Siseebakwet Lake Association
Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2022
Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 8:32 am by President Tom Huettner (on ZOOM) at 8:36 a.m. Members present in Sugar Lake Lodge meeting room (Main Dining Room) included Gordy Hoppe, Deb Hagenbuck, Bill Hagenbuck, Roger Quern, Betsy Martin and Dora (Holly) Hayes.
Announcements and Correspondence: The Shoreline Review came in. Bill Hagenbuck will review and examine details regarding trails, wood, walkways, etc.
Secretary’s Report: Betsy Martin moved approval of June 11, 2022 report; motion seconded and carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Roger Quern presented detailed printed report as of 7/13/2022. Total in bank accounts: $38,596.41. Income Year to Date (YTD 10/01/2021 - 7/13/22) - $1,269.24. Expenses YTD - $669.17. Cindy may be able to assist the Treasurer.
Tom moved to approve ICOLA dues of $19.00 plus $0.50 per member. Motion was seconded and approved.
Committee Reports:
Communications – Chair: Gwynn B; Co-Chair: Betsy M. – A draft announcement of the SLA Potluck at 4:00 pm, August 5, 2022, has been sent by email SLA members. Event will be held on half the SL Lodge deck with attendees having access to the SL Lodge bar.
Membership: Chair: Vicki; Co-Chair: Deb H. – Chair absent.
Water Quality, Management and Education – Chair: Tom H. (Temporary); Co-Chair: Open. Bruce took water samples in June. Clarity: Main lake – 12 ft.10 in.; South Sugar: 12 ft. 6 in. SLA indicated that members/lake-owners could use the pressure washer for boat/equipment cleaning/decontamination. The washer was apparently not ready to function at the time of this meeting. Betsy will try to talk to Tim about what is actually in progress/status.
Social: Chair: Betsy M.; Co-Chair: Gwynne B. - Betsy reviewed events for Fall (September) Membership Meeting . Betsy will try to schedule speaker we originally scheduled for the Spring Membership Meeting.
Investments: No activity.
Special Projects
Record Retention/Digitization: Betsy reported that plans are progressing to recruit workers for the project to digitize and organized the Lake Association’s records/history. A tentative deadline of 4 years has been set for completion of a preliminary report on our history. Individuals interested in participating could include: The Laska Family in some combination (Roger, Sara and Eric)
New Board Member Recruitment: Danielle Witherill, Cindy Hilligoss and Brad Nelson.
Betsy Martin moved at 9:00 am that the meeting be adjourned. The motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Dora (Holly) Hayes, Secretary