MISSION
STATEMENT: TO PROMOTE AND COMMUNICATE POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT REPRESENT AND
PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF BERRY LAKE STAKEHOLDERS AND ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO
MAXIMIZE ENJOYMENT OF THEIR SHARED RESOURCE.
BLPO ANNUAL MEETING - May 29th, 2010
The meeting was called to order by BLPO President Jen Morrow. Jen provided background once again on the proposed bylaws which she had prepared (the proposed bylaws were forwarded to all residents in the spring newsletter, and copies were also available at the meeting). The proposed new bylaws were unanimously approved with no objections (MSA - motion by John Holman, seconded by Jim DePrey, approved by all).
Jen discussed our Clean Boats/Clean Waters efforts and encouraged all to volunteer and sign up to monitor our boat landing. Kay Rankel-Gamsky and Jen went through information provided in the CBCW tub (how to approach a boater, what to bring along to the boat landing, handouts for boaters, the monitoring clipboard, etc.). A sign-up sheet for volunteering at the boat landing went around the room for residents, and Kay R-G will forward the schedule to all on our email list. Jen stated that the BLPO board is still working on a reporting mechanism that all residents will have access to for providing information on EWM sightings around the lake. Once this is established, Kay R-G will forward the details to our email list.
Kay R-G provided a financial statement, and the balance as of today is $1450.09. The secretary’s report from our last meeting is posted on the BLPO website and also went out to all on our email list, so it was not read at this meeting.
Jen notified residents that the Plexiglas on the kiosk at our boat landing has been broken and Kay R-G provided a metal sign sample for all to see…we are able to get two 4x4 signs for a cost of $150.00. It was MSA to move forward with a metal sign, and the BLPO board will determine what will be put on them (one may possibly display our courtesy rules and the other may display a AIS sign from the DNR).
A request was made to the group for no swimming at the point this year and no wake through the point due to the low lake levels.
Two Socials have been added since the spring newsletter went out. The Holman’s will be hosting one on June 12th… Sigrid Holman is asking for all to bring a dish to pass for a pot luck. The Asselmeier’s will be hosting a Social on July 17th. Kay R-G has this now posted on our website, and will also send out reminders to all our email list prior to any Berry Lake events.
Jen reminded all of the following:
- The annual 4th of July competition this year is a boat parade and it will take place on Saturday, July 3rd and the theme is SAFARI…all participants are to meet at the point at 1:00 PM and proceed counter-clockwise around the lake for one complete trip (look for the “Here comes da judge” banner at the judge’s dock, yet to be determined).
- The annual BLPO corn boil will take place at the Northern Grace Youth Camp on August 7th.
- Berry Lake merchandise can be embroidered with our logo at Hillcrest Embroidery in Cecil.
- Ladies of the Lake breakfast socials take place throughout the year every other Monday…the schedule is posted on our website.
Ginny Stein announced that she is looking to provide a place to display Berry Lake historical items. Several options are available and she will be looking for help with this project.
Jen stated that we’re in need of 4 new board members to replace those whose terms have expired, and the following members were approved by the majority: Mark Nysted, Mike Johnson, Jim DePrey, and Ginny Stein.
Jen asked for suggestions for the 2011 4th of July competition…it will be a dock/beach decorating contest in 2011. Several themes were suggested (including Luau, Hunter’s Paradise, and Gilligan’s Island) and GILLIGAN’S ISLAND was the one receiving the most votes.
A discussion took place regarding placing buoys in the channel at the point. Jen will check with DNR on buoy rules and the board will report back on this.
Mike Johnson stated his concern over the possibility of a casino being built at Sonny Moses’s property. It has been rumored that the tribe has interest in purchasing this property but nothing is known for sure at this time as to their intentions. A discussion took place, and Jen said that the BLPO would look into this further.
Jen discussed the groundwater situation and brought up points that she shared in our fall 2009 newsletter regarding this issue.
The meeting was adjourned.
Prepared by Kay Rankel-Gamsky, Sec-Treas BLPO Inc.