Board Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2024
In Attendance: Lisa Coffin, Kim & Patricia Carner, Curt & Bette Goodwin, Chase Winters, Steve & Crystal
Shrawder, Carrie & John Gramling, Justin & Sam Dranzo, Barbara & Gordon Adams, Craig Magargle, Greg
Hendrickson, Tim & Stacy Thomas, Mike Lackey, Terry Nevill, Robert Stein, Mariusz Dobosz & Rebekah
Called to Order at 9:04am by Steve Shrawder
Review of previous Meeting Minutes. Carrie G approved, Tim T 2nd
President’s Report:
Steve thanked everyone for another excellent turnout. Explained that there was a lot to get through with voting at the end and to please refrain from questions until the end if it does not pertain to topics being discussed.
Thank you to Greg H for the donation of the large tv and stand for use at the clubhouse!
Vice-President’s Report:
John and Carrie G have a new sign hung on the pavilion
Treasurer’s Report: Not in attendance
Secretary’s Report:
Deadline for delinquent payments was Friday, Sept. 13th. We have received a good amount of payments and a few have made down payments with plans to schedule final payments.
Numbers so far:
- Unpaid – 11 Members $7,381 owed
- Unpaid – 9 Members $3,025 owed
Board Members Report:
Events Report:
• Yard Sale: Samantha Dranzo designed flyers and will be hanging/printing in the near future. o Date: September 28th 9am-?
o Carrie & John G will be setting up board ads
Lake and Grounds Report:
Considered spraying depending on vote for lake equipment
Dam Report:
Inspection is coming in October, we expect no issues
Old Business
Tim T made a final presentation of the Aquatic Vegetation Harvesting Equipment. *For more information about this equipment, please visit: www.beaverlake.net, scroll to the bottom of the page and under Visitors, click Lake Restoration Project.
Bob S asked if it is diesel. Yes. How will it be put in the lake? Comes with a trailer. How do we store it? Metal Shed. All are included in pricing.
Carrie G added that the hydraulic system runs on vegetable oil, so in the event that something would happen in the water, the fluid is safe for wildlife
Mike L asked if maintenance was included in the budget. Yes. Do we have a budget? Yes very detailed but may change depending on potential grants. Tim has been working to secure any aid the club may be eligible for with the help from a marine biologist familiar with PA watersheds and lakes.
Rebekah asked about insurance for boat and workers. Tim and Steve both commented that it will be insured if the equipment is voted on but that was not included in the budget.
If vote is in favor of the equipment, billing will not be sent to members until Feb. 2025. Current estimate is $330 per lot (this would be the max price). From now until Feb efforts will be made to apply for grants and aid to attempt to lower that even further.
New Business:
Greg showed the current update of the website. Please go to: www.beaverlake.net to take a look! A lot of great information on the history of Beaver Lake as well as important information such as collection information to easily see if your lot(s) are current, a resident and visitor section, easily find the Bylaws and membership info and applications, reservations for the clubhouse, board meeting minutes, upcoming events and a ton more of useful and important or fun information. Please check it out when you have a minute!
Members were then given paper to vote for proposed community purchases. Some of which will be paid from the gas lease money left over after paying off the dam loan. The Aquatic Vegetation Harvesting Equipment requires additional member fees. Per current Bylaw Rules, and as stated in Article 4, Section 4, “At any regular or special meeting of the members of the organization, a majority vote of the voting members present shall constitute a binding vote. Only one (1) vote may be cast per deed, regardless of the number of owners reflected on a deed.” Voting results were as follows:
| Proposal | Cost | Votes |
| New swing for Dock Area | $ 2,000 | 20 – Majority Vote 2 -No |
| HVAC – Heat pump – Replace Furnace in clubhouse | $ 10,000 | 25 – Majority Vote 1 – No |
| Lot Survey | $ 2,500 | 26 – Unanimous |
| Aquatic Vegetation Harvesting Equipment | $25,000 down payment $330/lot (or less, to be determined after grant applications, and to be billed Feb 2025) | 23 – Majority Vote 1- No |
Stacy T counted votes, Steve S read and reviewed above votes
Members Forum
Next Meeting will take place October 26th at 9am
Adjourn
Steve made a motion to adjourn meeting at 10:11am. Samantha D 2nd
