ANNUAL MEETING August 20, 2016 L NG LAKE
Agenda 9:30 AM Coffee and Doughnuts 10:00 AM Call to Order and Welcome Acceptance of Minutes for 8/22/2015 Presidents Message Rick Kiehle Treasurer s Report Makayla Vitous Audit Report Ron Albers Committee Reports /Questions Announce New Board Members Adjourn
LLA Board [years] Rick Kiehle [3] Ron Lemcool [2] Gerry Chefalo [8] Jo Marie Marks [17] Jim Wheaton [4] Makayla Vitous [6] Stephanie Dow [1] John Cartwright [11] Terry Motley [1] Sean Brunetti [2] Barry Lishawa [1] Walt Kraimer [7] Dan Marks [6] Peter Zirnhelt [5]
Years on Board of Directors Member Years Member Years Rick Kiehle Ron Lemcool Makayla Vitous Gerald Chefalo Jo Marie Marks 2 yrs. on BOD 1 yr. President 1 yr. on Board 1 yr. Vice-President 5 yrs. Treasurer 1 yr. Treasurer/Sec. 4 yrs. BOD 3 yrs. President 1 yr. Past President 17 yrs. Secretary, President, and Past President John Cartwright Walt Kraimer Dan Marks Pete Zirnhelt Jim Wheaton Sean Brunetti Terry Motley Stephanie Dow Barry Lishawa 5 yrs. BOD 3 yrs. President 3 yrs. Past President 7 yrs. BOD 6 yrs. BOD 5 yrs. BOD 4 yrs. BOD 2 yrs. BOD 1 yr. BOD 1 yr. BOD 1 yr. BOD
Long Lake Association PRESIDENT S MESSAGE
President s Message Rick Kiehle Board Introductions Acceptance of the Minutes for August 22, 2015 Annual Meeting Comments
Thank You Community Partners!
Long Lake Association TREASURER S REPORT
Budget Summary (Income) Treasurer Makayla Vitous FY 2015-16 [1-Sept-15 thru 1-Aug-16] Income Budget Actual YTD Contributions/Gifts $ 5,000.00 $ 5,547.00 Interest Income $ 15.00 $ 7.21 Membership Dues $14,700.00 $ 14,340.00 Riparian Subscriptions $ 580.00 $ 588.00 Other (50/50) $ 0.00 $ 0.00 TOTAL INCOME $20,295.00 $20,482.21
Expenses Budget Summary (Expense) Treasurer Makayla Vitous FY 2015-16 [1-Sept-15 thru 1-Aug-16] Administration/Financial $ 3,000.00 $ 2,105.49 Communications $ 2,700.00 $ 2,272.41 Island Maintenance $ 500.00 $ 0.00 Lake Management $11,600.00 $ 3,607.50 Long Range Planning $ 2,500.00 $ 0.00 Membership/Nominating $ 3,000.00 $ 1,066.09 Recreation/Social $ 900.00 $ 917.15 Water Safety $ 0.00 $ 1,602.05 TOTAL EXPENSES $24,200.00 $11,570.69
Fund Balance Summary Treasurer Makayla Vitous FY 2015-16 [1-Sept-15 thru 1-Aug-16] Beginning Fund Balance 8/31/2015 $36,685.59 Fund Balance Change 8/1/2016 $8,911.52 Ending Fund Balance 8/1/2016 $45,597.11
Audit Report Auditor Ron Albers Financial Review Period 9.1.2015 8.1.2016 Ron Albers independently confirmed bank balances as of the statement dated 8/1/2016 Total assets of $45,597.11 is accurate. I also sampled transactions and found them in order. In my opinion the financial statement fairly states the financial condition of the association.
Long Lake Association COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Affairs Guest Karen Rosa Timbers Improvements Long Lake Fire and Rescue Crescent Shores Boat Ramp
Lake Management John Cartwright Eurasian Milfoil Treatment Eurasian Milfoil Aerial Mapping Page and Fern Lake Study by Interns 2017 Water Quality Study
Eurasian Water Milfoil 2016 Treatment Map Jim Wheaton 24 sites were identified in September of 2015 as treatment sites In June of 2016 some of the sites had little or no milfoil present. Many of these sites had been treated in 2015, a few had not been treated.
Eurasian Water Milfoil Management Jim Wheaton On June 22nd we treated where milfoil was present On Aug 2nd we treated more sites where milfoil was present Rewriting of permission letter to allow multiple year permission
Eurasian Water-Milfoil Mapping Jim Wheaton
Aerial Mapping Long Island Jim Wheaton Aerial mapping is underway and will be used for 2017 planning
Aerial Mapping Long Island Jim Wheaton Aerial mapping is underway and will be used for 2017 planning Aerial mapping close up
Aerial Mapping Ski Course Jim Wheaton Aerial mapping is underway and will be used for 2017 planning Aerial mapping close up
Intern Studies Fern & Page Lakes Barry Lishawa Getting to the lakes was no easy task.
Intern Studies Page Lake Barry Lishawa Bathymetry Study conducted on Page Lake Aerial mapping is underway and will be used for 2017 planning Aerial mapping close up
Bathymetry Study conducted on Fern Lake Intern Studies Fern Lake Barry Lishawa
Membership Stephanie Dow
Membership Benefits Stephanie Dow Voting privileges for active members for election of the Board of Directors and on matters that come before the membership at the annual meeting or any special meeting Participate with the LLA in it s endeavor to maintain the lakes in their pristine condition Join with other LLA Members as the Association interacts in fiscal, economic and civil matters such as taxation, zoning, developments affecting property rights, pending legislation, law enforcement, etc. Keeps property values up
Membership Stats Stephanie Dow Our fiscal year is September 1 to August 31 156 people attended the June Welcome Back Recap: Fiscal year 2015/16 active member: 426 Membership for 2016/17 beginning September 1 is currently 409 members out of 723 riparians 55% active membership for new FY. FY 16/17 membership dues paid to date 409 50 members paid this year but not last year. 8 of 16 new property owners joined.
Membership Recruitment Stephanie Dow Welcome new members! Many thanks to volunteers who dropped off packets to neighbors and/or recruited neighbors and new riparians owners. We need your help: Print your name and preferred mailing address clearly. Your preferred address means the address where you receive your mail. Email addresses are appreciated. They are used for email blasts, and if we have a questions concerning your mailing address, we can contact you promptly. LLA does not share addresses or emails. If you would like to assist with membership in spring/summer 2017 at Welcome Back or Annual meeting, elections, recruiting members, please contact me.
Learning Opportunity Stephanie Dow Want to learn more about Michigan Lakes and Streams? Save the Dates! ML&SA 56 th Annual Conference Friday & Saturday April 21 st & 22 nd, 2017 Crystal Mountain Resort Thompsonville, Michigan in beautiful Benzie County For more information go to Michigan Lake and Stream Associations http://www.mymlsa.org/ You do not need to be a member to attend!
Fishing & Loons Terry Motley
Fishing & Loons Terry Motley We have 3 Loon families on the lake this year with 5 chicks. 1 family with a chick on the west side of the lake north of Ruth Lake, another family is on the north end between Gilbert Park and Church rd and the 3 rd family on the east side of the lake near Forest Lodge and Cove Drive. Keeping the nesting loons on the lake will help maintain the loon population. We need to intervene if we see someone harassing the loons.
Fishing & Loons Terry Motley Please stay a safe distance away from loons and nests when on the lake. Remind visitors/renters as well. If you see loons being harassed call Marine Patrol at 231-922-2112. Try to get the MC number when reporting incidents. Central Dispatch Non-Emergency 231-922-4550.
Fishing & Loons Terry Motley The lake has had very good fishing for Walleye, Perch, Bass, Pike, Bluegill and a variety of other fish this summer. Fish reproduction is really good as we are seeing large schools of small walleye and perch on the Lake. Walleye fishing has slowed recently with reports of small fish being caught. Perch fishing is starting to improve as the fish begin to school up.
Muskrats and Beavers Terry Motley Some reports of property and boat damage. Preventative measures may include wrapping trees or putting up barriers to prevent Beaver damage and Muskrat access to your boat. Trapping can help control over population. Contact information for DNR trapping permits and local trappers is available on our website.
Water Safety Walt Kraimer
Water Safety Walt Kraimer Swimming safety reminder - Dangers of attempting to swim from islands to shore Marine Patrol - 231-922-2112. Try to get the MC number when reporting incidents Central Dispatch Non-Emergency - 231-922-4550
Island Maintenance Dan Marks & Walt Kraimer
Island Maintenance Dan Marks & Walt Kraimer Our mission is to protect and preserve our lakes, islands, and environs so they may be enjoyed for generations to come. The Island Maintenance Committee regularly monitors and maintains the conditions of the islands in Long Lake.
Island Maintenance Dan Marks & Walt Kraimer Island Maintenance discovered one of our signs on South Island pulled out of the ground and bent up. These signs are driven down quite a bit so it took great effort to pull out and destroy. Long Island is experiencing high levels of litter. If you take something out to the islands please take it back with you. Please contact Long Lake Association if you see damage being done to our islands.
Island Maintenance Dan Marks & Walt Kraimer We have been contacted through one of our Facebook friends that someone put a cigarette out in an old log on Long Island. The party had left the island and a nearby couple saw smoke and investigated. Apparently the log had caught on fire due to the dry spell we have been having. The couple put the fire out by gathering lake water and carrying over to log. Please be careful and properly extinguish all fire sources. Remember no campfires are allowed on the islands.
Volunteers Welcome! Dan Marks & Walt Kraimer We are looking for volunteers to help maintain our islands. Please notify any board member if you would like to help keep the islands clean and trails open. MANY HANDS MAKES LIGHT WORK!
Communications Rick Kiehle
Increasing Email Usage Rick Kiehle
LLA Website Page Views Rick Kiehle 2016 2015
LLA Website Unique Visitor Metrics Rick Kiehle 2016 2015
Long Lake Association QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
L NG LAKE Thank you for your continued membership and good stewardship keeping our natural resources pristine.