LAKE EDGEWOOD CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JUNE 10TH 2025 AT 7:00 PM
LAKE EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 1715 W SHORE DR., MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM and began with the Pledge of Allegiance by Director Anderson. In attendance were Director Anderson, Director Stege, Director Brown, Director Stallsworth, Financial Director Kali Kent, and Secretary Mady Miller. There were 12 Freeholders in attendance.
Secretary Mady Miller read the May Meeting Minutes and The Special Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved upon fixing a few grammatical errors.
Financial Clerk, Kali Kent read the financial report for May. After expenses, $108,314.68 remains in the account. Director Stege motioned to approve the financial report, director Anderson seconded, all were in favor.
Director Stege motioned to approve Resolution 25-1 & 25-2, authorizing the Financial Clerk to communicate with Home Bank, and to remove Director Stege and former Financial Clerk, Don Horn, from the loan and install current Financial Clerk, Kali Kent, and Director Jeff Anderson. Director Anderson seconded the motion; all were in favor. The board signed the resolution.
The tree removal decision was at a stale mate after the last meeting. After gathering more information from the insurance company, the board informed the public that there is a path forward with accepting volunteers to remove the tree. The board would need to put someone on payroll and there would be an allowance for medical insurance of $25,000 if someone was to get hurt. The policy would cost roughly $1000.00 a year and workman’s compensation would be added. The volunteers would then need to sign a waiver. After much discussion and questions about legalities, rules and regulations, precedence set, and a path forward the board decided to stake the tree into place, make sure buoys are a clear indicator of boundaries, and to check the movement of the tree often. If the tree moves, it will be brought back up and a decision will be made at that time. Director Stallsworth motioned to approve, Director Stege seconded. All were in favor.
Director Anderson motioned to allot up to $1000 toward the sand, Director Stege seconded the motion, all were in favor. We will alert the community when the sand gets dropped so that everyone can stay off the beach.
We received a quote for $3400 to fix the drainage issue at the Community Center. There was a discussion on whether the water was doing damage to the Community Center or if it was the homeowners responsibility. Cheaper options will be investigated and brought up at the next meeting.
After our loan is paid off in the first quarter of 2026, we will have roughly $40,000 in funds left over to move into a maintenance fund before renewing the loan. Right now, we must come up with a budget to give to the state. Our main concern is to make sure we receive bids for dredging and siltation before September so that we can add them to our budget. Most companies want to do a yearly maintenance program where they leave equipment on the lake’s property. The board will continue to try to find a solution. We will also have Wallace Construction out to quote the drainage concerns below the dam and to fill in the rocks that got washed away.
Director Anderson suggested moving forward with the live streaming of meetings. Director Nealy has started an email list, if you would like to be added please reach out to your area director.
The Social Committee will be hosting an event at the beach on June 28th at 2:00 PM with another event in September. More details to follow.
Director Stallsworth motioned to approve a resolution to pull $400 from Postage, $300 from Beach Sign, and $50 from Other Supplies to pay Hoosier Web Nerd to get out website up to date. Director Anderson seconded, all were in favor.
The property at the beach needs mowed. Complaints have been made to the County Ordinance. Please make sure to put your stickers on all your watercrafts, kayaks included. The firehouse is now available for rent. Please remember to not leave vehicles or trailers unattended in the way of the boat ramp.
Director Stege motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM, Director Anderson seconded. All were in favor. The next meeting will be on August 12th at 7:00 PM.
Submitted By:
Mady Miller
LECD Secretary