Annual General Meeting of the Mississippi Lakes Association 6 June, 2009 Beckwith Municipal...

Mississippi Lakes AssociationMississippi Lakes Association 11 6 June, 20096 June, 2009

Annual General MeetingAnnual General Meetingof theof the

Mississippi Lakes Mississippi Lakes AssociationAssociation

6 June, 2009 6 June, 2009

Beckwith Municipal Beckwith Municipal BuildingBuilding

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2009 AGM Agenda2009 AGM Agenda• Call to orderCall to order• Opening remarks, Director Intro, etc. – Vern RunnellsOpening remarks, Director Intro, etc. – Vern Runnells• 2008 AGM Minutes2008 AGM Minutes• Financial Reports – Bryon EdwardsFinancial Reports – Bryon Edwards• Election of DirectorsElection of Directors• The “Mississippi Belle” – Ed CarewThe “Mississippi Belle” – Ed Carew• Membership Summary – Vern RunnellsMembership Summary – Vern Runnells• The Watershed, Marker Buoys & New Map – Ed CarewThe Watershed, Marker Buoys & New Map – Ed Carew• The Lake and its Stewardship – Melissa DakersThe Lake and its Stewardship – Melissa Dakers• 2008 Loon Survey – Charlie White2008 Loon Survey – Charlie White• Door PrizesDoor Prizes• Coffee/Comfort BreakCoffee/Comfort Break• Website and High Speed Internet Access – David du Website and High Speed Internet Access – David du

FeuFeu• Invasive Species Presentation – MVCInvasive Species Presentation – MVC• Healthy Waterfronts Booklet – Frank MillsHealthy Waterfronts Booklet – Frank Mills• Beckwith Private Road Program – Ross Trimble/Frank Beckwith Private Road Program – Ross Trimble/Frank

MillsMills• Final Door Prize DrawFinal Door Prize Draw• Wrap-up and AdjournWrap-up and Adjourn

6 June, 20096 June, 2009 Mississippi Lakes AssociationMississippi Lakes Association 33

Mississippi Lakes Mississippi Lakes AssociationAssociation 33

Opening Remarks Opening Remarks – Vern – Vern RunnellsRunnells

• More streamlined agenda – More streamlined agenda – fewer slides, shorter speechesfewer slides, shorter speeches

• Questions at anytime Questions at anytime

• Guest Speakers Guest Speakers

• Forum for issues, concerns, etc.Forum for issues, concerns, etc.

• Door Prizes, lots of fun, Coffee, Door Prizes, lots of fun, Coffee, Tea and TimbitsTea and Timbits



Current Current DirectorsDirectors

• Vern Runnells– PresidentVern Runnells– President

• Ed Carew – Vice President/Belle Ed Carew – Vice President/Belle EditorEditor

• Bryon Edwards – TreasurerBryon Edwards – Treasurer

• Lorna Drummond – SecretaryLorna Drummond – Secretary

• Melissa Dakers – Director/Lake Melissa Dakers – Director/Lake StewardSteward

• David du Feu – Director/WebmasterDavid du Feu – Director/Webmaster

• Frank Mills – Past PresidentFrank Mills – Past President

• Peter Elliott – Director EmeritusPeter Elliott – Director Emeritus


Deputy DirectorsDeputy Directors• Guy Charron - Petrie's ShoreGuy Charron - Petrie's Shore• Rick Kwissa - Carleton PlaceRick Kwissa - Carleton Place• Donna Nesbitt - Hunter's BayDonna Nesbitt - Hunter's Bay• Chris Winter – Moonlight BayChris Winter – Moonlight Bay• Gary Patterson - Hay's ShoreGary Patterson - Hay's Shore• Gisele Neil - Two Oaks (or Ab’s Shore)Gisele Neil - Two Oaks (or Ab’s Shore)• Allison Kirkpatrick - High Bank ShoreAllison Kirkpatrick - High Bank Shore• Gary Arkinson – Robertson ShoreGary Arkinson – Robertson Shore• Greg Smith – Lake ParkGreg Smith – Lake Park• Ken Ray – Squaw PointKen Ray – Squaw Point• Jeff Wilson – Gardiner ShoreJeff Wilson – Gardiner Shore• John Cobourn – Two OaksJohn Cobourn – Two Oaks• Hank Vander Velde – Birch PointHank Vander Velde – Birch Point• John Miller – Dunlop CresentJohn Miller – Dunlop Cresent


Minutes of 2008 Minutes of 2008 AGMAGM• Recorded by Lorna DrummondRecorded by Lorna Drummond

• Printed copies available at the Printed copies available at the doordoor

• Reviewed and recommended for Reviewed and recommended for acceptance by current Directorsacceptance by current Directors

• Motion from the floor needed for Motion from the floor needed for acceptanceacceptance


Treasurer and Auditor Treasurer and Auditor ReportsReports

Bryon EdwardsBryon Edwards

• 2008 Revenue/Expense2008 Revenue/Expense• Financial SummaryFinancial Summary• Asset SummaryAsset Summary• Auditor’s Report on 2008Auditor’s Report on 2008• 2009 Budget2009 Budget


2008 2008 RevenueRevenue

Item Description Amount

1 Individual Memberships (63 in 08) $630.002 Shore/Road Associations (8/279 in 08) $1,395.003 Municipal Grants (CP, Beck, DNE, MM ) $1,750.004 Newsletter Advertising $4,450.005 Donations $755.006 Weed Cutter Rental $0.007 Map & Sign Sales $555.00

Totals $9,535.00


2008 Expense2008 ExpenseItem Description Amount

8 Bank Charges $29.909 FOCA Membership $751.5410 WRAFT Support $0.0011 Marker Buoy Maintenance $672.0312 Weedcutter Maintenance $0.0013 Website Hosting $94.3414 Liability & Directors and Officers Insurance $1,679.4015 Boat Fire and Theft Insurance $54.0016 Newsletter Printing $5,326.5517 Water Quality Testing $50.0018 Miscellaneous Expense $256.4819 Boat Operating Expense $372.4020 Office Supplies, Postage, etc. $0.0021 New Initiatives (Maps & Signs) $563.2622 New Initiatives (Shoreline Living 1000 copies) $540.00

Totals $10,389.90


2008 Financial 2008 Financial SummarySummary

Bank balance at start of year $2,009.00Bank balance at start of year $2,009.00

Total revenue for 2008 9,537.85Total revenue for 2008 9,537.85

Total expense for 2008 Total expense for 2008 10,389.9810,389.98

Bank balance at yearendBank balance at yearend $1,156.87$1,156.87


2008 Asset 2008 Asset SummarySummary

Boat and MotorBoat and Motor $10,000 $10,000Hazard Marker BuoysHazard Marker Buoys $4,500 $4,500Weed CutterWeed Cutter $2,500 $2,500

All values are estimatedAll values are estimated


Financial Statement Audit - Financial Statement Audit - 20082008

I have audited the MLA books I have audited the MLA books for 2008 and found them to be for 2008 and found them to be correct to the statements correct to the statements provided. provided.

Garry PattersonGarry Patterson 28 May, 2009 28 May, 2009


Appointment of 2009 Appointment of 2009 AuditorAuditor

Garry has volunteered to serve as Garry has volunteered to serve as auditor this year.auditor this year.

• MotionMotion – Garry Patterson is – Garry Patterson is appointed the MLA Auditor for fiscal appointed the MLA Auditor for fiscal 20092009

Moved by - …………………………..Moved by - …………………………..Seconded by - ………………………Seconded by - ………………………


2009 Revenue Budget2009 Revenue Budget

Item Description 08 Actual 09 Budget

1 Individual Memberships (39 in 07) $630.00 $750.002 Shore/Road Associations (13/388 in 07) $1,395.00 $2,000.002 Municipal Grants (C.P./Beck/DNE in 07) $1,750.00 $2,000.003 Newsletter Advertising $4,450.00 $5,000.004 Donations $755.00 $800.005 Weed Cutter Rental $0.00 $0.007 Map & Sign Sales $555.00 $200.00

Totals $9,535.00 $10,750.00


2009 Expense 2009 Expense BudgetBudget

Item Description 08 Actual 09 Budget

8 Bank Charges $29.90 $70.009 FOCA Membership $751.54 $1,040.0010 WRAFT Support $0.00 $100.0011 Marker Buoy Maintenance $672.03 $300.0012 Weedcutter Maintenance $0.00 $50.0013 Website Hosting $94.34 $110.0014 Liability & Directors and Officers Insurance $1,679.40 $1,750.0015 Boat Fire and Theft Insurance $54.00 $60.0016 Newsletter Printing $5,326.55 $5,500.0017 Water Quality Testing $50.00 $700.0018 Miscellaneous Expense $256.48 $300.0019 Boat Operating Expense $372.40 $450.0020 Office Supplies, Postage, etc. $0.00 $60.0021 New Initiatives (Maps & Signs) $563.26 $100.0022 New Initiatives (Shoreline Living 1000 copies) $540.0023 New Initiatives (other) $160.00

Totals $10,389.90 $10,750.00


2009 Budget 2009 Budget ApprovalApproval

MotionMotion - approve the 2009 Budget - approve the 2009 Budget as presented by the Treasurer.as presented by the Treasurer.Moved by - ………………………Moved by - ………………………Seconded by - ………………….Seconded by - ………………….


Election of Election of DirectorsDirectors

• Term expires for Frank Mills, Ed Carew Term expires for Frank Mills, Ed Carew and Bryon Edwardsand Bryon Edwards

• Candidates for election sponsored by Candidates for election sponsored by current executive :- Ed Carew, Bryon current executive :- Ed Carew, Bryon EdwardsEdwards

• Nominations from the floor are now Nominations from the floor are now invitedinvited


Membership Membership – Vern Runnells– Vern Runnells

• About 1250 Properties around the Lakes About 1250 Properties around the Lakes

• 342 Paid MLA Members (427 in 2007)342 Paid MLA Members (427 in 2007)

• 81% from Road/Shore Associations81% from Road/Shore Associations

• Hoping to attract 500+ members in 2009Hoping to attract 500+ members in 2009

• Membership fees are our most important Membership fees are our most important source of revenuesource of revenue



The Mississippi BelleThe Mississippi Belle – – Ed Ed CarewCarew

• Continued improvements, more Continued improvements, more colourcolour

• Historical theme this yearHistorical theme this year

• Good support from advertisersGood support from advertisers

• Would like ideas for 2010 issueWould like ideas for 2010 issue– do you have a suggested topic?do you have a suggested topic?– Would you submit an article?Would you submit an article?



The The WatershedWatershed

Ed CarewEd Carew



Water Water LevelsLevels• Co-operative effort with MVCCo-operative effort with MVC

– MLA volunteers provide weekly rainfall data to MLA volunteers provide weekly rainfall data to MVCMVC

– MVC provides water level data to MLAMVC provides water level data to MLA

• Graph updated weekly on MLA WebsiteGraph updated weekly on MLA Website– includes year to date levels, historical average includes year to date levels, historical average

levels and target rangelevels and target range– useful to determine whether water level changes useful to determine whether water level changes

may affect docks and boat liftsmay affect docks and boat lifts



Water Levels Graph

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Marker BuoysMarker Buoys Ed Ed CarewCarew

• Buoys installed in river (CP) in mid-Buoys installed in river (CP) in mid-MayMay

• Markers from Big Lake to Crab Island Markers from Big Lake to Crab Island were installed June 3were installed June 3rdrd

• Balance of the markers to be Balance of the markers to be installed shortlyinstalled shortly

• The Miss L.A. pontoon boat is The Miss L.A. pontoon boat is performing very well with it’s new performing very well with it’s new motor motor

• Marker locations shown on Website, Marker locations shown on Website, Newsletter Maps, and laminated Newsletter Maps, and laminated maps (for sale @ $5.00 per map)maps (for sale @ $5.00 per map)


MNR Netting OperationsMNR Netting Operations

• In SeptemberIn September,, the Ministry of Natural the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) crews will be conducting Resources (MNR) crews will be conducting netting operations on Mississippi netting operations on Mississippi LakeLake. .

• The net sets will be clearly marked with The net sets will be clearly marked with MNR buoys, and lake users are asked to MNR buoys, and lake users are asked to avoid recreational activities in these areas. avoid recreational activities in these areas.

• The information collected will help MNR manage The information collected will help MNR manage our fish populations effectively, and monitor the health our fish populations effectively, and monitor the health of our lakes. of our lakes.


Pleasure Craft Operator CardPleasure Craft Operator Card

• The final deadline to obtain your Pleasure Craft The final deadline to obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card is September 15, 2009. Operator Card is September 15, 2009.

• The Brennan Group offers safe boat training and The Brennan Group offers safe boat training and certification. certification. – special rate for MLA members of $50 (Normal rate is special rate for MLA members of $50 (Normal rate is

$60). This includes a course book and the cost of the $60). This includes a course book and the cost of the card. In turn he will donate $10 back to the MLA.card. In turn he will donate $10 back to the MLA.


The Lake and its The Lake and its StewardshipStewardship

Melissa Dakers – Lake StewardMelissa Dakers – Lake Steward


Water Quality Sampling Water Quality Sampling ProgramProgram

• 2002 - MVC sampled Mississippi Lake 2002 - MVC sampled Mississippi Lake (Watershed Watch Program–5 year (Watershed Watch Program–5 year cycle)cycle)

• 2006 - Initiated an Annual Sampling 2006 - Initiated an Annual Sampling Program in partnership with MVCProgram in partnership with MVC

• Followed the Watershed Watch ProtocolFollowed the Watershed Watch Protocol• 2007 - Lake Partner Program Sampling & 2007 - Lake Partner Program Sampling &

Watershed Watch (MVC re-sampled)Watershed Watch (MVC re-sampled)• Although results are encouraging, MLA Although results are encouraging, MLA

decided to expand on the programdecided to expand on the program


2008 Water Quality 2008 Water Quality SamplingSampling

• Partnership with MVC (supplied Partnership with MVC (supplied equipment & covered cost of lab equipment & covered cost of lab samples)samples)

• Lake was sampled 3 timesLake was sampled 3 times• Re-sampled with Lake Partner ProgramRe-sampled with Lake Partner Program• Sampled 2 additional sites for Sampled 2 additional sites for

phosphorus including inlet and outlet phosphorus including inlet and outlet • Residents need to practice stewardshipResidents need to practice stewardship• 2009 – Resample 2 main sites, including 2009 – Resample 2 main sites, including

inlet and outlet, in partnership with MVCinlet and outlet, in partnership with MVC


Map of Sampling LocationsMap of Sampling Locations


Water Temperature LoggerWater Temperature Logger

• 2007 & 2008 - Participation in water 2007 & 2008 - Participation in water temperature study in Mississippi temperature study in Mississippi Valley WatershedValley Watershed

• 10 lakes will be monitored 10 lakes will be monitored

• Water temperatures will be recorded Water temperatures will be recorded every 2 hours year-roundevery 2 hours year-round

• In partnership with MVC & MVFNIn partnership with MVC & MVFN


Temperature Probe DataTemperature Probe DataTemperature Probe Data 19 October, 2007 to 24 September, 2008

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2008 Loon Survey2008 Loon Survey Charlie WhiteCharlie White

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Big LakeBig Lake 99 44 22

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Guess what comes Guess what comes next?next?

First Set of Door Prizes !!First Set of Door Prizes !!


First Group of Door PrizesFirst Group of Door Prizes

•50 BIA bucks from the CP BIA50 BIA bucks from the CP BIA•$30 Ashton Pub Gift Certificate $30 Ashton Pub Gift Certificate

from Cottages Unlimitedfrom Cottages Unlimited•A large cooler bag from John Coburn A large cooler bag from John Coburn

of Coldwell Bankerof Coldwell Banker•Salt and Peppers Shakers Set from Salt and Peppers Shakers Set from

Jeff Wilson of Coldwell BankerJeff Wilson of Coldwell Banker


It’s Break TimeIt’s Break Time

•Coffee and TeaCoffee and Tea

•Timbits by Tim Horton’sTimbits by Tim Horton’s

•Washrooms courtesy of Beckwith Washrooms courtesy of Beckwith TownshipTownship

•Back in 10 minutes pleaseBack in 10 minutes please


Website and High-Speed Website and High-Speed AccessAccess

David du FeuDavid du Feu


• Larger content, more information, pictures & chartsLarger content, more information, pictures & charts

• MLA website (events, activities & useful information)MLA website (events, activities & useful information) LATEST ADVISORIES, NEW ITEMS and EVENTSLATEST ADVISORIES, NEW ITEMS and EVENTS Weekly water level reportsWeekly water level reports Marker Buoys, notifications and locationsMarker Buoys, notifications and locations MLA Information: directors, deputy directors, past meetings, etc.MLA Information: directors, deputy directors, past meetings, etc. Misc. items, including, HS Internet, Recreational activities, Lake Misc. items, including, HS Internet, Recreational activities, Lake

wine list, Wildlife around the lake, Ice Out/In Dates and Maps wine list, Wildlife around the lake, Ice Out/In Dates and Maps (including Satellite View), and Boat Licencing and Regulations(including Satellite View), and Boat Licencing and Regulations

• Want to be notified of updates?Want to be notified of updates? Sign-Up, Personal Notification of Updates – click on “The Sign-Up, Personal Notification of Updates – click on “The

Webmaster” Webmaster” Email “[email protected] “[email protected]

• Closing in on 13,000 hits; over 4,000 since last AGMClosing in on 13,000 hits; over 4,000 since last AGM

Website Website (www.lakemississippi.ca)(www.lakemississippi.ca)


High-Speed Internet AccessHigh-Speed Internet Access

• Horizon Technologies offer service to most of Horizon Technologies offer service to most of the Lakethe Lake

• Storm Internet covers Carleton Place, Beckwith Storm Internet covers Carleton Place, Beckwith and all of the lake areaand all of the lake area

• Bell Canada offers DSL & WiMax (only in certain Bell Canada offers DSL & WiMax (only in certain areas near C.P.) and high-speed Internet using areas near C.P.) and high-speed Internet using their cellular network around the laketheir cellular network around the lake


Weed CutterWeed Cutter – – Peter ElliottPeter Elliott

• Portable Battery powered unitPortable Battery powered unit

• Mounts on transom of a small boatMounts on transom of a small boat

• Perfect for around rafts and docksPerfect for around rafts and docks

• Available to MLA membersAvailable to MLA members

• Rental fee: free 1st day, then $50 per Rental fee: free 1st day, then $50 per dayday

• $100 damage deposit$100 damage deposit

• To book call Peter at 257-5362To book call Peter at 257-5362

Weed CutterWeed Cutter


Invasive Species Invasive Species PresentationPresentation

Liam Powers and Kyle ArbuckleLiam Powers and Kyle Arbuckleof of

Mississippi Valley ConservationMississippi Valley Conservation


A Shoreline Owner’s Guide toA Shoreline Owner’s Guide to Healthy WaterfrontsHealthy Waterfronts

• Lakeland Alliance Conference – Aug 07Lakeland Alliance Conference – Aug 07

• Good/condensed educational materialGood/condensed educational material

• Spring of 08 printing failed ($2/copy)Spring of 08 printing failed ($2/copy)

• Combined with FOCA, Lakeland Alliance, Combined with FOCA, Lakeland Alliance, MVC and RVC in fall of 08MVC and RVC in fall of 08

• Three versions printed at Motion Printing in Three versions printed at Motion Printing in CPCP

• 38,000 copies @ 58 cents38,000 copies @ 58 cents

• Lots of contact informationLots of contact information


Beckwith Township Beckwith Township Private Road ProgramPrivate Road Program

Ross Trimble/Frank MillsRoss Trimble/Frank Mills

Members of Private Roads Members of Private Roads Study Group Study Group


New New BusinessBusiness

Anyone is welcome to bring up Anyone is welcome to bring up issues, concerns, comments, etcissues, concerns, comments, etc


And Now ?????And Now ?????The Final Door PrizesThe Final Door Prizes

• A Paper Shedder from Gerry Coleman of Coldwell A Paper Shedder from Gerry Coleman of Coldwell BankerBanker

• Flower Dish Garden Partners AdvantageFlower Dish Garden Partners Advantage• Three Bird Houses by Oscar BeaudoinThree Bird Houses by Oscar Beaudoin• Safety Kits & Ball Caps from Johns MarineSafety Kits & Ball Caps from Johns Marine• Safety Kits from CP MarineSafety Kits from CP Marine• Bug-Tek from Mikes MarineBug-Tek from Mikes Marine• Solar Patio Lights from RonaSolar Patio Lights from Rona

Framed Loon Picture by Hank Vander VeldeFramed Loon Picture by Hank Vander Velde


Wrap-upWrap-up

• The Executive appreciates your supportThe Executive appreciates your support

• Membership is the MLA’s strength, we need Membership is the MLA’s strength, we need themthem

• Talk to your friends/neighbours about the MLATalk to your friends/neighbours about the MLA

• Please visit our Website for the latest news Please visit our Website for the latest news (lakemississippi.ca)(lakemississippi.ca)

• Thanks for attending, hope to see you next yearThanks for attending, hope to see you next year

• Need motion to adjourn…………..Need motion to adjourn…………..

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