HARRIS POND LAKE ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Joe Helmin, President, called the Board of Directors meeting to order at 1:30 pm in the Firehouse Community Room.  He welcomed 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 - Pat Neis (Absent)

Sportsmen’s Club Representative - Mike Mittelstedt

Town of Harris Representative - Vacant

Quorum Set.

REVIEW AND APPROVE THE PRINTED AND POSTED MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 8, 2024, MEETING.

It was motioned by Bill Jansen and seconded by Dave Kappel, “to approve the printed and posted minutes from the June 8, 2024, Board of Directors meeting.”  Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FINANCIAL AND MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITY FROM JULY 2024 TO PRESENT.

Sue Tutaj, Treasurer, stated we have 18 members.

It was motioned by Dave Kappel and seconded by Bill Jansen, “to approve the Treasurer’s report for the months of July 2024; August 2024; and September 2024, as follows:

The month of July 2024:

Starting balance as of July 1, 2024, of $20,971.13; Income of $1,830.00; Expenses of $3,018.00; leaving an ending balance as of July 31, 2024, of $19,783.13

The month of August 2024:

Starting balance as of August 1, 2024, of $19,783.13; Income of $75.00; Expenses of $74.00; leaving an ending balance as of August 31, 2024, of $19,784.13.

The month of September 2024:

Starting balance as of September 1, 2024, of $19,784.13; No Income; No Expenses; leaving an ending balance as of September 30, 2024, of $19,784.13.”    Motion carried.

FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS

It was stated we have 424 facebook followers.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Joe stated we have been a Lake Association for 17+ years. 

Joe stated we have been involved in many projects through the years; completing a comprehensive Lake Study by Onterra LLC; conducting additional sediment & weed studies; installing a new dock at the boat landing; repairing the boat landing; painting Lange Park Pavilion; donating money to the Sportsmen’s Club for needed repairs to Lange Park Pavilion; planting four (4) trees along the shoreline of Harris Pond; hosting numerous bake sales and flower sales; hosting a rummage sale; participating in the annual 4th of July parades; and conducting an annual cash raffle where the 1st prize was $1,000.00 cash, and so on.

We realize as an organization we do not have enough resources that a lake this size requires.The main issue still facing Harris Pond is the amount of sediment within the lake, with the only solution being a drawdown.  This solution remains unacceptable to us and our community.

Joe asked each board member whether they wanted to keep going as a Lake Association or consider disbanding.  Each board member when asked, said to disband.

It was then motioned by Mike Mittelstedt, and seconded by Dave Kappel, “to unanimously agree to a dissolution of Harris Pond Lake Association.”  The Motion was carried.

Joe stated we needed to decide how best to disburse the money that is in our checking account.

It was motioned by Dave Kappel and seconded by Bill Jansen, “to refund the three (3) newest members the $25.00 dues fee.”  Motion carried.

It was motioned by Bill Jansen and seconded by Mike Mittelstedt, “to look into purchasing a new pier”.  Motion carried.

The Board members agreed to disburse the remaining funds among the following groups:

Marquette County Lakes Association - $1,000.00

Sportsmen’s Club - $1,000.00

New pier from Piers Plus - $8,177.00

Town of Harris - $9,602.13

An email will be sent to all members about the dissolution.

ADJOURN

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

Meeting adjourned at 2:35 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Tutaj

Secretary/Treasurer