Meeting Minutes

Mud Lake Board Meeting – August 10, 2024

• In Attendance
  • Ann Roberts, Bob & Nancy Turnquist, John Gajar, Jim Reid, Belynda Poupard, Alan & Cathy Bilinski, Bob Martiny
• Lake Treatment Update
  • Latest treatment was for frontage
    • Everyone happy with frontage treatment
  • Lily pads are treated upon request
  • Curly leaf pondweed is proliferating; inform PLM
• Treasury Update
  • Poker Run
    • To be more profitable next year
      • Reduce costs on food
    • The donations jar was helpful
    • All agreed the porta-potty was a good investment
    • All agreed to do Poker Run next year on July 4th weekend
      • Include an ice cream truck and band
      • Invite neighborhood and Frog Holler people
        • John & Ginger to follow up
    • Include a registration link on website
    • Nancy will set a budget next year
• Social Activity Report
  • Cornhole set for 8/24
    • Using leftovers from Poker Run
    • Details on website
• Gravel Pit Update
  • Ours is no longer active
• Next Meeting is 11:00 AM on August 31st at Mark Miller’s, 11651 Lawrence Rd.

Mud Lake Association General Meeting – June 1, 2024

• In Attendance
  • Tony Poppenger, John & Ginger Gajar, Kim & Ann Roberts, Dan & Sue Soda, Alan & Cathy Bilinski, Ronnie Neumann
    
• Lake Treatment Update
  • Observations of lake
    • Compared to Iron Mill Pond where Mud Lake drains, we’re looking much better
  • For treatment of personal frontage, let PLM know according to instructions they provided
• Poker Run Update
  • Ask for donations during event- Ronnie to head-upTo do a 50/50, give out raffle tickets for a “donation”Chinese raffle for gift basketsPorta-potty
    • $160 approved
    Bilinski’s to bring tables & tentPrizes for kids Poker Run
    • $50 approved
    Prizes
    • 3 wine baskets donated by RobertsSmores basket- RobertsMovie basket- RobertsCooler of beer and BBQ- Neumann
    Games- bring a day early
    • Ladder ballCornholeJam Can
    Need Registration Volunteers
    • Ronnie
    Stations:
    • Turnquists, Gajar, Whistlers, Roberts, Schmidts
    Cards- donated by Gajar & Neumann
    • Need boxes for cards
    Stamps used at each station for cards drawnStation meeting for Station Captains
    • To be set by Ann
    Block Captains needed to get more volunteers & participants
    • 8 volunteers need to be confirmed for:
      • Set upTear downCookGarbageParkingGolf cart drivers
      Block Captains to reach out with a personal invitationGinger to invite Frog HollerAlan to contact the Captains
    Alan to put up the banner where registration will beFood- Alan to grill, Cathy to set up
    • Need  a count from RSVPMenu
      • Burgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies, bottled water, BYOB
        • Include veggie option
    Each station can receive $50 to offset costs, if requestedThe Board to audit the poker sheets to determine the winners
    • 75% of earnings go to the 3 winners
    Volunteers can participate and designate someone else to get their cardsPlay music at each station and at party with amp and microphone
  • Rain contingency – operate on Sunday
• Everyone bring small bills- CASH ONLY
• Treasury Update/Association Dues
  • Contributions welcome
    • Suggested: $50/home for trailer, fireworks, Poker Run
  • Alan, Nancy & Benn working on setting up a Zelle online payment for donations
• Summer Activities (Cornhole, Frog Holler, Association Meetings)
  • Working on ideas, possibly a band
• Fireworks Contribution
  • Show on Saturday, July 6
  • We give individually plus voted to give $500 from Mud Lake fund
• Trailer
  • This is the last year that Tony will take care of trailer
  • Dan Soda will take over care and maintenance
    
• General Elections
  • Added Activity Director- Ann Roberts
  • All positions open and voted to keep same Board members
• Everyone bring small bills- CASH ONLY
• Need to get latest billing and review from PLM
  • Last year’s updates on website
  • Alan to follow up with James
    

• Gravel Pit Update
  • Can only haul away what’s there
  • Lawrence road to get new gravel in the fall
  • Alan will provide email to John for next gravel pit meeting

• Website Update
  • Poker Run info addedGetting Zelle set up
  • Meeting dates added

• Next Meeting Location/Date
  • Before Poker Run- at Soda’s at 10:00 AM
    
    

Mud Lake Board Meeting Minutes- July 29, 2023

• By-Law Review
  • Bob T. and John G. reviewed by-laws and shared recommended changes.  After much discussion, the updated by-laws will be reviewed again at the next meeting for final approval.

• Treasury Update
  • Expenses paid in the last month:
    • $500 to Lunsford’s for fireworks
    • $79 to Bilinski’s for email communication software (2-year subscription)
  • Nancy will mail a donation flyer with instructions for a $50 voluntary donation to help cover costs for events, the trailer, and fireworks.
  • Bilinski’s are working on the ability to collect donations through the Mud Lake website.

• Lake Treatment
  • Everyone agrees the lake looks good, and weeds have decreased.
  • There was a discussion about keeping an eye on the workers, making sure protocol is being followed, and reporting any incidents to PLM management.

• Summer Activities and Dates
  • Poker Run Committee met to begin planning for next year
    • Nancy will include a “teaser” for the event in the next mailing
  • Pontoon Tie-Out on August 12^th
    • Meet at 2:00 PM on the south side of the lake. 
    • MLA will pay for pizza.

• Dam Options
  • Andy is gathering information and waiting on responses from EGLE.
  • The goal is to find the best approach for maintaining a higher water level throughout the summer.

• Gravel Pit Update
  • We discussed the implications of state vs. local control.  Dan S. will get an update on the status of local gravel pits.

• Assessment
  • The Board voted to cap the assessment cost at $160/year.

• Next Board Meeting Sunday, August 27th @ 1:00 PM
  • Hosted by Bob & Nancy Turnquist, 12204 Beech Dr.

Mud Lake Board Meeting Minutes- June 16, 2023

• Voluntary Board Elections– to be appointed for the upcoming 1-year term:
  • President:  Alan Bilinski
  • Vice President:  Dan Soda
  • Treasurer:  Nancy Turnquist
  • Secretary:  Cathy Bilinski
  • Members-at-Large:  Open to everyone

• Treasury Update
  • We agreed to donate $500 to Lunsford’s for this year’s fireworks from the Mud Lake fund.
  • Nancy will be mailing a donation flyer with instructions for a $50 voluntary donation to help cover costs for events, the trailer, and fireworks.

• Upcoming Lake Treatment
  • Next application will be July 17^th.
  • Visit our website mudlakebrooklyn.com for lake treatment updates.
  • Agreement that the lake is looking good with an overall decrease in weeds.

• Summer Activities and Dates

• Poker Run has been rescheduled for July 6, 2024
  • Planning committee: Nancy Turnquist, Ann Roberts, Sue Soda, Ronnie Neumann, Ginger Gajar, Dan Soda
  • Pickleball Play Time at Ronnie’s Court on July 8^th
  • Pontoon Tie-Out on August 12^th

• New Business
  • Mud Lake By-Laws are going to be updated
    • John Gajar and Bob Turnquist to review and make recommendations.
  • Do we need an LLC?
  • What about that Wampler Lake dam?

• Next Board Meeting- Mark your Calendar!
  • Hosted by John & Ginger Gajar
  • Sunday, July 30 @ 1:00 PM
  • 12250 Beech Drive

Mud Lake Board Meeting Minutes- May 20, 2023

• Introductions– we had an enjoyable reunion at Chateau Aeronautique.  Present were John and Ginger Gajar, Bob and Nancy Turnquist, Kim & Ann Roberts, Alan & Cathy Bilinski, Ronnie Neumann, and Dan Soda.

• Treasury Update
  • Financial report distributed; current balance is $2,878.85.
  • It was agreed to request a “suggested donation” of $50/household/year to help fund the website, trailer maintenance and social activities.
    • Further discussion continued about how to best support Chad’s fireworks.  Dan Soda will follow up with Chad.

• Upcoming Lake Treatment
  • PLM sent notices for lake treatment on May 25^th.
  • Milfoil and Curly Leaf will be targeted.
  • Personal lakefront will likely be included.  At this point, there is no need to pay extra.
  • We are on our own for lily pads.

• Three activities are being planned:
  • June 10^th– Cornhole and Potluck (John Gajar will organize)
  • July 1^st– Lake Poker Run ML Fundraiser (Dan Soda will organize)
  • August 12^th– Pontoon Tie-out (Alan Bilinski will organize)
  • Details for each activity will be posted on our website, along with a Save the Date email to all Mud Lake residents.

• Next Board Meeting- Mark your Calendar!
  • Hosted by Kim and Ann Roberts
  • Saturday, June 17^th @ 1:00 PM
  • 12262 Beech Drive
  • Elections to be held for President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.