Author: Chris Sellers

Trustee

January 2026 Board Minutes

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MONTHLY BOARD MEETING January 10th, 2026

BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Jerry Agrusa, President
Al Vitous, Vice President – via phone Jim Watt, Treasurer
Nancy Bell, Secretary
Scott Coakley, Trustee
Chris Sellers, Trustee

ABSENT:

Kevin Mack, Trustee

The meeting was called to order at by President, Jerry Agrusa at TTT at 9:00. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes from the December meeting was read. The minutes were approved by Jerry Agrusa-seconded by Jim Watt. All agreed and the December minutes were approved as written.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The Treasurer’s report was read by Jim Watt. The park’s tax assessment bill for the roads was paid. This is year 4 of the 10 year assessment. Jerry made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as written. Chris seconded. All in favor in the report was approved as written.

MEMBERSHIP: No change

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

The below will be listed on the 2026 Newsletter: Goose Egg roundup – April date tbd
Dues and water treatment spray – due May 15th LDCA Annual meeting – June 13th

Garage Sale – June 20th
Boaters Safety Class – ?? Register at 8:30 am at S. Hillsdale Community Ctr Golf Cart Parade/Rally – July 4th 11:30 registration at Shelter House *
Poker Run – July 4th 2:30 register beforehand *
Golf Outing – (Suburban Golf Club) – July ?? *
Family Picnic at the Shelter House – August 8th
Reverse Raffle – August 15th *
Lake Diane Wine Crawl – September 5th
Poker Run – September 6th *
Trick or Treat – October 23rd *
Music Jam – 3rd Wednesday in June-September *
*LDCA – non-sponsored events

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (SAD)

Kevin and Jerry met with the lawyer. He has prior experience and is currently doing this on other lakes. A letter that will be mailed to Amboy Township. This is a FYI to notify them of attempt to pursue SAD for aquatic weed control on Lake Diane. The lawyer provided a petition form for aquatic weed control at Lake Diane that will need to be filled out by owners. Then a committee would be set up for the SAD project. This committee will have 1 or 2 board members but also Lake Diane property owners. Then this committee can start collecting petition signatures.

There will be public meetings to voice comments. This is for a period of 5 years – auto renewing after 2 public hearings at the sunset of the first 5 year term. There is also opportunity to cancel it. Required is at least 5O% of the land owners affected by SAD.

OLD BUSINESS
AQUATIC LIFE:
Mike Kroll confirmed he received the affidavits that were mailed last year. He is verifying to see if all signatures were received. Solitude is not aware of any change from EGLE for weed treatment spray for the 2026 year. Cheryl Remesik will continue the water testing in 2026. 2025 results will be received in March after state publishes it. Jerry will get the information for the permit for the Goose Egg round up.

PARKS:

Nothing to report

NEW BUSINESS:
Friends of LD contacted LDCA. Amboy Township Fire Department has ice rescue suits that are dry rotted. Friends is making a $500 donation to replace them and asked if we would consider matching their gift. Because this is Goodwill for a water rescue and we live on a lake, Jerry Agrusa made the following motion:

to match Friends contribution to the hyperthermia suit for the township of Woodbridge Fire Dept in the amount up to $500

Scott seconded it. All agreed and the motion was approved.

The Newsletter form and activity dates were discussed. Some dates are unconfirmed till we hear back from the Community who hosts events outside of the board.
Consumers Energy wants us to grant an easement across park for overhead wire run.
DMCI will bury lines to start Fiber Optic installation when weather permits.

LDCA next meeting will be on March 14th.

At 10:22, Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Al Vitous seconded. All agreed and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Bell

December 2025 Board minutes

 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

December 13th, 2025

BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Jerry Agrusa, President

Al Vitous, Vice President – via phone

Jim Watt, Treasurer

Nancy Bell, Secretary

Scott Coakley, Trustee

Kevin Mack, Trustee

Chris Sellers, Trustee

ABSENT:

None

The meeting was called to order at by President, Jerry Agrusa at TTT at 9:03. The Pledge of

Allegiance was recited.

Jason, the Fire Chief from Woodbridge Township joined the meeting. He informed the board of an

ice-training session on January 17 in the afternoon. They will be in and out of the water to get

certified or re-certified for ice training rescues. This might happen in the channel leading to the

north side of the lake. Kevin will post on Facebook to inform residents.

There are new tower and radio systems in process in Hillsdale. This is for better radio

communication for fire and medical departments. Currently they are on the VHF system where they

get an alert. This could result in static or bad verbiage which is dangerous for personnel since they

need an accurate situation what they are walking into. This project would get them on the state

radio system. The large 800 megahertz radio project will have 3 towers that are 310 ft high in the

County – N Adams area, Litchfield and Camden and Grass Lake areas. Two are erected. The last

one will be done in June or July.

There are several lake taps around the lake. Some are functional – some have been sealed shut.

The shallow water around the edge of the lake is one of the problems. The fire department does

come twice a year to back flush the hydrants still in service. If there is a fire here, multiple depts

might show up. Inbound depts. might not know the locations where to pump the water and could

use boat launch area. Woodbridge Township has two tankers, one that holds 2000 and the other

3000 gallons of water. Trucks pump 1400 gallons of water in minutes. An average fire requires

30-40 thousand gallons of water so the water in the tank does not last long. As a couple of tanks

are filling up with water from the lake, others are using the water that they pumped already. The

Woodbridge pump station is not usable since it is too shallow and probably under a lot of organic

material since it is DNR owned and never gets treated for weeds. New stations could cost up to$5k. Jason stated new calf, hog and chicken farms with humongous barns are being built north

west of LD plus other areas around us. These would require a lot of water in the case of a fire.

The minutes from the November meeting were read. One change was made. Then a short

discussion about the 950 water level was discussed. The board talked about the 1964 medallion

on the dam showing the 950 lake level. An expensive, independent study could be done to prove

we need additional water. The minutes were approved by Jim Watt – seconded by Al Vitous. All

agreed and the November minutes were approved.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The Treasury report was read by Jim Watt. Money was transferred to the CD with a fixed interest

rate of 4.05%. Several payments were made including the copying and postage for the signed

customer Treatment Authorization forms to Mike Kroll at Solitude. Jim has not received

confirmation that Mike received even though it was mailed over 2 weeks ago . Jerry asked for a

motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as written. Al made a motion. Nancy second. All in favor in

the report was approved as written.

OLD BUSINESS

After researching garbage pick up prices, it was agreed they were all close in price. ARS will

eventually pick up their totes. ARS and Stevens switched customers, ARS did not go out of

business. Washler is another company in this area. Size of bins are different.

AQUATIC LIFE:

Affidavits were mailed to Solitude.

There are pictures on Facebook showing the low water level. We have not seen it this low in 5-6

years. The springs are our only supply of water in the lake for the past couple of months. Ice

prevents some evaporation.

Nutrients from the large barns being built NW of LD could eventually reach the lake which is a

cause of the algae blooms.

PARKS:

Kevin has the opportunity of getting a used, nice-looking teeter totter. The cost would be $100,

which would be a bargain. He would look into putting it at the shelter house park. The board

agreed this would be a good addition to the park.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

There aren’t any activities left during the 2025 season. Nancy will ask Friends of their 2026

activities and dates to put on the Spring Newsletter.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Newsletter will be started and discussed at the next meeting on January 10th, 2026.

There won’t be a meeting in February-no quorum.

At 10:05, Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Al Vitous agreed Scott Coakley seconded.

All agreed and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Nancy Bell12-13-25 meeting minutes

Update on Lake Diane Water Levels with recent rain (March 11 2026)

As of 2pm EDT 03/11.2026: 

The levels of Lake Diane have risen to 40cm (just under 16″) above the low water level from October 2025.  

Levels appear to be rising slowly – some docks and piers and shorelines have been inundated with very minor flooding 

Surface temperatures are near 50’F although wind changes can cause uplift and changes

Rainfall over the last five days :  upwards of 3.5″ ; 2″ of that was in the last 20hours

Water Rescue Training – Jan 17 2026

Local fire departments will be conducting training exercises on January 17th on the waters of Lake Diane.  Activities will start off along West Diane Drive near the Horn Drive crossover.  Activities will then expand into the waters of Lake Diane in various areas.  Please expect to see multiple rescue vehicles, fire trucks, watercraft and personnel in rescue gear both in and out of the water (or ice).

This is expected behavior and is for training and certification purposes for our local rescue teams.

Lake Diane Fireworks Volunteer Group Info 2026

The Lake Diane, July 4th fireworks display has been an extraordinary tradition for over thirty years.

Unfortunately, as most are aware, this past year’s celebration was not without incident.

We have been given notice by the pyrotechnic company that they will no longer be able to provide a show at Lake Diane due to insurance requirements

It is with deep regret that we will not have a fireworks display in July 2026

We appreciate all who have supported our efforts to provide our lake community with over thirty years of celebrations.

Message from the group that does the fireworks for Lake DianeA message from the volunteer fireworks group

October Monthly Board Meeting – Moved to Oct 18th

The monthly board meeting has been moved to October 18th, 9:00am at the Shelter Pavilion at Martins Park off East Diane Drive..

This is the last meeting at the Shelter Pavilion and the following meetings will be conducted at the TTT or other location as announced.

Weed Treatment touch up scheduled for Tuesday, July 15

July 15 – re-treatment

July 15-19 – avoid irrigation inclusive

Solitude will be on site at Lake Diane to touch up areas that are needed for re-treatment.  A survey was done along with participant reports and through our contract we will have those areas touched up to ensure the intended outcome of weed management.

Advice is to turn off irrigation systems for July 15-19 or as directed on the posted yard signs that will be put out in the coming days in areas of treatment.

Skin contact avoidance recommended for 24hrs – see yard postings for exact specifications in your area.

 

retreat 2025 (updated with most recent EGLE posting)