The Shakey Lakes Association meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM at the Shakey Lakes Park pavilion on September 5, 2020 by President, Jamie McDonough. Approximately 20 people attended.

 

SECRETARY’S REPORT:
The July 4th meeting minutes were approved as presented with a motion by Pat Liebman; support by
Charlene Peterson. Motion carried.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT—Charlene Peterson
Treasurer’s Report dated September 5, 2020 was presented as follows:

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Checking Account: Beginning balance: $1060.13

Deposits: 0
Disbursements: 0

End Balance: $ 1,060.13

CURRENT BALANCE $ 1,060.13
CD: (renewal balance); Maturity Date: 11-19-2021; Value on 6-30-2020 = $ 5,052.15 $ 5,045.60
TOTAL ASSETS: $ 6,105.73
Motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s report by Jamie McDonough and supported by Pat Liebman. Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS - LAKE LEVEL SITUATION

Charlene Peterson had requested the County Road Commission have the State of Michigan court-
ordered lake level re-surveyed and a new marker set at the Shakey Lakes Dam. Recently the lake was re-set to the regulated level of 682.75 feet above sea level. Heavy rains, snow melt or dry years can

temporarily raise/lower the level. The order acknowledges that Mother Nature plays a role and therefore the lakes will fluctuate.

 

The County Road Commission has set the boards to correspond with the mandated lake level. Due to
the expense involved (est. $1000/trip) they are not seeking to adjust the dam any further unless there
would an unforeseen dire emergency. In the future with the lake level set as regulated, there should no longer be a need for adjustment. Also under consideration is how to install a drawdown gate that would not involve mechanical removal of boards should the need ever arise. Two expressed their frustration with the requested lowered level because they had trouble removing
their boats from their boat lifts.

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OLD BUSINESS – PURPOSE/ FUNCTION OF THE SLA
Discussion on whether to disband the SLA was brought forward again since attendance and lack of
interest in the SLA had drastically waned over the past decade. This has been an ongoing topic of
discussion. The Shakey Lakes Association has no authority over the lake level. The County Sheriff’s Dept (as well as MI DNR officers) reign over marine patrol of the lakes. The County has re-established the proper local lake level based on State court-order. Suggestion was made to disband present SLA and allow those interested to create a new association developed with a new mission statement and bylaws. As a part of the recommendation to dissolve the current (2019-2020) Shakey Lakes Association: a motion was presented to disburse the funds to the County Park for improvement of the Boat Launch area (which almost everyone who has a boat on the chain of lakes uses for launch and haul purposes), and would have been beneficial to all. The Whispering Pines Club has their own launch area and was adamantly opposed to using the funds for any improvements at the Park boat launch that would benefit ll users. Motion was made to disband the (2019-20) SLA by Charlene Peterson and supported by Pat Liebman. Motion denied. (see motions under disbursements which were made prior to motion for dissolution)

NEW BUSINESS – ANY REQUIRED DISBURSEMENTS
Motion was made to donate $6,100 to Shakey Lakes Park for boat launch improvements by Pat Liebman and supported by Dick Peterson. Motion denied.
Motion was made to donate $3,100 to Shakey Lakes Park for boat launch improvements by Charlene
Peterson and supported by Pat Liebman. Motion denied.

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NEW BUSINESS – ELECTION OF OFFICERS
President – Ross Doucette
Vice President – Steve Kammerer
Treasurer – Chuck Dolsky
Secretary – Lisa Trousil
Board of Directors – Jeff Thomas, Rob Schulz, and Donna Liska
Your new slate of officers are residents from Long and Resort Lakes. Although, originally dues were
waived earlier this season, those who wanted to vote - paid their dues.

 

NEXT MEETING

Saturday, May 29, 2021 or as determined by new officers
Where, when and how (in person, or virtual) to be noticed to all riparian landowners.

 

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Tony Millette; supported by Charlene Peterson. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:59 AM.

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SHAKEY LAKES ASSOCIATION

THANK YOU!
A big “thank you” goes out to the two seasonal PARK patrons (Jamie and Tony) who stepped up for the last two years to serve as officers.

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Respectfully submitted by: Jeff Harwig, Secretary