Call to Order

President Terry Ryan called the meeting to order at 12:05 P.M. He welcomed the members of the Lake Madison Development Association (LMDA) to the Fifty First Annual Meeting. The meeting was held at the Hillside Resort, August 2, 2009.

Secretary’s Report

There was a motion by Jeff Nelson to approve the minutes of the 2009 Annual Meeting. Bob Ellsworth seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Millie Moser gave the financial report for the year 2009. Income for the year included: membership dues, contributions to the water quality project, advertising sold in Lake News and Directory. Expenses for the year included: printing of the Directory, the Lake News, flyers, cost of picnic, operating expenses, expenses of Water Project District election, donations to Forward Madison, Lake County Search & Rescue, and Lake County Crime Stoppers. There was a motion by Curt Nelson to accept the report as presented. It was seconded by Martin Jarrett. Motion carried.

Chad Williams, Game Fish & Parks Game Warden reported on patrolling the lakes this summer. He stated that the 4^th of July has been the busiest day on the lakes. There was one accident on a jet ski. They are patrolling the lakes at night looking for BUI’s. They also patrol during the day and do boat safety stops. Jet ski riders need to wear safety devices. They also need to stay 150’ from docks. There have been no wake buoys placed in Woodland Marina to slow people down. The area will be patrolled more. There was a fish clean up on the West side of Lake Madison this spring. There was a boat ramp placed on the west side of Brant Lake. Please call 605-256-7620 if you need to contact Brandon Gust.

Chad also spoke for Vicki Seager from Lake Herman State Park and Walker’s Point State Recreation Area. She asked that non-campers quit putting trash in the dumpsters on Walker’s Point. There is a hefty fine for using the dumpsters. There was a problem on the East end of the campground. Someone broke the fence and there were coolers stolen. Walkers Point is a fee area 12 months a year. You should stop and self register before going into the Area. The fishing dock in Walker’s Point was damaged by ice and will be placed on Johnson’s Point. There may be a jetty placed on Walker’s Point.

Scott Pederson, Lake County Commissioner, spoke on developing the poor farm. There is 900’ of shore line to be developed as a free fee area. They are moving forward with development. The area will have a fishing dock, though not likely this season.

Matt Schlauren,Lake County Sherriffs Department, reported that crime on the Lake is low. There was some theft and vandalism that has been solved. Golf carts may be licensed to drive on county roads. They may be driven on private roads without being licensed. Crime Stoppers is under way and you may call 256-7634 to anonymously report any crime you see. There are rewards being offered. The Association maintains membership on Crime Stoppers.

Lake Area Improvement Corporation Board member Jerry Johnson thanked members for their investment on area lakes. He explained how Madison is growing and that there is business expansion going on. There are loans available for business development.

Committee Reports

Terry Ryan passed out copies of and explained proposed changes to the Association By-laws. Mike Halverson moved to accept the By-law changes as presented and Curt Nelson seconded. Motion carried.

Membership Chairman, Karen Dunham, thanked the people who were present for paying their dues. She reported a membership of 559. She asked people to ask their neighbors to join the Association. She also asked for volunteers from all areas to be on a membership committee.

Robert Todd, Inter-lakes Water Quality Committee Chair, summarized the activities of the Committee during its three years of operation. The problem areas that need to be addressed have been identified. The election that was recently held to form a Water Project District, in order to obtain major funding, did not pass. The Water Quality Committee will cease activity as it is felt that no major water-quality actions can be undertaken without substantial funds. Committee operating funds, from voluntary member contributions, will continue to be held in the Association account. The only person paid out of these funds was a summer intern. Dakota State University did the analyses of the water samples. The “Water Watch” program, coordinated by the East Dakota Water District, will continue. He thanked everyone that gave of their time and effort to the Committee.

President Terry Ryan thanked the Lake County Search & Rescue for their work and presented Mark Even with a $500 donation. Mark thanked the Association for the invitation to be present. He stated that the equipment used for Search and Rescue belongs to the people. Search and Rescue is all voluntary and they are on call 24 hours a day. There are 16 current members. They also assist ambulances.

Elections:

President Terry Ryan reported for the Nominating Committee. The following names were offered for officers of the Association for 2009-2010: President-- Matt Larson; First Vice-President--Mike Halverson; Second Vice-President--Callie Wockenfuss; Secretary--Michelle Anderson; Treasurer--Millie Moser.

He offered the names of Deiter Proehl, Harold Hanson, James Hunter, Jeff Willadson, Karen Dossett, Martin Jarrett, Mike Hagedorn, Robert Todd to be re-elected for three-year terms. Two three-year positions for Director remain open. The Executive Committee is working on filling them.

Pete Hoidal moved that nominations cease for officers and directors nominated and the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot. Bob Ellsworth seconded. Motion carried.

The Executive Committee is defined in the updated By-laws as being: President Matt Larson, First Vice-President Mike Halverson, Second Vice-President Callie Wockenfuss, Treasurer Millie Moser, Secretary Michelle Anderson and Immediate Past President Terry Ryan. Karen Ritter moved to accept the Executive Committee as defined and Linda Hilde seconded. Motion carried.

President Ryan welcomed incoming President, Matt Larson. Matt thanked Terry for the work that he did during his term in office.

Adjournment

Robert Todd moved the meeting be adjourned at 1:15 p.m. Martin Jarrett seconded. Motion carried.

Respectfully recorded and submitted by,

Michelle Anderson, secretary

Thanks to Mike & Jody Anderson and the Hillside staff for serving the very enjoyable lunch. Drawings for prizes were held during the lunch.