Crockery Lake Association Meeting Board of Directors Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026 – Chester Township Hall.
Crockery Lake Association Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
June 24, 2026 – Chester Township Hall
1. Meeting called to order at 7:00pm.
2. Roll Call: Betsy Ludwick, Greg Slater, Paula Humphrey, Adam Reed, Dan Atwood, Bill Marks and Blake Williams
Absent: Bob Blauwkamp and Tyler Heitzman (who was in an auto accident. Betsy gave an update and asked for prayer).
Audience: 8 people in the audience; sign in sheet on file.
3. Approval of Agenda: Approved as submitted.
4. Call to the Audience:
A. Janet Stahl asked about the weed conditions on the lake.
B. Carl stood to speak about lake management and Betsy asked to move his comments to 6d. on the agenda.
5. Correspondence – Betsy Ludwick reported, some of this will be a part of the President’s Report.
`A. Betsy has received several emails indicating that the weed treatment didn’t seem to work.
B. Betsy contacted PLM and they have agreed to a second treatment, at no charge.
C. Betsy has been in contact with Dr. Jones of RLS. EGLE has yet to return Dr. Jones’ calls to schedule the pre-appointment meeting.
1) Betsy emailed our State Representative, Luke Meerman about EGLE’s lack of response.
6. Committee Reports
A. President’s Report – Betsy Ludwick
1) After the Annual May meeting, officers were elected for the coming fiscal year.
Betsy Ludwick agreed to be President for one more year. Dan Atwood will continue as Vice-
President, Greg Slater agreed to remain as Treasurer & Paula Humphrey will serve as Secretary.
B. Secretary Report- Paula Humphrey
1) May 2026 Minutes: Greg Slater moved to approve as submitted. Support came from Bill Marks. Motion carried; May minutes may now be posted on the CLA Website.
C. Treasurer’s Report – Greg Slater
1) As of May 31, 2026, we are at 22 members, with additional joining tonight, bringing us to 32 members.
General Fund $3,975.09
Other Funds 5,466.62
Fireworks Balance 6,220.85
$15,662.56
Motion from Dan Atwood to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted, 2nd from Bill Marks, motion carried.
D. Lake Management and Education – Betsy Ludwick
Betsy gave an explanation on timing of weed treatment for the lake. To not add unnecessary chemicals, we try to delay treatments until July 1st, after the fish bedding period, so we can use SeClear. At this time, algae is at a minimum due to lower temperatures. Due to poor clarity and low DO readings,
Dan Atwood moved to call PLM to treat the lake as close to July 1 as possible. That
motion was supported by Bill Marks and passed by unanimous vote of the board members present.
E. Welcome Committee – Paula Humphrey
Several new Riparians were visited by the committee prior to the May meeting: We welcome
Johnathan & Skylar Otterbein, Gene & Jacki Bolton, Alicia Joustra & her brother Garrit, as well as Forrest & Macy Whipple to Crockery Lake.
7. July 3 Activities
A. Boat Parade: Jody Hyde agreed to be the starting point again this year for the annual boat parade. Once again, we will let lake resident text in their votes for best entry. Only one vote per phone number.
B. Decorated Yards: This is our country’s 250th Anniversary. We are expecting big things! Everyone is encouraged to participate.
C. Prizes for Boat Parade: Same as previous years – 1st Place is $100; 2nd Place $50 & 3rd Place $25.
D. Fireworks: Permits were submitted & approved. Betsy will post donation signs around the lake.
E. 2027 Fireworks Display: Bill verified that we would use the same company again.
F. Additional: Music is still being arranged, the field will need to be mowed, and help will be needed on Saturday morning beginning at 10am for cleanup following the show.
8. Resident Contact
A. Betsy will contact PLM to treat the lake on as close to July 1st as possible.
B. Sub needed to cover Tyler Heitzman’s route. Susan McClure volunteered.
9. Around the Table
A. Adam Reed – starting to contact his route.
B. Paula Humphrey – was contacted regarding needed changes to the Board Policies. After a quick review prior to tonight’s meeting, the Addendum Section needs to be updated.
C. Blake – he is willing to contact EGLE’s permit department to see what the holdup might be.
D. Dan – asked again to look at the Township Ordinance re: Crockery Lake.
10. Call to the Audience: Carl Elliott reminded us that he asked to be added to the agenda.
A. Carl is planning to place an order for New Tech Bio. This is an industrial strength biological water clarifier & digester which eliminates excess sludge, muck & nutrients to completely restore bodies of water.
This product is approved by EGLE for riparian use without permits. An order form was passed. Betsy will send out an all-lake Blog Post on the website to ask if others would also like to order this product.
B. Betsy asked if anyone would be able to help her troubleshoot on our website. We currently use WIX.
11. Adjournment: Motion made by Blake to adjourn, 2nd from Greg, carried at 8:20pm, Betsy thanked the audience for their attendance.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Paula Humphrey
Next Board Meeting: July 15, 2026, 7pm
Location: Chester Township Community Room
Comments