Board Meeting July 13, 2023
Little McDonald Kerbs Lake Association Board Meeting
Approved July 13, 2023
Board members present were Sue Eckes, Bruce Wessman, Cheryl Duysen, Ron Kragerud, Bill Nelson, Danae Bruning, Dan Geffre and Kathy Anderson. Duey Yliniemi was absent. Beach captains were welcomed to the meeting. Present were: Donna Johnson-Hutchinson, Beach #2; Dan Geffre, #8; Dianna Kragerud, #10; Robin and Phil Glawe, #4; Carol Wessman, #7; and Renee Anderson, #9. Discussion consisted of a review of the boat parade which failed due to bad weather. Some boats attempted a small one later in the day but few boats participated. Continuing the parade in the future was discussed with Dianna Kragerud in favor of at least doing another one next year. The best day to have fireworks was discussed since the 4th falls in the middle of the week next year. It was decided that the Saturday closest to the 4th would be the best for lake residents and their guests. Beach captains all agreed. Phil Glawe expressed concerns about targeting of our lake by fishing guides but it was noted that the lake and the landing are for public access so nothing official could be done to prevent it. Diane Kragerud wondered when the directory additions would be delivered to the captains to deliver to beach residents. Welcome binders are delivered to all new residents by the beach captions or the communication director. The updated lake directories are delivered to lake residents that are active members of the lake association. Deliveries should be made prior to Labor Day. Sue Eckes will give extra new binders to captains to have on-hand for new residents. Beach captains were excused at 7:30 at which time the formal meeting was called to order.
Old Business:
Secretary’s Report: Kathy A reviewed the minutes of the annual meeting that will be approved at next years annual meeting. She also reviewed the minutes from the board meeting that followed the annual meeting. Bruce W made a motion to approve the minutes of the board mtg. Cheryl D seconded. Minutes were approved. Minutes from the annual mtg will be up for approval at the next annual mtg. June 2024. Treasurer’s Report: Bruce W presented his report based on the 6/30/23 bank statement. Checking account has $34,185.61 and CD has $5544.63. Photo Magic billed $151.03 for the boat parade laminated numbers, The yearly contribution to the DNR for $500 was submitted. Bruce Wessman presented a bill for $269.95 for gift cards for the boat parade in the amount of $50, $40, and $25 and for the purchase of the three $50 gift cards presented at the annual mtg; with fees the total was $269.95. Since there was no boat parade the gift cards were presented to the Bierdemans for the continuing use of their shed over years for our meetings. Following a short discussion, the motion was made by Sue E to continue to give Bierdemans a $50 gift card at the annual mtg for the use of the shed. Danae B. seconded. All approved. Motion to approve the invoices was made by Dan G., seconded by Bill N, all approved.
Membership
dues of $3420 were collected from 171 members. This years fireworks collection was $8045 which will be for the 2024 fireworks display. Motion to approve the overall treasurer’s report was made by Sue E and seconded by Danae B. Motion carried.
New Business:
Election of officers was made following discussion among board members. Sue Eckes is president, Ron Kragerud is vice president, Bruce Wessman is treasurer and Kathy Anderson is secretary. Danae B. motioned for a unanimous slate which was approved.
The next meeting date is October 19, 2023 at Bruce W. Agenda items: topics for the 2024 newsletter which should include information regarding the annual meeting and 4th of July activities; and the yearly audit which will be done by Bruce W. and Duey Y. in January. Please send additional items to Sue E.
Other Business:
The LID is looking for members. “Elevate” is also looking for volunteers as is “Helper to Helper'. Danae B indicated she would like to start a closed LMKLA neighborhood group or FB Group.
Motion to Adjourn: There was no further business. Meeting was adjourned at 8:35. Sue Eckes, President Kathy Anderson, Recording Secretary
