ANNUAL BOARD MEETING

June 8, 2024

BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Jerry Agrusa, President

Scott Coakley, Vice President

Jim Watt, Treasurer 

Nancy Bell, Secretary

Kevin Mack, Trustee

Chris Sellers, Trustee

Al Vitous, Trustee 

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:  

None

The meeting was called to order at 10:02 by President, Jerry Agrusa at the shelter house.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  The minutes from of the June, 2023 annual board meeting were read by Nancy Bell. The minutes were approved by Jerry Agrusa as written-seconded Al Vitous.  All approved.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Jim Watt presented the Treasury Report.  A little surplus is being saved for future projects (dredging).   Last dredging was in 2016 by the gas station/restaurant that cost $35,000. 12 more areas in the lake need to be dredged.  Jim presented the proposed 2024/2025 budget. Some items were decreased and some were increased with explanations. The motion to accept the budget & Treasury Report without changes was made by Al Vitous, second by Rod Anderson.  A vote was taken and the budget was approved by all.   

ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS:

Kevin Mack, Al Vitous and Nancy Bell’s  3 year terms ended.  The floor was open for nomination for the  LDCA board.  No one volunteered to be on the board.  The motion to close nominations approved by Jim Watt second by Scott Coakley.  Nomination was closed with Kevin, Al and Nancy agreeing to stay on the board for another term of 3 years.  All approved and applauded.

Board members are 

Jerry Agrusa – term ends 2026

Scott Coakley – term ends 2025

Jim Watt – term ends 2026

Nancy Bell – term ends 2027

Kevin Mack – term ends 2027

Chris Sellers – term ends 2025

Al Vitous – term ends 2027

OLD BUSINESS:

LEGAL / RENTALS: 

A resident talked about the many rentals around the lake.   This is against the deed restrictions and homeowners or businesses should not be renting less than six months.  Realtors are not notifying buyers that are purchasing for this reason.  Residence of Lake Diane do not want to take this on themselves, but with possible Park standing, encourage the association to do it.  He explained the steps to stop them – starting by contacting owners all the way to taking them to court.  This does not pertain to remote employees working out of their home.  Legal actions have been started on some rentals already.

PARKS:

The Pickleball court was added to the park, but not complete yet. Dirt, grass, tape, net and fence are still needed.  Friends of Lake Diane have volunteered to help with costs.  

AQUATIC LIFE:

Solitude was contracted to spray the weeds. This will be done on June 18. (New date after the meeting was June 17th). Since it has been delayed, now late payers can be included in the spray.  It would be more beneficial to the lake if the whole shoreline was sprayed compared to only spraying paid residence.  There are several critical areas on the lake that have excessive weeds.. The DNR, State or DEQ won’t get involved till it is too late or the fish are dying. Best solution would be to have the spray included in taxes and it could be at a lower cost.  By raise of hands at this meeting, the people present would approve this idea.  We have 15 species of lily pads, 11 are invasive which means people thought they were pretty and planted them in the lake.  Only 40% of Lily pads can be sprayed later in the summer.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Lake Diane garage sale – June 15th

Golf cart parade – July 6 noon *

Fireworks are July 6th rain date July 7th *

Poker Run – July 7th & Sept 1st

Golf Outing – Looking for someone to take it over *

Reverse Raffle – August 3rd *

Family Picnic – August 10th. All invited

Trunk or Treat – October 25th *

*LDCA non-sponsored events

NEW BUSINESS:

Jerry Agrusa and Jim Watt talked about the MI Marketable Deed Restriction Act and how it could affect Lake Diane and all lakes in Michigan.  He explained what the board members did to try to stop it by filling out form, getting it notarized and filed it at the Hillsdale County Deeds office. Bill 721 deadline has been extended to Sept. 25, 2025

A Wake boat law is in the house, but not approved yet to limit where they can go. At Lake Diane, they would be limited only to two sections of the lake.

Chris Sellers explained the results of the Survey sent out to residents. 46 came back showing water quality, trailers and promoting social activities were the top 3 respectfully.

A date of June 22 has been put aside by Terry Rupp asking for volunteers to help clean up the shoreline by the shelter house. He proposed it would take only an hour of your time.

At 11:40, Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Jim Watt agreed.  Kevin Mack seconded the motion.  A vote was taken and the annual meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted:

Nancy Bell