Minutes of the Klinger Lake Association Board of Directors on August 9, 2010
Notice: These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next meeting
Absent: Tom Fudge
Pictures were taken by Lynn Kasey of the Board of Directors.
A motion was made by Merry K. to accept the Officers recommended by the nominating committee. Seconded by Bill Campbell. All Approved.
Our new Officers are President-Suzi Puckett, Vice President-Jamie Kasey, Secretary-Carol Preble, Treasurer-Bill Campbell. Suzi welcomed the new board members.
A motion was made by Jamie for the association to reimburse Suzi for the trivets she purchased as gifts for Mark Waszak and Quinn Kelly for their service on the board. Seconded by Doug. All approved.
Liability insurance for the Association and for board members will be discussed at the next meeting. Bill will get information from Quinn. There is a section in the book THE NUTS AND BOLTS that should be reviewed by members. Jim Beattey volunteered to be involved in this project.
Attendance at Board Meetings is required of board members according to the by-laws. Some members need a copy of the by-laws.( Vi, Allison, Jim, Bill) Jamie will gather changes in the by-laws. Topic is tabled until the next meeting.
Treasurers Report: None. Bill Campbell will take over the office as of this month.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Beach Reps/Membership: Allison Moriarity will remain a rep on Oakwood. Jim will look into Benham Beach reps. Carol has info about Dogwood Shores.
Dam: Jamie stated the water level is OK.
Directory/advertising: no report. Allison started a discussion on advertising on the KLA website and its links. We need information from Edgar. No resolution.
History: No Report.
Database: No Report.
Newsletter: A motion was made by John and seconded by Vi not to publish a Fall Newsletter because of cost and a lack of news. There was a majority approval. There was a discussion on putting a newsletter online. The communication committee will get together to discuss(Vi, John, Jamie, and Suzi) this idea.
Water Quality and Weed Control: Dan stated that the milfoil has been treated for the year.
Road Commission Liaison: John attended the road commission meeting and discussed the parking problem at the bridge on Crooked Creed. He learned there is a Traffic State Order in that area. NO PARKING signs will be placed in the area. Todd stated that if parking in the area becomes a problem call the non-emergency telephone number at the Sheriff Office. An officer will respond to the call. We need the DNR telephone number in the telephone listing in the directory. Carol will take care of that.
Water Safety, Rules and Laws: Suzi stated that the alternative to annual volunteer inspections (stopping boats for no reason and doing a non-volunteer inspection on the lake) should be discussed. After the discussion the board unanimously is against such a procedure. Suzi will discuss this with the Marine Officers. John suggested the Officers check boats as they enter the lake at the public access.
Real Estate: Allison handed out new info on listings (included). A discussion was held on prices, appraisals and property and taxable values of residential properties.
Marketing: John stated that there are 33 totes and 108 stickers remaining.
Old Business: There is a Michigan lakes and streams meeting in Oct. Let John know if you are interested in attending. John asked to continue the discussion on the purchase of a rain gauge at the dam area. Jamie stated that the Drain Commissioner is not interested. Dan stated that the money that remains in the dam fund is for maintenance only. One member stated that there is already a gauge at the dam. There was no resolution.
New Business: At the annual meeting a resident brought up the idea of having a siren to notify residents of storms. John stated that we would need 4 sirens to be effective. The cost is approximately $17,000 per siren. There are other alternatives. NOA has an alert that is delivered by phone for a monthly charge. Allison has a service that alerts people for a monthly charge. There was no resolution.
The meeting was ended at 8:40 pm.
Respectfully Yours,
Secretary, Carol Preble
