MINUTES OF THE
LEPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
March 10, 1997
Meeting was called to order by President Mike Eberly at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Ashworth, Tim Callahan, Mike Eberly, Leon Eisemann, Rod Kurowski, Carol Marsh, Don Stocker.
MINUTES of the February meeting were reviewed. Don Stocker noted an amendment in the Water Quality report – the name of Craig Smith should replace the name of Austin Stroman in para. 4 of the WQ report. Rod Kurowski motioned to approve as amended, Don Stocker seconded. Approved.
TREASURER’S report was reviewed by Leon Eisemann. Tim Callahan motioned to approve, Don Stocker seconded. Approved.
BUILDING COMMITTEE - Leon Eisemann reported two single family dwellings and one modular approval since the Feb. meeting.
It was reported that the developer was finally given approval to build on Lot D Block 1 but was required to move the site to the west somewhat.
Mike Eberly reported that any matters with Irish Mist are on hold as Walker is out of town until the end of March.
Mike introduced John Hollis from the Kingsley 1 subdivision. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis asked for permission and instructions on how to develop a petition to have the deed restrictions changed for Kingsley 1 to require 1500 square feet minimum for dwellings, instead of the now required 1200 s.f. The Board explained the magnitude of such an undertaking and gave permission for the Hollises to pursue the matter. The Secretary will make available to them ownership information and a copy of the last square footage amendment petition. Once the Hollises have emended the petition they will return it to the Board so that Bob Nix can check it for proper wording. Don Stocker said that additional wording regarding set-backs should be added to this amendment which were overlooked in the last one and which could present problems if not taken care of.
Leon Eisemann said that he had misspoken at the Feb. meeting and that in fact Mr. Panzl was requesting a rezoning from agricultural to residential. March 26 is the date slated for the Township hearing on this matter.
WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE - Mike Eberly reported that Austin Stroman will visit the lake once the ice melts and there is a boat available. He will then look first hand at the islands. Terry Hanf said that he would like to participate in the inspection.
Don Stocker reported that the representatives from the Natural Resources Conservation Services and the Michigan State University Extension will meet March 20 at 9:30 am at the spillway to discuss the Christmas tree project for shoreline stabilization.
Craig Smith from Aquest will attend the April Board meeting to discuss the report results of the water test. His estimate for testing this year is $3,000: He would like to test three times, paying special attention to dissolved oxygen levels in Goose Bay.
Terry Hanf is waiting for a return call from the DEQ to find out if there are state approved 100’ marker buoys or if the styrofoam ones he suggested would be adequate for approval.
Rod Kurowski cited two Bills which have just come out of the State Legislature and are going forward for approval: House bills 6079 and 6080. These address new equipment and operating rules for Personal Watercraft and Boats; including the requirement of an operator’s license for driving a boat.
PARKS COMMITTEE - Tim Callahan reported that communications will begin with mowers, security, porto-john suppliers, etc.
Carol Marsh reported having received the Boat stickers for 1997 at a cost of $95.00
Tim gave copies of the 1997 Parks Budget to Leon Eisemann and the secretary.
FISH & WILFLIFE COMMITTEE - Joe DePetro asked if the $3,500 requested for the F&W had been approved. Mike Eberly explained that thus far the budget is merely proposed and that nothing has been firmly approved to date. However, he anticipated approval.
Joe said they will be applying to the DNR for stocking permits and they will be ordering fish.
Terry Hanf said it was recommended that some samples be taken of fish caught this year and sent for analysis. It is not expected that another fish survey will be required for at least another two years.
DRAIN BOARD MEETING - Mike reported that at the Feb. 20 meeting. At that meeting the Board did issue one hundred sewer taps for the development of the east side of Loch Erin. At this point in time the Board feels that there is only support for one hundred, twenty taps. Requests by the developers exceeded that number by twenty-two. The Board approved seventy-four lots for lake front and twenty-six for back lots.
There was a Gentlemen’s Agreement between the three developers and the LEPOA representatives that whether or not the proposed lots were to become non-riparian members of LEPOA they would work with LEPOA in matching the deed restrictions and By-Laws.
OLD BUSINESS: Budget – will be refined, discussed and voted on in Executive Session
NEW BUSINESS: Mike Eberly reported that the last extension of Reed Road east of Pentecost will be paved soon.
Don Stocker suggested the distribution of two fliers from ML&SA regarding Lakeside Landscaping and Lawn Care, and observance of the 100’ Rule. Don will see if the fliers are available for reprinting in the Newsletter.
Bob Ashworth will make 3 mgb available for a LEPOA web site. It will be cost free unless there are more than three thousand hits to it in a one-month time period. HTTP://SUPER.ZIPPO.COM/~ LOCHERIN
Carol Marsh reported having received a complaint about the bright pink paint job done on the M50 entrance curb. The Board has plans to repaint it reflective yellow when the weather changes.
Mike Eberly will call the Road Commission about repaving the Boulevard entrance.
Tim Callahan motioned to adjourn, Leon Eisemann seconded.
Meeting adjourned 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Marsh
LEPOA Secretary