Valley Shores Residents,
Valley Shores HOA Meeting Notes – Dec 13 2022
| Date:12/13/2022 | ||
| Topic/Person | Notes | Actions |
| Welcome – | In attendance:
James Dean, Eric Gottuso, Greg Harr, Craig Millius, Gregg Englert, Tim Militti, Joel Sedlecek |
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| Valley Shores HOA Dues Increase | The HOA Board voted to approve a $50 annual due increase (not the $100 increase that was initially proposed) to meet the increased costs of services and inflation. The garbage bill portion increased from $190 to $225 per household |
Lake Residents – $840 Golf Course Residents – $740 Every household is required to pay the full garbage due |
| Annual Dues and HOA Board Ballot | Annual Due Invoice and Ballot will be mailed out NLT 23 Dec 2022. Although the due date is 31 Dec 2022, the dues are not delinquent until 1 Feb 2023 | Dues must be paid in order for your ballot to count |
| HOA Board Position | Joel Sedlacek was the only volunteer for the HOA Board vacancy | There will be a write-in option on the ballot |
| Ground Maintenance Contract | The board negotiated a three year contract for lawn maintenance with Groundbuilders to help manage costs. | The Board voted to approve the 3 year contract |
| Fireworks Budget | The fireworks budget will remain the same for 2023 | Donations again will be requested to offset any shortfall. This year any donation will warrant a yard sign if requested. This year’s Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday July 1st 2023. |
| Annual HOA Meeting Scheduled | The board approved the Annual HOA meeting to be held on 12 Feb from 1 – 2 p.m. at The Pines. An agenda will be put out on the website prior to the meeting | |
| Valley Shores Holiday Party | James Dean has coordinated with “The Pines” for this year’s Valley Shores Holiday party. A chef has been hired to prepare this year’s meal. | Jan 7 2023 @ The Pines,
$75 per couple RSVP and Pay to Jimmy Dean or other HOA Board member NLT 31 Dec 2022 |
| Nebraska Lake Management (NLM) | NLM is providing alternate options for lake treatments to be considered due to last years number of algae blooms | The Board will work with Nebraska Lake management to select the best option considering effectiveness and cost |
| Coyote Warning | A large coyote has been observed devouring an adult goose on the beach at Lot # 27 | If you have small pets or children be advised that he does not appear to be scared of humans |
| HOA Liability Insurance | The board voted to approve an increase in liability insurance from $1M to $2M | The increase will go into effect at the policy renewal which is June 2023. Premium for $1M was $906.80, new premium for $2M is $1326.20 |
| Budget | Link to 2022 Financials at the top of the page | |
| Next Meeting: 1/3/2023 |
Valley Shores HOA Board
Craig Millius
Jimmy Dean
Eric Gottuso
Greg Harr
Gregg Englert
Members at Large
Tim Militti
Joe Sedlacek