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HISID Announcement
Fire Chief Jack Deaton cautioned attendees to be prepared for further dangerous weather today and tomorrow.
Storms will continue to increase in size and severity following last nights serious storms, which heavily impacted Joplin, Mo.
Update: The district is reviewing a suggestion to restrict the number of passengers utilizing the transportation van to 12.
This option might allow the district to obtain affordable vehicle insurance.
The district is also considering utilizing the transportation van to house tools needed by employees for on site usage.
There is no longer a transportation program.
New rules state that the insurance must be outside the Municipal League.
Outside insurance firms require a driver with a chauffeur's licence for the van.
Definition: CIP
Capital Improvement Program
From the Editor:
Tom Morris, attorney for Holiday Island, Arkansas, addressed FOI procedures with the BOC of Holiday Island in January 2010. He provided the BOC with the FOI handbook.
FOI Handbook: 14th Edition (pdf)
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Clarification: Two commissioners can not attend an event together that discusses past, present and potential future business.
HISID Conducts Financial Review
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 12:30 PM CSTAt the request of Commissioner Kay Janky, the board of commissioners conducted an early financial review of the district's current income and expenses, which took place today, May 23, 2011, at the district office.
District Manager Kevin Crosson presented: District Monthly Report for May, Financial Summary as of April 2011, District Manager's Report for April 2011, and the 2011 First Quarter Financial Review.
Property owner Ken Ames inquired about the district audit for 2010. It was announced that the final audit was still being finalized.
The HISID board approved, vote 4-0 with Kay Janky absent, a request for rezoning Unit 127 Block 1 Lots 1-4 by owner Ralph Lemme.
The 4-plex is located at the intersection of Oakpoint Drive and Shields Drive. The property was originally zoned R-3. It will now be zoned R-1, which then treats the individual units as a single family residential unit.
Tax Assessor at Holiday Island, Arkansas
Several comments and questions were brought up at the financial review meeting regarding the tax assessor review being conducted by Tom Reed & Associates of Fayetteville. The Summary Appraisal Report is expected to be completed by August 31, 2011.
Commissioner Dolce expressed concerns that the re-assessment might have impact on the district in regards to the property owner's acceptance.
Commissioner Hansen is concerned whether "the action is even legal."
When asked for clarification on the Table Rock Landing negotiations, Kevin Crosson, district manager, announced that the district and TRL had not resolved their differences and have "agreed to disagree."
ROADS at Holiday Island, Arkansas
Road damage and recreational damage is occurring due to the current weather conditions in the area and as a result the potential for increasing damage generating repairs increases budget concerns.
Commissioner Griswold inquired about road construction contractors submitting bids for repair work on current damaged roadways.
The district manager informed the board that road contractor Hutchinson of Casseville, Mo., was not interested in the road work, which left only Jimmy Jones of Berryville, Ark., as a local source for the repair work.
Currently road work needs to be done on the roads that collapsed, which includes Hawk, Eagle's truck route, and Wild Cat.
Commissioner Griswold pointed out that there is a wash out on the backside of Skyview and problems on White River Lane.
Commissioner Dolce asked Kenny DeHart, road manager, what type of fills are utilized?
DeHart explained that large rocks are used for the fill. Currently the cost for a pre-mix load is $1500. Dehart also added that there are roads that are a mushy clay base in need of repair and cold patching.
Commissioner Hansen expressed a concern for delaying the road program. He said, "We need to look at the BIG picture."
Chairman Bruce Larson would like to see a commitment from the Carroll County judge regarding the road program. Larson expressed the need for experts to evaluate the roads and wants an opinion on what to do with the district's road program.
Waste Water Treatment Plant Bond at Holiday Island, Arkansas
There was a discussion regarding the Waste Water Sewer Bond. The bond utilized a figure of 3,700 property assessments for the repayment formula. Currently the assessment collection has garnered $95,000 this year for the repayment fund.
Property owner Ken Ames inquired, "How do you fill the gap when the payment comes due."
The district manager is working with the bond group to address the potential decline in revenue with the continuing growth of turnback lots. There is a fine line with the current foreclosure rate potentially on the rise, said Crosson.
Crosson explained that the repayment formula was built to place accumulated funds as a reserve, which has always been a part of the terms lined out in the original bond arrangements.
Quarterly Report at Holiday Island, Arkansas
Water sales figure in the report is a reflection of an insurance payment check.
Road income is from the sale of scrap metal.
Fire protection income is gathered from contributions and grants.
The golf courses, clubhouse and recreational center incomes are significantly down.
The marina has collected and paid the yearly income fees from boat slip fees.
The campground does not open until April 1, which is not reflected in this quarterly report.
The drop in golf course trail fees is of concern.
Under Expenses the Assessment Expense Uncollectible debt reflects the additional loss not reported in 2010. The books in 2010 carried a line item loss of $400,000 but the amount is now an additional $113,900, which is reported under expense assets.
Warranty work, water problems and well services attribute to the high line items under equipment repair and purchased services expenses.
Minutes were approved for the April 18, 2011 executive session; the April 25, 2011 regular session; and the April 25, 2011 special meeting. These minutes were added for approval while the meeting was in session and wrapping up for a motion to adjourn.
The next work session of the HISID board of directors is scheduled for June 20, 2011 at the district office.
The next regular official business meeting of the board of directors will be announced at a later date due to the absence of Commissioner Janky.
It was announced that Commissioner Kay Janky was absent due to hospitalization.
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