Category: Minutes

 

 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

March 9, 2024

BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Jerry Agrusa, President

Scott Coakley, Vice President

Jim Watt, Treasurer 

Nancy Bell, Secretary

Chris Sellers, Trustee

Al Vitous, Trustee  – via phone

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:  

Kevin Mack

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 in April at the restaurant. 

The minutes from the December 12, 2023 monthly board meeting was read by Nancy Bell.  The minutes were approved by Jerry Agrusa – seconded by Scott Coakley.  All in favor.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Jim Watt read the Treasury Report.  The income from the CD started. The treasury report was accepted by Jerry Agrusa and seconded by Al Vitous.   All in favor.

Several LDCA members are past due paying Association dues.  Letters were sent to them reminding them to pay.   A payment was received.  Next step could be a lien on the property, and/or small claims court if not paid by May.  Jim received the proposed park tax bill.  Valuation went up but no dollar increase.  

NEW MEMBER ACTIVITY: 

There wasn’t any change in Membership.

LEGAL:

A notice that could extinguish deed restrictions on lakes was received by attorney. A form will be put on the Lake Diane website that needs to be signed to keep it current.  This would prevent a free-for-all going next door to home owners at Lake Diane.  Jerry will call Bambi to get more details.

OLD BUSINESS

AQUATIC LIFE:

The Assoc has not received a weed spraying quote from Clarke yet but expect higher rates than last year. Very little ice on lake so more weeds anticipated. Water level is up.  Next discharge will be April/May at a slower rate.   

Geese are moving and just starting to nest. It is earlier this year due to warmer weather.  As of today, Jerry has not received the goose egg permit.  Plans are to collect eggs 2nd and 4th week in April.  There were  as many as 150-200 geese on the lake last summer. Now down to maybe 50.  Volunteers are needed!  The 2024 LDCA Newsletter will tell owners to notify board if they see a nest.  Five people are certified to collect eggs.  Chris will put the collection of goose egg destruction video on the website encouraging people to watch and join the collection of eggs.

PARKS:

Dirt is needed around the pickleball court.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

The below will be listed on the 2024 Newsletter:

Goose Egg roundup – April 13 & 27

Boaters Safety Class – June 1st Register at 8:30 am at LakeView UB Church 

LDCA Annual meeting – June 8th

Garage Sale – June 16th

Golf Cart Parade/Rally – July 6th 11:00 registration at Shelter House *

Fireworks  – July 6th (Rain Date July 7th) *

Poker Run – July 7th *

Golf Outing – TBD *

Reverse Raffle – August 3rd *

Family Picnic at the Shelter House – August 10th

Lake Diane Wine Crawl – August 31st *

Poker Run – September 1st *

Trunk or Treat – October 25th *

Music Jam – 3rd Friday in June-September *

*LDCA – non-sponsored events

MARCH ANNUAL MAILING:

The finalized 2024 Newsletter and survey will be printed. Flyers adverting the Golf Cart Rally/Parade and Family Picnic will be distributed when collecting funds for fireworks instead of adding with Assoc mailing.  Jim will print 350 copies of each.

NEW BUSINESS:

There is a new wakeboard act bill 5532 going through approval process. Boats would have to be 500 feet from shore and water must be at least 20 feet deep.  There wouldn’t be any significant areas in Lake Diane that wake boards could legally operate if this new act if passed. 

Discussed was the State might remove 5% annual cap on lake front property taxes.  Long time owners would see the biggest increase.

Chris brought up on line payments, for example, to pay dues. Scott said going door-to-door gets better response for donations.  Older generation probably won’t accept so idea put aside since now is not the time

At 10:31, Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chris Sellers seconded the motion. All agreed and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted:

Nancy Bell

 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

 

 

 

 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

September 9th, 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 

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:  

None

The meeting was called to order at 9:02 by President, Jerry Agrusa at the shelter house.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  The next meeting will be held on Saturday, October 21st.

The minutes from the August 12 monthly board meeting were read by Nancy Bell.  The minutes were approved by Chris Sellers – seconded by Al Vitous.  They were approved by all as written.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Jim Watt recited the Treasury Report.    Several bills for the signs and picnic were paid.  Jim will move some funds to a CD for higher interest rates that was approved by the board.  The Treasury Report was approved by Jerry Agrusa, seconded by Chris Sellers.  All approved.

NEW MEMBER ACTIVITY: 

Membership stands at 203.

OLD BUSINESS 

LEGAL:

Jerry left a couple of voice messages to Cliff Bloom.  He is waiting  for options of trailer removal and other items.  Jerry is hoping to get response by October meeting.  Nothing has been paid for legal fees at this time.

AQUATIC LIFE:

The lily pad spray was done. There was a comment saying the spray didn’t hit the pads directly. They sprayed 40% which was over 20 homes and 1 boat lane.  A board member is not allowed to go on boat like we did in the past. Jim Watt will see if he can get map of the sprayed areas.

North Bay algae tested negative for toxins.  The algae is caused by shady, still, hot, shallow water with no wind or oxygen.  Aerator/Bubbler might help but a high cost.   Kevin might be able to provide one for testing to see if it would help. This algae will not spread by boat to other areas of the lake according to health department.  Only 2 paying association members are in that area.  Perhaps options could be presented to them.

Average adult Swan weighs 44 lbs and excrete 6 lbs a day.  The 2 adults and 7 babies (cygnets) with the geese that migrated should be leaving Lake Diane soon.  Might have to hunt twice for goose eggs next year.

A stump in the south side of lake is 2 feet down.  Several people have hit it creating damage to their watercrafts.

Several signs have been installed at the park, gas station and down a channel.

AQUABOUNTY: 

There is a court date set in late September to sue Williams County Commissioners. This project is at a stop at this time.

 

ROADS:

Territorial will be closed for construction of the 2 bridges at Carpenter Road. Project will not be completed till June, 2024.   Drain on West Diane by Woodbridge got washed out again.   

PARKS:

Kevin Mack got rid of the old, rotten tower that was at Chickadee Park. Signs keep getting fixed due to heavy winds this year.  

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

There were approx 70-80 people at the Family Picnic and 7 kids.  Maybe move it up one week since kids start school activities or get banners to advertise could bring in more people.  

*Trunk or Treat – October 27th

*LDCA non-sponsored events

TRAILERS:

Some trailers have been removed due to end of season.   Steps are needed to eliminate trailers for next year.  

NEW BUSINESS:

Kevin and Chris are getting a quote for a 30×60 cement pad for pickleball court to replace the  volleyball court at the shelter house park.

DMCI is getting a grant to bring fiber lines to LD which is faster than WIFI. To show interest, residents can sign up at DMCI. The cell tower has not been installed yet.

Chris Sellers brought up a new idea of having a casino night   Preliminary talk was to have an entry fee with poker tables and roulette wheel. Not sure if a permit is needed since it would be fake cash. Chris Sellers will try to get information and talk about it at the spring meeting.

In the Spring newsletter or in the annual association mailing sent out to everyone in March 2024, attach a survey listing items of what people want the association to focus on.  For example, trailers, parks, rentals etc.  In the past, trailers have been a priority.

At 10:40 Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Scott Coakley/Kevin Mack seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted:

Nancy Bell9-9-23 meeting minutes

 

 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

July 8, 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 

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:  

None

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 by President, Jerry Agrusa at the shelter house.

The minutes from the May 13, monthly board meeting were read by Nancy Bell.  Under activities, an asterisk was added to the Golf Cart Parade to indicate it was not a LDCA event at this time.  The revised minutes were approved by Jim Watt – seconded by Scott Coakley and Al Vitous.  

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Jim Watt recited the Treasury Report.    Several bills were paid.  The Treasury Report was approved as written by Scott Coakley, seconded by Jerry Agrusa.  This was approved by all.

NEW MEMBER ACTIVITY: 

Membership is now at 201 with possibility of increasing soon.

OLD BUSINESS 

LEGAL:

Paperwork was sent to a new attorney regarding several issues but he didn’t return any calls yet.

AQUATIC LIFE:

Al and Phyllis Vitous went around the lake to check for weeds. There are several that need to be re-sprayed and 4 new people who just paid to get sprayed. Date of second spray is July 11th. The weed company did good with no complaints. It was noted that we should add to the Newsletter in 2024 about raking the weeds in front of their place. This spreads the seeds and weeds could double.  When you pull weeds, the root has to be taken out or it will grow again. Then place pulled weeds on the land to dry out.  The color of the weed spray notice posted on the properties had no reflection of who got sprayed.  It was just random colors they used.

PARKS:

Kevin cut down the arborvitaes at the shelter house park that was damaged.  He also plugged holes from boring bees at Chickadee park and reinstalled the No Fishing sign.  There are some weevils he is trying to preserve by not cutting the grass at the shoreline. 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

*Golf Outing – July 22nd

*Reverse Raffle – August 5th

Family Picnic – August 12th

*Wine Crawl – September 2nd

*Trunk or Treat – October 27th

*LDCA non-sponsored events

Jerry will buy food and staples for the picnic on 8-12 with a rain date of 8-13.  A signup sheet was passed around asking volunteers to help.  The activities will be kids games, volleyball and corn hole toss.  This will be put on website plus asking people to bring a dish to pass.

The Boaters Safety Class had 32 people, highest amount in years.   Ages ranged from 11 to 56 years old.  

The Fireworks was a total success.  A date in 2024 has been determined – July 6th.

The Golf Cart Decorating Contest had 23 carts. It was determined by volunteers to do it again on July 6th, 2024.  In the future, the event will happen the day of the fireworks.

TRAILERS:

There are 26 trailers on the lake – a huge increase since May.  

  

NEW BUSINESS:

There are several obstacles in the lake –  tree stumps, concrete, post, boulders, fence etc.  DNR can remove buoys that marks them.   A map could be done noting the obstacles to put on LDCA website 

There were several incidents on the lake during the July 4th holiday. Chris drafted up a No Wake and Speed Limit signs. It was suggested they are put up at store gas station, public access, launch by Point Drive and launch by shelter house.  They are 24×18 and/or 24×30 with a cost of approximately $450.   Jerry made a motion to approve cost of signs.  Jim seconded motion.  All approved.   

The board will take a look at the survey of the park for encroachment.

Even though there were 36 goose eggs collected, there were a couple nests missed or the geese re-laid their eggs.

People liked the flyers with activity information on it that the fireworks collectors passed out.

At 10:47, Jerry made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Jim Watt/Scott Coakley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted:

Nancy Bell7-8-23 meeting minutes

Last years annual minute minutes were approved in the 2023 annual meeting.  Please review at this link : ldca2022annual.minutes

  MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

April 15th, 2023

BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Jerry Agrusa, President

Scott Coakley, Vice President

Jim Watt, Treasurer 

Kevin Mack, Trustee

Nancy Bell, Secretary

Chris Sellers, Trustee

Al Vitous, Trustee via phone

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:  

None 

The meeting was called to order by President, Jerry Agrusa at 9:03 at the restaurant – TTT.

The minutes from the March 13th monthly board meeting were read by Nancy Bell. The minutes were approved by Jim Watt as written – seconded by Jerry Agrusa.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Jim Watt read the Treasury Report. Payments for annual Assoc fees are starting to come in.  The shelter house is not eligible for Consumers Power rebate for loss of power back in March.  Jerry Agrusa approved the report, Chris Sellers seconded.  All in favor.

NEW MEMBER ACTIVITY: 

No change

AQUABOUNTY:

Bev came to present an hour long presentation the status of Aquabounty.  She brought over the College Newspaper article that had 47K views and suggested to look at website https.//OhioDNR.gov.  It would take 27 million gallons to fill tank. The modified fish would eat twice as much and grow twice as fast. They could be sold in stores and identified by UPC code.  Most would be served in restaurants.  The water level will effect Lime Lake, Merry Lake, Clear Lake, Lake Diane and Silver Creek areas. They are saying no effect on Lake Diane but wells could go down one foot. If an issue, notify Aquabounty and they will monitor.  They still don’t have right away for drain line and power amp issue.   As of now, we are not getting a lot of support from Michigan officials since it is located in Ohio.  This is an issue effecting 1/3 of Hillsdale County.

AQUATIC LIFE:

Jerry received a quote from SOLitude Lake Management. Price was close to prior year spray if 30 feet out with spraying of Lilly pads.  Jim Watt proposed to accept contract, Scott Coakley seconded.

PARKS:

Nothing to report 

WELCOME COMMITTEE:

Nothing reported 

OLD BUSINESS:

ARS will not give Lake Diane Special Discount rate.

Goose egg hunt starts today. On Newsletter, we asked owners to notify board if they saw a nest.  Nothing reported.

NEW BUSINESS:

A Verizon tower with 5G network will be built on Easy Street at the lake.

Territorial Road near Carpenter will be closed late summer to Spring, 2024 to work on two bridges.  Suggested detour is taking Montgomery Road to 49.

Water in Chickadee Park area has black algae.  But not as bad as a week ago.

Lake attorney, Kim Burger, has moved to different position and no longer can be working for us.  Jerry received recommendations and talked to different person out of Grand Rapids.  He has more experience working with lakes which is beneficial for us.  Jerry motioned the contract to be signed.  Nancy Bell seconded. All approved.

Chris Sellers did a chart of visitors to lakediane.org.  Many outside the lake are viewing but glad to see property owners are looking at also.

Scott Coakley said a lot of the lake has 3 lines for power but noticed areas were there are only 2 lines.  He will contact power company to see if upgrade can be done.

At 11:12, Jerry Agrusa made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Jim Watt seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted:

Nancy Bell

 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING LDCA-3-11-23 meeting minutes

March 11, 2023

BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Jerry Agrusa, President

Jim Watt, Treasurer 

Kevin Mack, Trustee

Chris Sellers, Trustee

Al Vitous, Trustee via phone

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:  

Scott Coakley, Vice President 

Nancy Bell, Secretary 

The meeting was called to order by President, Jerry Agrusa  at the restaurant – TTT.

The minutes from the last meeting in December 10th monthly board meeting were read by Jerry Agrusa. The minutes were approved by Jim Watt – seconded by Jerry Agrusa with one name correction.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Jim Watt read the Treasury Report. He will look into getting rebate from Consumers Power for power outage at the Shelter House.  Jerry Agrusa approved the report, Kevin Mack seconded.

NEW MEMBER ACTIVITY: 

No change

AQUATIC LIFE:

Clarke has been taken over by another company but will spray Lake Diane in June. We will look for quotes for 2024 spraying 50 feet out.  Our water level is high and this winter had little ice which could increase weed problem.

PARKS:

There are divots by shelter house.  

TRAILERS:

Jerry and Chris will go around in May verifying amount of trailers.

WELCOME COMMITTEE:

Nothing reported 

                     

                                             MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

                                                               10-8-22

BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Jerry Agrusa, President

Scott Coakley, Vice President 

Nancy Bell, Secretary

Al Vitous , Trustee

Chris Sellers, Trustee

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

Jim Watt, Treasurer 

Kevin Mack, Trustee

The Pledge Of Allegiance was recited.

The meeting was called to order by President, Jerry Agrusa at 9:00 am.

The minutes from the 9-10-22 monthly board meeting were read by Nancy Bell. An adjustment to reword minutes about letters to trailers was done.  Motion to approve adjusted minutes made by Chris Sellers-seconded by Al Vitous.  

TREASURER’S REPORT: 

The Treasurer’s report was not presented

NEW MEMBER ACTIVITY:

Unknown 

OLD BUSINESS:

TRAILERS – Jerry will go to Hillsdale to get copies of deed restrictions.   Perhaps meet Kim (atty) about removal of trailers.  All deed restrictions state trailers are prohibited.

RENTALS – If a rental is not in a sub with deed restrictions, rules may not apply. If there are any issues with renters, suggest authorities can be called.  Cameras are allowed if pointed on their property. 

AQUABOUNTY:

Some board members went to the September 12th meeting at Pioneer High School. Discharge, wells, waste and chemicals used were discussed. Williams County did not approve the discharge pipe permit.  But the building is still in process of being built.   The investors are putting in a large amount of funds.

LDCA MEETINGS:

Jerry suggested the November meeting to be held at 9:00 am at the store.  Although Friends Community Center could be an option.  We will meet in December.  January and February are tentative since we might not have a quorum.

ROADS:

Tyson Trail Road is bad.  It should be fixed for emergency vehicles. Friends of LD offered them to have their mailboxes moved by Friends Community Center.  Being a privately maintained road, Assoc is not involved.  Amboy does not have it in their budget to repair road. I 

AQUATIC LIFE:

LDCA has one more year in Clark’s gentleman’s agreement. Jerry inquired about a 5 year plan for weed spraying and get weeds under control.  We could move forward to get 51% of lake owners to agree for spraying and make it a special assessment. Cost would be allocated by all the lake front properties owners.  The investors would have an interest in maintaining the lake instead of being inundated with weeds where our property value would decrease.  Kevin got a letter that will be discussed at November’s meeting.

PARKS:

Nothing to report.  

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Nancy brought up about organizing a golf cart parade.  This would be July 4th weekend and prize for best decorations. 

NEW BUSINESS:

A newsletter to assoc members with the billing will be done next Spring.  This will include wake time and no wake zones on the lake.  Several other items could be added.

Wake time hours according to R281.730-11 have been posted on the LDCA website.

No wake areas are less than 200 feet shore to shore.  Strip connecting North and South lakes are less than 200 in some areas but not marked as no wake. No wake is defined as the slowest your boat will go without losing control.  Jim received a letter from Michigan Lakes and Streams that will be discussed at the next meeting.

A few Friends of Lake Diane board members joined us at the meeting. They have extended an invitation to use the Community Center for association meetings, golf outing and picnics.  It can hold 185 people, has tables, chairs, bathroom and kitchen areas.  And it is heated!  Perhaps have Boaters Safety class at the Community Center in 2023.

A shadow box plexiglass frame will be installed near shelter house for assoc information.

LD does not have overflow of water on ‘Go Forth Dam’. Water is low due to lack of rain. Not sure who owns dam property. Looking into a meter to measure water level. Might have to spend $400-$500 for survey.

Form for board’s approval to add Jerry Agrusa for LDCA Financial information will be done at  November’s meeting.

At 10:19, Jerry made a motion to adjourn meeting.  Al seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted:

Nancy Bell