MINUTES SLEEPERS ISLAND ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING SATURDAY, June 14, 2008

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by the President Mark Derderian at 4:42:17pm, after a social hour hosted by Mike and Donna Miller. The attendees had a chance to exchange greetings and gossip of their adventures during the harsh winter. 

Attendees
Those in attendance, members and guests alike, were: Kit & Noele Clews, Mike & Donna Miller, Barbara Tellinghuisen, Bill & Marny Peabody, Tom & Jean Barrett, Paul Gibson, Jud & Barbara Hale, Mark Derderian & Heather, Fred & Linda Zimmerman, Daphne Gowland, Gary & Nadine Martin, Kathy Bayek, Charles  & Susan Brewer. 

Secretary's/Treasury Report
The Secretary’s report was presented by me, a motion made to accept, seconded and passed by voice vote. (mot. J.Barrett, 2nd B.Tellinghuisen) Likewise the Treasurer’s report (attached) was presented by Nadine Martin and accepted by voice vote. (mot. N.Clews, 2nd B.Peabody)

Island Business

1. Copies of the latest SIA list were distributed by Nadine Martin. It was agreed that all changes and additions to the list should be done through her to eliminate the old problem of multiple, out dated lists.

2. After some discussion from the membership, a motion was made to authorize the Treasurer to find an interest bearing account for up to $4000.00 of the dues money provided the money was available in the event it was needed by the membership. The motion was passed by unanimous voice vote. (mot. F.Zimmerman, 2nd D.Miller)
3. Barbara Tellinghuisen led a discussion about new changes to the laws dealing with shore land development, passing out information about a “Shorefront Association”, (a lobby group of land owners organized to raise awareness about changes in the laws governing all aspects of development of shore land in the state.) There was discussion about whether SIA should join this group, or if individuals should join, both or neither. A motion was made and passed that individuals should check the web site of this organization and decide during the fall meeting what the sense of the membership was, if the SIA should join, or individuals or both. (mot. B.Tellinghuisen,2nd D.Gowland)
4. There was discussion about which island lot numbering system should be the primary reference system used in all SIA business. There are presently tax lot numbers, old island lot numbers, and the “911” address numbers lately assigned. A motion was made to only use the new “911” addresses numbers. It was seconded and passed by unanimous vote. (mot.N.Clews,2nd M.Peabody)
5. A motion was made to nominate Paul Gibson, Dave Englehardt and Gary Martin to fill the vacant 3 seats on the Septic Advisory Committee. It was seconded and passed by voice vote. (mot.F.Zimmerman,2nd M.Peabody)
6. A motion was made, seconded and passed to appoint Fred Zimmerman to another term as Secretary. (mot.L.Zimmerman,2nd J.Barrett)

Fall Meeting
The date for the fall meeting was set for Sept. 6th, at the Tellinghuisen home, 116 Sleepers Island.

Adjournment
The motion to adjourn was made at 5:30:28, after which we resumed the social part of the evening. (mot. L.Zimmerman,2nd M.Peabody)
Respectfully Submitted

Fred Zimmerman
Secretary

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