Kawkawlin River Watershed Property
Owners' Association Annual Meeting
Annual Minutes 2010
|
Board of Directors
MEETING
KAWKAWLIN RIVER WATERSHED PROPERTY OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
Meeting Minutes, April 13, 2011
1. President Tim Banaszak called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
2. Roll Call: Tim Banaszak, Jeff Staudacher, Joe Vogl, Julie Kleinau (arrived late due to personal
commitment), Jerome Bartkowiak, Dave Bledsoe, Chris Fernandez, Bob Rau, John Roszatycki, and Glenn
Rowley were present. Mike Darbee, Tim Mark, Ben Ramsay, and Darryl Steiner were excused. Kevin
Eickmeyer was absent.
3. Secretary’s report: The March board minutes were sent out before the meeting for review. There was
no discussion. Joe moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Glenn seconded the motion. The minutes
were approved as submitted.
4. Treasurer’s Report – Joe provided the Financial Report and Budget Status for review. Since the last
meeting, there have been some dues submitted. Expenditures included $2096.19 for the new channel
markers. There was discussion regarding lost unearned income with the Pimco Fund ( - $44.06 ). There was
also a question regarding our limits of liability on our insurance policy: that limit is $1 million per occurrence with
a general aggregate (policy limit) of $2 million. John motioned for approval of the Treasurer’s report, the motion
was seconded by Glenn. The report was approved as submitted.
5. Bills before the Board – None.
6. Old Business
a. Annual Meeting – April 19th. The agenda and Annual Meeting Preparation list was reviewed and
assignments given. The meeting will follow the same format as last year. The new channel markers will be
displayed. A motion was given by Bob for Julia Bledsoe to represent KRWPOA in the selling of American flags,
perhaps presented at the annual meeting: the motion was seconded by Jeff, and the board approved the
motion. Five board members are running for re-election. Dave and Jerome volunteered to remove themselves
if new candidates were present. Bay Café was notified to prepare for 60 people on an early count, but upon
discussion of the increased newsletter mailing that number will be changed to 70.
b. River Restoration Grant - Tim submitted a letter, as requested, to the Drain Commissioner for inclusion in
a grant application. The grant is for $142,000 in order to test e-coli levels.
c. Chamber Membership – A check has been written for our membership dues (shown on the Financial
Report expenditures), but Jeff is holding our check until next week. This is being done due to the fact that the
chamber's membership drive begins next week. By waiting we will receive incentives, including a membership
list of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce.
7. New Business
a. Canoe/Kayak Race – Chris reported on his findings and research. There are many prospects and ideas
for the event. It is scheduled on June 11. The event will be a poker run format and not a competitive event. We
will have 7 stations along the river for participants to stop and collect cards. The event will begin at the canoe /
kayak launch in Kawkawlin and finish at Castaways and/or the mouth of the Saginaw Bay. Additional research is
being done in regards to sponsorship and food opportunities. It was requested that board members brainstorm
on ideas and share them after the annual meeting. A motion was made by Glenn and 2nd by Jeff to allow $500
in seed money to support the event. The motion was approved.
8. Committee Chairperson’s Reports
a. Membership report – Glenn reported 115 current members which is 78% of last year’s membership
number. We are expecting many renewals at the annual meeting. To assist in the marketing effort; the River
Journal was mailed to all addresses used in the membership drive listing (over 200 copies mailed out last week).
b. Weed Control – Jerome noted that we are entering our final year of the contract for weed control.
c. River Restoration – in addition to the grant letter discussed earlier, Dave and John reported on
developments in a water quality testing study. The study will be coordinated jointly by both Delta College and
Saginaw Valley State University. Joe moved that John and Dave act on the board’s behalf in any activities
related to the project. The motion was seconded by Bob and approved by the board.
d. Water Quality/E-Coli – discussed earlier.
e. Safety – Dave mentioned that new buoys will require some modifications prior to installation. Jerome
volunteered his service to help with project. Tim Banaszak will get the new buoys to Tim Mark to coordinate. If
necessary, the old markers may be installed until the new ones are ready.
f. Fun Activities – Jeff reported that Timmy and Lisa Beson will host this year’s summer picnic. It was
discussed that more volunteers are needed for the golf outing. Also mentioned was that fact that the
canoe/kayak function will replace the walleye fishing contest. Should this cause unrest and hurt feelings, both
events can be held on the same day. We will discuss at the annual meeting.
g. River Clean Up – June 4 – Bob reported that planning activities are all under control. Chris reported that
his son is working on a project that could allow us additional volunteers through his school, with a little
mentoring support given by the board. It was noted that there is a large tree in the river at the canoe/kayak
launch in Kawkawlin which needs to be removed. It may be too big for our work crews.
h. History – no update. Several board members commented on the nice newsletter article provided by Carl
Rowley.
i. Newsletter, The River Journal – over 200 copies were mailed on 4/7/11. The board discussed the
necessity of collecting money from advertisers. Tim reminded the board of free placements in exchange for
goods or services (Frank Janca for providing space for our shed, Castaways for hosting events, and Tri City RV
for use of John Korpal’s pontoon boat when installing/removing channel markers). Fee collection assignments
were given to multiple members of the board.
j. Website (www.kawkawlinriver.net) – no update.
k. Facebook – In order to have a free public announcement Facebook page, at least 25 friends are
required.
9. Next Board Meeting – Wednesday, May 11, at 7 pm in the Bangor Township Hall meeting room.
10. The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Kleinau
Secretary, KRWPOA
With significant help from Glenn Rowley – Thanks Glenn!