DIAMOND LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL MEETING

MAY 28, 2011

Meeting was called to order by Pres. Darryl Rettig at 10:06am

Roll call of board members

            Absent: Dan Nickels

President’s Comments: 

Darryl Rettig welcomed the members to the annual meeting and thanked Mike Kroon for the use of his building to host the meeting.

Public Comment:

 Pete, owner of Loves Resort, advised that the resort is up for sale and had flyers available for anyone interested.

Secretary’s Report:

Secretary Roger Ungrey read the minutes from the annual meeting of 2010.  A motion was made by Larry Ruster to accept the report as presented. A second to the motion was made by Duane Lowing and the motion passed by vote of the members.

Treasurer’s Report:

The treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Ed Medendrop.  The balance in our checking account was $2,680.50 as of March 31, 2011.  An insurance payment was made in the amount of $1,032.00 (Liability Insurance) and dues in the amount of $1,275.00 were collected and deposited.  Total in checking as of May 27, 2011 is $2,923.59.  On December 31, 2010 our CD amounted to $3,632.57.  The current number of paid members is 63 with total membership at 64.  A motion was made to accept the treasurer’s report as given by Pat Champion with a second by Larry Ruster.  Motion carried by a vote of the members.

Diamond Lake Improvement Board Report:

DLIB report was given by Duane Lowing our membership representative.  He advised that the board has $44,531.00 on hand for weed treatment and expenses.  He stated that there was an increase but credit will be given in September for any overages.  The board has put a lake booklet together and each paying member will receive two copies.  The cost of the booklet was $1,400.00.  Additional copies are available from Pres. Rettig and also Lincoln Township.

Tony Cunningham will be checking the lake for weed growth in the next week or so.  Treatment will be in the first part of June.  Duane advised that there had been a communication issue with Tony but that should be resolved.  He is still working on the dollar weed issue in parts of the lake.

DNR Fish Study Report:

Randy Vredevoogd gave an update of the fish study stating that the fish surveys are not being turned in.  There are a lot of small pike on the surveys and a few over 30 inches caught.  There were 135 surveys turned in so far.  His question to the membership was do they want to continue with the survey.  There is no guarantee from the DNR that continue the survey the rules for pike on our lake will change.  Randy advised that he would continue with the surveys if that was what the membership wanted.  The membership agreed to for one additional year.

Lincoln Township Supervisor, Buck Geno:

Buck Geno addressed the membership and acknowledged the DLPOA, DLIB, the  township and County boards.  He advised that revenue sharing is again cut by the State which may cause some financial problems for townships and cities.  Lincoln Township is OK at this point.  They are still working on a new fire barn but it is a slow process.  They have hired a bond attorney so they are moving ahead.  Buck advised that the Township will complete Gordon Ave to 3 mile as well as the remainder of 4 mile road this summer.  Every 10 years when the census is taken, the County looks at redistricting and they have done so this year.  They have changed the districts and Lincoln Township is now within the largest district.  The Township will get the Lake rules on the back of the sign at the Township Park this year.  They ran into a problem last year as the sign guy passed away.  They have completed the water project at the cemetery.  All parties purchasing a cemetery lot are now given a copy of the cemetery ordinances.  The scouts will be placing flags on veteran’s graves in time for Memorial Day.  July 22 and 23 is the Township trash pickup days.

Buck then discussed Township activities and issues.  One big issue that was brought up was the Parks and easements around the lake.  Buck advised that the parks and easements were designed to give back lot property owners access to the lake.  This was established in 1922.  Buck read a portion of the Township Ordinance.   There are a number of docks on the Mohawk Park that are in violation.  Township Ordinance 08-01 allows for 1 dock and 1 boat or watercraft.  Buck advised that it was a liability issue for the Township to have the parks in violation of the ordinances. 

The Ordinance was passed in February of 2008.  The 4 lots directly accosted from the park may have 1 dock and one boat or watercraft all other docks are in violation of the ordinance and violations can be issued.  There were a number of questions concerning this issue.

Ralph Ungrey asked if his father Jack was in violation for over 55 years for having a dock in the park.  Buck stated that he was not in violation as he was directly accosted from the park.  This issue will be a big for both the property owners who have docks in the park and the Township.

A trash can (55 gal barrel) will be placed at the township Park and will be monitored by the Township.  There is to be no trash piled next to the barrel. Dan Nickels will also monitor the trash situation when he does the grass.

June 4 is the road commission’s hazardous waste disposal day.

County Commissioner Barb Geno was not able to make the meeting.

Buck Geno’s e-mail address is bgerno@hughes.net

DLPOA Board Election:

Pat Champion advised that the term for board members is 3 years and we have the following individual’s terms expiring;  Dan Nickels, Randy Vredevoogd, Larry Ruster, and Pat Champion.  Nominations for new board members was open to the floor with no nominations made.  Jim Maike made a motion to nominate all 4 of the present board members to continue on the board.  Duane Lowing seconded the motions and the motion carried by vote of the membership.

Summer Activities:

Adult Fishing Contest is June 11 and 12 and ends at noon Sunday. Pat Champion will chair this event.

Lake Wide Garage Sale is June 25

July 2 is the boat parade with a circus theme.  Judging will begin at 7:30 at the Township Park.  Paul Sadowski will chair this event

July 3 is the ring of fire at 10:00 PM Flares remain at $2.00 each.  Board members will have the flares for sale.

July 30 is kids fishing contest, weigh in at the park at 11:30am. Larry Ruster will chair this event.

July 30 at 12 noon is the annual picnic at the Township Park.  Dish to pass, place settings is all you need to bring everything else is furnished by the association.  Mary Rettig and Pat Terveen will chair this event.

August 13 is the DLPOA Poker Run.  Sign up at 9:30 and prizes will be awarded at 1:30.  Mike Burkey will chair this event and Rog Ungrey and Larry Ruster will feed the crowd.

September 3 is the hot dog roast at the park from 12 noon till 1:30

Unfinished Business:

New Business:

A person or persons unknown stole our events sign off the post. Not nice.

A minimum of 10 individuals is needed to host a boater’s safety class.  June 18 is open if we have the people.  Must be 12 years old or older to attend.  Other classes are available at other lakes if you wish to take the class and we do not have the required 10 taking the class

Larry Ruster reminded the membership not to dump grass clippings near the water’s edge and swamp area.

June 16-19 is the White Cloud Home Coming events

The annual Father’s Day Fly In breakfast will be held at the airport.

July 22-24 is the model air plane gathering at the airport in White Cloud.

The first weekend in August is the Purple Heart Pow Wow

Open Form:

Buck Geno is looking into a Veterans Day Ceremony at Lincoln Township Cemetery

Ms Mottman brought up the weed issue in front of their property.  She advised that they are supposed to have a 40 foot path out to the main lake.  This will be looked into by the DLIB.

Spraying and harvesting of weeds were again brought up for discussion. There is nothing new in this area.  Very expensive and lots of debris.

47 people attended the annual meeting of the membership.

Meeting adjourned at 11:11 AM

DLPOA ANNUAL BOARD MEETING

MAY 28, 2011

Meeting called to order by President Darryl Rettig at 11:30 am

Roll call:  Absent Dan Nickels

Guest:  Mary Thorrington, 803 Lincoln, addressed the board regarding information on Diamond Lake  beingon Face Book.  She has created a Diamond Lake Face Book account and gave out a photo page layout from face book at the annual meeting. She advised that she is willing to post photos, information and comments on face book for the association.  The postings are free.  Jim Maike made a motion to support this face book activity with Mary handling all entries.  Larry Ruster seconded the motion and the motion carried by vote of the board. Mary Thorrington can be reached at cell phone number 616 481 2587 and her  e-mail address is mgt618@yahoo.com.

Secretary’s Report:

The report was accepted as presented with a motion by Larry Ruster.  Pat Champion seconded the motion and the motion carried by 100% vote of the board.

Treasurer’s Report:

The report was accepted as presented with a motion by Larry Ruster and seconded by Dwaine Lowing.  The motion carried by 100% vote of the board.

Election of Officers:

Deck Andrejczak nominated Roger Ungrey for President.  Roger advised that he would accept the nomination if someone else took the secretary position.  Larry Ruster agreed to accept that position.  Deck made a motion to pass the nomination of Roger Ungrey for president, Larry Ruster as secretary, and all other board officers to remain the same.  Rick Mouw seconded the motion and the motion carried by 100% vote of the board.

Unfinished Business:

Deck brought up the sign in the narrows that Tom Biliski was going to rework last year.  He advised that Tom was working on the new sign and will present it to the board for approval prior to installing it.  Rog advised that it was important that the  law statute remain on the sign.

New Business:

Flares:  Deck will chair the ring of fire event and flare sales.  He will purchase 12 boxes of flares for the association to be sold to the membership for $2.00 each.

Money for Events:  Pat Champion made a motion to allocate the same amount of money for each event as was given last year.  Randy seconded the motion and the motion carried by 100% vote of the board.

Meeting Dates:   Larry Ruster made the motion to keep the meeting dates on the same schedule, the second Saturday of the month at 10:00.  The motion was seconded by Ed Medendorp and the motion carried by 100% vote of the board.

Review and Update of Board Members List:  Several changes were made to the master list regarding e-mail and phone numbers.  A copy of the updated list will be given to each board member at the next meeting.

No additional business was brought before the board and the meeting was adjourned.