2020 minutes

Lexington Heights Inc.

Board of Trustees Meeting

July 25, 2020

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Association President. (Glady)

II. Trustees Present

(All Present) Renee Jobbitt, Diana Larsson, Liz Alimpich, Mike Lackomar, Steve Minnick,

Lynn Secord, Glady Stablein, Mary Wade, Gery Victor.

III. Reading/Approval of June 13, 2020 Minutes – The Board members read the minutes.

Diana moved to approve the minutes - Gery seconded, all approved - motion carried (202020).

IV. Member Topics – No members available to present.

V. Reading of Treasurer's Report/Financials

Report accepted as presented with EMB clarification and Bluff Fund distribution, as agreed above.

VI. Clubhouse Report

Glady provided the update.
- We have purchased a new copier/scanner.
- The hedges and trees surrounding the clubhouse were trimmed.
- Gery replaced the missing drain cover on the clubhouse grounds.
- Glady & Diana have been cleaning out the office area and sorting/organizing old board records, for storage in the garage shelving.

VII. Bluff/Parkway Maintenance

Committee Report – Debby Bonneau not present - No committee report at this time.
Beach Clean-up - Lynn reported.
- Some Street Captains have already organized clean-up efforts for the beaches.
- We need some organized action on Satinwood and a few other beaches.
- Complaint about fire pit between Tulip and Walbridge - no action required at this time.
Boat Ramp Keys –
- Two more sold – six remaining.
Oak Ramp – Need solution to the potentially dangerous drop-off at the bottom of the ramp.
- Lynn will look into sandbags as a possible solution.
Parking Issues - At No Parking areas and too close to the bluff edge.
- Many from other communities are coming here to use our beach areas.
- We may be able to use Gary’s towing to remove them.

VII. Bluff/Parkway Maintenance (continued)

Post installment along Lakeview – Missing and additional posts.
- Installation will be completed soon.
Bluff Trimming – Billy’s Tree Service.
- Will begin sumac & brush trimming 1^st week in August.
- Planned Phase 3 & 4 tree trimming will begin in late Fall.

VIII. Unfinished Business –

Clubhouse Sewer Hook-up – Alex Weiss
- Glady reminded Alex Weiss that we need to get it done.

IX. New Business –

Trustee Election -
- The election will proceed today, 7/25, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Official results will be confirmed at the next Board meeting.
Parking permit stickers for golf carts – To identify Lex-Hi resident carts.
- Glady ordered the stickers.
- We have to work out the best way to distribute them to members.
  - Street captains may be able to distribute them to their neighborhood.
- We will need to purchase and install signs indicating “Parking by Permit Only”.

X. President’s Comments/Concerns

Other communities flocking to our neighborhood.
- Glady noted that a Great Lake Shores resident bas being belligerent about her right to use our parkway and beaches.
- This happens al too often.

XI. Trustee Comments/Concerns

New Signage – Need more visible display of our Beach & Parkway rules.
- Suggestions for lower signs with larger letters – maybe on staircases.
  - Re: Dogs, glass bottles, Parking rules.
- Concern that some people will object to more signs.
Lexington Heights By-laws – Some people are not aware that they exist.
- Mike will post directions to get to the By-Laws which displayed on the website.

Gery motioned to adjourn the meeting – seconded by Mike – Motion passed (202021).

XII. Community Events for 2020:

All summer season events at the clubhouse, including clubhouse rentals have been cancelled by Board consensus (due to Covid 19 safety concerns).

XIII. Board Meetings for 2020 – (all at 9:00 AM)

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