MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

September 14, 2024

BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Jim Watt, President

Jerry Agrusa, Treasurer 

Nancy Bell, Secretary 

Scott Coakley, Trustee 

Chris Sellers, Trustee

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:  

Al Vitous

Kevin Mack

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 by President, Jim Watt at the shelter house.  The minutes from the July and August meeting were read.  With some corrections, both the minutes were approved by Scott Coakley, seconded by Jerry Agrusa.  All agreed.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Jerry Agrusa read the Treasury Report. Payments were made for the annual picnic event and Lily pad spray.  Chris Sellers approved the report as written, Scott Coakley seconded.  The Treasury report was approved by all.

NEW MEMBER:

No new members 

OLD BUSINESS

WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:

North Bay water has some discoloration.   Several other lakes in Michigan are having issues so we will hold off since it is the end of the summer.  The spray had little to no effect on killing Lily pads in some areas. Michael at Solitude will do a survey and will come to the October meeting to discuss weed management.  A resident might install power by the water for agitator.   Question for Solitude is asking about bubblers affecting lake and also where lily pads can be sprayed.    The water is down about 9 inches so that does not help.   We should notify residents of the October meeting talking about water management.

PARKS:

The pickleball fence has been breaking but currently fixed.  It will be taken down after the season – closer to winter. A couple of fence companies have been contacted for quotes.  

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Trunk or Treat – October 25th *

Music Jam – 3rd Friday in June-September *

*LDCA – non-sponsored events

RENTALS:

There is a continuous effort to stop rentals.  A letter drafted will say to immediately cease renting to 3rd parties, immediately discontinue offering property for short term rentals including immediately discontinue all listing of properties from short term rentals by removing/discontinuing  internet websites and any other publications for rent.  The Building Dept could approve home but doesn’t have anything to do with the deed restrictions on the lake.  Safety is a concern since renters don’t always know lake rules.

TRAILERS:

Jerry will get the decrees from the lawyers pertaining to trailers.

NEW BUSINESS:

Lake Diane Community Association (LDCA) and Friends of Lake Diane are jointly sponsoring a Lake Diane phone directory. There will be no cost to residents.  In order to get in the directory, scan the QR Code below.

Welcome Package should include correct deed restrictions.  Another option is to send deed restrictions in the next mailing to all owners.  A page is being drafted to list acceptable and non-acceptable rules around the lake.

Next meeting will be on October 12th at 9:00 at TTT  At 10:16, Jerry Agrusa made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Scott Coakley seconded the motion. All agreed and the meeting was adjourned. 

Respectfully Submitted,

Nancy Bell