Lake Madison Development Association

Lake Madison Development Association

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

February 17, 2011 at the Hillside Resort.

Minutes

Call to Order

President Mike Halverson convened the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lake Madison Development Association (LMDA) at 7:05 PM February 17, 2011. He welcomed guests.

Guests were: Sharon Arshem, Scott Pedersen, Lake County Commissioner; Debra Reinicke, Lake County Zoning; Shelli Gust, Lake Co. State’s Atty’s Office; Kelli Wollman, Lake County Commissioners, Jan Nicolay, Lake Brandt Association; Tim Wahlburg, Lake County Sherriff; Dale Droge, DSU and Melissa Christiansen, Lake County Environmental Officer.

The following directors were in attendance: Terry Ryan, Mike Halverson, Millie Moser, Pete Hoidal, Michelle Anderson, Callie Wockenfuss, Martin Jarrett, Karen Dossett, Ed Arshem, Rolly Samp, Vic Graham, Jeff Nelson, Dieter Proehl, Michael Swiden, Curt Nelson, Ladell Swiden, and Carol Deschepper.

Secretary’s Report

The November 4, 2010 minutes were emailed. Director Jeff Nelson motioned to accept the LMDA Meeting minutes as presented. Director Samp seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer’s report was presented by Director Moser (see attached). Director Curt Nelson moved to approve the Treasure’s Report. Director Graham seconded. Motion carried.

Tim Wahlburg, Lake County Sheriff reported:

Winter has not been too busy.
There were 21 burglaries, including a storage unit, which are going through the court system at this time.
Property has been recovered and returned to the proper owners.
Three rewards have been paid through Crime stoppers.
There will be high visibility of the police department after Memorial Day.
There is funding for overtime.
To license a golf cart in order it must have a gas engine, so many cc’s; lights, windshield, turn signals and a horn. License fee is determined by the particular golf cart.

Chad Williams, Moody County Conservation Officer reported:

Brandon Gust is now the State Boating Coordinator.
Cody Simmons will take over as GF&P’s Game Warden March 24, 2011.
There was not very much ice fishing this winter. The Broadwater had an ice fishing tournament this winter; there was a good turnout but not many fish were caught.
Ice shacks need to be off the ice by the end of February. GF&P ask that owners’ names and numbers are on the shacks.
Cautioned not to get docks into the water too soon as the possibility of flooding is high.

Scott Pedersen, Lake County Commissioner reported that:

Porta potty’s at the Poor Farm park area will stay in place for this year. After that something permanent may be put in place.
He introduced Kelly Wollman as a new Lake County Commissioner.
Debra Reineke and Shelly Gust discussed newly revised county ordinance (#10-49) at length. The ordinance will promote health and safety and the general welfare of the county.
Voting of the ordinance will be held on March 15, 2011.
The changes will make the ordinance user friendly.
To see the ordinance, go to www.lakecountySD.com.

Director Rolly Samp report:

· Some of the businesses that have ads in the Lake News and Directory are paying slowly.

· All ads for the Lake News and the Directory wrapped up by March 15^th.

· This is the Lake News 21^st Year.

· There will be 8 pages of color in the paper starting this year.

· The paper comes out Memorial Day, The 15^th of July and the week before Labor Day.

· Articles and pictures are always welcome.

· Rolly is writing a book about the History of Lake Madison. When it is for sale, proceeds will be donated to ??

Martin Jarrett, Lake County Water Quality Committee reported: there are 20 people who sit on the Water Quality Committee. Dieter Proehl stated that better communication is needed to keep membership abreast of what is being done to help cleanse the lakes.

w Jeff Nelson motioned to authorize $7,500.00 to water testing. Dieter Proehl seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Martin introduced Dale Droge from Dakota State University

Dale Droge thanked the Association for doing such a wonderful job of collecting volunteer donations to help pay for the water quality projects. Dale stated that phosphorous levels are staying the same at a high rate.

Martin introduced Melissa Christianson and welcomed her to the meeting. Melissa is the new Environmental Service Officer for Lake County. She is a local person and will work with the Clean Water Committee.

Jan Nicolay stated that we should all watch Senate Bill #11-78 which would allow Game Fish & Parks access to private land.

Terry Ryan, Membership Committee Chairman is concerned that not many Directors come to the meetings. He would like to know how many active Directors we have. He would like Directors from all over the lake to help with membership. A list of people that have not paid will be handed out at the May meeting. Directors will be asked to call on those people.

w Discussion was held on how to get the Directories out in a timely manner. Usually, they are handed out by Directors. Unfortunately there are not Directors in all of the areas and people are not present when the Directories are delivered. They then get left hanging on the door if possible. Then it may rain or the wind picks up and Directories get lost or ruined. The possibility of mailing them was discussed. Rolly stated that they could be mailed out with the First Edition of the Lake News to save money. Scott Pederson stated that he would donate $500 toward the mailing and asked if he could add a flyer to the mailing. A copy of the Directory will be mailed to everyone this year to help promote membership. Martin Jarrrett motioned to accept Scott’s offer to help with the cost of mailing them this year and Rolly seconded. Motion carried.

New Business

Michelle Anderson reminded Directors that last year there was to be a LMDA Golf Tournament. It was to be held the same day as the Madison Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Day. It was rained out. She asked if that is something to be considered this year. After discussion it was decided to hold the tournament the same day as the Appreciation Luncheon.

The Lake Madison Development Association WEB site does not have anyone for maintenance at this time. Hiring someone to do it was discussed. Michael Swiden volunteered as Webmaster. The Association gladly accepted the offer.

Adjournment

Director Jeff Nelson motioned to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. as there was no further business. Director Proehl seconded. Motion carried.

Respectfully recorded and submitted by:

Michelle Anderson, Secretary

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