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All members in good standing are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you want on the agenda, you must notify the office on or before the Monday prior to the board meeting.
VVA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting August 11, 2024
Call to Order
Doug Winter, Lot 46, called the meeting to order, held in the upper level of the Clubhouse, at 2:00 pm. Board members present were: Robert Walton, Lot 217, Tom Rice, Lot 343, Tony Gronniger, Lot 2281, Michelle Sullivan, Lot 1826, Jeremy Lillig, Lot 3041 and Terry Nibarger, Lot 657. Jeremy Lillig led in prayer. Shad Mort, Acting Lake Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Doug Winter, Board President, read the mission statement of Lake Viking.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Tom Rice and was seconded by Terry Nibarger to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2024 regular board meeting. The July 2024 minutes were approved unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Handbook Committee
• Michelle Sullivan reported the Handbook has not been totally updated as the VVA Office and Safety both had changes they have kept track of. We need to ensure these changes have been incorporated into the handbook.
• Discussion ensued regarding printing of the handbook. In the past we have printed 1000 copies annually It was suggested that a minimal number of Handbooks be printed (100) and only distributed to members without computer access. Recent changes are printed in the front of the handbook for quick reference. No further handbook changes for the month.
• Michelle reminded members to use the established procedure to request Handbook changes.
Finance Committee
• Jeremy Lillig reported the Finance Committee met August 8, 2024.
• Balance sheet for June 2024 showed strong numbers with YTD funds up $760,000. He reported overtime was up for the month and was attributed to the changes in the VVA Association Office. This overtime should decrease in the near future as a new employee has been hired and is training.
• Morgan Stanley account value was down $479.00 in July 2024 as the markets are going through a rough stretch which continues in August 2024. Kathy Butts has been added to the Morgan Stanley view status.
• The contract with Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri was reviewed with minor changes. This will provide a VVA tax exempt status for donations. Finance Committee will make a recommendation to the board.
• The last items for the 2023 FY Audit were submitted on August 5, 2024.
• Two (2) lake lots were sold in July 2024 for $3500. The YTD total for lot sales is $124,044.95 plus $214,976.85 for sale of lot 717 (funding the Jetty Project.)
• 2025 Budget draft is in progress and when finished will be submitted to the board. Budget will be printed in the Lake Viking News in September 2024.
• Road tubes will need to be replaced at 3 Tubes, Pirate and Pilot locations. The estimated cost for this work is $250,000 to $300,000. The possibility of moving $145,000 from the Morgan Stanley retained earn-
ings to fund part of the project was discussed.
• Pool maintenance expenses: Maintenance will replace grout under the metal (this year) and will sandblast and epoxy (next spring). This will prolong life of the pool.
• Campground Septic/Electrical update: The Campground septic plan has been approved by the DNR and we have 24 months to implement. Campground is moving forward with continued electrical upgrade.
• Clubhouse Septic Update: VVA accepted the Bird Septic bid of $87,000. Developments are pending.
• Farm Programs: Haying contracts will need to be updated.
• Jetty Project: Docks delivery has been delayed. Update Harbor Expense Report will be published in the Lake Viking News.
Strategic Planning Committee
Doug Winter, Board President, reported that George Eshnaur has stepped down from his Board Member position. Tony Gronniger has replaced George Eshnaur on the Strategic Planning Committee. Tony
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Thanks to the Activities Committee, the Lake Viking Scavenger Hunt is always a fun challenge. This year’s winners were Team Ramrod, Twisted Sisters, and the Tornado Wranglers. 1 2 3
Proposed 2025 Dues & Assessments
BOD Application:
Lake Viking 2025 Dues and Assessments
Page 10 VVA handbook ARTICLE VII: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Authority. The Board of Directors shall have control of the affairs of the Corporation. Effective with the Annual Meeting on March 3, 2002, the Board shall consist of seven Directors. All must be Active Members who are current in the payment of all dues and all other charges, fees and assessments as provided for under ARTICLE IV and who have satisfied all monetary obligations imposed upon such member under ARTICLE XIV who are eligible to vote in the Association’s business matters as of the time they are elected to office.
. . Directors shall take office within twenty-four (24) hours after election.
Viking Valley Association Board Candidacy Data for Publication October 2024 Election
Name:
Lake Viking lot number & address:
Home address if different:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Current career setting:
Number of years an Assn. member:
Previous VVA board or committee service:
Additional personal or family data you would like to share with membership:
What qualities of Lake Viking led you to become a property owner?
Describe aspects of your background that uniquely prepa re you for board service.
What do you feel is the greatest ch allenge facing our association?
What are the top two issues you wan t the board to focus on?
Describe your vision for Lake Viking (attach additional sheet if necessary).
Signature: Date:
VVA Operating Budget August 2024 Finance Committee Minutes
Call to order 5:00PM Thursday, August 8, 2024 on ZOOM.
Roll call of attendees: Paula Hepinstall Chair, Steve Danner, Kevin Euston, Flint Hibler, Tony Gronniger, Jeremy Lillig, Terry Nibarger, Deena Stous, Michelle Sullivan, Kathy Butts Doug Winter, and Troy Lesan. Brian Holcomb, who will start soon as new Lake Director, also attended and was introduced to Committee.
July 2024 Financial Documents Safety wages expense was questioned. Board discussion to follow on this topic. Kathy was happy to report that office staff overtime will be less, because new employee has been hired. Paula reported that balance sheet looks strong at this point with YTD funds up $760,000.
Office Report Kathy has been added to Morgan Stanley view status and is inquiring about moving Campground Funds into BTC Money Market per CG request. If done, BTC requires that this appear in Minutes of BOD meeting.
Morgan Stanley Update Terry reported that the fund was down $479 in July with the markets going through a rough stretch so far in August.
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri for VVA tax-exempt status on donations. There was Contract discussion with a minor tweak in contract language suggested. After reviewing documents, Committee agreed to make recommendation to Board that VVA partner with CFNWMO.
2023 FY Audit Last requested items were submitted Monday, 8/5 (with the personnel issues, these items which were inadvertently and unknowingly left out of auditor’s prior requests).
Venmo for Lake Activities Recommend to Board of Directors that an account be opened & also add the Campground account to Venmo.
Jetty Project – Dock set to be delivered in August. Updated Harbor Expense Report will be published in Lake Viking News. Tony questioned that several expenses in this report might be “maintenance expenses.” Paula & Doug replied that those expenses would not have occurred if the Jetty had not been built.
Sale of lake owned lots – 2 lots sold in July; total $3,500. YTD total $124,044.95 plus $214,976.85 for lot 717 (funding the Jetty Project)
2025 Budget – Spreadsheets were attached & will be recommended to BOD
Road Tubes “Slip Lining” at “3 Tubes” and Pirate/ Pilot is needed. Estimate for replacing the existing road tubes is approximately $250,000 - $300,000. It was suggested that the $145,000 expense for 3 tubes be addressed first with the possibility of moving cash from the Money Market side of Morgan Stanley income and designating it as realized income in order to meet this funding need.
Pool Per Billy, we can prolong the current pool life by replacing grout under the metal (this year) and sandblast and epoxy (next spring).
Campground Septic/Electrical Update Our septic plan has finally been approved by DNR and we have 24 months to implement. Campground is also planning on moving forward with continued electrical upgrade. Clubhouse Septic Update VVA accepted Bird Septic bid @ $87k. Developments still pending.
September Finance Committee Meeting – The 2nd Sunday of September is on 9/8. That would put the FC meeting on 9/5 – 3 days after Labor Day. It’s unlikely that financials will be completed at that time. It was agreed to push the meeting out 1 week. The proposed 2025 budget must be printed in the September paper.
Farm Programs – Steve reported that haying contracts will need to be renewed.
Other Business Motion by Troy Lesan that “the Finance Committee NOT recommend any VVA expenditures on NEW membership Amenities until EXISTING Membership Amenities are addressed and funded; i.e. swimming pool and Community Areas in disrepair.”
Discussion ensued. Committee Members agreed with the intent of Motion but opted to table it until more information is received about CAs. Troy agreed to send committee membership a Community Area Report that the Lake Committee compiled for Lake Manager per his request last summer.
Meeting adjourned 7:02 PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Troy Lesan
Declining Harbor Jetty Budget
services 6 p.m. For transportation, call 663-4061 or 6633957.
First Baptist Church (511 W. Richardson St.) — Bro. Daniel Pelichowski, Pastor; Bro. Wood Marshall, Youth Pastor Bible Study 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Worship 10:40 a.m. (nursery provided). Evening Worship at 6 p.m.; Tuesday Bible study 6 p.m., Wednesday Adult Choir 8:05 p.m. For transportation, call church office at 663.663.2331.Office hours: 8 to 11 a.m. weekdays.
Email: fbchurch@windstream.net
Visit: www.firstbaptistgallatinmo.org
First Christian Church (1501 S. Main St.) — Rev Kyle Taft, pastor; Children’s Pastor Emily Miller Sunday worship at 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meetings at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 6 p.m.; Men’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Sundays; Youth groups at 5:30 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday during the school year Visit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also join us on Facebook: Gallatin First Christian Church
Friends in Christ (400 N. Main St.) — Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. and small groups at 11 a.m. For more information, call Shonna at 660.663.2228
Gallatin First Assembly of God (208 S. Willow St.) — Rev Wayne Smith, Pastor ph: 660.663.3213. S S 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m. Lake Viking Church (East Entrance to Lake) — Rev Robert Nelson, Pastor; Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer service 7 p.m.; Email: lakevikingchurch@gmail.com
Mar y Immaculate Catholic Church (409 S. Main) — Fr Tom Hermes; Saturday Mass 4:30 p m on holiday weekends only; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. (all year)
Olive Baptist Church (Route V, east of Gallatin) — David Leeper, Minister; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m.
Presbyterian Church (201 S. Main St.) — James Norton, Minister; Fellowship 10:30 a.m. and Worship 11 a.m.
Seventh-day Adventist Church (1207 S. Clay St.) — M i k e C a r n e r, Pa s t o r, p h : 6 6 0 7 7 2 3 3 0 6 ; S a t u r d a y Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (211 Ash) — David Marble, Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth activities, 7 p.m.
— Eugene Keats, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.
Alta Vista Baptist Church (NW of Winston on Hwy 6) — Rev Robert Dean, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship service 10:30 a.m.
COFFEY
Baptist Church — Tim Wilson, Pastor; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; Worship 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.
JAMESPORT
United Methodist Church (109 E. Main) — Pastor Brad Dush; Worship 9:30, Sunday School 10:35 a.m., nursery provided. Website: www.galjamesumc.webs.com
Baptist Church (708 W Auberr y Gr v) — Rev Jim Whitley pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study & prayer meeting 7 p.m. Church of Christ (108 N. Williams) — Sunday Bible study 9 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.
PATTONSBURG
United Methodist — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church — David Stephenson, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Heath United Methodist (2009 Oak St.) — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.
Lake Viking Marine 10th Annual Cardboard Boat Race was another big crowd pleaser and was dominated by the Youth Division.
Two monkeys & their banana boat . . . were winners of the Titanic Award
Luke and Dean Leslie smoked the competition in several heats (above)
Campground
Poker Run on July 27
Winning hand, worth $200, belonged to Alan Mullikan with a Straight Flush
2nd Place Robert Rhodes, Full House Kings over aces $125.
3rd Place Brandon & Debbie Leslie, full house 9s over aces.
There was even a $15 prize for worst hand that went to Tanner Lent. 50/50 winner was Chad Watson
,whichmeansmowing&landscaping seasonareaswell.VikingDirtworksandLandscapingisheretohelpyou
(Photos by Mary Hibler).
Daviess County PWSD #3 Open Meeting: June 18, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Kyle Parkhurst, President (2026), called the meeting to order at 4:00pm which was held at the water plant. Members in attendance were Mark Closterman (2027), Gary Buck (2027), and Mike Lammers (2025). Harlan Horst (2026) was unable to attend. Also in attendance were Zack Morrison, Water Superintendent, and Diane Hulett, Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Gary Buck made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 28, 2024 Board Meeting. Mike Lammers seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
OLD BUSINESS
Zack informed the board that the area to place the Granular Activated Carbon units has been leveled and he has been in communication with Carbon Central about delivery and unloading. Another engineering bid for the GAC unit project was received from Allgeier, Martin & Associates, Inc. which came in over $30,000 below the previous bid from Bartlett & West, Inc. Mike Lammers moved to amend the previous motion to proceed on the project from Bartlett & West to Allgeier, Martin & Associates, Inc. All members voted to approve; motion carried. Kyle Parkhurst, President, executed the contract with Allgeier, Martin & Associates.
NEW BUSINESS
Financial Report:
The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Mike Lammers moved to approve the May financial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Gary Buck seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.
Budget amendments were submitted for review. Gary Buck made a motion to accept the amended budget as presented. Mark Closterman seconded. All members voted in favor; motion carried.
A resolution allowing the district to be reimbursed for any expenses paid out of the General Account prior to securing financing was discussed. Kyle Parkhurst introduced Resolution 2024-01 as follows:
A Resolution to declare the official intent of Public Water Supply District No. 3 of Daviess County, Missouri. On motion made by Mark Closterman and seconded by Mike Lammers, the resolution was presented and put to a roll call vote. All members voted in favor; motion passed.
DISCUSSION
Superintendent Report:
Zack reported that the manganese tester needs to be replaced which will cost $2258. Mike Lammers made a motion to purchase the new tester followed by a second from Mark Closterman. All members voted to approve; motion carried. Zack also shared with the board that he received a bill from Bartlett & West for the cost of engineering fees to this point in the amount of $3585. There will be one more bill to follow which should be around $1000 once the DNR letter on the permanganate study is completed and submitted, per Brian Hoellein. Zack also noted that four meter installs were completed in the past month.
Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be July 16, 2024, at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00pm.
Respectfully Submitted, Mark Closterman
Almost everything... you need to know about Lake Viking
Lake Viking 2024 Boards and Committees
Activities Committee
Mary Hibler (Chair), Dustin Hibler, David Hibler, Gail Bush, Resa Wiltse, Leanne Lee, Dan and Connie Weidmaier, Dave & Tina Daniel, Cassie Martin, Jeremy Lillig (Board Contact).
Board of Directors
President, Doug Winter; 1st Vice President, Tony Gronniger; 2nd Vice President, Terry Nibarger; Secretary, Michelle Sullivan; Assistant Secretary, Robert Walton; Treasurer, Jeremy Lillig; Assistant Treasurer, Tom Rice.
VVA Board of Directors Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, at 2:00 p.m. at the clubhouse. All members in good standing are welcome to attend.
Building Committee
Mary Aschbrenner, Gregory Hall, Robert Walton (Board Contact). Building Committee Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the clubhouse. Building permits are required to be approved by the Building Committee prior to the start of any construction as stated in the Covenants, Restrictions, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Viking Valley Association.
Campground Committee
James Funk, (Chair), Mary Hibler , Jeff Spragues, Kathy Price, Charles Sudduth, Randall Davidson, Mike Booth, Flint Hibler, Bob Gates, Michelle Sullivan, Denise Ferguson, George Eshnaur (Board Contact)
Dredge & Erosion Committee
Shawn Hepinstall (Chair), Paula Hepinstall, Robert Hayes, Brett Bush, Dave Daniel, Jim Miller, Doug Winter (Board Contact)
Finance Committee
Paula Hepinstall (Chair), Steve Danner, Flint Hibler, George Eshnaur, Kevin Euston, Jeremy Lillig, Troy Lesan, Terry Nibarger, Jacque Leslie, Deena Stous ,Michelle Sullivan (Board Contact).
Fishing Committee
Brett Bush (Chair) Shawn Hepinstall, Gary Buck, Troy Knight, Jim Powers, Tom Rice (Board Contact)
Handbook Committee
Mary Miller (Chair), Donna (Archibald) Redden, Kim Spidle, Terri Schlaiss, Michelle Sullivan (Board Contact)
Infraction/Safety
James Funk (Chair), Marvin McNabb, Marianne Hughes, Carl Butcher, Ed White, Bob Shinogle, Safety Coordinator: Jason McTheeney, Anthony Castillo, Terry Nibarger ( Board Contact)
Lake Committee
Troy Lesan (Chair) Shirley Leakey, Don Leeper, Carolyn Leeper, Bo Steed, Mike Krehbiel, Sherry Krehbiel, Robert Walton, Robert Walton (Board Contact)
Email: lakecommittee@gmail.com. Meetings held the 2nd Wed. of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Special Road District
Ron Spidle, Troy Knight, Tony Gronniger Strategic Planning Committee
Matt Nielsen (Chair), Tony Gronniger, Terry Nibarger, Tom Rice, Haley Wright, Anthony Dirks, Sue Wolfe, Nikki Prewitt, David Thomas, Joe Steer, George Eshnaur (Board Contact)
Technology Committee
Kelly Mathenia, Mike Lammers, Jeff Ferguson, (Board Contact) Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief-Tony Gronniger, Volunteers: Rusty Hendricks, Gary King, Dennis Schlaiss, DJ Schlaiss, Tanner Hunter, Luke Threlkeld, Mark Closterman, Anthony Dirks, Billy Hunter, Dakota Hiley, Nick Walker, Stephanie Closterman, Jessica Conard, Robert Walton (Board Contact).
The Fire Department meets on the second Friday of the month at 2:00 PM. If you have the interest and the time to serve your community, be sure to attend the next meeting. The monthly siren test will also be done at that time.
Property Owners
You are responsible for your guests and their actions. It is your responsibility to educate them on the rules and regulations of Lake Viking. Lake Viking is private property, but all lots are owned by some other individual. Please do not drive or ride ATVs or bicycles on neighboring lots, or walk across lots to fish or use others’ property without first getting the property owner’s permission.
Please Keep Control of Your Dogs
Dogs are not allowed off the member’s property and shall be contained by a fenced enclosure or controlled by a leash. Guests’ dogs are included. Violation of this rule may be subject to an Infraction Ticket issued to the property owner.
Public Water Supply District #3
Viking Valley Association
Office Address: 144 E. Main, Gallatin, MO 64640 660-322-9001 | vvaoffice@lakevikingmo.net LakeVikingMO.com
Office Hours: May 1 - Labor Day Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Day after Labor Day - April 30 Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Kyle W. Parkhurst, President, term expires 4/2026 - SubDistrict #3; Harlan Horst, Vice President, term expires 4/2026 - Sub-District #5; Mark Closterman, Secretary, term expires 4/2024 - Sub-District #2; Gary Buck, Director - term expires 4/2024 - Sub-District #1; Mike Lammers, Director term expires 4/2025 - Sub-District #4; Zack Morrison, Superintendent; Gary King, Water Operator; Diane Hulett, Clerk. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4 pm at PWSD #3 office. Office Hours: 8am-4pm • Monday thru Friday. All payments for metered water bills are to be made payable to Public Water Supply District No. 3 of Daviess County, Missouri. You may abbreviate as PWSD #3. If you have any questions, contact the PWSD No. 3 office, 116 Waterworks Dr., Gallatin, Mo. 64640 (located at the water plant). Phone 660-663-2771.
Online payments can be made at: https://pwsd3daviess.azurewebsites.net
For the convenience of customers of Public Water Supply District No. 3, a drop box is available at the front door of the office located at the water plant for the payment of water bills. Payments received after 4 p.m. in the drop box will post the following day. For the convenience of Association members, a drop box is available in the front door of the association office for the payment of association bills.
Mowing Regulations
You are required to have your lot mowed by May 1st, June 1st and September 1st of each year. If you do not keep your lot mowed, or hire a contract mower, the Association will mow it, and bill you $90.00 for each mowing.
The Association does not want to be in the mowing business. Please self-mow your lot or hire a contract mower to do it for you. All contract mowers are required to submit a customer list to the Association office. If you are not on their initial list, you may be accidentally billed by the Association, so please contact your mower early. The below listed mowers have registered with the Association office and can usually be reached in the evening. There may be other mowers who advertise in the Lake Viking News.
Contract Mowers Can Save You Money
Eric Critten
Randy Gatton
Mark Hoig
Gary Salmon
Jeff Hoppenthaler
Rick Roberts
Mow Betta Lawn Care
660-663-9122
660-663-9348
816-726-2644
660-663-9363
660-663-7951
816-558-2825
816-465-0178
Patriot Lawn & Landscaping 573-944-0802
Pain In The Grass, Steven Carlton 660-322-2988
Jake Cameron 816-288-1067
Mims Wilson 515-333-1548
Building Permit Notice
Building Permits are required, but not limited to the following projects: fences, storage shed, shelters, decks, boat docks, boat houses, room additions, porches and any alteration of the roof line; and any other construction that requires large earth moving equipment, concrete trucks and other equipment that requires multiple axle trailers. Failure to comply with building regulations could result in a minimum fine of $500 and loss of lake privileges. Any construction not in compliance with these regulations could result in forced relocation of the structure.
Watch When and Where You Burn!
Anytime you are burning brush, etc., on your lot, make certain you are burning on your lot and not someone else’s property. Unattended burning is prohibited and burning is not allowed when winds are in excess of 15 mph and shall be subject to an Infraction Ticket and fine.
Member Reminders
• Helmets are required to be worn when operating a motorcycle within the Lake Viking Subdivision.
• Goose population control is hard to manage... The first step in this process is DO NOT FEED THE GEESE!
Emergency Phone Numbers
* DAVIESS COUNTY EMERGENCY 911 Ambulance - Fire - Rescue
* Fire - Lake Viking Fire Dept 911 To Report Fire Only
* Lake Viking Safety Patrol 660-322-9001 ext.1 * Sheriff, Daviess Co. 660-663-2031 Sheriff Larry Adams or 660-663-2149
* Highway Patrol (Emergencies) 1-800-525-5555
Important Phone Numbers
* Association Office 660-322-9001 ext. 4
* Public Water Supply District #3 of Daviess County (Water Plant) 660-663-2771 Emergency after hours 660-605-3183
* Farmers Electric Co-op., Inc. During business hours 1-800-279-0496 After Hours . . . . .
. 1-800-927-5334 Affordable Disposal LLC 816-238-8933
* Windstream Telephone Company Customer Service (Residential) 1-800-347-1991 Repair Service 1-800-782-6206
VVA Minutes
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reported Strategic Planning Committee did not meet this past month.
Activities Committee
Jeremy Lillig reported that the committee met July 29, 2024. The Poker run was a huge success. A Scavenger Hunt will be held later this year. Jeremy Lillig made a motion to add four new members to the Activities Committee. Tom Rice seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously. The new members are Michelle and Tony Butler and Terri and Dennis Schlaiss.
Building Committee
Robert Walton reported the number of permits approved in the last month was 19. One of these permits was for a house. The Building Committee is still in need to members. Currently we have three members on the building committee. If you are interested, please contact Robert Walton or the VVA Office.
Fire Department
Tony Gronniger reported the Fire Department met August 9, 2024. The sirens were checked. Department continues to meet monthly.
Safety Department
No report this month
Campground Committee
• Flint Hibler reported there are 31 open campground spots. Eight of these spots are full hook ups. The balance of the open spots are non-sewer spaces.
• It was reported the smell at Campground 2 has been dealt with and resolved.
Lake Committee
Robert Walton reported:
• The Lake side inspection has been done with the intent of preserving the shoreline as well as the beauty of the lake.
• Two lot owners are not responding to shoreline erosion letters they have received. The committee is pursuing this further.
• Robert Walton made a motion to add new member Daniel Rogers to the Lake Committee. Tom Rice seconded the motion, and the members approved the motion unanimously.
• One of the VVA members asked the Lake Committee to inspect Community Areas 2 and 7 and stated the shorelines were in need of repair with rip rap.
Infraction Committee
Terry Nibarger reported:
• The Infraction Committee met July 13, 2024. Monthly meetings will be held until fall.
• There were 22 total infractions approved. There were 56 warnings given by Safety.
• Safety rescued a run-away boat and returned to the owners.
• Terry gave a short presentation re Behavioral Tips when dealing with Safety during a stop. The suggestions were as follows:
- Be polite and respectful to the Safety employees, no spitting, throwing drinks, cussing etc.
- Read your handbook and be aware of the rules
- Make sure your guests know the rules. Many of the infractions come from guests who do not know and/or follow the rules. The owner of the lot receives the infraction for the guest.
Dredge Committee
Shawn Hepinstall reported:
• The dredging has been completed and work is now being done to make the area at the south end of the lake look nicer.
• Committee have asked for bids from 4 contractors.,
• A VVA member asked if any thought had been given to posting a sign in the area stating no dumping.
• A question was posed to Shawn whether rock was free for the taking. The answer was dirt is free/Rock is not.
Fishing Committee
Tom Rice reported there was no Committee meeting this past month.
Tech Committee
No Report
Beautification Exploratory Committee
Felicia Roth discussed the future of the Lake Beautification Exploratory Committee. She explained she realized the committee was exploratory and not permanent, but feels the good the committee can do for the Lake should not be stopped. Felicia also indicated they had not asked for or expected large cash donations from members or additional dues levied on members. She was asking for permission from the Board to go forward with concerns/lake improvement.
Tom Rice encouraged the committee to continue with volunteer projects as the lake to improve appearances, enhance owner experiences, etc. Tom stated that the bylaws govern committees and the Board cannot vote to make the Beautification Committee a permanent committee. To make the committee permanent the request would need to be added to the agenda for the yearly membership meeting in October 2024 for membership approval. Tom also indicated the Beautification
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Active Aging Resource Center-serving times 11-12:15 Monday-Friday 109 S Main, P O Box 272, Gallatin, MO 660-663-2828
Closed Fish Sandwich
Sliced Roast Beef
Baked Ham
Cheeseburger on Bun for Cole Slaw
Labor Peas
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Green Beans
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Lettuce Salad
Buttered Corn Tomatoes Day Strawberries & Bananas Pears
Blood Pressures Comfort Care 11-12
Fresh Fruit Pineapple
BINGO - 10 Chair Yoga - 10 Salad Bar Game Day 4-7 9 10 11 12 13
Chicken Parmesan BBQ Pork Ribs
Oven Fried Chicken Beef Stew Tuna Casserole over Noodles, Spinach Lettuce Salad
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Broccoli Cornbread, Peas Green Beans Cauliflower
Fresh Fruit Strawberry Shortcake
Mixed Vegetables Bread Stick Carrots
Mixed Fruit Pears Apples
BINGO - 10 Chair Yoga - 10
Pork Steak Turkey Pot Pie
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy with Mixed Vegetables
Green Beans Hot Roll
Fruit Cocktail with Gelatin Apple Cobbler
Sausage
Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
Cauliflower
BINGO - 10
Smothered Steak
Baked Chicken Ham Steak
Sweet Potatoes Au gratin Potatoes
Broccoli Tomatoes
Honey Glazed Carrots
Garlic Bread, Peaches Mandarin Oranges Fruit Mix
Chair Yoga - 10
Ham & Beans
Biscuit & Gravy over Rice, Buttered Corn Pickled Beets
Creamed Peas
Breakfast Potatoes
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice Apple Crisp
BINGO - 10
Chicken & Noodles Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes Broccoli with Cheese
Cauliflower
Green Beans
Cole Slaw
Pears, Cinnamon Rolls Fruit Mix Pineapple
Chair Yoga - 10
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Committee might consider becoming a sub-committee of an already established committee such as Activities Committee, Lake Committee or the Strategic Planning Committee.
Michelle Sullivan asked the amount of money raised at the Spring Event held by the Beautification Committee. Felicia reported that $538 was received from the event with expenses of $337.51 for a profit amount of $200.39. This money was given to the VVA Office for retention. Michelle suggested the Beautification Committee might be a sub committee of the Strategic Planning Committee.
It was discussed that the Dredge Committee began as a sub-committee as well as the Fishing Committee which started as a sub-committee also.
Jeremy Lillig made a motion for the Beautification Committee to explore where this committee would be fit as sub-committee to determine how to proceed. Tom Rice seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Acting Managing Directors Report
Shad Mort, Acting Managing Director, reported:
• Food truck policies are being reviewed to establish procedures and rules as well as dos and don’ts.
• H2O Sampling of Lake Viking Water quality. Shad reported that water samples have been drawn and were sent for testing but did not arrive timely. We will need to pull samples again to ensure they are received timely so they can be tested. The question was asked doesn’t the Water District 3 test the lake water. Shad stated that the Water Office focuses on processed water and not the raw water from the lake. Lot# 3150 owner Steven Roberts stated the water at the south end of the lake appears oily and the fish are slimy. He asked about testing there. Shad indicated we would do random testing. Doug Winter stated he has contacted another lake who is outsourcing the water testing to an independent company but has received no response to date.
• Geese Population Control Shad stated he will be contacting the State about securing permits to reduce the population of geese at the lake. He will get the rules and dates that this control is approved. A question was asked about the vultures at the lake and the response was that they are a protected species.
• Brian Holcomb, who will be the Lake Managing Director beginning September 9, 2024 was introduced and gave members some information about his work and personal information. Brian currently resides in Smithville, MO. His father and mother are David and Patsy Holcomb of Coffey, MO. His brother Jimmy’s wife Laura Holcomb is a teacher at Gallatin School. Brian has both a BS degree in Personal Management from Northwest Missouri State University and an MBA from Western Government University in Salt Lake City, Utah
Approval Of Financial Statements
Tom Rice made a motion to approve the July 2024 Financial Statements. Second of the motion by Michelle Sullivan. Motion was approved unanimously.
Guest Time
Two guests were on the agenda for the August 11, 2024 board meeting.
Julie McMillin -Garner Lot 152 • Pickle Ball Court
Julie gave a presentation on the benefits of the sport of Pickle Ball. She is an avid Pickle Ball Player and has played on several different courts. Julie stated that Pickle Ball is hot this year. Julie discussed that individuals will be able to make 501C3 tax deductible contributions if they so desire. Also, we may seek corporate sponsors for the project. McConnell & Associates gave a presentation about how the courts are constructed and answered questions about life of the courts etc. Additional roundtable discussions will be held in the future regarding this project.
Rick Roberts Lot 716 • Lot Drainage Issue
Mr. Roberts came to the Board with his concern about water being rerouted from Lot 717 on to his Lot 716 after dirt work was done to build Lot 717 up for sale/new construction. Before the dirt work was done the water did not drain directly over Lot 716, and now a ditch is forming in Lot 716. Mr. Roberts stated that it was illegal to reroute drainage through his property. Mr. Roberts indicated this problem was caused by the Association and needs to be rectified by the Association. This will be researched by the Board and will be visited next meeting. Mr. Roberts asked to be on the agenda for the September 2024 meeting to further discuss this problem.
Board Discussion
• Official Facebook Policies and Procedures (Policies already in place)
1. The problem was identified that too many administrators were approved for the Facebook page and some were not aware of what was needed to approve a person for Facebook Access. Facebook access request will be approved within 24 hours. Lot Owners names on the deed can be approved for Facebook access. For an LLC, primary designated person for the LLC will be granted access.
2. Community Businesses doing business at Lake Viking will be able to post on Fridays.
• New VVA Office Employee April Holcomb was introduced as the new full-time employee in the office. She is from Bethany, MO and is a lot owner here at Lake Viking. Welcome April!
• Wake Board Rule Amendment An amendment to the existing Wake Board Rule has been brought before the board. The change will need to be approved by members at the October 2024 Annual Member Meeting. As the rule is now, a wake boat owner may not update their wake boat by trading in their boat for a newer/updated boat and the wake boat may not be gifted or inherited by a family member. Tom Rice presented the changes suggested to the Wake Board Rule. Wake Board Boats may be upgraded, inherited or gifted as long as the number of wake boats on the lake does not increase.
- Terry Nibarger commented that people were upset because of damage to the lake and the original rule was made to compromise and let existing Wake Boat owners use their boats while preserving the lake and letting other owners fish, ski, tube etc. This original rule was meant to eventually reduce the number of wake boats on the lake as existing ones could not be replaced once they wore out and the boats could not be gifted or inherited.
- Jeremy Lillig made the point that people are affected financially on both sides of the wake boat rule. Damage may be done to the lake, fish habitat, docks etc. by wake boats, but the wake boat owners have a large amount invested in the purchase of the boat to not be able to continue enjoying the sport of wake surfing.
- Tony Gronniger indicated he felt the membership should vote on this issue and that all information regarding the rule and proposed changes to the rule should be published in the paper prior to the annual meeting.
- Robert Walton questioned whether the wake boat ballasts are full when the boat leaves the dock? Jason McTheeny answered that Security is not able to police the wake boat ballast fill amount.
- Matt Neal Lot 387 voiced that he purchased his property at Lake Viking specifically because of the ability to wake surf on the lake.
- Shawn Hepinstall gave information from three (3) studies of wake surfing and the damaging effect it has on the lake. Shawn’s stated he felt the rule should not be changed.
- Lot 1221 owner stated the way the rule was originally worded gives everyone a chance to do what they want from surfing to fishing. He does not agree with the rule change for the wake boats.
Adjourn
A motion was made by Tom Rice and seconded by Doug Winter to adjourn to Executive Session at 4:10 pm to discuss legal, personnel, and Board organizational matters. The motion passed unanimously.
Attendance
A sign-in Attendance Sheet is on record at the Office for reference. Let the record show that these minutes are a record of the business transacted at this meeting and are a sampling of the discussions. Comments and discussions are not reflected in whole or as actual quotations in the minutes, nor do they reflect all comments by members.
Respectfully Submitted Michelle Sullivan, Secretary Board of Directors, Viking Valley Association
Francis “Junior” Hibler 1926-2024
Francis Junior Hibler, born August 31, 1926, passed away at age 97 at Liberty Hospital August 2nd, 2024 after a fall causing a critical brain bleed. He was a WWII Army veteran and worked 30 plus years at George J Shaw Construction as a mechanic. At the time of his death, he still lived on his farm east of Cameron.
He had three sons and taught them the meaning of respect, responsibility and hard work. As they were growing up, he let them have their freedom but he expected them to behave. When they needed disciplined, he would have them cut their own tree branch switch to be spanked with. He let them venture out in the woods and build a tree house, which the boys thought was almost to the back side of the 80 acre farm. As he cleared brush on the farm, the boys realized that it was only across the creek and a few yards behind the house...He already knew that.
Junior was a very independent and particular person. He continued to upkeep his farm on his own but if something arose that he couldn’t do, he knew he could ask his sons for help. He still drove to town 3 days a week to eat supper and always noticed any changes to the scenery between his house and town.
He retained his memory and always had many stories to tell. In previous years, he did many wood working projects in his shop. He built numerous clocks along with many other projects. Currently, he spent numerous hours working Sudoku and Word Fill-in puzzles along with putting together very difficult 3-D puzzles.
Junior took a lot of pride in his asphalt drive and had it maintained regularly. He continued to mow his own yard with a zero-turn mower with some of the roads banks being steep enough his sons didn’t even like to mow.
At age 90, he wanted a battery powered weedeater for his birthday. They got him one and he used it regularly. At age 95, he wanted a new Polaris Ranger with heat and air, so they got him one, which he continued to use on the farm.
He was an amazing individual and will be missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Peggy, his second wife Dorothy; brothers Leo Hibler and Bobby Hibler; sister Velma Scott; grandson Brandon Hibler; great great grandson Wyatt Estes.
Junior is survived by three sons - Randy and wife Sherry Hibler, Flint and wife Mary Hibler and Rex and wife Janet Hibler - 8 Grandkids, Heath, Heather Pease, Kali Marcott, Michael, Matthew, Dustin, Austin, Taylor Hibler; 20 great grandkids9 great great grandkids; 3 sisters, Margaret Gates, Chillicothe, MO, Violet “Porky” Williams, Independence, MO, Shirley Anderson, Chillicothe, MO; step son Jim; step daughter Sheila.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Cameron Veterans Home Assistance League, or your local cemetery. For online condolences, visit
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