Call to Order
Beth Bush called the meeting to order at 10:00am.
Board Members present: Beth Bush, John Hedstrom, Jim Henderson, Ed Hummelt, Fred Koch, Jim Nagle, Jeff Price, Julie Verhaalen, Beth Wells.
October Meeting Minutes
October board meeting minutes stand as printed.
Treasurer Report
Jim Henderson gave a detailed report of donations and the current state of the finances.
We are keeping funds liquid, pending next summer’s requirements.
Jim has started research on high-yield savings money markets and will report back in coming months.
Board Terms
Fred Koch will leave the board in July, one year ahead of his scheduled term.
For board continuity, Julie Verhaalen was appointed to remain on the board, filling the remainder of Fred’s term. .
The board affirms that Julie’s appointment is in accordance with the by-laws
Election of three new board members will take place, as planned, at the annual meeting.
By-Laws
Per the last meeting, the by-laws subcommittee (Jim Nagle, Ed Hummelt, Julie Verhaalen) has begun a review of cumbersome and/or out-of-date by-laws.
Review will likely take several months.
Subcommittee will make recommendations to the Board prior to notification to the membership.
Board approval prior to the Spring Newsletter would be ideal, as it would enable the board to publish the recommended changes in time for an adoption vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
But adoption of corrected bylaws is not a pressing priority in 2026.
Lake Health
Fred walked the group through the responsibilities of the Invasive Species Chair
Since the handoff of this responsibility is important, we agreed to set up a committee to work with Lake and Pond and Aquatic Plant Management.
Will solicit Lake Health Committee members
Old Business
We discussed water testing which should occur on a regular basis, most likely bi-annually in the spring and fall
Jim will take the lead on water testing confirming water testing feasibility and the correct protocol
Fred will check for earlier water testing data
Website Update
Julie has worked on improving the website
Town of Springwater Meeting
No significant issues related to Pine Lake came up at the meeting.
New Business
We discussed how to handle double dues payments.
Action Items
Julie is educating the board on using Google Docs
Team will recruit non-board members to serve on Invasive sub team with Fred and Beth W.
Jeff will talk to Doreen Wiener
Ed will talk to Esther Hummelt
Fred will talk to Steve Rostermundt
Julie will talk to Nick Meisner
Jim Nagle will take the lead on water testing
Fred will check for historical water data
Adjournment
Next meeting January 17, 10:00 at Beth’s House
Meeting was adjourned at 11:59