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DRAFT HUTCHINS LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2006 MINUTES
Meeting was called to order by Suzanne Holton at 6:30 PM. Directors present were: Suzanne Holton, Ralph McMahon, Gary Holton, John Lindahl, Tom Tucker, Lou Sytsma, Larry Den Uyl, Janet Steppenbeck, Tom Vanden Huevel and Bob Renzema. Directors absent were, Martha Kautz, John Lerg, Richard Marek and Dick Schmidt. Lake Board Chairman Ron Hale did not attend. Larry DenUyl reported Mike Marek asked to be taken off the Directors list. Motion made and approved. A presentation on the Black River Watershed was given by Coordinator Erin Fuller. She gave a brief overview of the project, summarized the objectives and highlighted selected tasks they would be working on. Much of this work can be done in cooperation with the HLIA. Nate Fuller (Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy) spoke briefly about putting land into conservation easements, as has been done at Fenn Valley Vinyard. The presentations were followed with questions and answers. The program was very well received. Thanks to Erin and Nate.
PREVIOUS MINUTES The minutes of October 26, 2005 were approved with one minor correction.
CORRESPONDENCE None
TREASURERS REPORT The treasurer’s report shows a balance of $4,620.91 as of Jan. 26. Thirty one members have paid their dues for 2006 and $210 has been received in donations. The report was accepted as presented.
COMMITTEE & REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS Suzanne reported on the bylaws revisions. There was discussion and input and Suzanne said the updates would be done in about 6 weeks. Lake water level is up and just flowing over the dam.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS The preliminary HLIA webpage work has begun. It was suggested we link it to Fennville and Ganges websites, and that we may want the Fennville Chamber of Commerce to link to us. Lake Board discussion tabled until next meeting, April 22, 2006. Motion approved to set travel expenses at 30c/mile. Suzanne presented a proposed budget for 2006. There was discussion and corrections were made. There was a motion approved to accept the revised budget for 2006. It was noted that addition within the budget was incorrect, but that it would be corrected and hopefully balanced. Corrected proposed budget attached.
NEW BUSINESS July 2, 2006 was approved for the Annual Meeting. It will be held at the United Methodist Church. An Annual Meeting Committee was formed, including Janet Steppenbeck, Gary Holton and Larry DenUyl. John Lindahl reported on recent news about the grant request submitted to the MDEQ last year. He said it could be applied for again but the engineering firm would like a vote of confidence if they pursue this request. Motion approved to pursue this grant request and to commit up to $1500 if needed for engineering firm to do grant writing. Suzanne encouraged members to attend the ML&SA Annual Meeting which will be held April 28, 29, 30, 2006 in Big Rapids. A 2005-2006 Calendar of Business for HLIA was handed out by Suzanne that detailed what concerns/business had been handled to date and what would need the Board’s attention in the next 6 months. Motion to remove Beezie Bale’s name from checking account and add Ralph McMahon was approved. Motion for HLIA to join ML&SA approved.
ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00pm.
Next meeting is Sat., April 22, 2006, 9:00 am, at the Holtons.
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