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Ms. Jeanne Mabusth City of Orono June 18, 1991 Page Four of Five I would like to emphasize that even though the number of members including the family members may approach or exceed 100, that the ordinance refers to "users”, not members, and specifies a limit of 20 users per acre as a limit. As stated above, the number of users on the highest use dates does not exceed 100 and the average daily and weekend number of users is well below the limit. With respect to some other issues that we discussed that are raised in the ordinance regarding Conditional Uses, I have attached a memorandum which addresses each specific requirement. In closing, I would like to comment on the nature of the ownership, management and use of Big Island, Inc. of and by its members. The management of Big Island, Inc. is accomplished through a board of directors. One-third of the board is elected each year. The rationale is continuity of management; therefore, only one-third of the membership of the board rotates off each year. Officers are elected every other year, and, usually the officers are veterans of various committees. A number of committees exist, which include a finance committee, a membership committee, a social committee, a rules and conduct committc<v and a grounds and docks committee. Each committee fully functions within its scope, purpose and authority. One example of a rule is that each member that owns a boat must furnish the organization with a certificate of insurance to protect the owner of the boat, the occupants of the boat and Big Island, Inc. in the event of a mishap. All boat owners are expected to have their boats registered and meet all of the safety requirements, including a fire extinguisher and life preservers. If a boat owner does not provide a certificate of insurance to Big Island, that member is not allowed to dock at Big Island, Inc. To the casual observer, our use of Big Island, Inc. would not ordinarily be viewed any differently than any single family residence on Big Island or, for that matter, on the lake. During the week, an observer would likely see only one or two boats, if any, tied up during the day (or evening) . During a weekend, an observer would likely see anywhere from two to six boats tied up any time, with the exception of Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. Our use has and is intended and designed to be well within the spirit and intent of Day-Use Recreation Area Ordinance.