MSLIA September 2025 Monthly Meeting Minutes

MSLIA September 2025 Monthly Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
7:00 PM, Eastern Time
Campbell Residence

  1. Called to Order at 7:05 PM. Present: Chip C, Jeff C, Greg A, Pete S, Jon N, Al P, Joe C (via phone)
  2. Minutes approved from July (no Aug meeting) (Chip, Pete).
  3. Presidents Report: Jeff received a message from WA President Moran that he was unable to contact Mike Mogle after several attempts. Joe C relayed saved voice mails from Moran contacting him in error. Joe C gave Moran correct number for Mogle but received at least 2 other calls from Moran in error. Moran wants to pay for part of the weeding directly, without paying dues. Jeff will handle this situation. We need to get a different weeding company due to poor performance of Mike Mogle. Joe C to attempt to contact one in the next few weeks to get us on a schedule for next year. Lake pump is working but there is no water to pump from river.
  4. Vice President: Want to host a fall party at Jon’s garage October 18. It will be a tailgate style, MSLIA to supply porta-pottie, food (pizza/subs) and a small keg of either CJs or Kickstand beer. We will order printed cardboard sleeves ($60/1000) and printed plastic cups (around $1
    each) with our logo. Ask people to bring folding chair, dish to pass and wear their spirit gear. We will do a 50/50 raffle. Check into Slushie machine from Matt B. 1-5 PM.
  5. Secretary Report: No report
  6. Treasurers Report: Went over the report. YTD – collected 86% of invoices and 84% of the $ invoiced. Discussed non-payors.
  7. Standing Committee reports

    a. Social – Read Casey’s report. Jeff, Jon and Chip will join the Pick-em league. Discussed balance under VP.
    b. Water Quality – Have 2 quotes for lake study. The 2015 company – Restorative will update for $13.500. Other bid is $25,000 for essentially the same info. Al to follow-up and see if we can get a more comprehensive report encompassing as much of the 1995 lake study as possible.
    c. Ecology/Biology – Pete has called fish farm and is waiting on DNR approval. Al asked if we could try to supplement with Small Mouth Bass using up to $500 of unspent funds from current budget. Pete will follow-up.
    d. Lake Safety – Absent.
    e. Public Relations – Absent
    f. Government Relations – Absent.
    g. Associations – None present.

  8. Old Business – None
  9. New Business – Next meeting October 8th will be at Jon Nemeth’s garage (across the street from his house). Adjourned 8:15 PM