MINUTES OF THE
LEPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 13, 1997
Meeting was called to order by President Mike Eberly at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Ashworth, Mike Eberly, Leon Eisemann, Rod Kurowski, Carol Marsh, Don Stocker.
MINUTES of the September meeting were reviewed. Leon Eisemann motioned to approve upon amendment to the Building Committee report to read "Township" variance. Rod Kurowski seconded as amended. Approved as amended.
TREASURER’S REPORT was read by Leon Eisemann. Rod Kurowski motioned to approve, Don Stocker seconded. Approved.
BUILDING COMMITTEE – Joe Peterson reported three approvals for the past month. Two single-family dwellings, one shed.
Mike Eberly referred to the letter from Walker to Mike Sautter. The Board will respond to this letter after discussion in Executive Session.
WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE – Don Stocker said that the Aquatic Tech. Invoice should be paid, for weed treatment/algae control. Balance due is $8,264.
No Zebra mussels were detected in the three samplings in 1997.
In the meeting with Dick Tillotson, Mike Eberly, and Don Stocker it was agreed that a good plan would be to eliminate the smaller sliver of island and the shallow areas in the line of the two islands and use the earth to fill in the large island. Mr. Tillotson will put together a rough proposal for submission to the Board.
Don asked for reimbursement of the $35.00 expense for his and Clara’s attendance at the ML&SA Annual Seminar. He then reported on items of interest from the seminar. (See attached)
PARKS COMMITTEE – Bob Ashworth reported on the committee meeting. All of the routine assignments were noted and distributed among committee members. Kathy Z said that she wants to remain involved and would like to continue seeing to the lawn maintenance and security. Bob had several questions on how things had been run in the past. The Board had some of the answers, and suggested people to call for further info.
Harvey DuChateau suggested the possibility of redoing the entrance sign on M-50. He believes he can have it done at no cost.
Carol Marsh asked about the removal of the rusted barrel at the front entrance.
Carol reported that the woman who has been investigating the purchase and installation of "Children at Play" signs, and petitioning for more speed limit signs will be submitting her bill for the one sign which she purchased, at a cost of just over $30.00. Since the Board had already approved the purchase of the signs (though we were told that they were no longer used and could not be installed) Carol assured the woman that she could purchase the sign and be reimbursed by the Board.
Don Stocker reported that Reed Road has now been paved. Mike Eberly will pursue getting speed limit signs.
There was a question from the gallery regarding the possibility of a "lottery" for dock spaces. Bob Ashworth said that since the new Parks committee was only three weeks old and had not had the time to discuss the issue, any response to the question would be premature. The committee will work on this and submit its suggestions to the Board for approval.
This led to the discussion of possible solutions, and to suggestions for possible sites for extra dockage in the future.
FISH & WILDLIFE COMMITTEE – Joe DePetro submitted his resignation as committee chairman due to the fact that he not living at the lake anymore. Mike Eberly thanked him for the fine job that he has done. Joe reported that 2,000 channel catfish were stocked in the spring and 750 Northern Pike were stocked in July. 600 Large mouth Bass are scheduled to be stocked this month.
Terry Hanf volunteered to take the chairmanship of this committee temporarily.
FIVE-YEAR PLAN – Rod Kurowski reported that Franklin Township had requested additional information to support plans for Gilgal Pointe. The Township meeting was postponed to await the outcome of the Cambridge Township meeting.
Twenty-eight backlots on the east side development are slated for funneling. All Gilgal owners would be Association members and would be subject to LEPOA by-laws.
Mike Eberly suggested that the "hybrid" restrictions be discussed by Bob Nix and Mr. Snyder, the attorney for the east side developers.
Rod Kurowski suggested the Board request that the Park at Gilgal be stabilized, at least on the windward side. He also said it should be established just who would be responsible for the cleanliness, upkeep, etc. of the proposed bathhouse in this park. Mike Eberly said that Bob Squires has said there will be a Gilgal Association that will assume the responsibility.
Another concern is that any street lighting in Gilgal should be required to shine downward and not pollute the area with light.
Franklin Township is concerned about the extra wear on Pentecost Hwy., and extra require-ments for lighting. They want a lighted entrance on Pentecost like the one on M50.
Cambridge Township is going to request a hydrant system because of extra demands to Cambridge and Franklin Township Fire Departments.
Rod Kurowski reported that a permit application was submitted for shoreline stabilization to Tipperary Park. Shoreline Improvement has been commissioned to do the work.
Rod said that the Board should determine this winter which Five-Year Plan projects to pursue for the next year in order to get quotes in time for the budget planning sessions. Mike Eberly would like to see the island stabilization considered, depending upon cost (Leon Eisemann said it would most likely become a two year project because of costs), with at least two more parks stabilized.
Rod reported that Irish Mist Association has held a meeting and the Association officially established and officers elected.
LEGAL QUESTIONS/PROCEEDINGS – Mike Eberly said there is slim chance for an inspection draw down of the lake this year.
Mike said that Chief Larry Wibbeler is willing to enjoin Grace Edwards regarding the funneling issue at Limerick II.
CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING – Rod Kurowski reported no business discussed which affects Loch Erin.
OLD BUSINESS: Mike Eberly reported that John Gray is amenable to filling the Board position opened by Tim Callahan’s resignation.
Mike said he as come to an agreement with Mr. Trombly and has given him one year to either have new owners of his properties sign the LEPOA Agreement form or to sign one for each of his lots himself. Carol Marsh was asked to send the documents to him and to procure the parcel numbers for the split lots.
Rod Kurowski said he would like to have a map done up showing the sites of the original five "No Wake" signs approved by the DEQ, and where additional signs are most needed. Carol Marsh will look in the files to see if there is a signed DEQ application for the signs.
It was reported that one of the marker buoys for the large sliver island has been lost.
Carol Marsh asked if the Board would be interested in purchasing three back up CDs for LEPOA files at a cost of $45.00 each. Rod Kurowski motioned to purchase the CDs, Bob Ashworth seconded. Passed.
Rod announced the October 26 meeting with Chief Wibbeler at the Cambridge Twp. Hall, 7:00 p.m., for planning this year’s Halloween Car Patrol.
Rod Kurowski motioned to adjourn, Bob Ashworth seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Marsh
LEPOA Secretary