1. 2016 Annual Meeting
Bear Lake Association

2. Agenda Board of Directors Members Terms & Voting
Barbara Barrett, Marge Knable, Phil Resko
Quality of Bear Lake
2015 Survey Results & Treatment Plan
Zebra Mussels Update
Au Sable Institute Test Results
CLMP Lake Quality Readings
Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
Related Lake Information
Geese - Swimmers Itch
Lake Water Levels
Fish Stocking
Treasurer's Report
Association Account
SAD Report
Other Discussion Items
Loon Report – Mary, Our Loon Ranger
Our Bear Lake Community cards
Other/Open Q & A / Discussion

3. Board of Directors Terms & Voting
Barb (interim to date) needs to be voted in.
Marge’s 3 year term is completed.
Phil’s 3 year term is completed.
Need volunteers to replace or nominate same.
Requires 2/3 majority from active members attending this meeting.
2/3 of members present needed to approve new board member

4. Agenda Quality of Bear Lake Board of Directors Members Terms & Voting
Barbara Barrett, Marge Knable, Phil Resko
Quality of Bear Lake
2015 Survey Results & Treatment Plan
Zebra Mussels Update
Au Sable Institute Test Results
CLMP Lake Quality Readings
Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
Related Lake Information
Geese - Swimmers Itch
Lake Water Levels
Fish Stocking
Treasurer's Report
Association Account
SAD Report
Other Discussion Items
Loon Report – Mary, Our Loon Ranger
Our Bear Lake Community cards
Other/Open Q & A / Discussion

5. 2015 Survey Results & Treatment
From PLM Lake & Land Management Corp:
Bear Lake typically grows EWM later into the year but so far the treatments have been effective.
We did (3) EWM treatments totally about 7.2 acres & a small phragmite treatment last September including the mouth of Eleanor Bay.
Treatments have been effective and overall the population of milfoil is under control and very small in the lake. 

6. Zebra Mussels Update US EPA Approved to Use Zequanox® in open waters
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Approval Pending Outcome of Final Review
Zequanox is the only aquatic ecosystem compatible, bacteria based molluscicide in existence to combat infestations of invasive zebra and quagga mussels in lakes, rivers, and other open bodies of water.
The product developed works but is cost prohibitive at the time. It is our hope that they will get the cost down soon; but there hasn’t been any change in this in the last year or so.

7. Au Sable Institute Test Results
Samples included Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen, Light, Secchi Disk Transparency , Hardness and Alkalinity, pH, Conductivity, Redox and Total Dissolved Solids, Plankton, Benthos, Bacteria, Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen,
Conclusion: “Because this is only the second year the Au Sable limnology class has sampled Bear Lake, there is not enough data to conclude any definitive results. That being said, the trends that were noticed for Bear Lake through our two years of sampling, however slight they may be, do appear to be heading in the desired direction for an oligotrophic environment.”
In Addition: “This infers that the efforts of the Bear Lake residents have been effective and the continuation of such efforts are encourage. … as well as congratulate the residents for their caring attitude and devotion towards the preservation of their lake “

8. CLMP Lake Quality Readings
Bear Lake is classified as oligotrophic (clear & healthy) because it consistently has TSI values under 38 in the following criteria:
Transparency (a short distance of visibility means that there are suspended particles or algae cells in the water, an indication of nutrient enrichment) at TSI values of are among the best of all lakes in program.
Phosphorus (the most important nutrient affecting lake productivity) at TSI values are near the best.
Chlorophyll-a (a component of the cells of most plants and can be used to measure the concentration of small plants in the water) at TSI values are near the best
All readings have maintained their levels for the last 10 years.
Your support and care for the lake is working.

9. Lake Quality Readings - Transparency
Secchi Depth (feet)
Number of Samples
Min
Max
Average
Carlson TSI
2015 12
24.0
35.0
29.3
<28 89
20.0
42.0
30.9 28
251
15.0
50.0
29.8
2015 All CLMP Lakes
3018
1.5
12.6 42

10. Lake Quality Readings – Chlorophyll-a
Chlorophyll-a (parts per billion)
Number of Samples
Min
Max
Median
Carlson TSI
2015 4
<1.0
1.4
0.8
<31 21
2.3
1.2 32 9
2.0 31
2015 All CLMP Lakes
628
14.0
2.5 39

11. Lake Quality Readings - Phosphorus
Summer Total Phosphorus (parts per billion)
Number of Samples
Min
Max
Average
Carlson TSI
2015 1
5.0 27 5
<3.0
8.0
6.0 29 12
15.0
5.9 28
2015 All CLMP Lakes
173
68.0
13.2 39

12. Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
Statewide Event July 1-10
Raise awareness
CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY, DISPOSE!
STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS!
CLEAN BOATS, CLEAN WATERS!
Need Volunteers for Friday, July 1st for 2 hour shifts (or more)

13. Agenda Related Lake Information
Board of Directors Members Terms & Voting
Barbara Barrett, Marge Knable, Phil Resko
Quality of Bear Lake
2015 Survey Results & Treatment Plan
Zebra Mussels Update
Au Sable Institute Test Results
CLMP Lake Quality Readings
Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
Related Lake Information
Geese - Swimmers Itch
Lake Water Levels
Fish Stocking
Treasurer's Report
Association Account
SAD Report
Other Discussion Items
Loon Report – Mary, Our Loon Ranger
Our Bear Lake Community cards
Other/Open Q & A / Discussion

14. Related Lake Information
Clean vegetation from boats & trailers
High speed boating
RAKE-THE-LAKE – We have a volunteer!

15. Geese – Swimmer’s Itch Barrier – stake & string

16. Lake Water Levels

17. Lake Water Levels – 2014

18. Lake Water Levels – 2015

19. Fish Stocking
Per DNR
5,000 rainbow trout were stocked early May.  The average length was 6.5 inches.
14,955 brown trout were stocked mid to late April. The average length was 7.6 inches.

20. Agenda Treasurer's Report Board of Directors Members Terms & Voting
Barbara Barrett, Marge Knable, Phil Resko
Quality of Bear Lake
2015 Survey Results & Treatment Plan
Zebra Mussels Update
Au Sable Institute Test Results
CLMP Lake Quality Readings
Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
Related Lake Information
Geese - Swimmers Itch
Lake Water Levels
Fish Stocking
Treasurer's Report
Association Account
SAD Report
Other Discussion Items
Loon Report – Mary, Our Loon Ranger
Our Bear Lake Community cards
Other/Open Q & A / Discussion

21. Treasurer's Report – Assoc. Account
May 19, 2015 to May 29, 2016
Balance
Balance forward (5/19/15):
$4,383.35
Income - Donations
4,433.35
Expenses:
Au Sable Institute Donation
-1,000.00
Website Annual Fee
-90.77
Internet Lakes Class (2)
State of Mich Nonprofit Corp Annual Fee
-20.00
Box Rental, Postage
-46.22
Annual Meeting (Refreshments)
-45.95
Mich. Lake & Streams Assoc. Membership
Total Expenses
-1,442.94
Balance on Hand
$3,990.41

22. Treasurer's Report – SAD Account
2014 Tax Season
3/6/15
Tax Collections
2014 SAD Disbursement
$7,250.00
$14,782.70
5/15/15
Bear Lake Township
2014 Road Ends (7)
$350.00
$15,132.70
6/24/15
Kalkaska County Treasurer
2014 Delinquent Tax Payoff
$500.00
$15,632.70
7/14/15
PLM Lake & Land Management
EWM Treatment
$2,987.46
$12,645.24
8/10/15
$1,475.37
$11,169.87
10/13/15
$1,760.00
$9,409.87
2015 Tax Season
3/1/16
State of Michigan
2016 Permit Fee
$400.00
$9,009.87
3/18/16
2015 SAD Disbursement
$7,369.24
$16,379.11
3/31/16
2015 Road Ends (7)
$16,729.11
5/23/16
2015 Delinquent Tax Payoff
$380.76
$17,109.87

23. Agenda Other Discussion Items
Board of Directors Members Terms & Voting
Barbara Barrett, Marge Knable, Phil Resko
Quality of Bear Lake
2015 Survey Results & Treatment Plan
Zebra Mussels Update
Au Sable Institute Test Results
CLMP Lake Quality Readings
Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
Related Lake Information
Geese - Swimmers Itch
Lake Water Levels
Fish Stocking
Treasurer's Report
Association Account
SAD Report
Other Discussion Items
Loon Report – Mary, Our Loon Ranger
Our Bear Lake Community cards
Other/Open Q & A / Discussion

24. Loon Report – Mary, Our Loon Ranger

25. Other/Q & A / Discussion
Pickleball – Tuesdays & 9:30
Oak Wilt
Insurance
(Raffle Drawing – Jo)