Lake Madison Development Association

Lake Madison Development Association

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

May 20, 2010 at the Hillside Resort.

Minutes

Call to Order

President Matt Larson convened the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lake Madison Development Association (LMDA) at 7:10 PM May 20, 2010. He welcomed guests.

Guests were: Brandon Gust, Bryce M., Jan Nicolay, Dwaine Chapel, John Goeman, Roberta Hanson, Dennis Hilde and Trudi Nelson

The following directors were in attendance: Terry Ryan, Mike Halverson, Matt Larson, Millie Moser, Jeff Nelson, Pete Hoidal, Michelle Anderson, Callie Wockenfuss, Chuck Robbins, Curtiss Nelson, Ed Arshem, Harold Hanson, Jackie Tuschen, Jeff Landeen, Karen Dunham, Linda Hilde, Merle Johnson, Rolly Samp, Scott Scofield, Stephen Snyder, Vic Graham, Dan Carlson.

Secretary’s Report

The February 18, 2010 minutes were emailed and mailed out. Director Hoidal moved to accept the LMDA Meeting minutes as presented. Director Graham seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer’s report was presented by Director Moser (see attached). Director Samp moved to approve the Treasure’s Report. Director Hoidal seconded. Motion carried.

Other Reports

Duane Chapel explained LAIC. He explained goals that have been set for a 5 year period. The goals are mostly trying to hold onto businesses and to create jobs in the Madison area. He spoke of being creative with financial commitments to retain jobs and businesses that already are in Madison.

Tin Wahlberg Lake County Sherriff

Stated that things have been super quiet lately.
Golf carts can be licensed at the Lake County Treasurers Office. There are certain things that carts need to be licensed. Check with the treasurer to find out.
Must be a licensed driver to drive on county or state roads.
Golf Cart driver is responsible for accidents.
Crime Stoppers going well.
Rolly thanked sheriffs department for patrolling area.

Lake County Commission Update

Matt Larson reported for Scott Pederson.

He reported that the poor farm park is ready. Toilets have been installed.
Water Quality Committee is asking for financial assistance from the Association at this time. The water quality committee is ready to hire an employee. Scott asked that the Association donate $7,500.00 a year for 3 years. Funding is to come from the Water Quality funds from previous donations from membership.

w Scott Scofield motioned to donate the $7,500. Linda Hilde seconded. Scott then asked whether it was $7,500.00 for a year or $7,500.00 for 3 years. Rolly Samp seconded the motion with an amendment of $7,500.00 for three years. Motion carried.

Brandon Gust, GF&P introduced Bryce from Wild Life Conservation.

Reported for Vicki Seager:

Dock from Walkers Point installed at Johnsons Point and is ready to use.
A year round biffy will also be provided there.

Brandon reported:

Last year went well for BUI’s. There were a lot of designated drivers.
Remember to check your boating equipment before going on the water.
Please use caution in the new area and watch for swimmers.
Buoys cannot be put out until state zones the area.
Free Youth Activity Day on June 26^th, 9:00 am till 4:00 pm. 8 Years and older. There will be food and all day activities at the Izaak Walton League north side of Lake Herman.
Fishing was good earlier in the spring and is expected to pick up again.
Long Lake game fish were killed off this winter. It will be restocked.

John Goeman for Hwy 34 for the future thanked our organization for supporting the Hwy 34 project. He also thanked Rolly Samp for the articles in The Lake News. The highway will be built in two steps. First from where it is now to the Wentworth Corner. This step will cost $7.5 million. The second step will be from the Wentworth Corner to I-29. This step will cost $16.2 million. He also commented on meeting with SD representatives Herseth-Sandlin and John Thune and Tom Johnson and described their thoughts on the Hwy.

Jan Nicolay, Lake Brant Association stated that there will be a pancake feed on Memorial Day, Monday May 31st from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the Chester High School. She added that the next Water Quality Meeting will be held Thursday, May 27^th at the SD Rural Water Building in Madison. She invited everyone to attend.

Callie Wockenfuss reported that there will be a Lake Madison Development Association sponsored golf tournament on June 6. It will be held after the Lake Appreciation Day at the Golf Course. Prizes will come from the Association and cost to join the tournament will be a minimal $20. Registration starts at 12:30 pm. There will be a shotgun start at 1:30 pm. The Association is planning on holding 4 outings a year from now on.

W Steve Snyder stated the WEB site is up for renewal. Terry Ryan motioned to renew for 2 years with a fee of $75.00 a year. Pete Hoidal seconded. Motion carried. If there is anything you would like to add to the WEB site please email ssnyder@svtv.com.

Rolly Samp reported that the 20^th Anniversary of the Lake News is upon us. In the July addition Leader Printing has offered four pages of color for free. He would like more photos sent to him to be used. Net profit is up for The Lake News because businesses are taking out bigger ads. He proudly spoke of the newspaper being the only and largest newspaper of its kind. Everyone applauded Rolly for his work of 20 years.

Membership Report

Terry Ryan, membership committee handed out pamphlets that were created to explain the Association to new people. He also handed out reports on membership with who has paid and those who have not. He asked the directors to ask the non-members to please join. The Directories are ready to be handed out at this time. Directors from different areas were asked to please take the books from their area and hand them out. Membership as of this time is 553.

Adjournment

Director Hoidal motioned to adjourn at 8:20 P.M. as there was no further business. Director Graham seconded. Motion carried.

Respectfully recorded and submitted by:

Michelle Anderson, Secretary

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