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Annual Meeting Gives Shad Mort a Royal Send-off By Troy D. Lesan
It’s Sunday March 6 @ 2PM: As VVA Board Treasurer, I’m feeling pretty good about the upcoming Dredge Committee and Finance Committee Presentations at the Annual Meeting. Both will project a positive picture. At year-end 2021, the VVA Financial Summary Sheet shows $2,000,000 in reserves – even after the expense of $377,000 on the new silt basin construction, and a totally upgraded Safety Boat fleet – with no debt! Yep, feelin pretty good, but then, in the recognition ceremony for Shad Mort, who is changing roles after 17 years as Lake Manager, Board Member Mark Leggett drops a “bombshell.” In one fell swoop, he stealthily extracts a small black bag and announces that the VVA is awarding Shad with a new Rolex! A Rolex! Suddenly, I’m freaking out. Shad has been a great Lake Manager, a Rock of Gibraltar for the past 17 years – but a Rolex? Those things are very expensive! I’ve seen em listed for $50,000, $100,000 and even higher! What about our budget? Our budget – that Paula Hepinstall and staff worked so hard on and rewrote again and again, until they had it right. Then, Leggett, in a moment of reassuring clarity, goes full disclosure. The Rolex is a fake. He got it from a guy who met a guy behind a Greyhound Bus Station who rolled up his sleeve to reveal an arm loaded with bright shiny watches. We all know that guy. We’ve all met him at some point in our lives. Turns out that the glittering Rolex he offers us was purchased at a nice discount ($19.99 I bet), but it doesn’t tell the correct time. The hands are frozen and can’t move forward. Oh well, that’s OK, I’m thinking. Technology being what it is, most of us look at our Smart Phones for the time. My acute paranoia subsides. The budget is safe for the moment.
I digress. So Shad is then presented with a beautifully crafted wallsized, polished steel map of Lake Viking made by Billy Hunter, the VVA Continued on page 5
Allan Slavin and Shawn Hepinstall present Shad with a very nice gift
VVA Annual Meeting of Members Call to Order President, Tony Gronniger convened the meeting at 2:00 p.m. Troy Lesan led in prayer. Lake Manager, Shad Mort led the Pledge of Allegiance. Introduction of Board Members Tony Gronniger, President, introduced the current Board members who were all present: 1st Vice President is Mark Leggett, 2nd Vice President is Mike Booth, Secretary is Celeste Armanees, Asst. Secretary is Allan Slavin, Treasurer is Troy Lesan, and Asst. Treasurer is Marvin McNabb. President’s Opening Statement Tony Gronniger summarized the past year’s accomplishments by the Board & Committees: I would like to take a few moments to highlight the progress the Association has made this past
year. This year has truly been transformational. We will, with your approval, complete the 5-year Financial Plan this afternoon. As our current Lake Manager Shad Mort’s contract expires this month, the Board of Directors has created a new “Future State” (staff re-org) initiative. This management model change features 2 new positions--we hired a Managing Director, and a Maintenance Supervisor. I want to personally thank Shad Mort for his service and direction as Lake Manager for the past 17 years, and welcome our new Managing Director, Cathy Poindexter, as well as our new Maintenance Supervisor, Billy Hunter. This past year we were able to chip and seal 6.1 miles of road at the lake, with a target of 7 miles this year. We have replaced 2 road tubes, and are evaluating the condition of the rest of the road system for further needed repairs. This year we have also outsourced our bookkeeping & tax prep services to Westbrook Ac-
March 6, 2022 counting. This much needed upgrade has modernized our previous system, since it was no longer tech-supported. We have also been in the process of upgrading our IT systems— including data sharing between the Office and Safety, WiFi in the Clubhouse, pool and Office. Regarding community safety, this past year we placed into service a new Safety Dept. boat & jet ski. We also are enhancing our communications by purchasing 4 new radios--to be installed in the Safety vehicles, Safety boat, as well as the Fire Dept tanker. The Fire Dept also purchased a new four-gas-monitor to better detect carbon monoxide & other dangerous gases. And we purchased 2 new First Responder medical bags, and 2 oxygen bags with regulators. After a comprehensive review of the Campground amenities, a new management plan was put into effect including new camping Continued on page 3
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fees, and we hired a seasonal part-time Campground Manager. The Board, after review, has also retained new legal counsel for the Association. In other areas, Lake Viking continues to grow & our membership continues to invest and develop. The Building Committee issued 176 Building Permits over the past year--14 of which were new homes. The south-end dredge continues, and Shawn will update us on that. The Association has also purchased the “Lake Viking News” newspaper. Gallatin Publishing closed its doors this past year. With no other publisher purchasing the business, the Board decided that VVA would purchase the LV News. This is a new endeavor for the Association, but the Board felt retaining the paper was imperative as a major source of communication with our members. I want to close in thanking the Board of Directors, also the 100+ core volunteers who generously give their time & talent to VVA, and the staff new and old for their dedication & service to this remarkable community.
Award of Excellence” to Mark Leggett. Mark has served on the Board of Directors for 13 years, including as Board President. Over the past 20 years, he has personally recruited many, many volunteers to the benefit of Lake Viking, whether as candidates for the Board of Directors, or on countless committees. Mark Leggett recognized outgoing Lake Manager, Shad Mort. Mark went on to say when the Lake Manager position became available 17 years ago, the Board of Directors was looking for an individual to fill a position who could work for 7 bosses (the Board of Directors) & had expertise in dredge operations, roads, and general operations of the lake. It was at that time the Board realized they had a hard-working, dedicated, Desert Storm Veteran on-staff w/ expertise in operating heavy equipment. It was then that Shad Mort was selected to be the new Lake Manager for VVA. Shad has been with the Association for 20+ years, including the last 17 years as Lake Manager. Shad Mort is the longest-standing Lake Manager for VVA. Mark thanked Shad for his hard work, compassion, and dedication to Lake Viking.
Orders of the Day President, Tony Gronniger asked for a motion to approve the agenda as the “Orders of the Day.” Robert Patch, lot 1249, moved to accept the Orders of the Day. Sue Morris, lot 332, seconded; motion carried.
Dredge Report Shawn Hepinstall thanked the members for their financial support to build the dredge silt basins, as well as the Dredge Committee & Board of Directors for their support. Shawn reported that the construction of the south-end silt basin is almost complete & the lake has NOT incurred any additional debt in the process, as this project has been funded with money collected 2 years ago from our onetime dredge assessment. This last year the entire south end has been cleaned out & reconditioned. A new silt system consisting of 4 silt basins has been constructed over approximately 15 acres. This filtering system will remove silt as it moves from one basin to the next. By the time the water leaves the fourth basin, it will be clean when entering back into the lake. Shawn said they have been digging in the area just south of the Yacht Club, so they can get the dredge into that area. Concrete drains will be installed in those 4 basins this spring, since they ran out of warm weather last year. Shawn said they have inventoried equipment, purchased additional pipe and floats. The dredge is in the water & was serviced last fall, so it is ready to go this spring. Last year they cleaned out 5 creek areas—including the Three-Tubes area, the Garney area, and the Pilot & Pirate area. In 2022 the main focus will be dredging in the south-end area, and streambank stabilization.
Approval of Minutes Tony Gronniger asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the 2021 Annual Meeting. Matt McCubbin, lot 50, moved to approve the minutes of the 2021 Annual Meeting. Sue Morris, lot 332, seconded; motion carried. Committee Reports Committee reports presented today will be from the Dredge Committee and the Finance Committee. Other Committee reports are available for review in your handouts. . Recognize Award Winners • Troy Lesan presented the Loa Parkhurst “Volunteer of the Year” Award to Paula Hepinstall. Paula has given countless hours to the Dredge Committee, saving the Association thousands of dollars. This year Paula has also assisted in the transition to the new accounting company and assisted the Finance Committee in preparing the 2022 Annual Budget. • Tony Gronniger presented the Nevin Burns “Safety Awareness” Award to Dennis Schlaiss. Dennis serves as the Assistant Fire Chief & assists with recruiting & training our Fire Dept volunteers. • Celeste Armanees presented the Julia Shank “Board Member
Finance Committee John Kmetz, Chair of the Finance Committee, thanked the committee members for their work this year. John reported that the Town Hall meeting via Zoom went well & he thinks we will probably conContinued on page 9
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CALL TO ORDER Kyle Parkhurst, President (2023), called the meeting to order at 4:00pm which was held at the VVA Clubhouse, lower level. Members in attendance were Jeffrey Speaker (2022), Troy Lesan (2024), and Heather Lund (2024). Harlan Horst (2023) was unable to attend. Also in attendance were Roger Barker, Water Superintendent, Gary King, Operator, Diane Hulett, clerk, and Bartlett & West employees, Geoff Tavelli and Jim Rinner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Troy Lesan moved to approve the minutes of both the January 11, 2022 Special Board Meeting and January 18, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting. Heather Lund seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. OLD BUSINESS Jim Rinner and Geoff Tavelli informed the board that Bartlett & West is still waiting on final approval of the design from DNR. The engineers have provided all additional information requested by DNR at this time. NEW BUSINESS Financial Report: The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Jeffrey Speaker moved to approve the January financial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Troy Lesan seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried. The 2022 Viking Valley Association Equipment Lease Agreement was submitted for review. A motion was made by Jeffrey Speaker and seconded by Heather Lund to approve. All voted to in favor; motion car-
ried. Preliminary figures for the second Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract were submitted by Bartlett & West which showed an increase of $224,632.00. Line items were discussed in detail to determine possible ways to trim costs. Revised figures will be submitted as soon as possible in the event final approval is received from DNR allowing the GMP#2 contract to be signed. DISCUSSION Superintendent Report: Roger reported that the new truck was delivered. He also informed the board that DNR recently visited the plant to test manganese levels after a concern was submitted to the agency regarding black buildup on faucets. The district had previously reported information in the Lake Viking News on manganese test results taken at three locations, all of which were below normal levels, after two owners had contacted the district about this issue. A Sunshine Law request provided the address of the concerned party, along with the full report from DNR, which indicated manganese test results from samples taken by the agency were in line with those previously reported by the district. All test results have been well below the recommended levels. A motion was made by Troy Lesan and seconded by Jeffrey Speaker for the board to enter executive session. Roll call votes were: Kyle Parkhurst-yes, Jeffrey Speaker-yes, Heather Lund-yes, Troy Lesanyes. The motion was approved and the board entered closed session at 5:30pm. At 6:30pm, the board returned to regular session. Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be February 15, 2022 at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40p.m.
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Annual Meeting Send-off Manager of Maintenance. It’s a true work of art, and Shad was appreciative. The Annual Meeting was Shad’s last official act as Lake Manager. He also thanked Sally Zerbe who had retired from the office, earlier in 2021, after many years of service. When I think of Shad I visualize the last 17 years (which all went by like a flash) when Shad and staff plowed snow on week-ends (it seems snow always comes on week-ends). Or after those all too common five inch rains, when he was out on the high water (which also seems to come on week-ends) with the crew on the old work-boat. Our very reliable and versatile Maintenance Crew often spent a full day or more, pulling in all of the drift and huge logs and tree-stumps that had washed into the lake from all corners in our 9200 acre watershed. Shad was a hands-on guy; you might have seen him running an excavator, a dump truck, endlessly bird-dogging tax-sale lots at the Courthouse, or going up and down the steep bank on the dam’s backside on a mower. Thanks for everything Shad. It’s been a good ride. Back to the Agenda: there is an opinion, a critique if you will, that the VVA Meetings are staged events, but hey, I don’t mind. I remember the old days, when some meetings were long drawn-out affairs fraught with contention and mayhem and lasting till way past dark. I prefer the “staged events,” because when we have all our ducks in a row with Town Halls in advance, the shorter meetings are much more tolerable. The Annual Meeting also spent time recognizing members. Example: Mark Leggett is stepping off the Board after thirteen years. Most of us who have served for even a single term on the Board or have regularly attended monthly meetings are astounded at the thought of the 156 meetings Mark has participated in as a Board Member. The Lake won’t be the same without him, fake Rolexes and all. He and Missy and their group’s Church auctions under the big tent were a totally awesome sight to behold. Also recognized was Paula Hepinstall for her work as a VOLUNTEER on the Dredge and Finance Committees. Paula has vast sets and subsets of numbers dancing around in her
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head from budget line items, retained earnings calculations, profit and loss statements, and journal entries for Dredge Fuel usage – and her number crunching skills have been of invaluable assistance to the Office Staff during this past year of massive transition. Dennis Schlaiss, who has been a VOLUNTEER fireman forever and also pitches in at almost every Activities Committee event, and will even play his guitar if asked, was also recognized. Earlier I mentioned the advantage of shorter meetings, but if there was one part of the agenda that we could justifiably expand, it would be more recognition of our members. Times are changing fast; faster than ever, but the Lake’s future will always be reliant on the bedrock of our informed and engaged membership, whom we sometimes don’t take enough time to recognize. It really was a unique Annual Meeting, and thanks to a supportive membership, a very good one.
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PWSD #3 of Daviess County: CALL TO ORDER Kyle Parkhurst, President (2023), called the meeting to order at 4:00pm which was held at the water plant. Members in attendance were Troy Lesan (2024), Harlan Horst (2023), Jeffrey Speaker (2022) and Heather Lund (2024). Also in attendance were Roger Barker, Water Superintendent, Gary King, Operator, and Diane Hulett, Clerk.
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2022 Dues & Assessments 2022 FEE STRUCTURE
DUES & ASSESSMENTS # OF LOTS
DUES
1 OWNER
SPECIAL
SPECIAL LAKE
HIRE
SP. LAKE SPECIAL ROAD CAPITAL PROJ
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT PERSONEL ACCURAL
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
TOTAL
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Fee 4%
Total
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4100
4200
4202
4203
4300
4350
1
$75
$548
$105
$20
$30
$34
$43
$855
$34.20
$889.20
2
$75
$1,096
$210
$40
$60
$68
$43
$1,592
$63.68
$1,655.68
3
$75
$1,644
$315
$60
$90
$102
$43
$2,329
$93.16
$2,422.16
4
$75
$2,192
$420
$80
$120
$136
$43
$3,066
$122.64 $3,188.64
5
$75
$2,740
$525
$100
$150
$170
$43
$3,803
$152.12 $3,955.12
6
$75
$3,288
$630
$120
$180
$204
$43
$4,540
$181.60 $4,721.60
7
$75
$3,836
$735
$140
$210
$238
$43
$5,277
$211.08 $5,488.08
8
$75
$4,384
$840
$160
$240
$272
$43
$6,014
$240.56 $6,254.56
9
$75
$4,932
$945
$180
$270
$306
$43
$6,751
$270.04 $7,021.04
10
$75
$5,480
$1,050
$200
$300
$340
$43
$7,488
$299.52 $7,787.52
PRORATED DUES & ASSESSMENTS PAID DURING MONTH OF:
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SPECIAL
J O I N SPECIAL U S FLAKE O R AHIRE N
SP. LAKE SPECIAL ROAD CAPITAL PROJ TOTAL AMOUNT
E a st e r Easter Ea as
ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS PERSONEL ACCURAL ASSESSMENTS
ASSESSMENT
OWED
June
$68.75
$502.33
$96.25
$18.33
$27.50
$31.17
$39.42
$783.75
July
$62.50
$456.67
$87.50
$16.67
$25.00
$28.33
$35.83
$712.50
August
$56.25
$411.00
$78.75
$15.00
$22.50
$25.50
$32.25
$641.25
September
$50.00
$365.33
$70.00
$13.33
$20.00
$22.67
$28.67
$570.00
October
$43.75
$319.67
$61.25
$11.67
$17.50
$19.83
$25.08
$498.75
November
$37.50
$274.00 $52.50 AP RIL 16 A T $10.00 2 : 0 0 $15.00
$17.00
$21.50
$427.50
December
$31.25
$228.33
$43.75
$8.33
$12.50
$14.17
$17.92
$356.25
January
$25.00
$182.67
$35.00
$6.67
$10.00
$11.33
$14.33
$285.00
February
$18.75
$137.00
$26.25
$5.00
$7.50
$8.50
$10.75
$213.75
March
$12.50
$91.33
$17.50
$3.33
$5.00
$5.67
$7.17
$142.50
April
$6.25
$45.67
$8.75
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tinue having a Town Hall each year for members to ask more detailed questions. There were questions today at the Annual Meeting mostly pertaining to the dredge. John said the lake is doing great, and is in a good position financially. The 5-Year Plan has worked & given us an excess of $1 million. John said last year at the Annual Meeting they discussed the increased amount of income taken in during the 2020 fiscal year and that it would be spent in 2021 for the construction of the silt basin. John reported the 2021 fiscal year had a projected deficit of almost $300,000 but we finished roughly $62,000 in the black because of good management by Shad and the Finance Committee. John said they are projecting a deficit again this year, but keep in mind we will be spending the money collected 2 years ago to be spent on construction of the silt basin. John said this will be another transition year, due to the Association upgrading software, is still transitioning to the new accounting company, and finishing the dredge project. John said the new Safety boat & jet ski, and the dredge are paid for. The lake does not have any debt. John said the funds collected and allocated for capital projects are kept on a retained earnings schedule and used (“retained”) strictly for projects they were collected for. John said we are in the 5th year of the five-year plan and he would strongly encourage members to vote for the final year. This 4% increase will be equally split between operating expenses & the account for long-term stabilization. With that being said, John Kmetz made a motion to approve the Annual Budget & the 5-Year Plan. Tom Johanson, lot 240, seconded; motion passed.
Board Mark Leggett announced there are two Board positions to fill. The candidates running for the Board are: Tony Gronniger, George Eshnaur, Matt Hibler, and Doug Winter. Mark asked for nominations from the floor. No nominations were made. Hearing none, Tony Gronniger seconded; motion passed.
Vote for new Board Members: 2 open positions Tony Gronniger announced the next item on the agenda is voting on Board Members. Since Tony is on the ballot, 1st Vice-President of the
Pg. 8 By-Law: under Article IV, Section 8 “Non-Payment Penalties”: CURRENT: Any payment of dues, assessments or other charges received more than ten (10) days after the due date will be deemed a late payment, and a penalty will be assessed … in the amount of Twenty Dollars ($20.00), and lake and community privileges are immediately suspended …. PROPOSED: ADD: “At forty-five(45) days late, an additional Eighty Dollars ($80.00) late fee will be assessed.” Reason: Currently, VVA’s penalties for late-payments are very weak @ a total $20 late fee, then starting at 60 days late 1.0% per month begins accruing. Hence, every year approx. 15% of dues & annual fees are late-pays & they’re late by many many months. Vs. With late-pay penalties more in line with industry standards, VVA will minimize the countless hours of labor currently lost to “chasing money” of late payments.
AFFORDABLE DISPOSAL 2022 HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE Memorial Day – Monday, May 30th – Pick-up Tuesday, May 31st 4th of July – Monday, July 4th – Pick-up Tuesday, July 5th Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 5th – Pick-up Tuesday, Sept. 6th ANY and ALL other holidays will have normal Monday trash pick-up.
Introduction of Candidates Mark Leggett introduced the Floor Counters: Doug Wiltse, Mark Closterman, and Jim Miller; then he explained the voting process. Mark Leggett next introduced the Ballot Counters: Sally Black and Rhonda Lambert. Mark announced the candidates will each have 5 minutes to speak. He then called for candidate nominations from the floor. With no nominations, the floor nominations were closed. Candidates are: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Tony Gronniger, lot 2281 George Eshnaur, lot 505 Matt Hibler, lot 1151 Doug Winter, lot 46
Proposed By-Law Changes Celeste Armanees presented the following four proposed changes, which were submitted by a VVA Committee, the Board, or Safety Dept. Jason McTheeney of Safety answered questions on his team’s two suggested changes.
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forcement”, Section 4 “Infraction”, add as 3rd paragraph: CURRENT: … PROPOSED: ADD: “A member who files a complaint of a Rule violation against another member & fails to attend the scheduled Infraction Committee hearing (as the only “witness” of the alleged violation) may be subject to an infraction. Once a complaint has been filed with the Association Office or Safety Dept, the complaint cannot be retracted. (rev 3/22)” Reason (as per Safety Dept): We have seen that our current process allows a member to “harass” another member through the complaint/infraction process, without repercussion. Vs. The proposed would issue a possible infraction against a “no-show” complaining member—especially if he/she is a repeat “no-show” complainer against (harassing) another member … since the accused member DOES take the time (needlessly) to appear at the Infraction Meeting hearing to defend him/herself & yet the complaint is dismissed, as there is no witness (the “no-show” complaining member) of the alleged violation. Then the “no-show” member can start over again & file some other complaint … resulting in much wasted time for the accused/targeted member(s) and for Safety/Infraction Committee. The proposed would discourage this practice.
Pg. 10 By-Law: under Article VII “Board of Directors”, add as last paragraph under Section 6 “Manner of Acting”: CURRENT: (not in VVA Handbook anywhere) PROPOSED: ADD: “Conflict of Interest on a vote: Board members are expected to vote according to what, in their best judgment, is in the best interest of VVA as a whole--NOT what will personally benefit himself/herself, or business partners, or friends, etc. Hence, a Board member who stands to personally benefit from any given vote, in a way obviously disproportional to how VVA members as a whole would benefit, must recuse himself/herself from said vote. If he/she did not recuse, then a re-vote must occur. (rev 3/22)” Reason: This is standard on any Board everywhere. And because if a future Board either inadvertently or on purpose forgets to sign our current hard-copy Code of Ethics, or, whether signed or not, a person is on the Board for personal gain reasons, there’s currently no official means (such as a Rule printed in Handbook) for VVA members to “call the Board out” on any unethical voting for personal gain. Adding this ethics clause to the VVA Handbook gives you, the VVA member, this “check & balance” power if any future Board members are all friends & decide to “go rogue” by NOT calling each other out if there’s a conflict of interest on a certain vote. For example, a Board member who is an electrician, or homebuilder, or trash hauler, or realtor, or publisher, etc... should recuse from a vote that would obviously benefit his/her personal finances.
Pg. 15 By-Law under Article XIV “Enforcement”, Section 7 “Notice”: CURRENT: Notice: No hearing shall be held on any cause without at least three (3) days notice to the member or party charged with violation or infraction, unless such person or member shall waive the privilege of receiving the three-day (3) notice in writing. PROPOSED: “Notice: … seven (7) days notice to the member … unless such person or member shall waive … the seven-day (7) notice
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in writing. (rev 3/22)” Reason (as per Safety Dept to be more fair to members): Handbook pg. 15 allows the Safety Dept. to write infractions up to 3 days before an Infraction Meeting. But on the same page, members cannot request a continuance/delay unless the request is made 7 days in advance of the initial appearance date/Infraction Meeting. Please consider making both rules 7 days, so they match. Vote results: By-Law Changes • Pg. 8 Article IV, Section 8 “Non-Payment Penalties” -- 78 yes; 0 no •Pg. 10 Article VII “Board of Directors”, Section 6 “Manner of Acting” -- 82 yes; 0 no •Pg. 15 Article XIV “Enforcement”, Section 4 “Infraction” -- 78 yes; 0 no •Pg. 15 Article XIV “Enforcement”, Section 7 “Notice” -- 76 yes; 0 no … ALL BY-LAW CHANGES PASSED Vote results: Election to Board Mark Leggett announced the top 2 candidates: Tony Gronniger and Doug Winter have been elected for a 3-year term. Adjournment Don Leeper, lot 22, moved to adjourn the meeting. Robert Patch, lot 1249, seconded; motion passed. The Board of Directors will meet in Executive Session for committee assignments. Let the record show that these Minutes are a record of the business transacted at this meeting, and a sampling of the discussions. Comments and discussions are not reflected in whole or as actual quotations in these Minutes, nor do they reflect all comments by members. Respectfully submitted, Celeste Armanees Secretary, Board of Directors
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2022 Wine and Cheese Night A nice turnout of over 100 showed up on March 12, for the first Activities Committee Event on the 2022 calendar. The Wine and Cheese Night featured different bottles of wine with the labels concealed in brown wrapping paper. The participants tasted the different bottles then voted on favorites. Don’t ask me which wine got the most votes. I don’t know. I’m a party pooper. I always arrive early and leave early, because I really don’t want to drink too much wine. I also wanted to be sure and set the clocks an hour forward for Daylight Savings. As always, there were plenty of Activities Committee Members present to help make the evening another successful Lake Viking social event.
The Wine Tasting event featured a generous sampling to taste from. [Photo by Troy Lesan]
Cheers. Here’s to the coming of Spring! [Photo by Troy Lesan]
This group was strategically positioned. [Photo by Troy Lesan]
Active Aging Resource Center March 2022 Active Aging Resource Center-serving 11-12 Mon-Fri 109 S Main, P O Box 272, Gallatin, MO 660-663-2828
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Belief Statements Our informed members are the strength of our community. Ÿ Financial stability is essential to the success of our community. Ÿ Our members and their guests should be safe in our community. Ÿ Ongoing investment is essential to our future. Ÿ In open, active, and transparent dissemination of information to our membership. Ÿ In the protection and active management of our natural environment Ÿ Quality amenities and infrastructure are essential. Ÿ
KELLY B’S Trees, prompt professional pruning, reasonably priced removals, complicated/ technical removal done regularly. Please call 816-632-7077 or 816-288-2002. SEAMLESS GUTTERING, A-1 Leaf Guard, CHI Overhead Door, LiftMasterChamberlain Operator Sales, Installation & Service. Call for free estimate. Serving you since 2006! Miller Construction, Jamesport, MO 660-684-6950.
HELP WANTED MAINTENANCE WORKER TO FILL
IMMEDIATE FULL TIME POSITION Lake Viking is looking for a self-motivated, driven individual, physically capable of performing various responsibilities in a lake maintenance environment. Experience in operating a variety of equipment including tractors, skid loader, backhoe, mowers, chainsaws and weed eaters preferred. Salary range based on experience. Valid drivers license needed. Drug screen required before first day of employment. Applications may be picked up at the Association Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you have questions, please call, 660-322-9001.
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Property Owners
Lake Viking 2022 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
Board of Directors
President, Tony Gronniger; 1st Vice President, Mike Booth; 2nd Vice President, Allan Slavin; Secretary, Celeste Armanees; Assistant Secretary, Marvin McNabb; Treasurer, Doug Winter; Assistant Treasurer, Troy Lesan. Viking Valley Association Board of Directors Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, at 6:30 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, 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)
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.
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 ATV vehicles 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.
Dredge Committee
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.
Paula Hepinstall, Robert Hayes, Brett Bush, Shad Mort, Dave Daniel, Jim Miller, Shawn Hepinstall (Chairman), Doug Winter (Board Contact)
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.
Employee Board Contact Marvin McNabb
Finance Committee Donna Archibald, Shad Mort, John Kmetz (Chairman), Lyle Alexander, Terry Nibarger, George Eshnauer, Flint Hibler, Marvin McNabb, Celeste Armanees, Paula Hepinstall, Troy Lesan, Doug Winter (Board Contact), Tony Conforti
Handbook Committee
Donna Archibald (Chair), Mary Miller, Kim Spidle, Terri Schlaiss, Celeste Armanees (Board Contact)
Infraction/Safety
James Funk (Chairman), Allan Slavin, 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
Special Road District
Ron Spidle, Troy Knight, Tony Gronniger
Strategic Planning Committee
Kenny Southwick (Chairman), Tony Gronniger (Board Contact), Dennis Schlaiss, Lana Southwick, Kim Spidle, Carolyn Leeper, Terry Nibarger, Sue Wolf, Brad Trenkle, Don Leeper, Anthony Dirks
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 Fire Department meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the firehouse in the association main parking lot. If you have the interest and the time to serve your community, be sure to attend the next meeting.
Public Water Supply Dist. #3 Kyle W. Parkhurst, President, term expires 4/2023 - Sub-District #3; Troy Lesan, Vice President, term expires 4/2024 - Sub-District #2; Jeffrey Speaker, secretary, term expires 4/2022 - Sub-District #4; Heather Lund, Director, term expires 4/2024 Sub-District #1; Harlan Horst, Director, term expires 4/2023 - Sub-District #5; Roger Barker, Superintendent; Gary King, Water Operator; Diane Hulett, Clerk. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4 pm at PWSD No 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.
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 Jim Miller .............................................................. 816-520-3280 Gary Salmon ......................................................... 660-663-9363 Lyle Hoover .......................................................... 816-244-0752 The Lawn Rangers ............................................... 214-577-7223 Jeff Hoppenthaler ............................................... 660-663-7951 Rick Roberts ......................................................... 816-558-2825 Mow Betta Lawn Care .......................................... 816-465-0178
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 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 * DAVIESS COUNTY EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . 911 construction that requires large earth moving equipment, conAmbulance - Fire - Rescue crete trucks and other equipment that requires multiple * Fire - Lake Viking Fire Dept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 axle trailers. Failure to comply with building regulations could To Report Fire Only result in a minimum fine of * Lake Viking Safety Patrol . . . . . . . . . . 660-663-2204 $500 and loss of lake privileges. Any construction not in * Sheriff, Daviess Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-663-2031 compliance with these regulations could result in forced Sheriff Larry Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or 663-2149 relocation of the structure.
Emergency Phone Numbers
Watch When and Where You Burn!
* Highway Patrol (Emergencies) . . . 1-800-525-5555
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.
Important Phone Numbers
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!
***************** * Association Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-322-9001 * Public Water Supply District #3 of Daviess County (Water Plant) . . . . 660-663-2771 Roger Barker (Emergency after hours) 660-334-0100 * Lake Viking Marine, Inc., Lot #1000 . . 660-663-3722 * 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
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United Methodist Church — Marilyn Dorst, Minister;
Evangelist; Lord’s Day services 10 a.m.; Evening services 6 p.m. For transportation, call 663-4061 or 6633957.
Worship 9:30 a.m., SS following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd.
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 Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & Wednesday services 6:30 p.m.; church ph: 749.5577
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. SS 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m.
Lake Viking Church (East Entrance to Lake) — Rev. Robert
WINSTON
Fairview 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.
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Baptist Church — Tim Wilson, Pastor; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; Worship 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.
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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. Auberry Grv) — 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.
Nelson, Pastor; Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer service 7 p.m.; Email: lakevikingchurch@gmail.com
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.
Mary 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)
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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.) — Mike Carner, Pastor, ph: 660. 772.3306; Saturday 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
Funeral Home
Professional Service with Dignity GALLATIN JAMESPORT 1329 W. Grand, Gallatin, MO 64640 501 N. Locust Fax: 660.663.3029 • 660.663.2117 660.684.6133 stithfuneralhome@gmail.com www.stithfamilyfunerals.com
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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 School 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10:15; Church and 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
Liberty Baptist 10:15 a.m.
— Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship
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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 Saunders Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 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.8:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Live (ages 4th - 5th 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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April 16
Easter Egg Hunt
April 23
Spring Garage Sales
April 23
Fishing Tournament
May 6
Cinco de Mayo, 6:00-9:00 pm
June 11
Poker Run (time TBD)
June 25
“Now & Then” Band, 8:00-11:00 pm
July 2
Fireworks Display
July (date TBD)
Local Bands Jam-Off, 8:00-11:00 pm
August 6
“Here for the Beer” Band, 8:00-11:00 pm
August 27
Scavenger Hunt, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
September (date TBD)
Fishing Tournament
September 10
Fall Garage Sale
September 24
Fall Wine Festival, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
October 8
Beer & Brats w/ Levi Garrison, 5 - 9:00 pm
Viking Valley Association Ph: 660-322-9001
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