOSAL
Fred Aichele presented the revised draft of the proposed 2017-2018 operating budget for review. There was a review and discussion of the revisions. The board’s recommendation for the next year’s budget is:
HOUSES ON WSP WATER SYSTEM HOUSES WITH A PRIVATE WELL
$651 Water $0 Water
$61 General $61 General
$55 Beach & Park $55 Beach & Park
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$767.00 $116.00
Nicki Sullivan moved and Gina Rundall seconded to accept the final draft of the Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 4/01/2017 – 3/31/2018 as proposed for presentation to the WSPC membership at the annual meeting. Unanimously approved by Directors: James Melledy, Gina Rundall, Chris Shifley and Nicki Sullivan.
This report will be discussed at the Annual Homeowners Meeting of February 19, 2017 at 1:30pm and attached to the minutes of that meeting.
For comparison use only: The previous year’s annual dues for homes on the WSP Water System are as follows: 2016 – $875 / 2015 – $652 / 2014 – $644 / 2013 – $654 / 2012 – $495 / 2011 – $779 / 2010 – $740
APPROVE 2017 ANNUAL MEETING PROXY AND LETTER TO HOMEOWNERS
The West Shore Park Corporation 2017 Annual Meeting Proxy and cover letter will be distributed to all homeowners prior to the annual meeting and will also be available on the website for download.
NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTOR POSITIONS
Gina Rundall will not be seeking another term for a position as Director on the WSPC Board.
Nicki Sullivan is seeking an additional term as Director.
WSPC received two eligible nominations to be considered for the two open positions of Director.
The official, certified candidates for Director are:
Nicki Sullivan – Two Year Term
Sharon Zink – Two Year Term
LAKE COUNTY GRANT
James Melledy reported that board members have received questions regarding the grant application sent to WSP residents to help determine if they qualify for funds that would help the individuals pay for their portion of the water tank installation. The application and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Lake County Community Development office by 4pm on Friday, January 27, 2017. For more information on the grant, or to request assistance with the application process, please contact:
Eric Foote, Grant Administration Specialist, at 847-377-7732 or [email protected]
Monika Bobo, Housing Grant Administration Specialist, at 847-377-2152 [email protected]
James Melledy, West Short Park President, at [email protected]
Be sure to identify yourself as a West Shore Park Resident.
NEW BUSINESS
There was a discussion of the expense and budgeting concerns to consider native plants and rain gardens as part of the shoreline restoration project to help slow erosion, facilitate proper drainage, and control muskrat infestation.
Gina Rundall reported that a repair estimate for the North Pillar damaged when hit by a car has been scheduled.
ADJOURN
Nicki Sullivan moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Chris Shifley. Unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 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, February 6, 2017, at Countryside Fire Station #1, 801 S. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL 60060.
REMINDER
Don’t forget to add [email protected] to your email contacts to ensure that WSP emails and notices are received and not marked as “spam” or “junk” in your email.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES TO KNOW
February 6, 2017 – Regularly Scheduled Monthly Board Meeting
*February 19, 2017 – Annual Members Meeting – 1:30pm
*There will be a REGULAR BOARD MEETING immediately following the close of the Annual Members Meeting.
March 6, 2017 – 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
2017 WSPC Meeting Dates
February 6, Annual Meeting February 19, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 10, August 7, September 11, October 2, November 6, December 4