Please note the board will not meet in February due to quorum. March’s meeting will be at the TTT at 9am on March 14.
Author: Chris Sellers
Trustee
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.
A 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.
LDCA August Board Meeting rescheduled – due to conflict with community picnic – Sept 13th
The LDCA board would like to share that the August board meeting is being rescheduled to Saturday, September 13th at 9:00am at the Pavilion shelter house off East Diane Dr..
The LDCA community picnic will be held on August 9th as scheduled at the Pavilion shelter house at Marlin Park, the end of East Diane Drive.
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.
(updated with most recent EGLE posting)
Lake Directory copies available for pickup
The Directory is available for pickup this Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 1pm at the Southern Hillsdale County Community Center off West Territorial Road.
If you submitted your information you are eligible for a free copy. Additional copies available for purchase.
Weed Management Treatment – Approved – Scheduled for week of June 16th
Map of participation
Treatment scheduled for Tuesday June 17th
Flag Posting has occurred and is used for:
- notify the public and landowners of the treatment and restrictions as a result for the safety of animals, plants, and humans
- help the navigators on the boats see where the GPS locations are for treatment and non-treatment.
Flag placement will not be accurate to the lot lines of your property. Treatment is done via GPS navitgation. Flags are also places in regions to be treated and regions to not be treated. For example, 10 lots in a row may only have two flags. Flag color changes are there to help the navigators know boundaries of treat and skip (e.g. moving from a green section to a pink section means that is a boundary or vice versa) . Moving the flags will not cause a change in treatment as it is only used to help orient the navigators and not the GPS location of treatment. If you feel a section is grossly incorrect (ie. an entire area is skipped) please notify the LDCA board to have it corrected ASAP. An example of an error to notify is if there are no signs on your lots or neighbors lots and there is supposed to be a spray and non spray in that area. Another example would be if you see a color change pattern that does not map to the drawing above. Do not notify if your lot is missing a sign – check the signs around you to the map as it may be part of a larger region of multiple lots.
Here is an example flyer
Please ensure your irrigation systems are turned off Monday and follow the posting on your lawn or check back here or with LDCA for restrictions
The LDCA is happy to announce that the permit and logistics for approval for weed treatment has been granted.
2024 Annual Meeting Minutes
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
Bird Flu and Canada Goose Update – Spring 2025
The association has been made aware that there are reports of water fowl that have been subject to Avian Flu. This is a harmful virus that can affect humans.
- Remain away from odd acting water fowl (or any bird) and their excrements
- Report any such behavior or suffering or deceased fowl to LDCA for tracking or as below
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If you have or observe a diseased Canadian Goose or Swan, you can call 515-336-5030, or Google , Michigan DNR/ Eyes in the Field. You can report finding diseased birds along with photos and add a location tag on Lake Diane.
It’s possible that you may be contacted to collect the bird carcass
In any event, please exercise caution when moving the carcass of any diseased animals.
Regarding Canada Goose population. We. have elected to continue to pursue nest destruction this year under permit and by trained officials. If you notice a nesting pair, do NOT approach or interrupt their nest. If it very important to manage the nesting a specific way otherwise the birds will re-nest in a more hidden location and avoid population control. Please Notify someone with LDCA with the location of the pair so we can have a trained official assess the nest and condition of any eggs.