- Joe Pavona called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm. In attendance were Sean Looman, Joe Tonnos, Jill Garnett, Joe Pavona, Katie McPherson, and Cindy Carson.
- Approval of Minutes
- The Minutes of the April 4, 2023 meeting were unanimously approved, as amended, with a motion by Joe Tonnos and seconded by Katie McPherson.
- Reports
Treasurer: Sean Looman provided draft written reports for both the Operating and Legal Accounts as well as a detailed breakdown of expenditures covering the last year in preparation for the upcoming Annual Meeting. Both accounts were in balance. After review and discussion, the reports were deemed approved for the annual meeting.
LINC: No new update.
Membership: See Neighborhood Events update below.
Maintenance: Joe P reported that spring cleanup and mulch installation has been completed for all ILEHA properties, and, both lawn irrigation systems are up and running including the completion of any maintenance and needed repair.
Webmaster: See website project update below
- Old Business
Hannah Farms Update: Joe P reported that there has been no change since the last update, i.e., no new activity or interest in the property.
Surface Water/Lake Levee Update: Joe P reported that he continues to work with Ingham County Commissioner Mark Polsdofer on securing the necessary funding for an engineering study on the condition of the Indian Lake Levee. Additionally, ILEHA member Dave Skole assisted in writing a request for grant funding from the State of Michigan for a study regarding increasing surface water flows and flooding in Indian Lakes Estates in recent years. County Commissioner Polsdofer is working with our State Representative Julie Brixie and our State Senator Sam Singh to secure the funding for both studies.
Website Project Update: Steven Baker of Smart Homes/Smart Offices, our website rebuild contractor, joined the meeting by call-in. Steven reviewed the final draft site with the Board and answered questions. The Board members suggested several small changes to the draft site. Pending these changes, the Board approved the final draft. Steven reported that he would have the changes made and site up and running in advance of our annual meeting. Once the new site is active, our Board IT work group (Sean, Joe P, and Joe T) will continue working with the contractor on the final details including a recommendation to the Board on if we should move our web hosting from DreamHost to Smart Homes/Smart Offices and what options might be available for on-going maintenance and support.
Annual Meeting Planning: Joe P presented a draft Agenda. After Review and discussion, the agenda was finalized. Sean presented the draft annual financial report—see above under Treasurer’s Report. Other details for the meeting were discussed and finalized and assignments for the various activities were made.
New Directory: Katie continues to collect updated information for our new neighborhood directory for distribution later in the fall. Katie will personally follow up with those members where info is still incomplete.
Neighborhood Events: Katie reported that despite a few minor glitches and a late setting sun, the Movie Night was a great success. Plans are now being finalized for our Summer Send-Off Neighborhood Block Party scheduled for August 19th.
- New Business:
Annual Budget: Joe P and Sean presented a draft 2023/24 annual budget for consideration. After review and discussion Sean moved approval and Joe T seconded. The budget was unanimously approved.
Candidates for Board Election: Joe P placed the names of Colin Philips to fill the Jon Haun vacancy in Section 1; Ned Walker to replace the expiring Sue Webster term in Section 1; and Dan Dapkus to replace the expiring Pat Lipsey term in Section 3, in nomination. Sean Looman nominated Joe Pavona to fill the expiring Joe Pavona term in Section 2. Jill Garnett moved approval and Joe T seconded. The motion was unanimously approved.
Admin Fee for Filing of Liens: The item was tabled for discussion at a future meeting.
Rentals: The item was tabled for future discussion.
- Next Meeting: The next meeting will be after the Annual Meeting and at the call of the chair.
- Adjournment: Sean moved, and Katie seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 pm.