Cousins and Littlejohn Islands Improvement Association

Board Meeting – January 6, 2008

5:30 pm McEntee’s Home

Meeting was called to order by Sharon Fuerst, President. Members present were Bill , Vinny, Karen, Brenda & Jim, Melanie, Paul and Joan.

Paul gave the Treasurer’s Report: There are about 108 paid up members up from 20. There is $915.00 in treasury from membership drive & CH rentals; Expenses were $663.00: $150.00 mailing, $100.00 Halloween party, $200.00 Lawn maintenance, checking acct. balance: $1112.00, TD Bank North has CDs worth $3900.00 combined.

Bill spoke re: Maintenance of CH. Mike Gentile is looking into replacement of water heater. Electric water heater is $1000.00 installed, propane hot water heater estimate is $2000.00 installed which is larger & would supply more hot water. Bill was told by the Town to wait until Spring for their reply on replacement. The water has been shut off in kitchen, but there is water on in bathroom. At this point, Sharon distributed keys for the CH and shed to all board members who did not have any.

Re: liability insurance for renters of CH. Everyone renting CH needs insurance. Some homeowner’s policies have extended liability for coverage, others do not. If not, Event coverage for $500/day and a bit more to cover alcohol will be needed. If hire caterer or bartender who will be self-insured to serve alcohol, they may still need general liability insurance. Joan noted getting an umbrella to their own homeowner’s policy for a much less fee of $75/year, if they cannot extend their liability. Jim Kern suggested the Town may have a rider added to their policy. Sharon will speak with the Town and report back.
Re: liability insurance for CLIIA. The cost is about $350/year to cover the Association’s meetings and social gatherings. Liquor used at social gatherings would also be covered. Association members who rent for their own use will need to get coverage on their own or Association would make arrangements?

Paul reminded everyone of the Wildlife Committee nature walk on Sat. Feb. 2 @ 10 AM starting at the CH. He will put reminders on the website as well as post sign at the bridge. He also talked about speeding on Cousins Street. He suggested that we have a sign made up welcoming people to the islands and asking for adherence to our speed limit of 25 mph. He will get estimates.

Melanie Solmos will use existing spreadsheet to compile responses from our recent membership interest survey so groups can begin. Strategy to be discussed at our next meeting.

Meeting was adjourned at 7 pm with next meeting to be held on Thurs. Jan. 31 @ 7:30 pm at the Santora’s home @ 47 Wharf Road.