Transcribed from original minutes

EAGLE LAKE PAW PAW ASSOCIATION

Board of Director’s Meeting

Van Buren Conference Center

Tuesday, June 12, 2001

President Glen Wilkinson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.

Present were:  President Glen Wilkinson; Past President-Mel Brown; Treasurer-Pat Cubbage; Secretary-Bernice Packer; Vice President-Tom Kohl; Eagle Lake Park-Chuck Cubbage; Trails End-Harold Finley; Eagle Lake Campers-Skip Youngblood; Member at Large-John Tapper;. Absent: Collins Cove-Matt Leighton; Eagle Lake Subdivision-Brian Hanson Hoodrije-Rich Marcinek, Palmer Beach Rep-David Baker.

 The minutes were handed out and read.  They were amended to read –discussion was made to lower the dues to $15.00.  The payment of the dues are to include the Riparian.  The set amount will be done at the June 12, 2001 meeting.  A motion was also made at the May meeting to approve a sign to be put at the Public Access for people to make sure their boats are celan of debris before entering our lake.  Mel Brown moved to approve the minutes as amended.  John Tapper 2nd.  Motion carried.

Treasurer Pat Cubbage gave the treasurer’s report of $3,212.44.  Chuck Cubbage moved to accept.  Harold Finley 2nd.

Weed Control:  Chuck Cubbage stated Enviro Science are to implant the weevil the week of June 18.   They will probably be here around June 21st.  Enviro Science representatives will be at our breakfast meeting on June 30, 2001.  Suggestion was made to put notice in Courier Leader and Decatur Republic stating importance of staying 100 feet away from the buoys from where the weevils are implanted.

Government Committee:  Tom Kohl had no report.  He commented the way the assessment was done was not what Glen, he and the assessor had agreed upon.  It was suggested to Tom that he state at the Annual Meeting that the assessment is just a “one time deal” for one year only.

Health and Safety: Harold Finley and/or Skip Youngblood will be contacting the Sheriff Department about attending the Annual Meeting.  They will also see about having some handouts.

Finance Committee: Pat Cubbage stated she paid the deposit on the tent to be used for the Annual Meeting.  Comment was made a check needs to be sent to Enviro Science.  Chuck will check with the Township.

Further discussion followed regarding lowering the dues.  Mel Brown moved to set dues at $15.00 for the year 2001.  This would include The Riparian, the publication put out by the Michigan Lake and Streams Assn.  John Tapper 2nd.  Par commented 33 units did not pay dues last year but still received The Riparian.  It was decided to let it go.  Motion passed.             Discussion was made regarding sending a postcard as a reminder of the Annual Meeting.  John Tapper stated we should emphasize Everyone was welcome, not just members.  John moved to send a postcard to everyone on the lake.  It should state as follows: 1) Dues lowered to $15.; 2) Breakfast-Free to everyone around the lake, non-members and members; 3)Stay away from the buoys; 4)Enviro Science rep will be present.

Discussion turned to the frequency of the Board of Director’s meetings.  John Tapper moved to have the meetings: January, April, June, August, September, October.  Harold Finley 2nd.  Motion carried.

Discussion turned to the Annual Meeting on June 30, 2001. 

The agenda will be basically the same as last year.

John Tapper stated he has things basically under control regarding getting the food, etc.  Tom Kohl stated he will be doing the cooking along with Brian Hansen and whoever else is willing to help.  Paw Paw Rental will be delivering the table and chairs.  We are getting food for 70-100 people.

        Mel Brown suggested the lake people need to be made aware that there are fertilizers available that are phosphorus free.  We will never be able to stop people from fertilizing their lawns.  People need to be reminded it is not good to fertilize after July.

        Pat Cubbage moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernice Packer, Secretary   

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