2021 Cheboygan Long Lake Area Association
Annual Meeting – Minutes and Notes
June 26th 2021
Location: Aloha Township Hall
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Agenda:
Meeting called to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Introductions
Secretary’s Report: Fred Schramm
Treasurer’s Report: Barb Hall
Aquatic Abatement
Election of Officers & Districts
Officers:
President – Jeff Sherman
Vice President – Dave Brodstein
Secretary – Fred Schramm
Treasurer – Barb Hall
District Representatives:
District 1. – Chris Casari
District 2. – Ed DeLayna
District 3. – Roy VanVleek
District 4. – Chuck Maziasz
District 5. – Dan Whiting
District 6. – Bob Armstrong
District 7. – Jeff Ehlels
Announcements
The Summit (Tip Of the Mitt) was June 24th
Camp Walden Concerts – Jeff Sherman
Questions
Adjournment
General Meeting Notes:
Fred Olive called the meeting to order at 8:30am
All in attendance were welcomed and individually introduced themselves and identified where their property was located on the lake.
Review of the agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
The Secretary (Fred Schramm) and Treasurer (Barb Hall) indicated that they both had detailed reports from the past years respective meetings and activities and that anyone was welcome to obtain copies and review via the CLLAA website www.CLLAA.org. All meeting minutes and Treasurers’ reports will be posted to the web site for viewing and Fred Olive encouraged everyone to visit the website and review the content.
Aquatic Abatement review
Chuck Maziasz stated that the lake was treated on 6-23-2021. The survey of the lake was done later in the season. It is generally better to do the survey later. If it done too early in the season, the results may not be as accurate. This year there was approximately 12 acres were treated. Usually there is only a couple of days between when we are notified and when they treat the lake. We will post on the web site when it known ahead of time. Once treated, they will review in 30 to 45 days to verify the effectiveness. If needed they will treat again at no cost to us. It costs approximately $15-20,000 to treat the lake, depending on the amount that then need to treat. There is approximately $39,000 left in the fund for treating the lake. Once that money is depleted, a new tax assessment will be needed for additional funds.
PAC Sanitation
It was stated that PAC Sanitation in Onaway, MI will pickup up to 6-bags of garbage the last Thursday of the month. It must be placed on a public road, and if its your first pick up, you should contact PAC. Residents of Aloha Township receive a discount on their monthly bill for service. They must tell Pac that they are residents of the township. It is encouraged to use them because of the discount and it also lessens the wear and tear on the roads around the lake when there are multiple heavy trucks servicing the area.
Update on the Assessment
Barb Hall stated that there are 199 land owners and deeded access property owners. 26 were members in 2020 and we have over 60 members at this time. Of the 199 letters sent out in 2021 regarding the survey, they have received 61 yes votes four no vote answer and six anonymous no’s. They need at least one hundred returned votes and 51% must be in favor. The previous assessment was about $190.00 for land owner and $93.00 for deeded access. If the association meets the threshold of at least one hundred ballots, and 51% positive, it will be presented to the Aloha Twp board. The hope is before August 1, 2021. The Twp board will hold two public hearings. During the public hearing phase the assessment monies and duration will be determined. The plan is to have the assessment begin in the summer of 2022, last five years and be about $200.00 per year per land owner. Fred Schramm will add a form to the web site for any residents to fill out and submit to the association.
Elections
The following have volunteered for District Representatives:
District 1. – Chris Casari
District 2. – Ed DeLayna
District 3. – Roy VanVleek
District 4. – Chuck Maziasz
District 5. – Dan Whiting
District 6. – Bob Armstrong
District 7. – Jeff Ehlels
All positions were open to the floor for additional nominations. A motion was made by Fabian LaVigne and seconded to vote by Michelle Chase on the entire slate as the agenda indicated for 2021. The floor unanimously approved the entire slate.
For the position of President, Jeff Sherman was nominated and a motion was made by Bob Armstrong and seconded to vote by Michelle Chase. The floor unanimously approved the vote.
The position of Vice President, David Brodstein was nominated and a motion was made by Bob Armstrong and seconded to vote by Michelle Chase. The floor unanimously approved the vote.
The position of treasury and Secretary, Barb Hall and Fred Schramm were nominated respectively. A motion was made by Bob Armstrong and seconded to vote by Michelle Chase. The floor unanimously approved the vote.
Announcements/Questions
Tip of the Mitt: The Summit of Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council was on June 24th. CLLAA is a member of the council, however, all residents are encouraged join and to attend the free event for great information about protecting Long Lake. There is a lot of valuable information on their web site.
Camp Walden: Jeff Sherman is working with the camp to perform a special concert in August when they host Band Camp. Dates and times to be announced. The Camp is also in need of Kitchen staff. Anyone interested, please contact Scott Ruhart [email protected]
Association Insurance: A question was asked about what lability insurance the association has. There currently is not insurance for CLLAA.org. Barb Hall will talk to BKC Insurance about what could be offered.
Boat Parade: The annual 4th of July boat parade will be on on Sunday, July 4th @ 1pm. Boats are to meet in front of Camp Walden.
Adjournment:
A motion was offered and seconded and all voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 am