WEST SHORE PARK CORPORATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 6, 2024
ATTENDANCE
Directors: Larry Bakirtjy, Mike Davenport, Minaxi Tailor, Chris Shifley (7:04 p.m.)
Treasurer: Fred Aichele
Secretary: Marilee C.C. Rusiniak
Members: Bruce Brodzik
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order on May 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Countryside Fire Station #1, 801 S. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, Illinois 60060 by President Mike Davenport.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Larry Bakirtjy moved that the minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on April 1, 2024 be approved as presented. Minaxi Tailor seconded the motion. Unanimously approved.
HOMEOWNER FORUM
- Bruce Brodzik reported that the Mundelein Park District had the channel inspected and reviewed the 2024 Sediment Investigation Report at their last meeting. Minutes from the Mundelein Park and Recreation District (MPRD) meeting discussing the report can be viewed here: https://www.mundeleinparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Signed-Minutes-051324.pdf Mr. Brodzik recommended that a member with a home on the channel should act as liaison between the MPRD and WSP.
- Mr. Brodzik also expressed concern about possible contamination in the sand of our beaches from goose droppings. He will discuss his concern with the beach commissioners. He also received information on a possible non-toxic way to deter geese from going on the beach and will test the idea with a homeowner who lives adjacent to the block 1 beach.
- Mr. Brodzik reported that spring maintenance of the prairie garden in Miller Park has begun with a controlled burn.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mike Davenport reported that he received an email from a member who was concerned about another member possibly burning garbage. Burning garbage, refuse, or construction materials has been prohibited in unincorporated Lake County for many years. Please review the Open Burning Restrictions in Unincorporated Lake County here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4438/Open-Burning-Restrictions
To report a suspected open burning violation occurring in the unincorporated area, please call the Lake County Open Burning Hotline at 847-377-2999.
Mike Davenport reported he received a phone call from a non-member who was interested in buying a section of WSPC owned property. According to the WSPC By-Laws: Corporation real estate, (which) cannot be leased, sold, or otherwise disposed of unless approved in writing by all of the Membership eligible to vote. (Article I, Section 3, Point 1) https://westshorepark.com/by-laws/
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Mike Davenport reported that he continues to work on securing generator quotes for review.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Fred Aichele presented theTreasurer’s Report for 4/01/2024 – 4/30/2024. Minaxi Tailor moved and Chris Shifley seconded that the Treasurer’s Report be approved as submitted. Unanimously approved.
The 2024/2025 WSPC Annual Homeowners’ Dues were due by 4/30/2024. Partial payments are not accepted. Payment can be made by check and dropped off with Fred Aichele, or paid by credit card through the WSP website: www.westshorepark.com
REVIEW OF TASKS LIST
Review and discussion of the Board and Officers Task List.
OLD BUSINESS
Larry Bakirtjy reported that the new park and beach signs will be installed.
The Corporate Transparency Act and how it may apply to WSPC has been discussed with legal counsel (KS&N of Mundelein) and will be completed as required.
Email issues continue. Some email servers have been marking some WSP outgoing emails as “undeliverable”. Some people do not receive some of the emails that are sent out. Fred Aichele is working with our email server tech support to try and resolve the issue. Please add [email protected] to your email contact list to help ensure you get WSP emails.
NEW BUSINESS
After 22 years of service to his community, Water Commissioner Brett Laureys has decided to step down from his position. WSP is currently looking for a member who would be interested in filling this important position. (Brett will continue to assist as he is able until a new Water Commissioner has been confirmed and will assist with the transition if able to.) Please contact Mike Davenport if you are interested. The board is incredibly grateful to Brett Laureys for all his years of remarkable service. Please send a “thank you” to Brett for his service to our community!
ADJOURN
Minaxi Tailor moved that the meeting be adjourned. Chris Shifley seconded the motion. Unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilee C.C. Rusiniak, Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WSPC HOA Annual Dues were due on 4/30. Partial payments are not accepted. Payment can be made by check and dropped off with Fred Aichele, or paid by credit card through the WSP website: www.westshorepark.com
- June 3, 2024 – Regularly Scheduled Monthly Board Meeting
- July 1, 2024 – Regularly Scheduled Monthly Board Meeting
- August 5, 2024 – Regularly Scheduled Monthly Board Meeting
- September 9, 2024 – Regularly Scheduled Monthly Board Meeting
All monthly meetings are held at Countryside Fire Station #1, 801 S. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein, IL 60060 at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
MEETING DATES FOR 2024
January 8, February 5, February 18 (Annual Meeting and Board Meeting), March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2.
DIRECTORS AND THEIR TERMS
Name Month/Year Term Expires
Ben Arditti, Block 2 February 2026
Mike Davenport, At Large February 2025
Minaxi Tailor, Block 2 February 2025
Chris Shifley, Block 1 February 2026
Larry Bakirtjy, Block 1 February 2025
REMINDERS
Join the West Shore Park Corporation Facebook Page for official WSPC news as it happens.
Sign up for the private Between the Pillars WSP Facebook Group for updated social events and information.
Please add [email protected] to your email contacts. We have been experiencing some difficulty with certain email servers rejecting emails because they are thought to be spam.
Please do not send emails to the [email protected] email address. The email is used mainly for sending out email to members and is not regularly checked. Your email may sit for some time before being forwarded to the correct individual to handle your situation or request. Please email or call Secretary Marilee C.C. Rusiniak, or directly contact any member of the board. Email addresses are available on the website and phone numbers are listed in the West Shore Park Homeowner Directory.
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It is recommended that pedestrians walking at night or dusk/dawn should wear reflective clothing and have a flashlight or light-up leash for their dog. The NHTSA recommends the following safety tip for walking in a neighborhood without sidewalks such as WSP and West Shoreland: Pedestrians should walk FACING traffic and as far away from traffic as possible. https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/pedestrian-safety (Bicycles ride along WITH traffic.) Dog owners are also reminded to please obey leash laws and to always pick-up after your dog.