These minutes are made available pending
Approval by the Board of Director’s
EAGLE LAKE-PAW PAW ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING
Call to Order: President Chuck Cubbage called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM
Members Present: President Chuck Cubbage; Vice President Skip Youngblood; Treasurer Pat Cubbage; Secretary Doug Dorgan; Eagle Lake Campers Rep Skip Youngblood; Eagle Lake Park Rep Chuck Cubbage; At-Large Member Gary Sargent.
Members Absent: Keepsake Shores Rep Jerry King; Collins Cove Rep Ruth Wilkinson; Palmer Beach Rep David Baker; Eagle Lake South Shore Rep Brian Hansen; Hoodrije Shores Rep Ken Nielsen; Trails End Rep Tony Herd.
Minutes: Minutes of the May 8, 2007 Board meetings were reviewed, a motion was made and seconded to approved the minutes, motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer advised a balance of $2,618.77 following receipt of newsletter ad revenue of $25 and eleven dues payments of $165. There is still one $50 ad bill to be paid and Doug Dorgan agreed to check on this. A motion was made and seconded to accept the Treasurer’s report, motion was approved.
Committee reports:
Government: No report.
Finance: No report.
Health and Safety: No Report.
Water Quality/Sewer Feasibility Study: Chuck Cubbage summarized the Water Quality report received from Dr. Fusilier for the year 2006 noting the pH in the lake was high that spring, perhaps due to the warm spring and early ice out. Chuck will do further research on the impact of the water quality changes on the weevil population that was observed to be down last summer. The overall lake quality was placed at 90% compared to previous reports of $98 %; while still excellent at 90%, the overall quality was down and there may be a relationship to the same causes that impacted the weevil population.
Newsletter: There will be some copies of the newsletter available at the annual meeting in the event a few who attend failed to receive the original mailing. If that is not enough the will be mailed a copy at the address they provide.
Nominating: No report was necessary.
Web Site: A new property owner knowledgeable with computers and computer software has volunteered to serve as our Webmaster. Chuck will handle for coordination between Dan Cary, MLSA and the new webmaster for a smooth transition.
Old Business: Preparations for the Annual Meeting breakfast and meeting were discussed. Chuck advised he had extended an invitation for 80th District legislative representative Tonya Schuitmaker to attend. Doug had again invited the Van Buren County Sheriff and the Water Safety Officers. Gary and Skip are arranging for the necessary food and grills for cooking and any related needs. Ken Nielsen had advised he will again provide his tent awning and will be asked to provide a grill. Skip will have four tables and a trash container. Pat will arrange for juice, coffee, coffee maker, plastic cups, paper plates and paper towels for napkins and clean up and other miscellaneous items.
Meeting agenda items will include a few words from Tonya Schuitmaker and the Sheriff’s representative, probably first. Then information on the upcoming sewer study meeting, tentatively scheduled for August 4 and August 25 with each lake having a separate time to meet of 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM. There will be time allowed for questions and answers. Chuck will update everyone on the status of the weevil treatment for Eurasian Water Milfoil. Pat will be available for dues payments and Doug will be hawking Eagle Lake door mats with any profit going to the lake association.
New Business: Chuck Cubbage noted everyone should have received a letter from the Van Buren County Drain Commissioner regarding a meeting on June 20, 2007 about the Gates Drain. This is the drain that our lake eventually feeds into before entry into the Paw Paw River. There should be little impact on our property owners of the work proposed to be done on the drain.
Chuck also noted recent legislative action to address road end use restrictions that have been the subject of several articles in the Riparian magazine. The attempt appears to be to allow certain activities, such as bathing, picnicking, etc. unless the documents specifically prohibit such activities. Copies of the proposed legislation are available over the internet.
Next Meeting Date: The next meeting of the Board is scheduled for September 11, 2007 at the Conference Center. No further meetings were expected to be held during the summer unless necessary because of the sewage service issue.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:01 PM.
Doug Dorgan, Secretary