Lake Madison Development Association

Regular Board of Directors Meeting.

May 25, 2006 at the Hillside Resort.

Minutes

Call to Order

President Steve Snyder called a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lake Madison Development Association (LMDA) at 7:00 PM May 25, 2006.

President Snyder welcomed special guests Jan Nicolay, Brant Lake Director, Robert Todd, Round Lake Director, Jon Goeman, Russ Olson, Bert Verhey, Dale Droge, Shon Eide

The following directors were in attendance:, Jeff Landeen, Curt Nelson, Linda Hilda, Jackie Hagger-Tuschen, Ralph Wagoner, Connie Sinclair, Michelle Anderson, Martin Jarrett, Dick Lage, Gene Moser, Pete Hoidal, Tim Schuver, and Karen Dunham, Rolly Samp, Mike Weiss, Jim Hunter, Cliff Nock, Dan Carlson, Carole DeSchepper, Scott Scofield, Bob Howe, Merle Johnson, Jeff Nelson

Guests were: Jan Nicolay, Brenda Lage, Diana Nelson, Robert Todd, and Millie Moser, Joyce Nock, Larry & Vicki Husman, Mary Snyder, Pat Howe, Shon Eide,

Secretary’s Report

The March 23, 2006 minutes were sent out with the Notice of Meeting. Director Nelson moved to accept the LMDA Meeting Minutes as presented. Director Wagoner seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Report attached. Director Hilde moved to approve the Treasures Report. Director Carlson seconded. Motion carried.

Game Warden, Shon Eide

a. The no wake zone buoys will be put up soon.

b. There were no carp removed from lake this year.

c. If game warden is needed call 911 or Lake County Dispatch at 256-7620.

Jon Goeman and Russ Olson

Gave a presentation of building a four lane highway from Madison to I-29. The City of Madison passed a resolution to complete the Highway. Ron Goeman asked for a letter of recommendation from the Lake Madison Association promoting the highway. He also asked that individuals write letters of support. Director Samp motioned to have letter of support written. Director Wagoner seconded. Motion carried.

Scott Gusso Insurance

Was not able to attend meeting and explain the status of Lake Association Insurance.

Committee Reports

Terry Ryan, Safety Committee noted that there is an article in the upcoming Lake News. There are speed limits posted around the lake. Please let Terry know what they are. He asked that people be conscious of safety in the busy up-coming summer season.

Storm Warning Sirens: Committee member Curt Nelson stated that the Lake County Commission had a favorable response to installing emergency sirens on the lake. An agreement will be drawn up by the County Commission. Linda Hilde recommended that the Association wait to see the agreement before voting on it.

Robert Todd, Long Range Water Quality Planning Committee Chairman reported:

There will be a monitoring program with Lake Herman, Round Lake, Brant Lake and the City of Madison. The program will test phosphorous levels at certain areas to determine exactly where phosphorous is coming from. Funding will be asked from Federal and State levels. Mike Weiss moved to commit sufficient amount of money needed to get project going. The money will be provided from the donations from the Water Quality Funding program. Director Wagoner seconded. Motion carried.

Karen Dunham, Membership Chairperson, reported that as of May 26, 2006, membership is at 536 members.

Steve Snyder proposed developing a web site for Lake Madison. The Web site will be to educate people on water quality and safety and facilitate communication with lake residents. The cost will be $96 for two years and about $60 per year after that. Director Nelson motioned to build the web site, Director Hilde seconded. Motion carried. He recommends no advertisement at this time and asked for any volunteers to help with developing site.

Scott Scofield will donate a marine radio to the game Fish & Parks and Lake Brandt will donate another.

Adjournment

Director Wagoner motioned to adjourn at 8:15 P.M. as there was no further business. Director Nelson seconded. Motion carried.

Respectfully recorded and submitted by:

Michelle Anderson, Secretary