Welcome to Flaggland Parks Sherman, IL

PRESENT: Daniel Kienzler, Brittany Hermsmeyer Stull, Mary Deatherage, ,Chrissy Tibbs and Emily Creasey.

Call to Order

• The meeting was called to order at 6:35pm by Daniel Kienzler.

Opening Business - Resident Comments

• The floor was opened for residents’ comments. Two residents (Michael & Jolene Williams) attended the meeting and expressed their gratitude for the new board’s efforts in rebuilding and improving the community after previous years’ challenges. 
• The Board thanked the residents for their kind words and assured them that the were committed to moving forward with positive changes for the community – need to add emphasis on needing community help to make these changes.
• Residents were also reminded of the importance of community assistance and volunteerism. The Board members are all volunteers, and while they are dedicated to making improvements, they need help from the community to be successful. Everyone’s involvement, whether through volunteering or offering suggestions at Board meetings, plays a crucial role in creating the best possible environment for all.

Treasurer’s Report   

• Discussed bank account totals.
• Dues Invoices: 114 Members have not paid 2025 dues.
• Past Dues Owed: $23,880. Includes 2025 dues owed. 
• Action Item: The board will explore ways to remind residents about the importance of timely due payments, including notices and reminders through community communication channels. 

Items Discussed

• Community Projects -  The Board discussed the various community improvement projects wish list, including the playground, pound dredging, and resurfacing of courts. Multiple bids for each project are currently being gathered. Once the bids are collected, the Board will vote on which projects should take priority, considering factors such as cost, timelines, and overall impact on the community. The Board is committed to moving forward with projects that align with the financial capacity of the community.
• The Board emphasized the urgency of residents paying their dues to ensure the HOA remains financially stable and can proceed with planned updates and improvements. It was highlighted that all desired projects, such as playground upgrades, pond dredging, and resurfacing the courts all have large price tags and will only become more expensive overtime. While the Board would love to complete all projects as soon as possible, the high costs will require additional time to save the necessary funds. Without community labor and volunteerism, these projects will be even harder to achieve. The Board is committed to doing the right thing and is carefully planning to ensure the community’s long-term success. Patience is unfortunately required as the Board works to secure the appropriate funding to execute these projects. Timely dues payments and volunteer efforts are essential to make these goals a reality. 
• The Board reminds residents of the need to store campers and boats per community guidelines. The Board will work on communicating this to residents.
• Stray Cats Concern - The Board has received several concerns about stray cats in the neighborhood. It was noted that this issue falls under Village Jurisdiction. The Board agreed to bring the matter to the attention of Village officials to explore possible solutions.
• The board agreed to hire a lawyer to help navigate the legal aspects of future projects and ensure that the community’s interests are properly represented. Plans will be made to move forward with hiring counsel in the coming months and may call a special meeting to address costs. 

Overview of Upcoming Events:  

• Next Board Meeting set for on Thursday, May 8th at 6:30pm.

Adjournment

•  With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 

Respectfully submitted,

Emily Creasey,

Board Secretary

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