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Lake James Property Owners Association, Inc.

Roscommon County, Michigan

Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

LJPOA MEETING MINUTES
June, 2009

Name Title Absent?
Larry Bittner President  
Rodger Shutter Vice President  
Dorothy Yakes Treasurer  
Jim Van Vonderen Secretary Absent
Dan Nelson Aquatic Weed Management  
Rocco Devarsa Aquatic Weed Management  
Jim Preczewski Park Management  
Jane Tomaszewski Events Chairperson  
Tom Meares Shadow Lake Rep.  
Patrick Murray Lake Management Team Absent

Call to Order
Call to Order by President, Larry Bittner @9:35 a.m.

Old Business

April minutes were read and approved.

  • Dorothy Yakes made motion to accept
  • Motion Second by Rodger Shutter
  • Board Motion Vote: I’s: All Nays: -0-

May minutes tabled.

Treasurers Report:

Total General Account$77,076.96
Total Dam Account$36,962.29
Total Fish Fund
Fish Fund will owe General Fund $600.00 at beginning of new fiscal year due to fish planting fee of $2800.00.
$119.06
Total Park Fund$1,489.89
Total of all funds$115,648.20

Dues to remain the same for next Fiscal Year.

  • Rodger Shutter made motion to accept
  • Motion Second by Larry Bittner
  • Board Motion Vote: I’s: All Nays: -0-

Checks for the month: Total: $1,365.12

  • Larry Bittner made motion to accept
  • Motion Second by Dan Nelson
  • Board Motion Vote: I’s: All Nays: -0-

Vice President's Report:
Rodger reported that 97% of dues are in as of 6/20.
20 court cases pending with one dismissal.
Request for an updated membership list made discussion tabled until June's is meeting.

Weeds:
Dan and Rocco reported that the survey had been completed and that spraying would begin by June 30. Survey revealed that there was a large amount of Eurasian Milfoil in Walden Bay and in Shadow Lake. 50 acres of lake will be sprayed for general lake weeds.

Parks:
Jim reported the playscape was in place on Hazelwood, thanks to the many volunteers. The bridge ramp is complete thanks to Ed Rowle. Update needed to be made to insurance policy to cover park updates. $20.00 received in boat key purchases. A seawall of 21 ft. is to be placed at Hazelwood Swim area to prevent further erosion by Perry Stafford.

Fish:
Imlay City Fish Farm dumped fish at three sites on lake.

Dam:
Two bids have been received @ $1,100 & 2,000. We are awaiting a third bid for Dam inspection. Gates were opened and boards removed on June 16.

Events

Boat Parade & Picnic
Jane reported that only 4 boats had registered thus far, but more were expected closer to the parade. The judges have been confirmed to be staged at Dorothy's house. Brian of Brian's Marine & Supply has offered to pay for the picnic. Offer accepted. Brian will also put out a dock and display several boats. Everything is in place for the picnic after the parade.

The trophy will be named the LJPOA 4th of July Boat Parade Trophy. The 1st place award will be named the Steven Vat Award after the artist who designed the top piece of the trophy. 2nd & 3rd place winners will receive certificates.

Logo Contest:
One entry has been received so far.

New Business:

Larry reported that people have communicated that they appreciate the signs at the Association's entrances.

At the present time the Bates have not sent the agreed upon letter and papers regarding the temporary structure on Ridgewood.

Chosen Electric will be referred to Denton Township.

Dues invoices to be mailed the last week of June.

August Annual Meeting: August 23rd at Houghton Lake Community Center (behind the Pines).

Voting for new board members:
2 - 1 year term
3 - 3 year terms

Mailing will go out with the dues notice. Board to purchase envelopes that are prestamped with forever stamps and preprinted return address.

Motion to Close made by Jim Preczewski and 2nd by Rodger Shutter.

Meeting closed @ 11:30 a.m.

Next meeting July 18 the @ the red barn


Revised Friday December 04, 2009 10:51 AM