Hamilton Lake Association

HAMILTON LAKE ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the Annual Meeting

June 19, 2010

Janet Albright called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. following refreshments provided by Todd McCrory, TGM Catering. Items such as minutes from the 2009 meeting, district areas and representatives, and questionnaires were available for attendees.

There were twelve board members in attendance, including: Janet Albright, Bill Dillon, Jack Thompson, Mike Hawley, Linda Skelly, Bill Martins, Dennis Germann, Ro Pape, Ginny DeBrunner, Tony Hile, Tom Blood, and Scott Federoff.

Minutes of the 2009 Annual Meeting were approved as presented. A motion was made by Jan Biddle and seconded by Lloyd Bartels.

Treasurers Report: This year to date, we have 633 members. Eighteen are businesses. Total balance on hand is $40,461.87 ($30,000.00 in CDS). Invoices received for weed spray in the amount of $85,000.00 have been paid. We owe $45,000.00 of the $130,000.00 weed spray contract. In addition to the $45,000.00, there are invoices for weed spray and testing that have not been received. That amount is estimated to be $41,000.00. We have paid $64,420.00 for the Black Creek Project. To date, we have received $43,777.13 from the state.

Bill Martins introduced and thanked guest speakers for attending today. Indiana Conservation Officer, Justin Blake took the floor. He opened the floor to a time of questions, and answers. See attached. Questions and Answers were listed in a separate report and are considered part of these minutes.

Tony Cunningham, Clarke Aquatic Services was introduced. Tony first talked about Eurasian Milfoil. It is not native. The weed is easy to kill/hard to control. It grows six inches a day. Tony opened the floor to questions and answers. See attached. Questions and answers were listed in a separate report and are considered part of these minutes.

Election of Officers:

District #2 Incumbents: Scott Federoff, Tony Hile, and Ginny DeBrunner.

A motion to accept the slate as presented was made by Don Norris and seconded

by Will Nuttle. Motion carried.

District #4 Incumbents: Dennis Germann and Jim Honiotes.

Nominee for opening: Ron Calvin.

A motion to accept the slate as presented was made by Ned Russell and seconded

by Jerry Orr. Motion carried.

Bill Martins reported on weed control and funding. A question was presented regarding town funding. Answer: The town could do a special assessment. Bill also reported on wildlife control and buoys. Geese: Seven nests and Forty eggs were treated this year.

Buoys: They are set 180-200 feet out from shoreline. We have 101 orange and 4 white buoys.

Funding: Scott Federoff presented the options to form a conservancy district. One major factor would be to determine the free holders. Who’s in and who's out.

1.) Create a new conservancy.

2.) Piggyback off existing conservancy.

Bill Dillon reported that the Hamilton Lake Association approached the Town Conservancy Board regarding the option to add or piggyback our purpose to their existing conservancy.

Black Creek: Report by Bill Dillon. Proceedings for stabilization and dredging grants started in 2004. In 2009, we received grant funds of $51,000.00 for the streambed stabilization project. The total project was estimated at $68,900.00. Cost to the Hamilton Lake Association approximately $17,000.00. Three phases involved: feasibility, engineering, and construction. The stabilization plan is done. The next step is dredging. Bill read a letter received from the state dated June 15, 2010 (4 days ago) regarding LARE Funding.

A 50/50 drawing was held. Tickets were sold at $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00. The Hamilton Lake Association received $167.50 and the Winner $167.50. This year winner was Doc Schrepferman.

A motion was made to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:00                                     Linda Skelly, Secretary