NEXT VVA MONTHLY MEETING:
Sunday, February 12, 2023 @ 2:00PM at the clubhouse.
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
See this edition for: 2022 Financial Documents 2023 Projected Budget Annual Meeting Information
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VVA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Call to Order 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. 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 Continued on page 5
January 2023
Volume 35, No. 9
January 8, 2023
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
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.
Please remember: EACH PERSON MUST HAVE THEIR 2022 MEMBERSHIP CARD IN ORDER TO BE ADMITTED TO THE MEETING! Members should show up early for sign-in. Winston School entrance doors on south side will be open at @ 1:00 p.m.
Join Daviess County PWSD#3 February 3, 2023 12-4pm to tour the recently completed Water Treatment Plant and to celebrate Roger Barker's retirement after 41yrs at Lake Viking! Food will be served from 12-2pm and cake/punch from 2-4pm at the new water plant. 116 Waterworks St. Gallatin, MO 64640