Douglas Lake Shore Association
Board Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2011
Board Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2011
MINUTES OF THE DOUGLAS LAKESHORE
ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING
OF 4/16/11
The Board of Directors of the Douglas Lakeshore Association (DLSA) held a meeting on April 16, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. at the Hernley residence, 933 Center Street, Douglas. The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:20 A.M. by President Sheldon Wettack. Board Members present were Sheldon Wettack, John Blair, Steve McKown, Mike Flynn, Joe Milauckas, Jay Hernly, Dennis Dreyer, Vince Beckman, and Arlene Philp . Members absent: Pat Woods, Al Lyon, and Mary Kay Baker.
The minutes of the January 8, 2011 board meeting were reviewed and it was noted that John Blair was present at that meeting. As amended, the minutes were approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Arlene Philp distributed a report showing transactions from 1/29/2011 through April 12, 2011. There was an opening balance of $4,493.81. $20.00 was paid on January 29, 2011 for the annual nonprofit corporation report paid to the State of Michigan. Dues of $360.00 were deposited on April 11, 2011 and a deposit was paid to Taylor Rental for the Summer Social tent in the amount of $450.00 on April 12, 2011, leaving a balance on that date of $4,383.91. The treasurer’s report was unanimously approved as submitted. An e-mail reminder will be sent out concerning payment of dues.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Website: Jay Hernley gave a brief update as to the status of the website.
B. Membership Survey Rentals Committee. No report.
C. POWER and WIND TURBINES – Joe Milauckas reported that a presentation was made at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts recently that presented a favorable view of wind turbine installation.
D. NEWSLETTER DEBRIEF: There was a brief discussion concerning the newsletter. Sheldon thanked everyone who contributed to the newsletter.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Summer Social. The Summer Social date will be Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Saugatuck Yacht Club. Plans are underway.
B. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting will be held August 6, 2011 at the Douglas City Hall. Committee members are Steve McKown, Joe Milauckas, Dennis Dreyer, Sheldon Wettack. Board members were asked to forward suggestions concerning topics for the portion of the meeting that will be open to the public.
C. Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance. Sheldon Wettack gave a brief report concerning the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance, including the fact that the federal court did not dismiss the lawsuit brought by Saugatuck LLC against Saugatuck Township. That case will continue with discovery proceedings.
D. Saugatuck Township Planning Commission. Joe Milauckas advised board members that the Saugatuck Township Planning Commission was in the process of considering ordinance amendments concerning wind turbines. Holland BPW would like to place 500 foot tall towers in certain areas of northwest Allegan County for electric power generation.
E. Saugatuck Harbor Committee. Joe Milauckas reported that the Saugautck Township Board did not join in the resolution of interest adopted by the City of Saugatuck and the City of Douglas concerning the harbor commission. The other two municipalities are moving ahead to explore the formation of a harbor commission. The township is still involved as an observer, with two members on the committee. Saugatuck and Douglas are exploring funding options for dredging the harbor. Joe also mentioned that the committee has some involvement in the possible purchase of the Tower Marine marina by the City of Douglas. Grants may be available that would allow purchase of the marina.
F. International Great Lakes Study. Joe Milauckas briefly reviewed the status of the International Upper Great Lakes Study.
G. Next Meeting. The next possible meeting dates are May 21, 2011, June 4, 2011 and June 11, 2011. Sheldon will check with board members to see what date is workable and where the meeting will be hosted. (NOTE: Next meeting will be June 4, 2011 at Steve McKown’s residence, 2845 Lake Breese Drive, Fennville, at 9:00 A.M.).
Respectfully submitted,
Steve McKown
Acting Secretary
ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING
OF 4/16/11
The Board of Directors of the Douglas Lakeshore Association (DLSA) held a meeting on April 16, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. at the Hernley residence, 933 Center Street, Douglas. The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:20 A.M. by President Sheldon Wettack. Board Members present were Sheldon Wettack, John Blair, Steve McKown, Mike Flynn, Joe Milauckas, Jay Hernly, Dennis Dreyer, Vince Beckman, and Arlene Philp . Members absent: Pat Woods, Al Lyon, and Mary Kay Baker.
The minutes of the January 8, 2011 board meeting were reviewed and it was noted that John Blair was present at that meeting. As amended, the minutes were approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Arlene Philp distributed a report showing transactions from 1/29/2011 through April 12, 2011. There was an opening balance of $4,493.81. $20.00 was paid on January 29, 2011 for the annual nonprofit corporation report paid to the State of Michigan. Dues of $360.00 were deposited on April 11, 2011 and a deposit was paid to Taylor Rental for the Summer Social tent in the amount of $450.00 on April 12, 2011, leaving a balance on that date of $4,383.91. The treasurer’s report was unanimously approved as submitted. An e-mail reminder will be sent out concerning payment of dues.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Website: Jay Hernley gave a brief update as to the status of the website.
B. Membership Survey Rentals Committee. No report.
C. POWER and WIND TURBINES – Joe Milauckas reported that a presentation was made at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts recently that presented a favorable view of wind turbine installation.
D. NEWSLETTER DEBRIEF: There was a brief discussion concerning the newsletter. Sheldon thanked everyone who contributed to the newsletter.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Summer Social. The Summer Social date will be Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Saugatuck Yacht Club. Plans are underway.
B. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting will be held August 6, 2011 at the Douglas City Hall. Committee members are Steve McKown, Joe Milauckas, Dennis Dreyer, Sheldon Wettack. Board members were asked to forward suggestions concerning topics for the portion of the meeting that will be open to the public.
C. Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance. Sheldon Wettack gave a brief report concerning the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance, including the fact that the federal court did not dismiss the lawsuit brought by Saugatuck LLC against Saugatuck Township. That case will continue with discovery proceedings.
D. Saugatuck Township Planning Commission. Joe Milauckas advised board members that the Saugatuck Township Planning Commission was in the process of considering ordinance amendments concerning wind turbines. Holland BPW would like to place 500 foot tall towers in certain areas of northwest Allegan County for electric power generation.
E. Saugatuck Harbor Committee. Joe Milauckas reported that the Saugautck Township Board did not join in the resolution of interest adopted by the City of Saugatuck and the City of Douglas concerning the harbor commission. The other two municipalities are moving ahead to explore the formation of a harbor commission. The township is still involved as an observer, with two members on the committee. Saugatuck and Douglas are exploring funding options for dredging the harbor. Joe also mentioned that the committee has some involvement in the possible purchase of the Tower Marine marina by the City of Douglas. Grants may be available that would allow purchase of the marina.
F. International Great Lakes Study. Joe Milauckas briefly reviewed the status of the International Upper Great Lakes Study.
G. Next Meeting. The next possible meeting dates are May 21, 2011, June 4, 2011 and June 11, 2011. Sheldon will check with board members to see what date is workable and where the meeting will be hosted. (NOTE: Next meeting will be June 4, 2011 at Steve McKown’s residence, 2845 Lake Breese Drive, Fennville, at 9:00 A.M.).
Respectfully submitted,
Steve McKown
Acting Secretary
