MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
December 9, 2023
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 – via phone
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 by President, Jerry Agrusa at TTT. The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited. The next meeting will be held on 1-13-24. No meeting will be
scheduled in February.
The minutes from the November 11th monthly board meeting were read by Nancy Bell. The
minutes were approved by Jerry Agrusa – seconded by Jim Watt. The minutes were approved
by all as written.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Jim Watt read the Treasury Report. There wasn’t any income that came in since the last
meeting but interest from the CD will start soon. The treasury report was accepted by Jerry
Agrusa and seconded by Chris Sellers. All in favor.
Several LDCA members are past due paying Association dues. These members signed the
GOA, Grant of Authority, voluntarily joining the association. A letter will be sent to them with a
copy of their GOA asking them to pay. The late payment fee will be rescinded if paid by
February deadline date. The annual association invoices will be mailed in March, due in May.
NEW MEMBER ACTIVITY:
There wasn’t any change in Membership.
OLD BUSINESS
LEGAL:
Jerry Agrusa received a box from the prior attorney, Kim Burger. He went through the box but
could not find what he was looking for.
Chris Sellers will add a pdf blank copy of theGOA to the lakediane.org website.AQUATIC LIFE:
Most geese are gone but stayed longer due to climate change. A board member heard that
Merry Lake has more geese than Lake Diane. Jerry contacted DNR to get people trained for
goose round up in 2024. There is a video on the website for people to look at. The permit is
only valid for a short time in April so will ask for volunteers on the 2024 Newsletter mailing. We
only need one qualified trained person per team. In the past, geese were herded instead of
eggs being collected. It was costly and not sure if this process is still available. Swans are still
here but one is missing.
PARKS:
Dirt is needed for the pickle ball court. Chris volunteer to get stone to stop the water flow on
one side of the court. Park budget has little funds that might cover cost. Kevin will look into a
net and fence for the court. The shelter house will be closed shortly after this meeting.
WELCOME PACKAGES:
There were 10 Welcome Packages delivered to new home owners in 2023. Four homes are for
sale on the lake.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
No activities left in 2023
TRAILERS:
A copy of a judge ruling was obtained to forbid trailers on lake lots.
MARCH ANNUAL MAILING:
A final draft was approved for the 2024 priorities survey and request for volunteers to be sent
with LDCA annual invoice. Chris also drafted the 2024 Spring Newsletter to be finalized by
March.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussed was a road trip to meet Cliff Bloom, attorney, in January to discuss 5 issues and
create face-to-face relationship.
When purchasing property on the lake, new owners are not always getting deed restrictions.
Jerry had gotten several inquiries asking about docks, fences etc. Chris will put copies of deed
restrictions to match up with lake map on LakeDiane.org
A resident on Tyson Trail/Easy Street is trying to get a bond from the township for street repair.
Must have at least 70% of home owners to agree.
No word on the approval of building a Verizon tower. They can’t use the same gate or road that
DMCI uses.
At 10:55, Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Scott Coakley seconded the motion. All
agreed and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted:
Nancy Bell
