BLPO INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jen Morrow,President
Kay Rankel-Gamsky, Secretary-Treasurer
Pat Keesler, Vice-President
Ken Grissman
Sigrid Holman
Pat Jensen
Jim Rather
Rick Moses
Gary Watry
Mark Lenz
Kent Swanson
Stephanie Cox
BERRY
LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS INC. BYLAWS
Revised July 6, 2008
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.
ARTICLE 1 - MEETING OF MEMBERS
SECTION
1. The annual meeting of the members of the corporation for the election of Directors
and the transaction of other proper business shall be held at Berry Lake, Oconto
County, Wisconsin, "anytime determined best by the Board of Directors over
the fourth of July weekend" and written or printed notice thereof shall be
given to each member appearing upon the books by the Secretary at least ten (10)
days prior to such meeting.
SECTION 2. Special meetings may be called at anytime
by the Board of Directors and like notice shall be given thereof as in the case
of a regular meeting which notice shall also specify the purpose for which the
meeting is called.
SECTION 3 In recording votes, each paid membership present
shall be entitled to one vote, even though two or more persons from the same household
may be present.
ARTICLE 2 - DIRECTORS
SECTION 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of
twelve (12) members with four (4) elected each year by the members of the corporation
at the annual meeting to hold office for a three year term. The four candidates
receiving the largest number of votes would be elected. Any outgoing director
would be required to remain off the board for a minimum of one year prior to re-election
to the board by members of the corporation at the annual meeting.
SECTION 2.
The Board of Directors shall meet at such times and places as they may determine,
and a majority of the board shall constitute a quorum.
SECTION 3. In case of
vacancies in the Board of Directors by death, resignation or otherwise, the remaining
members of the Board shall elect a member to fill the vacancy who shall serve
for the unexpired term of their predecessor and until their successor is elected
by members of the corporation at the annual meeting.
ARTICLE 3 - OFFICERS
SECTION
1. The officers of the corporation shall be elected by the board of Directors
by a majority of the Board and each such officer so elected shall have office
for one year. The first election shall be held at the first meeting of the Board
of Directors and immediately after their organization, and subsequent elections
shall be held annually at the first regular meeting of the Board of Directors
after the annual meeting of the members.
SECTION 2. In case of a vacancy in
any office, the Board of Directors shall elect a successor to hold office for
the unexpired term.
ARTICLE 4 - DUES
SECTION 1. Each member shall pay
annual dues to defray the expenses of the corporation payable on or before the
annual meeting in July of each calendar year. The amount of dues shall be established
by the Board of Directors and approved by the members of the corporation at their
annual meeting each year.
ARTICLE 5 - AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. These bylaws
may be amended, added to or altered by a majority vote of the stockholders at
any annual meeting or at any such meeting called for that purpose.
BERRY LAKE ANNUAL MEETING 2009
Sunday, May 24th, 2009
The meeting was called to order by President Jim DePrey. Kay Rankel-Gamsky did not read the secretary’s report as it had been mailed out in the fall newsletter and they appear on our website. Kay also reminded everyone of the following:
- The new Berry Lake merchandise available this year…Inkjet Tshirts can be ordered prior to June 14th, and embroidered merchandise is available throughout the year at Hillcrest Embroidery which is located between Cecil and Shawano
- Ladies of the Lake breakfast socials (the schedule is posted on the Calendar of Events page of our website)
- to submit photos for our Photo Gallery page on the website
- to submit merchandise to buy/sell for the Marketplace page of our website
- of the upcoming Legend Lake Faire which will be held on Saturday, June 6th at the Legend Lake Lodge. Berry Lake will be represented in the Invasive Species Collaborative booth (Berry Lake is partnering with the following organizations to get the word out on invasive species: La Motte Lake Assn, Moshawquit Lake Assn, Menominee County Government, UWEX, Menominee Indian Tribe, Legend Lake Property Owners Assn, and Legend Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District)
- a big thanks to Marty Lyness who continues to host our website at no charge
Jim introduced Jeremy Johnson (Menominee County Conservationist/Forester/Zoning Administrator) who is the “go to” person with regards to the new groundwater grant for Berry Lake. Jeremy explained the grant and what is to take place here, and stated that Moshawquit Lake is 10’ lower than Berry Lake. In late June/early July piezometers will be placed around the lake to study inflow of water. Surface watershed analysis will be done to check for runoff. It was suggested that the deer farm across from our lake on Hwy VV also be checked as they’ve dug several ponds there. The grant will go through mid-2010 and a formal report will be created at the end. Jeremy’s contact info is: PO Box 279, W3270 Courthouse Lane, Keshena, WI 54135; phone: 715-799-5710.
Jim then introduced Gary Frank, the Underhill Town Chairperson who discussed the survey results of the first grant. Gary stated that there were 497 responses, which amounts to a 60% return rate which is very good. Fishing and swimming were the two top activities that people like to do here. The Town still has more analysis to do and will be posting the comments made on the survey to their website.
Jim gave a Stakeholder’s Committee update. This committee will need to meet at least one more time prior to the June 2nd Town of Underhill board meeting when they will present their recommendations to the Town Board.
Jim stated that we will need to continue our efforts for Clean Boats/Clean Waters, and Kay passed around a sign-up sheet for volunteers to monitor our boat landing.
Rick Moses gave information on the Legend Lake Compost Site which is available for Berrylakers to use for $41.00/year. The compost site is located on Silver Canoe Road off of Highway VV and is open May 30 – September 26th on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (they are also open on Wednesdays in spring and fall). They accept leaves, grass clippings, and brush. Remember that dumping leaves in adjacent forested areas is prohibited.
Jen Morrow gave a presentation on recommended bylaw changes that will need to be made in order for our lake to qualify to be a Qualified Lake Association. Members will need to vote on these changes at our annual meeting in 2010.
The following BLPO members were nominated and/or volunteered be on the board beginning in 2009 and there were no objections: Jim Rather, Stephanie Cox, and Pat Keesler.
Jim reminded everyone of our upcoming 4th of July competition which will be a dock/beach decorating contest with the theme “Through the Decades @ Berry Lake”. Kay reminded all who wanted to follow along behind the judge’s boat to meet at the point at 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 5th. Kay asked all for their opinion on whether or not we could change the winner’s trophy from an engraved wall plaque to a trophy, as the plaque is beginning to get filled. All agreed that we would go with a traveling trophy from now on, and the prizes will be available at the annual corn boil on August 8th.
Additional note...the 2010 boat parade theme will be "BERRY LAKE SAFARI" so plan to get wild for next year's competition!
Jim reminded everyone of the upcoming events at the lake:
- Sat June 20th – Social at the Cismoski’s
- Sat July 25th – Social at the Holman’s
- Sat Aug 8th – Annual Corn Boil @ the Northern Grace Youth Camp from 11:30 – 1:00 and a Social to follow at John DePrey’s beginning at 1:00
The meeting was adjourned.