WEST SHORE PARK CORPORATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES — draft
December 2, 2024
ATTENDANCE
Directors: Mike Davenport, Chris Shifley, Minaxi Tailor,
Treasurer: Fred Aichele
Secretary: Marilee C.C. Rusiniak
Commissioners: Tracey Cornish (Miller Park), Greg Fried (Block 1 Beach)
Others: West Shoreland (WSL) Treasurer Bob Balogh, WSL Secretary Trudy Balogh, WSL President Catherine Shannon
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order on December 2, 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
Chris Shifley moved that the minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on November 4, 2024 be approved as corrected. Minaxi Tailor seconded the motion. Unanimously approved.
HOMEOWNER FORUM – PUBLIC COMMENT
WSL President Catherine Shannon referenced an email sent to the WSPC Board and Officers regarding an expense pertaining to Sunrise Park. There was a discussion between Ms. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Balogh, and WSPC Treasurer Fred Aichele regarding the expense and what should be billed back to WSL.
There was a discussion with the WSL representatives regarding the pending seawall project.
- Total estimated cost for seawall project: $100,000.
- Costs to be shared with WSL community contributing over several years.
- Discussion on potential grants to alleviate financial burden.
- Project essential for preventing erosion and maintaining lakefront integrity.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Fred Aichele presented the Treasurer’s Report for 11/01/2024 – 11/30/2024. Minaxi Tailor moved and Chris Shifley seconded that the Treasurer’s Report be approved as submitted. Unanimously approved.
- Total Expenditures: $34,578 for the current fiscal period. This amount includes various operational costs and maintenance expenses.
- Gas Line Installation Payment: It was clarified that the previously reported expenditure was a full payment for the gas line installation, not a deposit as previously misunderstood.
- Fred reported on the Corporate Transparency Act, indicating that forms will need to be filled out by board members as part of compliance efforts and emphasized that it must be completed as soon as possible if not already done.
BUDGET DISCUSSION
Fred Aichele presented the 2nd draft of the 2025-2026 Operating Budget for review and discussion.
ELECTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER
Minaxi Tailor nominated Greg Fried for the open position of Block 1 Beach Commissioner. Seconded by Chris Shifley. Unanimous.
REVIEW OF TASKS LIST
Review and discussion of the Board and Officers Task List.
NEW BUSINESS
There was a discussion regarding the well-house manifold repair/replacement need and the associated cost.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion of tree removal on channel.
Discussion to install gutters on well-house.
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ADJOURN
Minaxi Tailor moved that the meeting be adjourned. Chris Shifley seconded the motion. Unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilee C.C. Rusiniak, Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- January 6, 2025 – Regularly Scheduled Monthly Board Meeting
- February 3, 2025 – Regularly Scheduled Monthly Board Meeting
- February 16, 2025 – Annual Member’s 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.
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
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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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