Minutes of the DLPOA Board of Directors meeting August 8, 2006
Meeting called to order at 7:40 pm at the main park.
Members present Linda Foran, Terry Gannon, Diane Hallinen, Darren Painter, Carol Schemanske, Carol VanSpybrook, and Scott Watson. Also present Gail Schwalbe, Carole Gannon, Renee Neighbors and John Schlitz.
President’s Report:
Terry and Carole Gannon accompanied Wally Fusilier on his motor boat today. They took water samples so as to complete the water study. Both Carole and Terry commented on how enjoyable the adventure was. Wally suggested increasing the frequency of testing from every 5 years to every 3, and decreasing the number of tests done. Wally’s report will be coming soon.
Vice President’s Report: No report.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes from last month read, amended and approved:
Treasurer’s Report: Current balance in the DLPOA account is $9687.89. The Civic Committee has $40,000 CD plus $34,460.27. Breakdowns of what each subcommittee has spent were presented. The treasurer’s report was approved.
Call to public:
Gail Schwalbe complained that the path at the northwest end of the lake is currently being maintained. She requested approval for the placement of drip lines in the area that was planted with large trees and shrubs. John Schlitz expressed concern that this area had the potential to be closed off to residents. This topic was deferred for further discussion under old business.
Civic Committee: LRP meeting for long range management plans for the greenbelt has not yet been held on account of conflicting schedules.
Greenbelt: Extensive cutting of glossy buckthorn on the Oakland side is in progress. The brush is being stored in the area near the fen until chipping occurs.
Security: A resident called Terry and expressed concern that late night teen parties are occurring in the main park.
Park Maintenance: The sand is in at the West Beach. Carol requested Board members to compare the sand at West Beach with that at East Beach. Park Maintenance is planning on new sand at East Beach next year. Carol plans on cutting burdock that is encroaching on the path near the lagoon. Scott overseeded forty five dollars worth of grass seed at the Main Park.
Fish and Water: As mentioned in the President’s report Wally completed the second half of the every 5 year water study. $70 has been spent on boat dumping for mosquito control. A number of boats without stickers have been noted on the greenbelt. There are also reports of boats in the water.
Beach Maintenance: The kids are doing a great job. Park reservations are going well, with most weekends having 2 parties booked per day. Linda mentioned that we do not do rain dates.
Grass and Garbage: No bill yet for damaged port a john. Carol requested that stinky trash like diapers and potato salad being put in plastic bags before getting tossed into the dumpster.
New Business:
Budget 2007
Terry requested committee members to submit an estimate for next year’s budget
Greenbelt $4600, same as 2006
Grass and Garbage $5000, increase on account of gas prices
Park Maintenance $8000. Anticipated major projects include new raft and sand.
Beach Maintenance: $1200, same as 2006
A line item for potential vandalism was discussed. The amount was set at $1000. Members expressed dismay at the necessity of this item. A final budget will be created next month for presentation at the annual meeting.
Audit: Scott and Terry volunteered to do the audit of the books. Terry also will ask Rich and Rob to participate.
Annual meeting will be held Oct 4, 2006 at 7 pm at the Dunham Hills Golf Club.
Nominating Committee is Darren Painter so far. This committee will attempt to locate lot owners to run for Board positions.
Terry requested committee members to submit minutes from last year’s annual meeting.
DLPOA terms of office. This year’s meeting will see 8 members up for re-election and next year only 2. We should have 5 or 6 up at each annual meeting. The terms got out of synch on account of members getting off the board early and new people going up for re-election after 2 years. To get in compliance with the election bylaws some members volunteered to be up for only 1 year terms.
East Beach Raft: Teens have complained that the raft is in too shallow of water. Terry took a dive and agreed. He will ask the Hartland Fire Department to move it to a safer location. The Board voted to donate $200 in the name of the Hartland Fire Department to U of M’s burn unit or to a project of their choice in appreciation of their raft services.
Old Business: The Board expressed disgust at having to yet again deal with issues at the north Livingston side. Terry, Carol S and Diane have examined and photographed the area. The issues at hand include…
Should a permit for drip irrigation be approved for the plantings? If so, in what areas?
Should any vegetation be moved off the path?
What action should occur as a result of continued prohibited path maintenance?
Individual Board members will take a walk over the next couple of weeks and form an opinion on these issues. Answers to these questions will then be formulated.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm