CLPOC Board Minutes CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday, March 27, 2021 (Virtual Via Zoom) 1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Paul Szymkowicz, President at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were: John Colley, Vice President, James French, Treasurer, Linda Tilley, Secretary, Dan Rice, Dan Altier, Jerry Juncker and Steve Wilcox. Bob Halpin arrived at 9:53 a.m. 2. Staff members: Greg Babbitt, Kim Dowell, Jessica Slendak 3. Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Wilcox / Support Rice Passed 7/0 (Halpin absent) AUSTIN AND MORTON TOWNSHIP REPORTS: 1. Austin Township: None received. 2. Morton Township: M Klumpp report: We are soliciting bids for the construction of a recycling facility to allow us expanded and more efficient recycling options. 3. We will be approving a special assessment district for paving Valley Court at our April meeting. 4. Tri-Lakes association is moving forward with a petition signature drive to start a special assessment district for gypsy moth spraying in their area. 5. There is an upcoming election on May 4, 2021. Mecosta County Parks and Mid Michigan College. Please do your homework and become an informed voter - the Mid Michigan millage promises approximately $240,000 a year in savings to local students at a price tag of $1,042,120 per year in taxesforever. This is not a good millage for Morton Township. 6. Recently approved approximately $250,000 in road repairs and maintenance in the township through Mecosta County Road Commission. 7. The Township is now back to having our meetings in person with a face mask and social distancing required. 8. Hired local builder Rich Davis as our new building and zoning official.
9. It appears we will be receiving a little over $400,000 in stimulus funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. We are still researching what those funds can be used for and will let you know what we have designated them for at a future date. 10. President’s Report: President Szymkowicz noted that the snow and ice are gone. Golfers are out enjoying their first rounds on the Pines, some boats are in the water and Spring is finally here. This Spring is vastly different than what we experienced last year. Many of our amenities are now open with restrictions, the Pines office and the CLPOC office is open by appointment only. The campground is scheduled to open on time. Our general manager is keeping up with the Governor’s mandates and will keep us apprised of changes as they occur. Thanks to our members and staff for their patience as we navigate COVID-19. 11. Financial Report: Controller Dowell reviewed the financial statements included in the agenda packet. Noted that this year 352 lots have outstanding 2020 balances, last year at this time 372 lots had outstanding balances from 2019. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. ACC: Director Tilley reported four new home builds were approved by the committee. These quality homes will complement their respective neighborhoods. The approved plans are for new residents. The lot owners range from recent land purchases to longer-term owners. Director Wilcox asked if the marketing department had a plan in place to contact new property owners, noting that many of the new builds are new to Canadian Lakes. Have we surveyed them to determine the reason they chose Canadian Lakes for their new home. General Manager Babbitt said that New Member Packets are provided to all new members. Vice c a n a d i a n l a ke s .o r g
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President Colley reminded the board that Salesforce software was purchased and will be an asset in tracking interest in and purchases in Canadian Lakes. CLA Liaison: Director Rice reports that the meeting on March 4th. There are 808 paid 2021 members. Of those, 15 are new, 147 not renewed as of March 2nd. Bruce and Caroline Miller were this month’s member appreciation gift card winners. Easter Egg Lane April 3rd , CLA Shopping Spree promotion started February 1 and will run until June, Kite Day is May 15. Details for all these events can be found in the Lite Lines and on the CLA website. The CLA board thanks the local businesses for their support. Executive: The committee met to discuss several legal items on March 24. The success of the Group Golfers promotion and the Morton Township paving project. In person meetings are not yet scheduled. Discussion on the updates of the Articles of Incorporation and presentation to the membership. Finance: Director French reported that the committee reviewed the budget projections and discussed next year’s challenges. Finding seasonal employees continues to be a challenge. Small Claims are continuing to be filed and payments are being received. Gypsy Moth control and the potential cost was discussed. The activities of the Strategic Planning effort and updates for Lot Default Ad-Hoc Committee were also discussed. Strategic Planning: Director Altier reported the committee met on March 8 to discuss the IT and multi-year community planning. The Committee met with General Manager Babbitt, the management team and members of the Finance Committee on March 25. The next steps reviewing the Lot Default Committee report, when issued, to determine if there are additional needs not yet con49
