There was a small turn-out of about 20 at the
meeting as expected with little on the agenda that was controversial. The
meeting of course started with the half hour of open comments from the
attendees.
The open comment portion was as expected, the same
song and pretty much the same verse. The handful of naysayers again explained
that the board is not doing their job, the management and departments are in
general inefficient, money is wasted, and the rules are unfair to them. Just as
a reference, I have lived here 25 years and have never had a citation; we have
an extremely frugal board. Management is solid and working for the betterment
of your community while cutting man-hours where possible. I guess as said in Latin,
suum cuique (to each his own).
Now on to the
business part of the meeting. A new activities director has been hired to
replace Sherri, who left a short time ago. Michelle has 30 years of experience
and should be a fine replacement to fill some pretty big shoes. She will be
starting in a couple weeks.
Our finances
are of course still in good shape as reported last month, with a balance on
hand of $4,394,295. Remember though the fiscal year is just getting started and
we have some major projects to fund. We’re still well capitalized.
Friends of
Candlewick have ordered a new 24’ fishing pier that will be installed by the
big willow tree near the rec center. It will be T shaped for more fishing area.
Thanks to those folks for their help.
The rec commission
reported the swimming classes are a big success and a walking path is in the
planning stages so along with all their normal duties they are working on new
additions for all of us. A great bunch of folks.
The AQUA adhoc
group was dissolved since they have finished their work and the new AQUA
advisory group had their first official meeting with AQUA representatives to
discuss and avoid future problems.
The golf commission had their first unofficial meeting and the first official meeting is
to be held July 24 at the admin building to elect officers and start planning
projects.
Our new
community garden is producing well with some of the produce going to the food
pantry. The Boy Scouts have built benches and other additions for the garden
area. If you haven’t seen it be sure to stop by. It is behind the pine trees
next to the office parking lot. Well done!
The board voted
to contribute $1,000 to the fund being used by ILAC to pay for legal work writing
the Amcius brief the board believes is for the betterment of your community.
The resolution
to permanently allow motors over 75 horsepower on the lake was
unanimously passed including substantial restrictions including no speed over
idle. There have been no problems during the test period so it is a go.
Don Parisi has
been looking into electric aggregation for Candlewick. As was expected it is
difficult to get a firm go ahead from an attorney since there is question of
whether an association has the authority to do so or even how it would be
worded. This is complicated but Don indicates he is going to continue
investigation. Don’t expect any result in the near future on this issue but
thanks to Don for working on it.
All the above
comments are of course simply my notes and opinion on the issues and in no way
reflect board opinion or official minutes.
Ken Dillenburg