MINUTES
FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL MEETING
LAKE MADISON DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Call to Order
President Ralph Wagoner
called the meeting to order at 12:25 P.M. He welcomed the members of the Lake
Madison Development Association (LMDA) to the Forty-ninth Annual Meeting. The
meeting was held at the Hillside Resort.
Secretary’s Report
There was a motion by
Director Hilde to approve the minutes of the 2006 Annual Meeting. Director
Sinclair seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
Millie Moser gave the
financial report for the year 2007. Report attached. There was a motion by
Jeff Landeen to accept report as presented. It was seconded by Robert
Ellsworth. Motion carried.
Brandon Gust, Game fish &
parks warden,
reported on patrolling the lakes this summer. One of the biggest things they
are looking for is people operating boats uder the influence. The driver may
have an open container but, the alcohol limit is .08. This is the same as
driving a car. The length limit for docks has changed. Now, GF&P can do
something about peoples docks infringing on neighbors property in the lake.
There has been a fish kill on the lake because of alge.
John Goeman, reported on
the Highway 34 for the Future project. He thanked Rolly Samp for all of his
help with the project and helping to educate people on the project. He stated
that the web site SDHwy34.com is available. He would like to see people click
on the link to relay to the Senator’s and Representatives their feelings on the
highway. He introduced Jerry Johnson from the City of Madison. Jerry presented
two t-shirts to Ralph Wagoner and Rolly Samp in appreciation for their support.
Committee Reports
Robert Todd, Interlakes
Water Quality Committee reported that the Committee is representing four lakes.
He states that there is a display set up and for people to stop and look at it.
The Committee is doing a campaign to educate the population on water quality.
Robert thanked Rolly Samp for his efforts in helping to keep the people abreast
on water quality. He also stated that the 0 phosphorous fertilizer is also
being promoted to commercial application. There are 12 testing sites on the
lake that are being done by volunteers and he asked for more help in
volunteering to do testing. You can see more about the project at
lakemadison.info. He thanked the people who have donated money to the project.
Robert introduced Jay Gilbertson form East Dakota Development Association. Jay
explained on safe swimming and testing on the water.
Membership Chairman,
Karen Dunham, thanked the people who were present for paying their dues.
She reported a membership of 566. She asked people to ask their neighbors to
join the Association.
Steve Snyder,
Government Relations
Committee reported that they are just getting started and that they will gather
information on ordniances in the County to clean up the lakes.
President Ralph Wagoner
thanked Lake
County Search & Rescue and presented a $500 donation to them.
Election of Directors –
nominees for directors include: Ed Arshem, Jr., Jeff Nelson, Steve Morgan,
RollynSamp, Connie Sinclair, Jackie Tuschen. New nominees include: Wayne
Halma, Mark Smith, Ann & Ralph Pierce, Matt Larson.
Election
President Ralph Wagoner
reported for the nominating committee. The following names were offered for
officers and directors of the Association for 2005-2006: President Kurt Nelson;
First Vice-president Terry Ryan; Second Vice-president, Matt Larson; Secretary,
Michelle Anderson; Treasurer, Gene & Millie Moser.
He offered the names of Ed
Arshem Jr., Jeff Nelson, Steve Morgan, Rollyn Samp, Connie Sinclair and Jackie
Tuschen to be re-elected for three-year terms; Wayne Halma, Mark Smith, Ann &
Ralph Pierce and Matt Larson were offered for newly elected three-year terms.
Scott Scofield moved that
nominations cease for officers and directors nominated and the Secretary cast a
unanimous ballot. Jeff Nelson seconded. Motion carried.
President Wagoner welcomed
incoming president, Kurt Nelson. Kurt thanked Ralph for the hard work that he
did during his interim.
Adjournment
Director Graham moved
adjournment, as there was no further business. Director Landeen seconded.
Motion carried.
Respectfully recorded and
submitted by,
Michelle Anderson,
secretary
A big thanks to Elda Person
and Richard Wolfe who entertained the memebersip before and after the meeting.
Also thanks to Mike & Jody
Anderson and the Hillside staff for serving the very enjoyable lunch. Drawings
for prizes were held during the lunch.
