ConklingPark Area Community Association

Minutes Meeting Sunday July 5, 2009 @ 9:30 a.m.

In attendance: Members (27) – Pat Powers, Ted & Mary Tylman, Bill & Carol Swick, Dennis Roberts, Sam & Marien Barton, Dave & Lori Lemm, Annejean Flomer, Dorothy Frandsen (K.Y.), Eric Peterson, Dennis & Linda Jenson, Steve & Denise Kimm, Rand Lewis, Eleanor McCarthy, Mackey Neumann, David & Barbara Odgers, William Ross, Gary Schell, Julie Shoemaker, Marilyn Trail, Russ & Connie Trowbridge, Larry Ham, Larry Francis, Phil Frederiksen, Pat Heller, Mel Moser, Dave & Sara Smith and Kathryn Springer. Guests (2) – Paul Martinez and Robyn Woodman.

ITEM ONE:Opening of Meeting

Meeting called to order, welcome and introductions by Pat Powers, president @ 9:40 am.

ITEM TWO:The Year in Review by Pat Powers

  1. Marina project update and how the association is staying in touch with county departments and agencies.
  2. Being a member of the UCRG (United Citizens for Responsible Growth).
  3. Developing a policy regarding the use of fireworks in ConklingPark.
  4. Sara Smith and Joan Roberts co-chaired the national program, Firewise, where ConklingPark is one of the certified communities in Idaho. Also, brush clean up is available through the FireSmart program. Even if money is not available, fill out the application so that when money does become available, you will receive the support.
  5. Board members have been attending the CDA Tribal Lake Management meetings.
  6. The CPACA web site is updated on a regular basis. E-mail blasts are sent out with community updates and mass mailing are done if the issue warrants the cost of approximately $50 in postage per mailing.

Plans for the up coming year 2009/10 by Pat Powers

  1. Purchasing and installing a community bulletin board. The cost and location are being investigated.
  2. Developing social activities for the Conkling Park Community. Most recently there was a community wide yard sale held that was headed up by Mary Tylman and Barb Odgers. Additional functions being talked about include, but are not limited to, pot lucks, dinners and lunch get-togethers, organized golf and a pool league at the Conkling Marina. Looking for input and suggestions about what the community would like.
  3. Work on developing a high level of trust and open communications with the present Conkling Marina owners.

ITEM THREE:Guest Speaker

Paul Martinez, CEO and managing partner of Conkling Marina, and Robyn Woodman, his project manager, were introduced. Paul spoke about some of the thoughts, goals and plans for the Marina that they have at this time as follows:

  1. Mr. Wade Entezar is no longer involved with the marina.
  2. He had never contributed any money.
  3. His vision was not reasonable or possible.
  4. When he closed last year, no winterizing was done in any of the facilities.
  5. The present operation is a very small corporation.
  6. The owners are Paul and his cousin with offices in Phoenix and a branch in Seattle.
  7. The dock design has been completed but not approved.
  8. Areas of concern are:
  9. Traffic
  10. Sewer
  11. Water
  12. Parking
  13. Questions
  14. The store-it will remain in it’s present location.
  15. Beach – looking at placing sand but this must be approved by government agency.
  16. Fireworks – had a small display this year with great community response. Looking at doing alternate years with Harrison.
  17. Music – it will be stopped at 10:00 pm sharp or before. It will not run past that time.
  18. Marina Repair and Storage – this is something they want to keep in operation
  19. Working with ConklingPark Community
  20. It is the Conkling Marina Resort’s desire to have the best possible communication with the community.
  21. The Conkling Marina has a very good web site

ITEM FOUR: Secretary Report by Ted Tylman

  1. Minutes of 07-05-08 annual meeting – Move to approve by Mel Moser, second by Sam Barton - Approved.

ITEM FIVE:Treasurer Report by Ted Tylman for Sam Meyle

  1. Current bank balance is $2,631.03.
  2. Financial Report as of June 30, 2009 submitted – Move to accept as submitted by Eleanor McCarthy, second by Dennis Roberts - Accepted

ITEM SIX:Fire Safety by Bill Swick

1)Firesafety programhas beenchaired by Sara Smith and Joan Roberts with much success.

a)Installation of warning sign that was installed and supplied by the Worley Fire District on land donated by the Wigen family.

b)Staging sites, Harmon’s and Haeg’s, for placing burnable yard debris during the summer months. Burned by Dennis Jenson and Dave Odgers this last winter.

c)The FireSmart program doesn’t always have available funds but property owners should apply if they want to clear brush from their property. This will put them in line for funds when they become available from the government.

2)Fire works Laws and Restrictions

a)The use of aerial-type fireworks is not legal in KootenaiCounty or on Tribal property.

b)Fireworks must be permitted by either the county or the Tribe.

c)Only approved area that fireworks can be fired is over the lake water.

d)The Tribal rules are not the same as those of KootenaiCounty.

e)Detailed report is available for distribution and/or use within the community.

ITEM SEVEN:Social Events by Carole Swick and Mary Tylman

1)Dinners

2)Golf

3)Yard Sales

4)Bike Trips

5)Coffee each Wednesday morning

a)Ladies meet at the Conkling Marina

b)Men rotate meeting locations

6)A recycling program within the community for paper, cans, etc. that could possibly be worked with the Conkling Park Marina.

7)For information and/or suggestions, send e-mail to and it will be forwarded to Carole and Mary.

ITEM NINE:Annual Dues by Pat Powers

Pat discussed the need for continuing the donations of money to make sure the association will have funds available when they are needed in the future. The membership agreed and didn’t want a limit put on the amount. To join the donation is $35 and each year there after the recommended donation is a minimum of $10.

ITEM TEN:Election of Board of Directors

Bill Swick, chairperson of the Nomination Committee, submitted the following nominations for four two-year terms on the CPACA board of directors:

  1. Dennis Jenson
  2. Ted Tylman
  3. Phil Frederiksen
  4. Sam Meyle
  5. Dave Odgers

Opened the floor for additional nomination. There were none and the nominations were closed. Each candidate was given a few minutes to explainhis interest in serving on the board. The members were then asked to cast their votes and after they were collected and counted by the committee, the winners were announced as follows:

  1. Dennis Jenson
  2. Sam Meyle
  3. Dave Odgers
  4. Ted Tylman

ITEM ELEVEN:Adjourn meeting by Pat Powers

Adjourn: 10:50 am.

Submitted by Ted Tylman

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