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