PROCEEDINGS GRAND LODGE - Freemasons of Wisconsin
PROCEEDINGS GRAND LODGE - Freemasons of Wisconsin
PROCEEDINGS GRAND LODGE - Freemasons of Wisconsin
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1. The future use <strong>of</strong> Van Brunt Hall and the Bark River Apartments.The Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home transferred the residents<strong>of</strong> Van Brunt Hall and the Bark River apartments to the new Compass PointCatered Living facility in March <strong>of</strong> 2006. That Board is now involved in studies forthe future use <strong>of</strong> Van Brunt and the Bark River apartments. When these studieshave been completed they will make a decision regarding the future use <strong>of</strong> thesebuildings. Pending that decision the trustees have informed that Board <strong>of</strong> Directorsthey will not be considered in default <strong>of</strong> the terms <strong>of</strong> the lease from the Grand Lodgewhile the buildings are vacant pending their decision. When their decision is madethe Trustees will decide what action to take regarding any change in the terms <strong>of</strong>the lease. The trustees expect this process to be completed before the AnnualCommunication <strong>of</strong> 2007.2. The Village <strong>of</strong> Dousman long range land use plan as it impacts Grand Lodgeproperty.The Village <strong>of</strong> Dousman has completed and published a Land Use Plan whichimpacts any plans <strong>of</strong> this Grand Lodge with respect to future use <strong>of</strong> what iscommonly referred to as the “ Farm Land” This parcel <strong>of</strong> land is approximately 170acres in size and is shown on chart 7. Your trustees participated in public hearingson this plan and as a result the Village <strong>of</strong> Dousman Planning Commission modifiedits original plan. The Village Plan indicates this land will be developed as acombination <strong>of</strong> residential and business park. Although there have not been anyappraisals <strong>of</strong> this land for the intended uses it is clear that as the area aroundDousman continues to develop this land should appreciate in value. It is also clearthat some time in the future the Trustees will need to decide when that value haspeaked and address the potential sale or development <strong>of</strong> this land.3. The negotiations by the trustees with St Mary’s Episcopal Church to buy nineacres <strong>of</strong> Grand Lodge land for the purpose <strong>of</strong> building a new church.During the last year the Trustees were approached by the members <strong>of</strong> St Mary’sEpiscopal Church <strong>of</strong> Dousman regarding the sale <strong>of</strong> approximately nine acres <strong>of</strong>land shown on chart 7. Although it has been the policy <strong>of</strong> the Trustees for many yearsto not sell any <strong>of</strong> the land owned by the Grand Lodge, after careful consideration <strong>of</strong>the possible best use by the Grand Lodge <strong>of</strong> this land, we entered into negotiationswith the church for the sale <strong>of</strong> this land. After appraisal <strong>of</strong> the land we have agreedto sell this parcel to the church for the sum <strong>of</strong> $400,000 pending approval <strong>of</strong> thisGrand Lodge. We recommend the approval <strong>of</strong> resolution number 8-2006 whichaddresses this issue and will present the reasons for that recommendation at thattime. If the resolution is approved the proceeds from the sale will be deposited in theGeneral Operating Investment Fund.”“A business plan pro forma was completed for the Duplex the Grand Lodge rentson the Dousman Campus. This plan includes a three-year improvement schedule forthe property. The first phase <strong>of</strong> that plan will replace all 42 windows in the building.The building is approximately 40 years old and the window frames have rotted out.After competitive bidding these windows will be replaced in June at a cost <strong>of</strong>$19,000. This cost will come from the rental income <strong>of</strong> $1850 per month. Thebusiness plan establishes a maintenance reserve <strong>of</strong> $10,000 by 2011.”The operation <strong>of</strong> the New London apartment complex continues to be a challenge57