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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.

These huge snowflakes were falling at Lake Viking on Saturday, January 21

Viking News VVA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

Call to Order

Approval of Minutes

Troy Lesan moved to approve the December ‘22 Board minutes. Seconded by George Eshnaur; minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Handbook Committee

Celeste Armanees reported: At next month’s Board meeting, we’ll present many small changes to the Handbook so it reflects VVA’s change from e.g. a physical Guest Card & Membership Card, which will now all be online via the new Condo app.

Finance Committee

Celeste Armanees reported: The Finance Committee met via Zoom on Jan. 5th.

• Financial Reports: We finished the year 2022 with a $107,000 surplus, which was a positive as we were expecting a deficit. We also discussed establishing a procedure for writing off bad debt.

• Morgan Stanley investments: Our account has $1.43 million, which is down $11,000 since December, and overall down 5% since the account inception in Feb. ’22 almost a year ago.

• Campground: Flint Hibler stated the Campground Committee at the March Annual Meeting intends to present for vote: a one-time assessment of all VVA members (1,519 members) to cover the $450,000 cost to replace the electrical grid. However, he had no other details at that time. George Eshnaur will assist the Campground Committee in presenting their proposals at the next Finance Committee meeting. Celeste reminded everyone that this $450,000 electrical upgrade is phase 1. Within the next year, phase 2 will be another major expenditure, which is septic upgrade. Terry Nibarger expressed his concern that there is need for more public discussion before the Annual Meeting of the potential cost to fix the sewage problem. To that end, RFPs are being sent out to receive price quotes on septic, to hopefully present prior to the Annual Meeting.

• Safety Dept: Additional funding is needed to pay for unbudgeted personnel. A $50 Watercraft Stickering Fee has been proposed for each

ANNUAL MEETING March 5, 2023

The Viking Valley Association Annual Meeting will be held March 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will have a change of location: Winston R-VI School Gymnasium, 200 W. 3rd St., Winston MO 64689.

In order to attend the meeting, each person must be an Active Member in good standing. EACH PERSON MUST have their 2022 Membership Card with them to be admitted to the meeting. This is the only verification we have during registration that you are a paid member in good standing. A valid driver's license may also be required to validate identification.

As stated in the Viking Valley Association By-laws, Article I and Article II, Renters and Associate Members are not entitled to receive notice of any meeting, to vote, or to participate therein. Only “Active Members in Good Standing” (record owner of a lot or tract of land located in Valkyrie Valley Subdivision) are eligible to attend and participate in the meeting.

Board Pres. Marvin McNabb, lot 28, called the meeting to order, held in the upper level of the Clubhouse, at 2:00pm. Board members present were: Troy Lesan lot 576, Mike Booth lot 2380, George Eshnaur lot 505, Celeste Armanees lot 62. Not present were: Allan Slavin lot 181, Doug Winter lot 46. Celeste Armanees led in prayer. Jeff Ferguson, Lake Director, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Meet the candidates for VVA Board

Tony Gronniger

Lot 2281

Current career setting: Retired Number of years an Association Member: 40+

Previous VVA Board or committee service: Served on BOD for 3-1/2 years, acted as interim Lake Manager summer of 2022, Volunteer member of the Lake Viking Volunteer Fire Department. Currently serving as Fire Chief. Member of Strategic Planning Committee, also served on HOC committees such as incorporation study.

Additional personal or family data you would like to share with membership: I am a second-generation property owner. Parents purchased lot in 1968. I have been a full-time resident for approximately 20 years.

What qualities of Lake Viking led you to become a property owner?

My parents introduced me to the Lake with their purchase. This is a community close to the Greater Kansas City Area. It provides a place where a diverse population can come and enjoy the “Lake Life” in a rural setting providing great services. It is also a great place to not only enjoy as a weekend member but also a great place to retire.

Describe aspects of your background that uniquely prepare you for board service.

I have retired from the City of Independence MO Fire Department where I served as Lead Mechanic with 32 years of service. I have also recently retired from the Missouri Department of Transportation. I have also served as School Board President of a private school and BOD member of a regional School Board.

What do you feel is the greatest challenge facing our association?

Fiscal responsibility is always a challenge. As we continue to upgrade our office and digital presence and provide better service, I believe addressing our aging infrastructure will be one of our greatest challenges. Our community is 50+ years old and our road system, electrical systems, community areas are all showing their age. Our challenge will be to complete the necessary improvements and upgrades being mindful of all our members, both with improved lots as well as our members with unimproved properties.

What are the top two issues you want the board to focus on? Completing the projects already in process. Upgrading our services in administration, and producing and implementing a long-range plan for infrastructure repairs and maintenance.

Describe your vision for Lake Viking.

I see Lake Viking as a place where a diverse population gathers. Providing a fun and safe place for all.

Tom Rice Lot 343

Current career setting: Attorney

Number of years an Association member: 14 years

Previous VVA Board or Committee Service: Strategic Planning Committee

Additional Personal or family data you would like to share with membership: My wife Karen and I have six children and four grandchildren, with many more grandchildren expected in the future. Our entire family enjoys the lake. I reside at the lake most days except for a few months in the winter when I am at the lake on the weekends.

What qualities of Lake Viking let you to become a property owner?

I grew up in the mountains of Tennessee near several recreational lakes. Lake Viking has the same friendly people and natural beauty of my childhood home. I wanted my family to have the same experience and memories at Lake Viking.

Describe aspects of your background that uniquely prepare you for board service.

My work experience focuses on problem solving, with most disputes involving multiple sides, each believing their position is correct. I have a reputation in the legal and business communities as working with others on the thorniest of issues in a fair and reasonable manner.

What do you feel is the greatest challenge facing our association?

As our lake membership continues to grow, the greatest challenge we will face is how we can all best enjoy the lake and its resources within a reasonable financial budget.

What are the top two issues you want the board to focus on?

The board should continue its focus on providing reasonable levels of basic services such as road maintenance, dredging, and security, with an eye to the increasing demand for these basic service, as our

lake membership grows. After basic services are funded, the board can focus on the allocation of the lake association’s remaining financial resources on improving and adding lake amenities as the lake membership directs.

Describe your vision for the lake.

My vision for Lake Viking is that it remains a community that pulls together to solve the inevitable questions we will face in the future. I believe this is a vision that we all share.

Terry Nibarger Lots 657 & 1868

Current career setting: Certified Financial Planner & Branch Manager, Raymond James Financial Services

Number of years an Association member: 5 years

Previous VVA Board or Committee Service:

Strategic Planning Committee 2019 - Present Finance Committee 2022 – Present Restaurant Exploratory Committee 2022 – Present

Additional Personal Information you would like to share with membership: In the last 5 years, Julee and I have made many friends and fallen in love with the lake community. We are at the lake from two to five days a week year round. We love being on the water with friends, and cruising in our 1930 Chris Craft or pontoon.

What qualities of Lake Viking let you to become a property owner?

We wanted a lake close to home. Lake Viking is beautiful and under an hour. It was a great choice. All the new friends have been a fantastic bonus. If it only had a restaurant.

Describe aspects of your background that uniquely prepare you for board service.

I currently serve on three committees at the Lake. The Finance Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee touches everything around the lake, and the experience has prepared me for board service.

I help individuals and organizations with their financial goals daily – and have for my entire career of over 30 years. Difficult decisions must be addressed head-on. The toughest problems are always the ones that have been ignored.

As a Branch Manager with Raymond James Financial Services, I manage investment advisors in Chillicothe, Trenton and Columbia, MO. I have been in finance my entire career.

What do you feel is the greatest challenge facing our association?

The campground electric and septic rebuild will be the single most expensive project we have undertaken since the lake was built. Let that sink in. Let’s get this right.

We are at a critical point in the lake’s history. How we deal with this issue will leave a legacy for many years – for better or worse.

What are the top two issues you want the board to focus on?

Here are three:

1) Re-examine the Campground and its rules. What are the goals? Design and rebuild a plan that follows the desires of most of the Association’s members.

2) Increase the focus on safety of members and guest lake-wide by taking steps to continually test the water for electricity around our docks with a mobile testing device.

3) Continue actions to preserve our lake and be good stewards of our natural and financial resources.

Describe your vision for the lake.

I see a happy, fun place – where we have a large group of friendly, active, and involved neighbors who freely give of their time, efforts, and money toward a variety of things that help us all. A place where neighbors help neighbors – and forget the division that has gripped our country.

Wouldn’t it be great? That is today at the Lake.

At a time when the world has become so divided, we have a place to forget all of that and come together, and be with friends.

The best part of the lake is the community. We need to hang on to this. It is special.

Anthony E. Lambert Lot 1769

Current career setting: Pre-trial Supervision Services – Probation & Parole

Personal or family data you would like to share with membership: My wife and I plan to build our retirement home at the lake in the next few years and become full time residents. We have several family members that are lake members including 2 of our sons, sibling, and niece.

What qualities of Lake Viking let you to become a property owner?

We were drawn to the Lake through family and instantly noticed the sense of community that it offered, not to mention the atmosphere that is beautiful, nature-filled space to unwind.

Describe aspects of your background that uniquely prepare you for board service.

I am currently on the adjustment board for the City of Hamilton. I am the Executive Director for the Supervision Services board, which I have held for over 10 years.

What do you feel is the greatest challenge facing our association?

Dealing with the growth of the Lake while preserving nature and continuing to maintain the esthetically pleasing surrounding and community.

What are the top two issues you want the board to focus on?

• Keeping our fees manageable for our members, while continuing to grow.

• Looking into future issues/opportunities, so that we are proactive. Describe your vision for the lake.

Preservation of the Lake, and surrounding area, so that it can be enjoyed by our children, grandchildren, and future heirs. We (I) hope that other like-minded individuals also find the peace, comfort, community, and fun at our happy place.

VVA Minutes

watercraft (boat, jet ski, etc.) to fund Safety. Jeff Ferguson said our attorney responded that it’s legal for this fee to be voted on & approved by the Board as this is a rule or fee, not an Annual Dues increase. Also being considered is a $40 ATV/golf cart Stickering Fee. Both of these Stickering Fees will likely be voted on at the April Board meeting.

• Beach renovation: “S” lot 131 has not sold yet, whose proceeds will fund beach renovation. Selby Construction will start beach berms in March to allow for seeding to take hold. Bathroom renovation at beach 2 is in progress, thanks to our volunteers.

Strategic Planning Committee

George Eshnaur reported: No meeting was held over the holidays. Next meeting is late January.

Activities Committee

Celeste Armanees reported: No report.

Building Committee

Marvin McNabb reported: In the past month, the committee has received & reviewed 3 Building Permits—none for houses.

Fire Department

Tony Gronniger reported: Next meeting is Fri., Jan. 13 at 2:00pm.

Campground Committee

Mike Booth reported: No report.

Lake Committee

Troy Lesan reported: Roadside inspections are expected to begin in February.

Infraction Committee

No report.

Dredge Committee

No report.

Restaurant Exploratory Committee

Robert Walton (Chair) reported: The committee held our first official meeting. We reviewed price quotes received for this potential project, and what quotes we still need to pursue.

Technology Committee

Kelly Mathenia reported: No report, as we did not meet over the holidays.

MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Jeff Ferguson (Lake Director) reported:

• The VVA Office has converted from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online. Some minor problems during the transition have been corrected. Condo, the new HOA software app, interacts with QuickBooks Online.

• Condo is currently being tested by a small group of 20 users. On Jan. 16th, another test group of 300 users will be brought online. Each VVA member will receive an email letting them know how to access the system and download the app. To get all VVA members on the new Condo online system, we have 803 of 1,000+ members’ email addresses. If you are not already receiving occasional emails from VVA e.g. on next Board meeting, please call the Office at 660-322-9001, ext.4.

• At the dam spillway, a water heater has been installed.

• Maintenance staff are repairing potholes around Lake Viking Terrace & also servicing equipment during winter months.

• Farmers’ Electric will be updating the electric service on the northwest side of the lake, changing from one phase to triple phase line. This will improve service since currently if one line is down, there is no service to the area until it is repaired. Vs. with the threephase line, the service can be switched to another of the lines to minimize service down-time.

• Campground: Regarding the needed septic upgrade, Jeff has reached out to a company to do perc tests to have the project engineered properly.

Approval of Financial Statements

Mike Booth moved that the Financial Statements be approved as presented. Seconded by George Eshnaur; motion passed.

Guest Time

No guests had requested time for this Board meeting.

Board Discussion

A request was received from Brad & Jennifer Leeper at lot 82, requesting permission to install a 2nd buoy for safety reasons, as they are on a high-traffic part of the lake. Troy Lesan moved to allow this 2nd buoy at lot 82. Seconded by Celeste Armanees; motion passed.

Adjourn

George Eshnaur moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 2:43 pm, to discuss legal, personnel, and Board organizational matters. Seconded by Troy Lesan; motion passed.

Attendees

A sign-in Attendance Sheet is on record at the Office for reference: Mary Aschbrenner lot 306, Donna Smith lot 345, Sue Morris lot 332, Rick Justice lot 2005, Robert Walton lot 217, Terry Nibarger lot 67, Jeff Speed lot 2270, Robert Hayes lot 389, Doug Wiltse lot 494, Tony Gronniger lot 2281, Kelly & Annette Mathenia lot 45, Dan & Margie Rosenthal lot 677, Mark & Stephanie Closterman lot 1900, Ally Mahler lot 519, Tony Southwick lot 1594.

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, Celeste Armanees Secretary, VVA Board of Directors

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Lake Viking 2023 Boards and Committees

Activities Committee

Mary Hibler (Chairperson), Dustin Hibler, David Hibler, Gail Bush, Resa Wiltse, Janet Hillman, Leanne Lee, Celeste Armanees (Board Contact), Dan and Connie Weidmaier, Dave & Tina Daniel, Cassie Martin Board of

Directors

President, Marvin McNabb; 1st Vice President, Mike Booth; 2nd Vice President, Allan Slavin; Secretary, Celeste Armanees; Assistant Secretary, George Eshnaur; Treasurer, Doug Winter; Assistant Treasurer, Troy Lesan.

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

Marvin McNabb, Doug Wiltse, Flint Hibler (Chairman), Matt Hibler, Al Christifano, Mary Aschbrenner, Bo Steed, Gregory Hall, Sue Morris, Allan Slavin (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

Mary Hibler (Chairperson), Mike Wolfe, Kathy Price, Charles Sudduth, James Funk, Mike Booth (Board Contact)

Dredge Committee

Paula Hepinstall, Robert Hayes, Brett Bush, Shad Mort, Dave Daniel, Jim Miller, Shawn Hepinstall (Chairman), Doug Winter (Board Contact)

Employee Board Contact

Marvin McNabb

Exploratory Restuarant Committee

Don Leeper, Terry Nibarger, Erica Bruggerma, Sue Wolfe, and Robert Walton Finance Committee

Donna Archibald, Terry Nibarger, George Eshnaur, Flint Hibler, Celeste Armanees, Paula Hepinstall (Chair), Troy Lesan, Doug Winter (Board Contact), Tony Conforti, Kevin Euston

Handbook Committee

Donna Archibald (Chair), Mary Miller, Kim Spidle, Terri Schlaiss, Celeste Armanees (Board Contact)

Infraction/Safety

James Funk (Chairman), Mike Booth (Board Contact), Carl Butcher, Bob Clemens, Jim Gibbany, Kyle Loehnig, Ed White, Bob Shinogle Lake Committee

Shirley Leakey, Don Leeper, Carolyn Leeper, Bo Steed, Mike Krehbiel, Sherry Krehbiel, Eric Odette, Robert Walton, Troy Lesan (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, Jack Buckingham, Haley Wright, Anthony Dirks, George Eshnaur (Board Contact) Technology Committee

Scott Fatheree, Kelly Matenia, Mike Lammers Volunteer Fire Department

Rusty Hendricks, Gary King, Tony Gronniger (Board Contact), Dennis Schlaiss, DJ Schlaiss, Tanner Hunter, Luke Threlkeld, Mark Closterman, Anthony Dirks, Mike Booth 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.

Public Water Supply District #3

Kyle W. Parkhurst, President, term expires 4/2023 - Sub-District #3; Jeffrey Speaker, Vice President, term expires 4/2025 - Sub-District #4; Harlan Horst, Secretary, term expires 4/2023 - Sub-District #5; Mark Closterman, Director, term expires 4/2024Sub-District #2; Heather Lund, Director, term expires 4/2024 - Sub-District #1; Roger Barker, Superintendent; Gary King, Water Operator; Travis Toney, 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.

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.

Viking Valley Association

Office Address: 144 E. Main, Gallatin, MO 64640 660-322-9001 | vva@grundyec.net LakeVikingMO.com

Office Hours: April 1 - Labor Day

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Day after Labor Day - March 31 Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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.

Fishery Guidelines

Bass: Release all bass 12” to 19”. Fishermen can keep one bass per day of 19” or longer. Crappie: Keep all crappie caught, within the state limit, which is 30 per day.

Walleye: Fisherman can keep Walleye at least 21” in length, release all catches under 21”.

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 660-663-9122

Randy Gatton 660-663-9348

Mark Hoig 816-716-1896 or 660-663-4244

Gary Salmon 660-663-9363

Lyle Hoover 816-244-0752

Jeff Hoppenthaler 660-663-7951

Rick Roberts 816-558-2825

Mow Betta Lawn Care 816-465-0178

Patriot Lawn & Landscaping 573-944-0802

Pain In The Grass, Steven Carlton 660-322-2988

Jake Cameron 816-288-1067

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.

Building Permit Notice

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

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!

Important Phone Numbers

660-663-2771

660-334-0100

1-800-279-0496

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

Fishing Guideline Reminders

Conservation Agent Jaycob O’Hara from the Missouri Department of Conservation recently spoke at a board meeting. Key take aways from his discussion follow:

• Lake Viking is Classified as “Waters of the State”

• Anyone fishing on “Waters of the State” is required to have a fishing permit except:

- Anyone 15 years of age or younger

- Missouri Residents 65 years of age or older

• Nonresidents must purchase Nonresident Fishing Permits

- Nonresidents defined as – anyone who claims resident privileges in another state

• Fishing Permits and a Form of Identification must be on your person while fishing (Drivers Licenses, Official Domical, Voter or vehicle registration)

• Statewide Daily and Length limits apply

- Can be found online or in the Fishing Pamphlet

• Permits may be bought

-Online (mdc.mo.gov)

-Phone apps (Mo Hunting/Mo Fishing)

-Retail Establishments (Walmart, Wall Street Gas Station, Like Viking Marina)

If you have any questions, feel free to call/ text Conservation Agent Jaycob O’Hara at (660) 605-2893 or email at Jaycob.O’Hara@ mdc.mo.gov.

1942-2023

Joanne C. McFadin, age 80, a resident of Lake Viking, Gallatin, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Missouri. She was born the daughter of Paul and Pauline (Davis) Wyman on September 19, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas.

Joanne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was married to the love of her life, Richard E. “Gene” McFadin on September 14, 1972, he preceded her in death on May 19, 2012. In 1995, Richard and Joanne moved to Lake Vi-

king where they opened McFadin Law Office in Gallatin, Missouri. Along with her husband, she was an avid golfer and tennis player and was very athletic and competitive. She and Richard loved to fish at the lake. She enjoyed water skiing, playing cards, and enjoying the lake life with her family.

She is survived by her son, Brian Kresse and wife, Nikki of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Julie McGurren and husband, Mark of Prairie Village, Kansas; grandchildren, Jacob (Megan), Tyler, Lauren, Joshua, Alex (Myrna), Amanda, and Jack; four great grandchildren; four step daughters, Debra, Tracy, Tina and Cynthia; and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother, Jim Wyman and wife, Becky of Blanchard, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband “Gene”; two brothers, Jerry and Curtis; and sister, Connie.

Arrangements under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.

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Plenty of eagle sightings at Lake Viking this year. As one post on Lake Viking Official Facebook pointed out: “maybe we need a few more to help control the goose population.” [Photo by Jeff Hower]

Kyle Parkhurst, President (2023), called the meeting to order at 4:00pm which was held at the Viking Valley Association Clubhouse to allow extra room for those attending. Members in attendance were Jeffrey Speaker (2025), Harlan Horst (2023), Heather Lund (2024), and Mark Closterman (2024). Also in attendance were Roger Barker, Water Superintendent, Gary King, Operator, Diane Hulett, Clerk, & Geoff Tavelli with Bartlett & West.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Jeffrey Speaker moved to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022 Board Meeting. Mark Closterman seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

OLD BUSINESS

Roger and Geoff Tavelli updated the board on the progress of the new water plant. B&W has

signed off on the AWC filter units with only three minor deficiencies found that will be corrected. The Raw Water VFDs are not scheduled for delivery until March at which time the electrical tie in will be done. The electrician will be back on site starting Friday to finish lights and HVAC tie ins. Within the next two weeks, the 30” line will be pressure tested and the new plant should be up and going once DNR completes a preliminary inspection. Gary and Travis have made good progress on the interior framing, the new septic tank was installed on 11/21, and the replacement for the cracked window should arrive next week. Discussion was held concerning the new disconnect panel which is due to ship on 12/8. Last month, Bartlett & West purchased a used panel to install so progress could continue rather than wait for the new panel to arrive. A motion was made by Harlan Horst and seconded by Mark Closterman to sell the new disconnect panel once it arrives. All members were in favor; motion carried.

The final draft of the Uniform Policy was reviewed. Harlan Horst made a motion to accept the

new Uniform Policy as presented and include it with the Personnel Manual. Jeffrey Speaker seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS Financial Report:

The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Mark Closterman moved to approve the October financial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Harlan Horst seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.

Closing the Investment Fund was discussed. Since the balance dropped below $100, the account is now being charged a $5.00/month service fee. A motion was made by Jeffrey Speaker and seconded by Mark Closterman to close the Investment Fund account and transfer the remaining balance into the General Account. All members voted to approve; motion carried.

Preliminary budget figures were discussed. The final budget for 2023 will be submitted for approval at the December meeting.

Publication of board meeting minutes was discussed. Currently, the minutes published in the newspaper are unapproved. Harlan Horst made a motion to submit the approved board meeting minutes to the newspaper going forward. Jeffrey Speaker seconded. All member were in favor; motion carried.

DISCUSSION

Superintendent Report:

Roger reported that he attended the MRWA Fall Conference held at Lodge of the Four Seasons from 10/24-10/28. While there, he obtained cost figures from Hogan Painting on repairs to the south tower to be completed in 2023. He also noted that the district received notification from DNR that it did not qualify for any of the state ARPA grants recently applied for. Roger also reported that the water line installation to be done by Decker Construction in the Goose Ct area has been delayed until Dec 7-10, and a leak was recently repaired on Scuba Ct.

After a short break, a motion was made by Jeffrey Speaker and seconded by Mark Closterman for the board to enter closed session to discuss personnel per RsMO 610.021.13. Roll call votes were: Kyle Parkhurst-yes, Jeffrey Speaker-yes, Harlan Horst-yes, Heather Lund-yes, Mark Closterman-yes. The motion was approved and the board entered closed session at 6:15pm. At 7:00 pm, the board returned to regular session.

Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be December 20, 2022 at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm.

Respectfully Submitted, Harlan Horst

VIKING VALLEY ASSOCIATION 2023 BUDGET

107,000)

($ 1,073,000) ($ 1,073,000)

($ 4,000) ($ 4,000)

($ 208,000) ($ 208,000)

($ 35,000) ($ 35,000)

55,000)

($ 10,000) ($ 10,000)

($ 5,000) ($ 5,000)

($ 70,000) ($ 70,000)

($ 12,000) ($ 12,000)

($ 6,000) ($ 6,000)

($ 4,000) ($ 4,000) 4500.04 · Campground Mowing ($ 1,000) ($ 1,000) 4500 · Campground Income - Other ($ 115,000) ($ 115,000) 4550 · Mowing Receipts ($ 6,000) ($ 6,000) 4600 · Building Permit Fee ($ 50,000) ($ 50,000) 4650 · Clubhouse Income ($ 6,000) ($ 6,000) 4660 · LV News Income ($ 50,000) ($ 50,000) 4700 · Sales Income ($ 10,000) ($ 10,000) Total 4700 · Sales Income ($ 10,000) ($ 10,000) 4800 · Cemetery Income {Reimb} ($ 2,500) ($ 2,500) 4850 · Special Road Dist. #1 ($ 15,000) ($ 15,000) 4860 · Fire Department Income ($ 1,000) ($ 1,000) 4870 · Activities Income ($ 12,000) ($ 12,000) 4910 · Contract Income-P.W.S.D. #3 ($ 3,000) ($ 3,000) 4950 · Misc. Income ($ - ) ($ - ) 4950.01 · Misc. Income {Fines} ($ 10,000) ($ 10,000) 4950 · Misc. Income - Other ($ 65,000) ($ 65,000) Total 4950 · Misc. Income ($ 75,000) ($ 75,000) 4960 · Investment Income ($ 25,000) ($ 25,000) 4970 · Interest Income ($ 5,000) ($ 5,000) Total Income ($ 2,026,500) ($ 1,910,500) Expense 4050 · Bad Debt ($ - ) ($ - ) 6000 · Gross Wages-Administrative ($ 145,000) ($ 145,000) 6001 · Gross Wages-Maintenance ($ 213,000) ($ 213,000) 6002 · Gross Wages-Dredge {Sp. Lake} ($ 35,000) ($ 35,000) 6003 · Gross Wages-Safety ($ 175,000) ($ 175,000) 6004 · Gross Wages-Housekeeping ($ 6,000) ($ 6,000) 6005 · Gross Wages - Lifeguard ($ 10,000) ($ 10,000) 6006 · Credit Card Merchant Fees ($ 7,500) ($ 7,500) 6007 · Gross Wages-Campground ($ 8,400) ($ 8,400) 6008

4,000) ($ 4,000)

Annual Meeting of Members

VVA 2022 HANDBOOK BY-LAWS (Page (9)

ARTICLE VI: ANNUAL MEETING of Members of the Association

Section 1. Annual Meetings: The Annual Meeting of the 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 . . . shall be held at the principal office of the Association, or at such other place within Daviess County, Missouri, as may be determined by the Board of Directors, and shall be designated in the notice of said meeting, on the first Sunday in the month of March of each year.

Looking Ahead to the Annual Meeting

The first thing that needs to be brought to the attention of VVA members is the location listed in the notice for the 2023 Annual Meeting that appears on page 1 of this edition. Lake Manager, Jeff Ferguson acting on direction from the Board of Directors, has secured the gymnasium of the Winston School in order to accommodate a much larger attendance than usual. There are several advantages with this location. First of all, Winston will be a closer drive for the many VVA members who will be driving from areas of metropolitan Kansas City and Saint Joseph. Secondly, the fire rating at the Viking Valley Clubhouse may render this location as both inadequate and unsafe. And lastly, the agenda items that membership will be voting on promise to draw a much greater attendance.

As a result of the December 3, 2022 Special Meeting (minutes included in the December edition of Lake Viking News), a motion was approved to be brought before the Annual Meeting that “the $450,000 cost to replace the Campground electrical system be paid by VVA Membership.”

According to the vote at the Special Meeting, this motion will be voted upon by membership. The minutes of the Special Meeting reflect that the consensus at that meeting was, to paraphrase, that the VVA Campgrounds are a Lake Viking Amenity, therefore costs of physical infrastructure improvements should be met by VVA membership. Again it is proposed that the cost of the electrical upgrade which has been set by bids from contractors at $450,000 be covered by assessments to members.

It is fair to say that most of the members present at the Special Meeting were campers, the meeting was about an issue that affected them, and the resulting motion reflected their overwhelming sentiments. At the annual meeting, there will a larger cross-section of members represented and some will argue that 1500 VVA members should not have to bear the large cost of an amenity that only provides for the 200 members who are campers.

Membership assessments are strictly a topic for Annual Meetings. There are no other meetings, per VVA By-laws, where membership assessments, as part of the Annual Budget are to be voted on. The motion that came from the Special Meeting will absolutely be voted on at the Annual Meeting – yea or nay.

50,000)

4,500) ($ 4,500)

37,000) ($ 37,000)

45,000) ($ 45,000)

($ 93,000) ($ 93,000)

($ 55,000) ($ 55,000)

($ 15,000) ($ 15,000)

($ 15,000) ($ 15,000)

($ 41,000) ($ 41,000)

($ 12,000) ($ 12,000)

($ 5,000) ($ 5,000)

($ 70,000) ($ 70,000)

3,000) ($ 3,000)

($ 225,000) ($ 225,000)

2,400) ($ 2,400)

2,400) ($ 2,400)

18,000) ($ 18,000)

6056 · Promotional & Advertisement $ 15,000 $ 15,000 6059 · LV News Expense $ 41,000 $ 41,000 6100 · Office Expense $ 12,000 $ 12,000 6103 · Postage $ 5,000 $ 5,000 6200 · Maintenance Expense $ 70,000 $ 70,000 6210 · Mowing-Contract Expense $ 3,000 $ 3,000 6250 · Roads $ 225,000 $ 225,000 6251 · Roads {Special Rd. District} $ 2,400 $ 2,400 6300 · Ramp Gate Expense $ 2,400 $ 2,400 6400 · Safety Expense $ 18,000 $ 18,000 6440 · Fire Department Fund Raising $ 1,200 $ 1,200 6450 · Fire Department Expense $ 9,000 $ 9,000 6500 · Special Lake Dredge Operations $ 373,500 $ 373,500 6501 · Silt Basin Construction $ - $6502 · Special Lake Silt Containment $ - $6503 · Special Lake Beach/Other $ 60,000 $ 60,000 6550 · Interest Expense $ - $6600 · Electricity $ 15,000 $ 15,000 66000 · Payroll Expenses $ 3,200 $ 3,200 6700 · Phones $ 5,500 $ 5,500 6750 · Water $ 7,000 $ 7,000 6800 · Heat {Propane} $ 7,200 $ 7,200 6900 · Fuel {Gas/Diesel} $ 38,000 $ 38,000 6901 · Dredge Fuel $ 45,000 $ 45,000 7000 · Trash Expense $ 30,000 $ 30,000 7100 · Campground Expense $ 27,900 $ 27,900 7101 · Campground Utilities $ 64,750 $ 64,750 7300 · Deed / Lien Expense $ 1,500 $ 1,500 7600 · Cemetery Expense {Reimb} $ 3,000 $ 3,000 7795 · Activities Expense $ 15,000 $ 15,000 7800 · Misc. Expense $ 5,000 $ 5,000 7900 · Fish Stocking $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Total Expense $ 2,010,500 $ 2,010,500 Net Ordinary Income $ 16,000 $ (100,000)

1,200) ($ 1,200)

9,000) ($ 9,000)

Many of the arguments in regard to the camping infrastructure funding have been made again and again and for the sake of expediency in order that the meeting doesn’t drag on and on into the night, ALL members should know that President Marvin McNabb will gavel the meeting when dialogue from the floor drifts into irrelevant topics or redundant “talking points.” A parliamentarian will also be on hand to assist in maintaining an orderly and efficient Meeting.

Other topics to be voted on at the Annual Meeting will be a motion that will change the date of the Annual Meeting from March to October in order that more members can attend. Three candidates for open Board of Director Seats will also be voted on. All of these voting initiatives will take time and require presentations. There will also be a Dredge and Finance Committee report. The meeting will start at 2PM. The sign-in table will be open at 1, and members are encouraged to show up for sign-in early. Financial Documents for 2022, the 2023 Budget, and Board Candidate profiles appear in this edition of the Lake Viking News. Members are encouraged to read these in order to be well-informed. We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Viking Valley Association on Sunday, March 5.

Accrual - thru 2023 ($ 202,000)

6002 · Gross Wages-Dredge {Sp. Lake} ($ 35,000)

Original Silt basin Accrual (retained Earnings) ($ 20,118)

Total ($ 473,168)

Selby Clean out Pond 1 & 2 ($ (85,000)

Total allocated for Dredge America ($ 388,168)

Cap X

($ 137,000) ($ 137,000)

($ (121,000) ($ (237,000)

Backhoe ($ - ) Moved to 2024

2 Trucks ($ 80,000)

Side by Side ($ 36,000) Roller ($ 21,000)

Total ($ 137,000)

GALL ATIN

Church of Christ (108 E. Johnson St.) — Charles Ross, E v a n g e

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

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.

United Methodist Church (111 S. Market) — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and Worship 11 a.m.; www.galjamesumc.webs.com

ALTAMONT

United Methodist Church — Marilyn Dorst, Minister; Worship 9:30 a.m., S S following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd.

WINSTON

First Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & Wednesday services 6:30 p.m.; church ph: 749.5577

Fair view Community Church — Pastor Shadrach Landry; Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.

United Methodist Church — 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.

Heath United Methodist (2009 Oak St.) — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church — David Stephenson, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Christian Church — Terry Oliphant, Pastor; Sunday S c h o o l 9 : 3 0 a m ; F e l l o w s h i p 1 0 : 1 5 ; C h u r c h a n d Communion 10:30 a.m.

Oak Ridge Church (north of Old Pattonsburg) Dwight Schell, lay speaker; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.

Word of Life Christian Fellowship — Clyde Hulet, Pastor; Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wed. Bible prayer meeting 7 p.m.

McFALL

Liber ty Baptist — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m.

CAMERON

Bible Baptist Church (515 S. Elm Street) — Pastor James Mackey Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Afternoon Service 2:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service & Kids Club 7:00 p.m. Ph: (816) 632-7337

First Christian Church (318 N. Pine) — Pastor Russ Hamilton Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.; Monday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Ph: (816) 632-3605

River of Life Baptist Church (811 S. Walnut Street) — Pastors Otis Nixdorf & Dave Nixdorf Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10:15 a.m. Ph: (816) 6322246

Cornerstone Church (317 N. Locust) — Pastor Morgan S a u n d e r s S u n d a y M o r n i n g W o r s h i p 1 0 : 0 0 a m ; Wednesday Evening Worship & Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Ph: (660) 815-5373

Cameron United Methodist Church (201 N. Pine) — Pastor Dan Brown Kid’s Sunday School (ages 4th - 5th Grade) 9:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Youth Group (ages 6th -12th Grade) 7:30 p.m.8 : 3 0 p m We d n e s d a y N i g h t L i v e ( a g e s 4 t h - 5 t h Grade)6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ph: (816) 632-3461

First Baptist Church (202 E. Ford) Senior Pastor Ken Gazaway Sunday School All Ages 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.; Tuesday Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study 6:00 a.m.; Wednesday Awana Clubs 6:30 p.m.; Thursday Impact Youth 6:30 p.m. Ph: (816) 632-7251

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Kickin’ Cancer with Kindness

The gift of kindness continues to grow in our community. The Kickin’ Cancer with Kindness fund has benefitted many cancer patients with the transportation costs of traveling to treatments.

In 2022, four hundred $25 gas cards were purchased from Wall Street (who also donated many cards to this mission) and from Trex Mart. These purchases were all made possible from hundreds of individual donors.

The families of Don Weaver, Bobbie Curtis, DeWayne Stout, Greg Sipple, Jerry Burns, and Stephanie Delarber requested donations be made in their loved ones’ memory, which totaled over $5000.

Lake Viking Church and Friends in Christ Church also made significant contributions

this past year.

Thanks to all donors, school groups, and organizations who have supported Kickin’ Cancer with Kindness and continued thanks to BTC and Farmer’s Bank for distributing the cards to cancer patients.

For more information about Kickin’ Cancer with Kindness, contact Nancy Tate, Jane McKinsey or Rachel Bradford.