NEXT MEETING: JUNE 3, 9:00 a.m. at COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH McCARDLE and MAIN STREETS  

Email cglakeassoc@yahoo.com Web Site: cgclakeassoc.org
Chairman: Dave Baker Vice Chairman: George Forrester
Treasurer: Vernon Hay Secretary: Andy Hutter

Master Plan

At the May 13th meeting, a handout that outlines the first six to eight months objectives in implementing the Master plan, was distributed and discussed . This out line is attached to the minutes of the May 13 th meeting. If you would like to volunteer to facilitate one of these initiatives email us. The Master Plan, in its entirety, is available on the web site. .

Lake Entrance Signs

Several responses to the Master Plan Survey suggested that the entrance signs to the City Lake be upgraded as part of the beautification plan. Bill and Jane Swofford and a few able helpers have refurbished the signs and completed plantings to accent the signs. The plan also includes maintenance of the plants. If you would like to assist with, or be part of the maintenance program, please email us at cglakeassoc@yahoo.com. And include your contact information, such as phone or email.

The following is from Bill and Jane Swofford: “ We'd like to thank the following people for their help in the establishment of the entrance sign flower beds: Curt Brungardt, Cary Bryant of TC Tel. Co,, George Forrester, Buck Hayes, Gallan Honas (for the loan of rebar cutter), Andy Hutter, Ronnie Patterson, Tammy Stevenson, Don and JoAnne Telford, Tim Tyner (and his wonderful mean green machine),

We are looking forward to working with the Green Thumb Club members in maintaining them throughout the summer.”

"The CG City Lake's Fourth of July festivities will be held on Saturday, July 1.  In addition to the popular boat regatta, additional activities are being planned.  Watch for details in the June newsletter, as well as on the lake association's website: cgclakeassoc.org If you would like to volunteer to help organize and implement these activities, call Christie Brungardt (I-21) at 620 767-8355, or email at cjbrunga@fhsu.edu."

Wa-Shun-Gah Days Parade

Traditionally, the Lake Association has participated in the Wa –Shun-Gah Days parade. Our need is for someone to take charge and lead this effort and others to step up and help. Email us today to volunteer, or call one of the contacts in the newsletter heading. Recommended Bylaws Changes The By-Laws committee, Joyce Hutter, Vern Hay, Jean Krause, Judy Powell and Christy Brungardt met and recommends the following changes be made to the By-Laws: Article VI – Amendments to By-Laws Section 1. Amendments to the By-Laws shall be submitted to the executive committee for approval. Once approved, proposed changes will be placed on a ballot and one ballot will be mailed for each lease. Section 2. Amendments to the By-Laws shall require a majority of ballots received no later than two weeks after the ballots are mailed.

This proposed change removes the restriction that bylaws can be changed only at the annual meeting, and provides all leaseholders the opportunity to vote on changes by ballot. These recommended changes will be voted on at the annual meeting, June 3, 2006

The current bylaws are available on the Lake Association web site http://www.cgclakeassoc.org/

Boat Permits

City boat permits are available Monday –Friday at City Hall. ACE Hardware also sells city boat permits. The permits may be obtained by mail from the City. To obtain a permit by mail send a copy of the current state registration, the proper fee amount, horsepower of motor, and mailing address to: City Clerk, 313 West Main, Council Grove, Ks 66846 The City Clerk asked that we emphasize that

“ Only cabin owners with their name on the boat registration are eligible for residential prices”

The fee schedule is available on the web site http://www.cgclakeassoc.org/ in the city ordinances section page 21, ordinance 1823, or by calling city hall at 620 767 5417.

New Caretaker

The new lake caretaker is Danny Good, some of you old timers will recall Danny was our caretaker in 1987-89. He has a background in law enforcement, having served on both the Morris County Sheriffs Dept and the Council Grove Police Dept. Danny also owns and operates a trucking company.

 Email News

Ninety-two people now receive email news from the Lake Association. Email is an excellent way to keep informed and to provide comments and feedback to the Executive Board. To receive the current lake news, newsletters, reminders, etc., send your email address to cglakeassoc@yahoo.com. We will keep your email address private. Your address will not show to others receiving the email news.

The lake wide garage sale discussed at the May meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.

The association secretary was not able to attend the may 13 th meeting. The minutes of the May meeting were not available as this newsletter went to press, but will be available in the near future.