HARRIS POND LAKE ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 8, 2024

DRAFT

Joe Helmin, President, called the Board of Directors meeting to order at 1:30 pm at the Lange Park Pavilion.  He welcomed all those present.

Board of Directors:

President - Joe Helmin

Vice-President - Dave Kappel

Secretary/Treasurer - Sue Tutaj

At-Large Board Member - Bill Jansen

At-Large Board Member - Vacant

Town of Harris Representative - Vacant

Sportsmen’s Club Representative - Mike Mittelstedt

Quorum Set.

REVIEW AND APPROVE THE PRINTED AND POSTED MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 13, 2024, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.

It was motioned by Bill Jansen and seconded by Dave Kappel, “to approve the printed and posted minutes from the April 13, 2024, Board of Directors meeting.”  Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  REVIEW AND APPROVE THE LATEST FINANCIAL AND MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITY FROM APRIL TO PRESENT.

Sue Tutaj, Secretary/Treasurer, stated we are 11 members strong.

It was motioned by Mike Mittelstedt and seconded by Bill Jansen, “to approve the Treasurer’s report for the months of April and May, 2024; as follows:

The month of April, 2024:  Beginning balance as of April 1, 2024, of $17,288.33; Income of $1,500.00; Expenses of $50.00; leaving an ending balance as of April 30, 2024, of $18,738.33.

The month of May, 2024:  Beginning balance as of May 1, 2024, of $18,738.33; Income of $160.00; No expenses; leaving an ending balance as of May 31, 2024, of $18,898.33.”  

Motion carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

DISCUSS HPLA BOARD OF DIRECTOR TERMS EXPIRING AND VACANCIES. - PRESIDENT; SECRETARY AND AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER

Joe stated the positions of President, Secretary and At-Large Board Member are up for election at our Annual Membership meeting set for Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Lange Park Pavilion.  

HPLA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS FOR 2024 AND 2025

We are 11 members strong; although there are a few members that have not renewed as yet.

HPLA PICNIC TABLES AT THE LANGE PARK PAVILION - SIGNAGE ATTACHED TO TABLES ON MAY 1, 2024.  THANK YOU TO BOB STEFFEL FOR HIS ASSISTANCE.

Joe stated the picnic tables now have signage on both sides of the tables.  He acknowledged Bob Steffel for his assistance in attaching these signs.  Thank you!

MARQUETTE COUNTY LAKES SPRING MEETING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024, AT THE MARQUETTE COUNTY SERVICE CENTER (MONTELLO).

Joe stated the Marquette County Lakes Association meeting is set for Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.  Joe stated there is usually a guest speaker at these meetings which are held in June and September.  

4TH OF JULY PARADE UPDATE (CANDY AND HPLA MERCHANDISE)

Joe stated the parade will take place on July 4, 2024.  Jay Ingram has graciously agreed to let us decorate his boat for the parade.  We will meet at 9:00 am on Water Street to get the boat ready for the parade.  

Joe stated he had been in contact with Family Dollar about purchasing candy from them, but we would not get a price break and only buy what was on their shelves.  Joe stated he is going to buy the candy from Sam’s Club.

The HPLA requested Sigi’s children once again assist in helping to throw out candy during the parade.  The general consensus in addition to throwing out candy, we also throw some of our older merchandise - can cozi’s; stickers; buttons; and old T-shirts to parade goers.

HPLA ANNUAL MEETING AND RAFFLE DRAWING ON SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2024 - LOCATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY WEATHER PRIOR TO ACTUAL MEETING.

Joe stated our Annual Membership meeting will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 12:30 pm at the Lange Park Pavilion (on Water Street), weather permitting.  Alternate meeting place will be the Firehouse Community Room. The raffle ticket drawing will take place at 1:30 pm following our annual meeting. 

HPLA MEETINGS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2024

It was the general consensus to wait until our Annual Membership meeting, to decide our next meetings.

VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dave Kappel, Vice-President, voiced concerns about the direction of HPLA.

FUND-RAISING COMMITTEE;

2024 RAFFLE TICKETS UPDATE:  TICKET SALES ARE OUTPACING LAST YEAR’S SALES.  TICKETS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO THE FOLLOWING ESTABLISHMENTS:  THE CHATEAU; SCHOOLHOUSE TAVERN AND SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN AND EACH OF THEM HAVE ALMOST SOLD OUT OF THEIR ALLOTTED TICKETS.

Joe stated our raffle ticket sales are going good.  All tickets are out, with about half of the tickets sold.  There are only 300 tickets total.  The first place prize is $1,000.00.  Sue asked that the money collected be brought to her before the end of June, 2024.  

FACEBOOK ACTIVITY/FOLLOWERS

It was stated there are 423 facebook followers.

ADDITIONAL TOPICS NOT PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED:

Mike Mittelstedt, Sportsmen’s Club Representative, stated he purchased four (4) tree guards for the trees which were planted along the Harris Pond shoreline in an effort to protect them from various factors. It was the general consensus to reimburse Mike for the tree guards.

A question was asked about when the Sportsmen’s Club was formed.

Answered:  It was formed in 1982 and there are about 80/90 members.  All activities they do are for the town of Harris community.

A question was asked about getting more members to join the HPLA.

Several in the audience suggested writing letters to people that live on the lake; write up a list of accomplishments the HPLA has done the last eighteen (18) years; have zoom available for meetings for those that are unable to attend in person; find out what can be done about the lake muck.  All good suggestions.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

The next meeting will be our Annual Membership Meeting to be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, beginning at 12:30 pm with raffle drawing conducted at 1:30 pm. The meeting will be held at Lange Park Pavilion (Water Street) except in the event of inclement weather, it will be moved to the Firehouse Community Room.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

It was motioned by Bill Jansen and seconded by Dave Kappel, “to adjourn.”  Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 2:38 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Tutaj/Secretary/Treasurer